A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the Dallas Cowboys offensive linemen both current and past generations.
It was fully anticipated that the first Dallas Cowboys draft pick selected in the 2022 NFL Draft would be an offensive lineman. The favorites were one of two guards Kenyon Green and Zion Johnson. Fellow 30 visit offensive tackles Trevor Penning and Bernhard Raimann were also in contention. A long shot would have been Charles Cross in a potential trade up scenario but the player that the Cowboys ultimately drafted…
No one will be surprised if the Dallas Cowboys draft an offensive lineman in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Offensive line appears to be the Cowboys biggest offseason need at this point and most expect that an interior offensive lineman will be taken. There is still a decent chance that Dallas will select an offensive tackle with La’el Collins being released and the oft injured Tyron Smith…
Terence Steele has come a long way in the past year. Last season, when he was asked to fill in for an injured La’el Collins, Steele struggled early and often. The coaching staff was patient with the young undrafted rookie but Cowboys fans were up in arms, demanding for Zack Martin to slide over to right tackle to stop the bleeding. As the Cowboys struggled through a disappointing 2020 season…
The perception of the Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line as a dominant force has been more based on reputation and past performance than on reality in recent years. With prime Travis Frederick out of the mix since 2018, Tryon Smith struggling with back issues, and even Zack Martin missing time, it is no small wonder why the unit has not met expectations. This year, they have an opportunity to once again…
The Dallas Cowboys offensive line has long been considered the biggest strength of the roster. While they do have a lot of talented players at the position, their dominance has been exaggerated somewhat, especially of late. This season Joe Philbin was brought in as the new Dallas Cowboys offensive line coach and hopefully with his extensive experience and familiarity with new head coach Mike McCarthy, he can lead the unit…
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…