[After an incredible rise from worst to first in 2016 that saw the Cowboys ride the backs of two outstanding rookie campaigns to 13-3 and a changing of the guard, we have to examine the roster. From 1 to 53, we only have one question?
Have the Dallas Cowboys improved?]
To continue our series, we now take our focus to the offensive side of the ball. Did the Cowboys improve along the offensive line?
Last Season:
LT Tyron Smith (started 13 games, All-Pro selection, and Pro Bowl selection)
LG Ronald Leary (started 12 games and played 13 games, signed four-year $35M deal with Broncos, $20M GTD)
LG La’el Collins (started three games, IR with broken foot)
C Travis Frederick (started 16 games, All-Pro selection, and Pro Bowl selection)
RG Zack Martin (started 16 games, All-Pro selection, and Pro Bowl selection)
OT Emmett Cleary (played 13 games, started one)
OG Jonathan Cooper (signed in postseason, started three games for Browns)
This Season:
LT Tyron Smith
LG Jonathan Cooper
C Travis Frederick
RG Zack Martin
RT La’el Collins
OT/OG Byron Bell (signed one-year deal, last started 16 games with Titans in 2015)
OT Emmett Cleary
OG Joe Looney
Notable Rookies: G Dan Skipper, G Nate Theaker (Both UDFA’s)
Let’s get right on down to it, three of these spots are no cause for concern.