The Dallas Cowboys had a solid offensive line last season, but the unit never lived up to expectations. Left guard Connor Williams had too many penalties and right tackle La’el Collins’ poor judgement cost him five games in suspensions, which led the coaching to putting the veteran tackle in the doghouse.
As a result of uneven play from the offensive line, the Cowboys decide to rebuild some of the group. Williams wasn’t retained as a free agent leading to the Cowboys drafting Tyler Smith in the first round of the draft, and Collins was released, making way for Terence Steele to take over at RT.
Dallas saw the remodel as necessary, but it leaves the new offensive line to deal with a tough group of pass rushers to contain in 2022. Looking at the Cowboys’ schedule and they are set to face off against some of the top edge rushers in the league.
A rough start
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In the first six games, where it looks like the Cowboys will have their toughest stretch of the upcoming season, its offensive line will be protecting quarterback Dak Prescott against the following group:
Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shaquil Barrett and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
Barrett had 10 sacks last season, and 37.5 over the past three years and Tryon-Shoyinka will be entering his second season after a promising rookie year.
Week 2: Cincinnati Bengals: Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson
Hendrickson had 14 sacks in his first year with the Bengals after a 13.5 sack season in the year prior, establishing himself as one of the best pass rushers in the league.
Week 3: New York Giants: Azeez Ojulari and Kayvon Thibodeaux
Ojulari had eight sacks as a rookie and Thibodeaux comes with high expectations as one of the top pass rushers coming into the league.
Week 4: Washington Commanders: Chase Young and Montez Sweat
This duo didn’t have a high number of sacks last season due to injury, but Young is one of the best young pass rushers in the game and Sweat has…
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