So they drafted Tyler Smith and the plan looks to be he’ll backup LT and start at LG. They also got Matt Waletzko who looks to be only a OT because he’s like 6 foot 7.
The team didn’t draft a RB, but they signed two UDFAs and just cut a FB. Zeke has the knee injury from last year, which I don’t know if that gets better. Also Pollard had the foot ligament tear that also scares me, but I think he recovers. My thoughts are they need a third RB. So does that mean the running game is on the back of UDFAs or is Zeke heathy again. I don’t know if Pollard can go 17 games with 20 carries. Then you have 3 more playoff games where you really want to have the best RB getting 25 carries a game. So the 3rd RB is pretty important with the longer season.
What’s the plan? Just go as long as the can with Zeke, Pollard, 3rd RB? Also what about Tyler it seams he’s a better fit at LG. Why wouldn’t they have Waletzko as the backup or swing OT?
The dc.com guys (Helman, etc.) said during the draft that fans would be shocked by how much the Cowboys coaches like Rico Dowdle.
Rico Dowdle
5-11, 213
UDFA 2020
Vert: 38" (Zeke 32-1/2")
Broad Jump: 10'7" (Zeke 9'10")
Tyler Smith will be the LG in 2022. McCarthy just does not want to make any declarations.
Josh Ball and Waldo will compete for the Swing Tackle spot.
They also have an OT that they kept on the practice squad all season, Aviante Collins.
- He ran the 3rd fasted forty of all time by an OLineman and had 34 bench reps.
- Back when he was draft eligible, he needed to get bigger because he was only 295 pounds.
They have Mitch Hyatt, a 2019 UDFA that they've kept around. He has been on IR a couple of times.
They had
Isaac Alarcón (6-7, 320) on the practice squad for 2 seasons.
- He appeared to have NFL physical ability in the preseason, but was very raw due to playing in Mexico.