The Dallas Cowboys once made it their mission to build one of, if not the best offensive lines in football. The Cowboys invested three first-round picks in four drafts on this group at the start of the last decade. One of them, center Travis Fredrick, has since retired and left tackle Tyron Smith is constantly dealing with injury, missing parts or most of each of the last five seasons. Is it time the Cowboys start looking at reinvesting to ensure Dak Prescott is protected?
Their performance in the wild-card round certainly leans in that direction. Central Michigan’s left tackle Bernhard Rainmann is an interesting prospect for Dallas as he’s still relatively knew to play the sport. He didn’t start until the age of 14 so he is still developing as a player.
It shows up in his power, footwork, and I’m sure there is room to grow IQ wise. He is a fantastic athlete, with good movement skills and good initial hand placement. If the Cowboys didn’t want to have to spend a 1st rounder on another lineman and still get a good developmental replacement for Tyron; this might be their best chance.