The Dallas Cowboys\u2019 OTAs are already underway but most of the work has been getting down behind the scenes. Here\u2019s what I hope we hear before mandatory minicamp.<\/p>\n
Dallas Cowboys OTAs are underway since Monday,<\/a> but most of the work has occurred behind the scenes. Here are three things I hope we hear before practices are over ahead of mandatory minicamp on June 16.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 1. Jaydon Blue rises into RB2 role<\/p>\n For second-year running back Jaydon Blue, this year\u2019s workouts mean more. The talented player was a healthy scratch most of the year as Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer continuously cited \u201cconsistency\u201d as his biggest problem. <\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Todd archer reported \u201cmaturity and trust issues\u201d were part of the problem. Did Blue learn a lesson? If he\u2019s not in the mix for RB2 snaps early on, it could say a lot. Otherwise, if he rises into the competition for the spot behind starter Javonte Williams<\/a>, maybe we can chalk it up to a rough rookie year. <\/p>\n If things go well for Blue, the Cowboys run game could have a dangerous 1-2 punch.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 2. Tyler Smith<\/a> takes no reps at left tackle<\/p>\n The Cowboys have yet to shut the door<\/a> on the possibility of Tyler Smith playing left tackle. It clearly isn\u2019t Plan A. Smith is an All-Pro guard and Dallas wants Tyler Guyton<\/a> to take the next step. <\/p>\n But do they prepare for the worst? I believe Smith is much better off at guard regardless of the situation. I wish they put to bed the possibility of moving him to tackle by simply not even getting him reps outside.<\/p>\n