The Dallas Cowboys may try to add some young talent in the offseason to take the place of a seasoned veteran.
Matt Holder of Bleacher Report speculates that the Cowboys might have to find a replacement for eight-time Pro Bowl player Tyron Smith.
At season’s end, the veteran offensive tackle—who will be 33—is expected to become a free agent during the offseason. Despite being a top offensive lineman in the league since his 2011 draft selection, Smith has missed 33 games in the last four seasons due to age and wear and tear. Throughout his first nine seasons, Smith only missed 13 games.
Why Patrick Paul Might Be the Cowboys’ Choice to Replace Tyron Smith
Patrick Paul of the University of Houston is one possible replacement who might be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Holder said the Cowboys would be wise to “kick the tires” on drafting an offensive lineman because the 6-foot-7, 315-pound tackle is a mountain of a man.
Holder noted in a story published on December 4 about each NFL team’s roster weaknesses going into Week 14 that “Tyron Smith is an impending free agent and has struggled to stay healthy over the past few seasons.” “Paul would be a good target as he currently holds a second-round grade on B/R’s NFL draft big board, and the Cowboys would be wise to test the waters with offensive linemen in the draft.
Nasty, tone-setting demeanor” is how Bleacher Report’s Brandon Thorn describes Paul.
According to Thorn, Paul “has elite length with solid movement skills and good play strength.” In addition, he has a nasty, dynamic style that isn’t always evident in tackles, which makes him particularly entertaining to watch on film.
