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New York Times
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
Cowboys need more from Tyler Guyton, and he's making significant changes to improve
It's hard to find answers to questions about the Dallas Cowboys on the field of OTA practices. Contact is nonexistent and players are just getting back into the groove of team activities after months away from the building. One of the biggest questions this season for the Cowboys will be how well Tyler Guyton can rebound from a tough rookie season. For nearly a decade, left tackle was the least of anybody's worries, as Tyron Smith anchored the spot at an All-Pro level. Toward the end of Smith's time in Dallas, injuries started to become a bigger factor. After working through it for a few years, the Cowboys let Smith walk in free agency last year. Advertisement A month later, they drafted Guyton in the first round to become the left tackle of the present and the future. Things went off-kilter from the start. The Cowboys eased Guyton into the starting unit in training camp. Once Guyton assumed the starting role in camp, he was sidelined for a while due to injury. All of that happened before the season even began and the actual trials and tribulations for a rookie offensive lineman in the NFL kicked into high gear. 'Of course, there are going to be ebbs and flows,' Guyton said of last year's errors. 'I understand that it already happened. It's in the past and I'm going to move forward from it and learn from my mistakes.' The rookie mistakes came in different forms. Guyton struggled on the field as he tried to grasp NFL speed while also handling a position change, going from right tackle in college to left tackle in the pros. The external pressure didn't do him many favors, either. Taking over for an elite player like Smith, who not only possessed a large frame like Guyton but also underwent the same position change when he entered the league, was not an easy task. In addition to Guyton's struggles against defensive players, he also had an issue with discipline. Guyton finished the season tied for the second-most penalized player in the NFL with 14 penalties. Five of those infractions were false starts, and another five were holdings. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer went out of his way to praise the work Guyton has done since the end of his rookie season a few months ago. Schottenheimer said Guyton was one of the first players back in the building and expects consistency and stability could help the second-year player out of Oklahoma. 'I think some of the new things that (offensive coordinator) Klayton Adams and (offensive line coach) Conor Riley have brought from a fundamental standpoint really fits him,' Schottenheimer said. 'He hasn't played offensive line a whole lot, then he played right tackle at Oklahoma. Then, we moved him to left tackle. It's obviously a premier position. Then, you miss quite a bit of time last year in training camp. 'He has not missed a day. He was one of the first guys back in the building. … He understands how important this year is for him, not just for him, but for our football team. He looks great and he's playing at a high level right now, going up against some good speed rushers.' All of the praise comes with an obvious disclaimer: there is no contact at practices right now, unlike the intense practices in training camp. Those training camp practices will differ greatly from the full-speed competition on Sundays. Guyton isn't just working harder, but he's also taken steps to work smarter. His physique and build are noticeably different than last year. He appears leaner, still carrying muscle in his frame but shedding some of the excess weight. That appearance is not by accident. Advertisement 'I think that I figured out a lot about what I need to do to take care of my body, to be able to play at a high level,' Guyton said. That revelation didn't come on the field or even in the weight room. 'I changed my diet completely around,' Guyton said. 'Fast foods are out. Fried foods are out. I just try to stick to a strict regimen of vegetables and salmon throughout the week of prep. It's definitely changed a lot, actually.' Guyton said the change in diet wasn't difficult for him, and there are too many things he misses from his previous habits of consumption, like from the Caniac Combo from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. The results he's seen have made things easier. 'It's easy when you feel better,' Guyton said. 'I feel like my body is more pure right now. I can move more freely, my joints feel better. It's been a great transition.' Guyton described his body as a constant work in progress. He still aims to become faster and stronger, while also adding more flexibility to his toolbox. Many of the external pressures Guyton faced last year are still there, but their presence has faded in intensity. The upcoming season is no longer about following in Smith's footsteps or dealing with a position change, even if those elements will always be part of Guyton's story. For Guyton, it's now about being a good player in his own right, and certainly better than what he showed in 2024.
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Cowboys invest $19 million more, now using 13% of 2025 salary cap on offensive line
Cowboys invest $19 million more, now using 13% of 2025 salary cap on offensive line The investment in the offensive line isn't just in draft capital, it's in cap dollars as well. The Dallas Cowboys have added standout Alabama guard Tyler Booker to their collection of Tylers. With 2024 first-round pick Tyler Guyton manning the left tackle spot, and sitting right next to 2022 first-round pick Tyler Smith, there's certainly a sense of familiarity with the Cowboys direction over the last couple of drafts. When it comes to using draft capital, the club has invested more than enough in the offensive line. As the No. 12 pick in the draft, the club already knows how much of a financial investment they'll be making in Booker, who was selected to take over for the recently retired Zack Martin. And while he won't take up nearly as much as he would have before the rookie wage scale was implemented a few CBAs ago, he's certainly going to make a ton of money immediately and off bat. Sometime over the course of the next few months, Booker will sign his rookie deal and when he does, owner Jerry Jones will sign a check for $10.7 million. That's the amount of the signing bonus assigned to the 12th pick in the draft. The total amount of Booker's contract will be $19.38 million, but because the cap hit from that big signing bonus is spread out across four seasons, Booker's cap hit will only be $3.5 million. Drafting Booker ups the ante on how much cap space is being spent on the projected starting offensive line in 2025, $36.7 million. Terence Steele: $18.1 million Zack Martin*: $10 million Tyler Smith: $4.3 million Tyler Guyton: $3 million Cooper Beebe: $1.3 million Martin is included despite his retirement because of his high amount of dead money from his expired contract. Considering there are only 22 starting positions on a team, though, using 13% of the 2025 salary cap on the position group actually isn't a bad look. Will it be worth it in the end? Head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke to wanting to build from the outside in, and guard isn't among the most expensive positions in the league, so spending a high first on the spot isn't ideal when it comes to positional and surplus value. But it's also not among the lowest paid, so it's not a blown selection, more so one that could go in either direction depending on how his first few years plays out. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys Headlines: Will Guyton get it? Calling Round 1 draft shots, making backup plans
Cowboys Headlines: Will Guyton get it? Calling Round 1 draft shots, making backup plans Draft Week has arrived. We're distilling weeks and months of speculation down to what now seems to be the Cowboys' best and most likely strategies, but we're also looking at contingency plans. We're flashing back to a first-round prospect who's still finding his way, and we're sifting through the numbers to dispel a myth about those late-round value picks everyone obsesses over every year. Meanwhile, the team takes an important step toward making sure its best offensive lineman is staying put for a while, the Cowboys take a last-minute trip to evaluate a highly-touted cornerback, an offensive playmaker puts a ring on it, and we're awaiting a breakout year for one college star. But this news roundup starts where the Cowboys' 2024 draft began, and we're not the only ones wondering if Tyler Guyton has a second-year jump in him at all. 'Honestly don't know' - Tyler Guyton's coach shares concerning and enigmatic take about young Dallas Cowboys left tackle :: A to Z Sports Link A year ago, the Cowboys thought enough of Guyton make him a first-round draft pick. Twelve months later, no one seems sure he's capable of ever growing into the expectations. "Honestly don't know," noted offensive line guru Duke Manyweather posted on X. "He's got a lot to figure out to take the leap. That's up to HIM!!!" Guyton played 670 snaps as a rookie but was benched multiple times throughout the season. Cowboys add $21 million, extra year to contract of key building block :: Cowboys Wire Link The team will exercise the fifth-year option of Tyler Smith, fully guaranteeing his 2026 salary at a projected $21.27 million. That's quite a jump over his 2025 base of $2.5 million. But it's probably a wise investment, considering Smith was called out as the Cowboys' next world-class offensive lineman by future Hall of Famers Zack Martin and Tyron Smith in their recent retirement speeches. Here's what the Dallas Cowboys plan to do on Day 1 and Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft :: Cowboys Wire Link Dallas would like for one from a group of three to fall to them: RB Ashton Jeanty, OT Armand Membou, or WR Tetairoa McMillan. If that doesn't pan out, a trade back becomes very possible. If they don't get a good trade and stay put, maybe OL Kelvin Banks, Jr., WR Matthew Golden, or edge rushers Mykel Williams or Shemar Stewart. Late-first-round and Day 2 targets probably include many of the names that have been mocked repeatedly to Dallas in the pre-draft process. If Dallas Cowboys don't draft a receiver in the first round, who is in play? Link While defensive ends Shemar Stewart and Mykel Williams were pre-draft visitors and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has gotten some attention from Dallas, don't discount the idea of the Cowboys using yet another first-round pick on an offensive lineman. Former Longhorn Kelvin Banks, Jr. brings positional versatility, and the Cowboys are said to "have become enamored with" Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons. Mock Draft Monday: Who draft analysts have Cowboys selecting this week :: The Mothership Link Of the eight national draft analysts surveyed, seven of them see the Cowboys taking a wide receiver with the No. 12 selection. Tetairoa McMillan and Matthew Golden got three votes apiece, while Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka was mentioned once. The lone remaining draftnik liked North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton to be the Cowboys' pick Thursday night... even if it's called a reach. First-round Texas 3-Step: UT dominates 2025 Mock Draft, including Cowboys pick :: Cowboys Wire Link Editors of the NFL Wire sites did one last mock. While Golden was the best of who was left for the Cowboys at Pick No. 12, he's no consolation prize. The speedster would certainly warrant a reconfiguration of how defensive coordinators plan to attack Dallas, and film study shows a player with co-WR1 abilities. Cold-hard truth about Cowboys' 1,876 Day 3 value points say finding starter is a wish :: Cowboys Wire Link Don't bank too much on those late-round draft picks. Over the past decade, the Cowboys have had a success rate of about 8% on fifth-round selections and 19% on sixth- and seventh-rounders combined. But the success rate of players taken in the first three rounds? 58%. Day 3 guys- even your personal pet-cat favorites- are longshots at best. Cowboys still suffering from 'most haunting' first-round NFL Draft flop :: Link Mazi Smith has continued to struggle in Dallas, never quite living up to his 2023 first-round draft-pick status. Deemed a "workout warrior" coming out of Michigan, he's reminded fans more of fellow Wolverine bust Taco Charlton. Under his third defensive coordinator in three seasons, it's now or never for Smith. Cowboys to attend post-injury workout of ball-hawking Notre Dame CB just days before draft :: Cowboys Wire Link Benjamin Morrison lost most of his 2024 season to a hip injury, but he had shown enough in the two and a half years prior to be a top prospect. He's since been cleared by doctors and held a private workout Monday which the Cowboys were said to be attending. Ranked the 10th-best corner by Dane Brugler, he's probably much higher than that if he's truly healthy and could be being undervalued by some teams due to a lack of recent testing. Next Man Up: Damone Clark's biggest chance yet to show out for Cowboys :: The Mothership Link With one year left on his contract, it'd be a good time for Clark to step up. The linebacker seemed a hidden (if injured) gem coming out of LSU in the fifth round of 2022, but he never really broke out in Mike Zimmer's defense and couldn't take advantage of extra playing time in the wake of DeMarvion Overshown's injury. Now he'll have to stand out against the likes of Marist Liufau, Kenneth Murray, and Jack Sanborn in Matt Eberflus's system. Safety in Numbers: Top 5 draft prospects for Cowboys to consider :: Cowboys Wire Link With Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas backing up Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson, safety isn't a pressing need for Dallas in this draft. But there's talent to be had at the position, with a top option from Texas who can play slot corner, a brilliant plug-and-play starter from Notre Dame, and a ridiculously athletic prospect from South Carolina who could well be a top-20 pick. Cowboys' Jake Ferguson, college basketball star Haley Cavinder announce engagement :: Dallas Morning News Link The Cowboys tight end proposed to his college basketball star and social media influencer girlfriend last week. Cavinder made the official announcement- complete with a video showing off the engagement ring- to her 4.6 million TikTok followers.
