The Specific Ways Tyler Guyton Must Show Improvement

[gtb1943]

some guys have the talent and try hard and still fail

 

[TheDuke]

Larry Lacewell and Bryan Broaddus were the first two BP got rid of when he came in for a reason

I'm not defending Broaddus as I can't stand the guy but he worked under Parcells for 3 years through 2005. He didn't get rid of him right away. Same with Lacewell, as he was in Dallas through 2004, the first 2 years of Parcells tenure.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

There's a lot riding on his future with this team, maybe even the league if he can't get things together. I think we need to stop going on potential haze and get someone that had some playing experiences in college. I can't waste a 1st rounders on the unknown and hope everything turns out for the best, especially at a key position such as LT

Exactly.

You don't spend a 1st round pick on a player with only 8 games starting experience in college. Why wasn't he starting in his senior year right off the bat!!! That's a red flag.

And then we drafted a player who only played RT in college and moved him to left side..

Never liked it. Regardless of his athleticism.
He has to really show a lot for him to win me over.

 

[Creeper]

It’s no secret going into his third year as a #1 draft pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton needs to show some major improvement to be able to hold down the all important LT position.

LT is clearly one of the most important positions on the field. If you have no confidence your QB’s blind side is competently protected, your offense is vulnerable rather than a juggernaut.

Guyton’s first two years have been a mixed bag of uncertainty. He is certainly physically gifted for the LT position with arm length, athleticism and size. But he has been too often injured, had way too many penalties, and looked lost at times. It’s obvious the Cowboys FO is concerned based on things Schotty has said about opening up competition at LT and drafting T Drew Shelton in the 4th round this spring.

It’s not too late for TG to turn it around and meet his potential. Here are the areas where he must show major improvement in order to regain the confidence of the organization that he can be counted on:

• Durability- Guyton has played in 25 of 34 possible games so far in his short career. When Guyton arrived in 2024, although he was big, he was raw, lacking some strength and a lack of conditioning.

That can improve with better commitment on his part to getting stronger and in better physical shape. So far this off-season he has seemed more committed to being in the weight room and in better physical shape.

• Penalties - In his first two seasons, despite missing 9 games, Guyton has had 24 penalties in 25 games played. Ouch. His rookie year, he led the team in penalties with a whopping 18 penalties against him. Here is the breakdown of penalties against him in 2 yrs:
  • False starts : 9
  • Holding: 9
  • Illegal Formation: 3
  • Illegal block: 2
  • Illegal man downfield: 1

If Guyton can cut back on his penalties, especially the mental errors, he can become way more effective.

• Professional preparation - Occasionally, Guyton has looked lost or unprepared. LT is a a “island” position. Unlike Guards, Tackles don’t get a lot of help. So being prepared about protection packages, studying film on your opponents and having a solid commitment to being a complete professional football player is a MUST.

We’ve seen some positive signs this off-season. TG has been working out and learning from other players to improve his technique, being in better shape and overall just showing a stronger commitment to being a pro.

As Cowboys fans we all must hope that Tyler Guyton shows he was worth his first round selection and can at the very least be a competent NFL offensive linemen. I’m pulling for him. Because this maybe his last chance.

Absolutely. Durability is key for him this year. But he needs to get strong in his upper body, and quicker to cut off inside moves. I guess one could say he needs to get better everywhere.

 

[75boyz]

Exactly.

You don't spend a 1st round pick on a player with only 8 games starting experience in college. Why wasn't he starting in his senior year right off the bat!!! That's a red flag.

And then we drafted a player who only played RT in college and moved him to left side..

Never liked it. Regardless of his athleticism.
He has to really show a lot for him to win me over.

Ditto.

 

[Whyjerry]

To me it's penalties and actually playing. Guy is always hurt and prone to terrible penalties because he is lazy and undisciplined.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Switching sides is a much bigger deal than people realize. It’s not just switching your down hand, your kick step changes, your footwork switches. It can feel alien making that switch and some guys never get comfortable. Lane Johnson was drafted with the plan to kick him to the left side after Jason Peters moved on. He couldn’t make the transition so they left him at RT. Teams move rushers around so much RT vs LT value pretty equal.
The bit I’ve really watched Guyton, he moves well but his technique isn’t great and he plays with bad pad level at times. He needs to get stronger and nastier. More strength will allow him to trust his technique more.

I'm agreeing with the Eagles fan. Guyton is obviously athletic for a man his size but seems to lack raw power and that nasty factor (spoiled by Erik Williams). OL need a certain mindset that I'm not sure he has. I hope it develops this year. I don't really follow the draft that much but what is the impression of Shelton? Does he have future starter potential? It would be awesome to hit on a later OL pick. Dude has the same last name as me, so I'm rooting for him.

 

[DuncanIso]

There's a lot riding on his future with this team, maybe even the league if he can't get things together. I think we need to stop going on potential haze and get someone that had some playing experiences in college. I can't waste a 1st rounders on the unknown and hope everything turns out for the best, especially at a key position such as LT

Yup.

Drafting OL who are All-Conf and/or All-American are best.

Already vetted.

 

[DuncanIso]

To me it's penalties and actually playing. Guy is always hurt and prone to terrible penalties because he is lazy and undisciplined.

A lot of #Hopium spent on that player.

I got fooled.

Lack of NCAA awards and a switch from RT to LT should’ve been red flags.

Compounded by Jerry ignoring the problem in the 2026 draft.

Lomu or Trost would be walk on starters at LT.

Maybe Tyron can show up and hold his hand in OTAs again.

Embarrassing.

Imagine Romo or Aikman showing up to teach Dak how to play QB in front of everyone.

TSmith getting caught up in this too.

He’s a Pro Bowl LG, but not at LT.

That’s $$$ out of his wallet.

Shotty too. He needs a LT.