The Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line Shuffles Once Again
For the majority of the season, the Dallas Cowboys are having great play and a solid foundation from their starting offensive line. Even with players like Zack Martin or La'el Collins missing time, it hasn't affected the game. Terence Steele has started at right tackle for the last 6 games, and the team is undefeated […]
For the majority of the season, the Dallas Cowboys are having great play and a solid foundation from their starting offensive line. Even with players like Zack Martin or La'el Collins missing time, it hasn't affected the game.
Terence Steele has started at right tackle for the last 6 games, and the team is undefeated in that time. Even with initial starter, La'el Collins returning from suspension, Steele has been given the benefit of the doubt. Having earned the trust of his coaches and teammates.
Now, with the Denver Broncos up next, things are getting complicated once again. Despite All-Pro tackle Tyron Smith playing mostly injury free this season, he'll be out Sundays game with an ankle injury.
Unlike last week, the secret is out. We know ahead of time who will be starting at both tackle spots.
It's only a tiny surprise to see Collins back at right tackle, considering how much head coach Mike McCarthy loves continuity. But not so much that it isn't a shock to see Collins back in the lineup, as it is that Steele is who switched.
Terence Steele did play both spots last season, a result of injury to both Collins and Smith. Now, he's seemingly been relegated back to swing tackle.
It's odd considering how it's being circulated how Collins has soured on the Dallas Cowboys staff. Soured to the point that some considered him a trade option before this week's trade deadline.
Despite this, Collins is on the team and back to his right tackle spot. For now.
It's still uncertain how long Tyron Smith will be out, who is playing at his normal, elite level. What makes it interesting is who will be the odd man out when he returns.
Do the Dallas Cowboys go back to their intended starting 5? Has Terence Steele earned the job outright? Would the organization rather Collins play left guard over Connor Williams?
The Cowboys should feel fortunate to have a problem like this. Having too many quality starting offensive linemen. It only will become a real problem in March when the salary cap and draft picks are considered.
Until then, expect the reshuffling of the offensive line to continue, week to week.
