The NFL combine offers more than just an opportunity to get a look at the upcoming prospects, it’s also a place to kickstart the offseason. Teams use the annual get together to seek clarity with their own players ahead of free agency.
For the Dallas Cowboys, it was time to find out where they stood with left tackle Tyron Smith. Those conversations didn’t go as some hoped as the team and the 13-year veteran couldn’t agree on Smith’s value, and he’s set to become a free agent for the first time in his career.
Smith’s absence leaves a hole on the Cowboys’ offensive line that needs to be addressed. It can be argued whether it’s the right move for the team at another time, but for now, the task is finding his successor. Here are the best options for the Cowboys to replace Smith at LT.