{"id":308186,"date":"2026-05-25T18:06:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/308186\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T18:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:06:44","slug":"the-dallas-cowboys-have-yet-to-show-their-cards-on-all-pro-decision-but-they-will-have-to-drop-a-hint-very-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/308186\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dallas Cowboys have yet to show their cards on All-Pro decision, but they will have to drop a hint very soon"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Dallas Cowboys OTAs kicking off a week from now, it\u2019s time to preview the most important questions ahead of them. And we\u2019re starting with an All-Pro lineman. <\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer on the field during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas.
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There\u2019s a major decision the Dallas Cowboys still need to make that will go a long way in determining the team\u2019s offensive success in 2026. Though it feels like we know the likeliest choice they\u2019ll make, they really haven\u2019t shown their cards yet.<\/p>\n

But they\u2019re about to. <\/p>\n

Cowboys OTAs will shed light on Tyler Smith plans<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys OTAs start a week from now, which means it\u2019s time to discuss what we\u2019re looking forward to learning. Since these are non-contact practices, there\u2019s really not a lot going on as far as position battles go. <\/p>\n

However, alignments are one of the most important things to watch out for. And no player on the Cowboys may be more intriguing on that front than Tyler Smith.<\/p>\n

The All-Pro left guard made it clear last year he prefers to play inside. However, head coach Brian Schottenheimer left the door open earlier in the offseason for Smith to play tackle. <\/p>\n

If Smith stays at guard for the entirety of Cowboys OTAs and mandatory minicamp, it will be a strong indicator that a change is not being looked at. If, however, he rotates in at tackle even a little, it will likely mean the door is open should Dallas\u2019 Plan A at left tackle goes awry. <\/p>\n

Which, honestly, fits with their previous decisions and comments. <\/p>\n

Cowboys\u2019 actions suggest there\u2019s a Plan B<\/p>\n

Though the Cowboys are betting on Guyton to initially man the left tackle spot, Schottenheimer admitted the young player has to take the next step. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a big year for Tyler,\u201d Schottenheimer said at the Owner Meetings in March. \u201cGuyton\u2019s got a chance to be an elite player, but he\u2019s got to take that next step, and we have to help him get that next step.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for the right tackle spot, they asked Terence Steele to take a pay cut. <\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the decision to use a tender to keep T.J. Bass over Brock Hoffman. The latter provides center and guard flexibility, and was in line to replace Zack Martin before the Cowboys drafted Tyler Booker. Opting for Bass over Hoffman was a surprise earlier in the year. <\/p>\n

A possible explanation? The Cowboys like Bass at guard better. And with Smith being a potential fix at left tackle should Guyton not take \u201cthe next step,\u201d having a solid Plan B at guard was also a must. <\/p>\n

I\u2019m speculating here, but that\u2019s precisely the point. When OTAs kick off, the Cowboys have a chance to silence conversations about Smith moving to tackle. We\u2019ll see if they do. <\/p>\n

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