Twitter: With Martin likely going to Tackle it looks like McGovern will be starting at Guard

[CWR]

First sack he gives up, I wonder if he will get blasted like they did to Williams.
Or will he get a pass, saying he needs time to learn.

double standards you know,

He will get a pass in the beginning. It will escalate quickly though lol

 

[AbeBeta]

Yeah, its gotta be LT.

And it may end up permanent.

 

[HungryLion]

Guess we won’t be running up the middle much

McGovern is no Zach Martin. But he was a good run blocker at Penn State.

 

[AbeBeta]

Nothing official here ........

But, unlike previous staffs, we've made it clear we will play Martin outside.

 

[AbeBeta]

McGovern is no Zach Martin. But he was a good run blocker at Penn State.

There are only a couple of guys in the league that are close to Zack.

 

[HungryLion]

McGovern was a 3rd round pick. He has NFL starting caliber athletic ability. He was a multi year starter at Penn State.

there was a set back from injury and there is bound to be growing pains. But I would not be surprised in the least if he is able to be a competent starter for the cowboys.


Here’s to hoping he can.

if McGovern can play well at guard. I honestly feel ok with Knight and Martin at tackle. Not as good as Tyron and LC at tackle. But still.

 

[Jipper]

McGovern is no Zach Martin. But he was a good run blocker at Penn State.

agreed but unfortunately at the pro level he has not demonstrated that he has the strength to get the type of push for separation that Martin gets....

I think he’s going to be good for us but just a year off still

 

[HungryLion]

There are only a couple of guys in the league that are close to Zack.

Exactly. Martin will be wearing a gold jacket one day.

 

[HungryLion]

agreed but unfortunately at the pro level he has not demonstrated that he has the strength to get the type of push for separation that Martin gets....

I think he’s going to be good for us but just a year off still

You may be right. The injury set him back. A torn pectoral is tough on a offensive lineman.

 

[AbeBeta]

There are only a couple of guys in the league that are close to Zack.

And I'm pretty sure none can play T as well

 

[Mr_437]

We'll see...they love some Terrance Steele.

 

[HungryLion]

I honestly expect Martin to play at a pro bowl level at tackle.


So I’m not worried about that. We just need somebody to fill in competently at that guard spot.

 

[Jipper]

You may be right. The injury set him back. A torn pectoral is tough on a offensive lineman.

yeah that’s a brutal injury for an oline man....I hope the best for him

 

[Sydla]

And I'm pretty sure none can play T as well

Nelson in Indy might be the only one and I am not totally sure he could do it. That kid is awesome though.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

McGovern > Steele but Unfortunately I think we’re going to see Steele start and RT again. I think Martin gets moved after they realize Steele can’t play right now.

 

[AbeBeta]

Nelson in Indy might be the only one and I am not totally sure he could do it. That kid is awesome though.

He is awesome. However, he didn't play T in college. That tells me he's likely not great on the outside because guys in the NFL drafted high tend to have played outside in college because you always put your best out there.

 

[cern]

It's not like there were other options. Though it's possible zack goes left and knight goes right. We'll see sunday. Possible record high temps expected.

 

[kumizi]

Mike Backsik is the single stupidest sports "analyst" in the DFW area. He can't even analyze baseball, the sport he played at the major league level. Maybe he's right but I'd wait for a better source.

 

[nalam]

Keeping Martin on the right side will be prudent as he can coach up the new guy and also will be better for Martin too, as he is strong at the point of attack & no spring chicken ( Most RTs will face the stronger but not fast pass rushers ) Let knight develop on the Left side , slide a blocking TE to help that side and carry on , there will be growing pains but you need to go through .

Williams is a disappointment, even though he bulked up still he gets overpowered completely.

 

[buybuydandavis]

As long as he is not driven backwards by opposing DT's like rollerskates Connor Williams. Connor Williams is just to weak and it shows up on a few negative plays a game. Let's get a guard in there with grit and I can handle some learning mistakes.

McGovern was considered NFL ready for power last year. His relative weakness is pass protection.