With Chuma Edoga's injury, how concerned should we be about the depth at tackle? Are Matt Waletzko and Josh Ball no longer in the plans? We've heard nothing about them. – Richard Morris/Irving, TX
Nick Harris: The tackle depth is certainly a concern, as it's expected that Edoga will miss as much as eight weeks. The Cowboys will need bodies in the meantime, and the only one filling that void at left tackle specifically behind Tyler Guyton is Asim Richards. Matt Waletzko and Josh Ball are firmly set on the right side of the line as depth options to Terence Steele, but the Cowboys will need help on the left side. There are some experienced veterans still available in free agency, but it might cost a bit more than Dallas is ready to spend.
Mickey Spagnola: Well at best, Edoga was going to be the backup swing tackle. The Cowboys sorely need Tyler Guyton to develop into the starting left tackle as quickly as possible. Edoga never was going to be the answer to start at left tackle. And as for Waletzko and Ball, they are in a fight to make this 53-man roster. While they have been around for a few years, neither has played much in actual NFL games, Ball just 13 games in three seasons (mostly special teams) and Waletzko just four games in two previous seasons. Both have spent so much time on IR. The Cowboys seem intent on developing young talent, guys such as Asim Richards, Earl Bostick, T.J. Bass and newcomers Cooper Beebe and Nathan Thomas. And in the NFL, with a lack of offensive line talent across the league, it's hard to find experienced free agents to supplement your offensive line room.
