Guyton's Growth Crucial for Cowboys' Offense

On April 3rd, Tyler Geiden heads into his third season as the Dallas Cowboys left tackle,

and at just 24 years old, he has one clear mission.

Locked down that left side to protect that Prescott, last year, he locked 650 offensive

snaps, mostly at left tackle, earning a 57.5 overall grade from PFF with a 50.

Pass blocking score and 64.9 in run blocking.

He gave up 31 pressures, 6 hits, and 2 sacks, not a total bust, but far from elite.

Earlier this week, breakdowns highlighted his past protection as the real weak spot,

allowing pressures on 7.42% of 4.

118 pass block snaps, ranking him 81st out of 89 tackles.

That consistency issue hurt the offense all season, turning potential big plays into scrambles.

Fans are split some, already calling him a draft bust after two years, but others

see the tools in his 6-foot 7, 327 pound.

Frame and two seasons of starting experience, the Cowboys desperately need him to step up,

or the line stays a liability.

Progress showed up in penalties, dropping from 14 accepted for 100 yards as a rookie

to just 7 for 49 yards last season, including four fall starts that scream fixable nerves

at the line.

8 tweaks, like cleaner pass sets, quicker hands, better balance, and stronger anchoring,

could turn him into the technician they drafted.

If Guyton nails that boring but vital growth in hands, feet, and pre-snap calm, the Cowboys

offense finds its rhythm heading into next year.