Blogging The Boys
Several players need to take their performance to the next level this season.
1. Tyler Guyton, left tackle
Left tackle is the biggest question mark on the Cowboys’ offense. Dallas used the 29th pick on Guyton in 2024. Over the last two seasons, he has struggled with consistency and staying healthy. He started 11 games in 2024 and 10 last season. He’ll enter this year’s training camp battling Nate Thomas for the starting job. The biggest issue for the Cowboys is that if neither proves he can hold the job down, All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith will likely have to move out to left tackle, weakening the interior of their line.
2. DeMarvion Overshown, inside linebacker
Inside linebacker is the biggest question mark on the defense. Overshown and recently added veteran Dee Winters are the expected starters in Dallas’ new 3-4 scheme. Overshown has shown glimpses of his talent over the last three seasons. But he has struggled to stay healthy, missing 32 games. Entering a contract year, there’s no better time for him to stay healthy for a full season. That would also go a long way in helping the Cowboys at a position that was a major issue last season.
3. DaRon Bland, cornerback
Bland is one of the Cowboys’ highest-paid players at $22.5 million per season. That number is also seventh highest among all NFL corners. Dallas needs him to be a quality starter. But foot issues have become a significant concern. Bland says he’s fully healed from his January foot surgery. He’s expected to be a full participant at the start of training camp after working off to the side with athletic trainers during organized team activities and minicamp. Bland had 14 interceptions in his first two seasons. He’s had only one over the last two.
The RB2 battle is one of great interest this offseason.
FRISCO, Texas – Football season is getting closer and closer.
The Cowboys are set to depart for training camp in less a month. That’s when we’ll get an up-close look at Brian Schottenheimer’s second season with this revised roster and coaching staff. When we get to Oxnard, that’s when we’ll start to get some real answers about this 2026 Cowboys team.
But what are the questions? We’ve compiled our annual list of pressing questions that need answers heading into the regular season. The staff writers, consisting of Patrik Walker, Tommy Yarrish, Nick Eatman, Mickey Spagnola and Kurt Daniels, weigh in on some of the pressing issues.
Today, we’ll continue the series with a look at backup running back position behind starter Javonte Williams.
19) Who will emerge as Running Back 2?
Mickey: Let’s cut right...
