Cowboys’ Backup Tackle Steps Up | Dallas Cowboys News

0:00It's September 7th. Dallas Cowboys News today starts now. AI powered and game ready. I'm quarry with the story. Alright, so the Dallas Cowboys got hit with some tough news right before their season opener. Their starting left tackle, Tyler Smith, is going to be out for about four to six weeks with an injury. This is a pretty big deal because Smith is considered one of the top offensive linemen in the league and they're heading into a really challenging. Stretch of games against some strong defensive lines. The good news for Dallas though, is that they have a solid backup ready to step in. TJ Bass, who they decided to keep on a $6 million tender, is seen as the best backup lineman on the roster. He actually started five games last season at both left and right guard and the offense performed well when he was on the field, even averaging 35 points per game in some of those starts. This decision to bring Bass back was a bit overlooked at the time, but it looks like it might pay off big time now. The team needed insurance at left guard and it turns out they'll need

1:01him to fill in a tackle instead. It's a testament to his versatility and the coaching staff's foresight and keeping him around. Now Smith's absence means Bass will be tested early and often. The Cowboys face teams with formidable defensive tackles in the first four weeks, including the Giants, Commanders and Ravens. While losing Smith is a significant blow, having a capable player like Bass ready to go gives them a legitimate shot at navigating this tough early schedule. It's a tough break for sure, losing a player of Smith's caliber. But football is a team game and the Cowboys seem to have prepared for this kind of adversity by investing in their depth. We'll have to see how Bass performs under this increased pressure.