Even if you draft Cooper Beebe, would you consider moving Tyler Smith to left tackle and playing Beebe at left guard? I feel like Tyler Guyton is too raw to throw at left tackle. , could be an upgrade at right tackle? – Chris Saddlemire/West Union, South Carolina
Nick Eatman: I've been saying this for a long time: I want Tyler Smith to play left guard. Sure, he could do both, just like Zack Martin could always do both. Larry Allen could (and did) do both. However, Tyler Smith would be better at left guard. He's starting to break out in his first year at guard in his second year overall, so I think he could be a great player there. Now, that being said, the position flex is certainly great. If something happens in the game, or perhaps in the short term of the season, you certainly need to have five capable starters, and Tyler's ability to kick out to left tackle could be an option at some point. do not have. But I think drafting Tyler Guyton should help alleviate those concerns. And I see where you mentioned the right tackle situation, but I think Terrence Steele is just fine. Remember, he only returned from his ACL injury in November of 2022. During the first half of the season, he was still less than a year removed from his injury, but he was getting better and better. I think Guyton and Tyler Smith will be on the left side, and Zach and Terrence Steele on the right side. Center is competing with Hoffman, Bass, and now Beebe. It should be fun.
patrick: With all due respect, Chris, are we still having this conversation? The answer for me has always been “no,” but thankfully following the decision to use a first-round pick at offensive tackle. The answer was no. My understanding is that Beebe was brought in to convert to center, which is why he has already started practicing center duties with the famous Duke Manyweather. Interior's trio of Smith, Beebe, and Martin will be absolutely devastating for opposing defenses and will take the run game to levels not seen in years. I'm going to fire Guyton early at left tackle to protect my interior trio at all costs, and I make no apologies for that either. If the Cowboys are still unsure whether they'll start there with their first-round pick earlier this season, they should get a good veteran as insurance, but not at the expense of the interior for the exterior. should not.
