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Cooper Beebe is being tabbed for bigger things.
In a recent article by Jonathon Macri of Pro Football Focus, he named one player for all 32 teams who could have a breakout season this year. For the Cowboys, that player was none other than Cooper Beebe, especially after the addition of Booker. Here is why Macri believes Beebe could be significantly better in Year 2 for Dallas:
“The Cowboys have been rebuilding the offensive line through the NFL Draft, and Beebe has already started to show signs of promise after one year as a starter. Beebe finished the regular season ranked 13th in PFF grade (65.4) among centers with at least 578 blocking snaps. Beebe’s strength was as a run blocker in Year 1, though there’s reason to believe that he can become a much better pass-blocker as well, which was his best attribute coming out of college, providing hope that he’ll continue to progress in Year 2.”
Jonathon Macri, Pro Football Focus
Beebe tested as a high-end athlete coming out of Kansas State, but his game is based on power. He has shorter arms, but he is an incredibly strong center with the ability to move defensive tackles off the ball. But with so much turnover at the right guard position last year, it was hard for Beebe to get comfortable at his new position.
It won’t be easy, but Dallas has the talent.
The Cowboys went 12-5 in each of the past three seasons prior to 2024, a season lost to QB Dak Prescott’s injury.
That’s not a fluke. It’s a sign of consistent, high-level play in a league designed for parity.
While the team’s inability to break through in January is fair to scrutinize, writing off their regular-season dominance would be a mistake.
The core that produced three straight 12-win campaigns is largely intact, and that continuity is a competitive advantage in a conference full of teams searching for identity.
New HC Brian Schottenheimer has assembled a talented and innovative staff that will maintain continuity, but also bring in some new concepts to surprise NFC rivals.
Start with quarterback Dak Prescott. The 2023 season was one of his best, as he led the NFL in touchdown passes and finished near the top in passer rating.
Despite all the offseason debate about his contract and long-term future, Prescott has proven he can steer this team to double-digit wins.
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