Cowboys Battle to Replace Smith | Dallas Cowboys News

0:00It's September 7th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Dallas Cowboys News today, your AI Power Team Report. Yo, so the Cowboys are facing a pretty big blow right before the season kicks off. Their offensive lineman, Tyler Smith, is heading to injured reserve. He just had surgery on his thumb, which is a tough break for the team and for him personally. This means they got a scramble to fill that spot on the offensive line, and it's not a simple swap. The real question is, who steps up to replace Smith? The coaching staff is looking at a few different guys, but it's not like there's another player with his exact skill set ready to go. They need someone who can hold down the fort while he's recovering, and the decision could impact the whole defensive front. One of the strongest candidates is TJ Bass. He's got experience at left guard, knows the playbook, and has even practiced with the starters before. Last season, he played a good number of snaps and didn't give up any sex, which is solid performance. Keeping him in that spot seems like the most straightforward move to avoid disrupting

1:02the rest of the line. However, Juan Yamoris is also in the mix. He's seen reps at left guard during training camp with another team, though his game experience is at tackle. There's also Brotteric Jones, who was recently acquired. He's only played tackle, so moving him inside would be a new challenge, but his size and power are undeniable. Ultimately, losing Tyler Smith is going to be felt, no matter who they put in. They brought in new guys to bolster the offensive line, and now one of them has to prove their worth. While Bass seems like the safest bet to start, they're exploring options to see who can best feel that crucial gap.