Cowboys ended the Tyler Guyton battle before it ever really began
The Landry Hat • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys held a left tackle competition between Tyler Guyton, Nate Thomas, and Drew Shelton, causing some initial concern given Guyton's status as a first-round pick entering his third season.
- After just one padded practice, coach Brian Schottenheimer ended the competition, declaring Guyton the starter due to Thomas' inconsistency and Shelton's developmental status.
- Guyton's securing of the left tackle job is a positive for the Cowboys, as he needs consistent reps to develop, while Thomas and Shelton remain backups with significant limitations.
- Nate Thomas, a seventh-round pick, showed flashes but ranked last among offensive tackles in pass-blocking last season, making it unlikely he could supplant Guyton.
- Rookie Drew Shelton is viewed as a developmental player with a long way to go before he can be trusted on the field this season.
