Ranking every position on the Cowboys from worst to first
By Ali Jawad
4. Offensive Line
The unit that can make or break an offense. In contrast, it may not be the 2014 or 2016 line. However, the Cowboys offensive line can make this offense a threat when healthy.
In 2022 the offensive line surrendered just 27 sacks for 175 yards, which was fourth-best in the league. As most can expect, the starting unit is Tyron Smith, Tyler Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack Martin, and Terence Steele.
Assuming Tyron Smith can stay healthy, he will likely return to his natural position, allowing last year's savior Tyler Smith to see action at left guard and fill in the hole left by Connor McGovern, who signed with Buffalo as a free agent.
Biadasz appeared in his first Pro Bowl last season, while Martin is irreplaceable, and Steele is back from injury to resume his right tackle responsibilities.
The main concern is the need for more depth. The Cowboys may have surprised many by not addressing the offensive line much higher in the draft. However, the team did select Asim Richards out of North Carolina, who has the chance to become a backup guard and swing tackle.
Still behind the starting unit, the question remains. Who to feel confident in the wake of injuries? Like in basketball, a good bench must complement any starting lineup, and any good offensive line requires a good bench, including a quality sixth man.