Great Wall of Dallas

A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the “Great Wall of Dallas” famed Dallas Cowboys offensive line and the modern version.

Greatest Offensive Linemen in Dallas Cowboys history.

August 7, 2018
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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…

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Dallas Cowboys Position Preview: Offensive Line

July 31, 2018
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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,…

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7 Reasons Why Emmitt Smith is Underrated: Reason #5 The offensive line and supporting cast argument is overblown

October 26, 2017
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(Con’t from Reason #4: Tougher Competition; https://cowboyscoffeetalk.com/7-reasons-why-emmitt-smith-is-underrated-reason-4-tougher-competition/ Reason # 5: The offensive line and supporting cast argument is overblown Dare I say it, the above is considered blasphemy where I come from.  Of all the arguments that Barry Sanders supporters hang their hat on, the “What If Barry had Dallas’ offensive line?” trumps them all.  When I engage in the debate of Emmitt Smith vs Barry Sanders that question is inevitably…

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Position Preview: Offensive Line

August 31, 2017
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The “Great Wall of Dallas” will look quite different than it did last season.  Right tackle Doug Free retired and Left Guard Ron Leary left via free agency so there will be 2 new faces in the starting lineup.  Ron Leary played exceptionally well the last few seasons in Dallas, meanwhile Doug Free had been rock solid in the run game.  With the turnover at the position, some believe the…

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