A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the Dallas Cowboys OL position from the past, present, and future of the franchise.
As Travis Frederick fades off into the sunset, so to may the Dallas Cowboys hopes for the 2020 season. In a shocking turn of events, Travis Frederick retired from the NFL this week at only 29 years of age. The former Dallas Cowboys standout center had played only 6 seasons in the NFL, making the Pro-Bowl 5 years and being named an All-Pro 3 times. Now the Dallas Cowboys have…
Despite the reputation of the Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line as the most dominant in the NFL, they did not perform to that standard in 2018. There were plenty of reasons why. Mainly, the loss of All-Pro center Travis Frederick who suffered from the effects of the rare nerve disease Guillain–Barre syndrome. Additionally, fellow All-Pro’s Tyron Smith and Zack Martin struggled with injuries of their own. Finally, an offensive line coaching…
The Dallas Cowboys took a risk when they hired Paul Alexander as their new offensive line coach in 2018. The offensive line has been the strength of the team over the last several years and yet the Cowboys had decided to move on from last season’s OL coach Frank Pollack. The decision was due in part to how poorly Chaz Green and Byron Bell played when they replaced the injured…
Travis Frederick, affectionately referred to as “Fred-Beard” by Cowboy fans, is easily one of the most important players on the entire Dallas Cowboys roster. Ever since he was drafted in 2013 he immediately stepped in and stabilized what was once a struggling offensive line. The four time pro-bowler has developed into the best center in the NFL and a team captain. Travis Frederick is a player that the Dallas Cowboys…
The Dallas Cowboys have a rich history of offensive linemen full of present and future Hall of Famers. Judging who among them deserves to be ranked greatest in franchise history is no easy task, especially for a position that includes 5 of 11 starters on offense. Unlike other positions, statistical comparisons cannot be used as a barometer and often the success of the entire offensive line impacts how an individual…
Cowboy fans have long taken for granted that their team has one of if not the best offensive lines in the league. That perception changed dramatically last year after personal change and injuries exposed the lack of depth of the Dallas Cowboys offensive line. With three perennial All-Pro’s in Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin it is hard to blame Cowboy fans for their confidence in that group. However,…