Once the NFL approved a proposal to change the way jersey numbers are assigned, it was expected plenty of players would take advantage. Jaylon Smith, who wore No. 9 at Notre Dame, will switch back to that number, which caused an uproar among Tony Romo loyalists within the Dallas Cowboys fan base. Tyron Smith and La’el Collins are back from major injuries in 2020, and Pro Football Focus, shockingly, has both ranked in the ’20s in their lastest rankings for offensive tackles.
The Cowboys were atrocious against the run last season and needed reinforcements. Quinton Bohanna, a 330-pound behemoth standing 6-foot-4, has a chance to be a space-eater at nose tackle with his power and explosion off the line of scrimmage. Finding roles for the Cowboys offensive rookies, how Dan Quinn’s scheme will affect DeMarcus Lawrence, an in-depth breakdown of the 2021 schedule and more are featured in this edition of the news and notes.