The already had question marks on the offensive line heading into the 2022 season, yet face a major problem after went down with an avulsion fracture of the knee and .Smith's lo s is huge for Dallas, especially given how good he's been when on the field. Even though he mi sed five games with an ankle sprain last year, Smith only allowed two sacks and 10 pre sures in 416 pa s-blocking snaps. Smith is still one of the game's best run-blockers, the driving force behind the explosivene s ofand the effectivene s of.With Smith out, the Cowboys have a ma sive hole to fill at left tackle. This is in addition to replacing at left guard and at right tackle, two key departures from this offseason. Dallas will have to fill three of the five spots on its offensive line for Week 1, a major obstacle toward repeating as NFC East champions.How will Dallas replace Smith? Luc Snuggerud Men Jersey Simply put, it won't be easy. DAL OT #73 Tyler Smith was a left tackle in college and was drafted as the heir to Tyron Smith. The Cowboys may have to lean on Smith now, even though the 2022 first-round pick has played left guard throughout camp. Smith is an excellent run blocker and led the FBS in big-time blocks last year, but his pa s blocking needs some work. Smith needs significant work on his fundamentals, which is why he was at guard in the first place. Might be better to keep him there during his rookie year.If the Cowboys do move Smith to left tackle, can play left guard. The left side of the offensive line could be a major problem regardle s. DAL OT #79 A left tackle at North Dakota, the 2022 fifth-round pick has excellent foot quickne s -- but his strength has a lot to be desired. He's a developmental project and has the potential to start in the league, but throwing Waletzko to the wolves in Week 1 is a major reach. DAL OT #75 A 2021 fourth-round pick, Ball has gotten work at left tackle when Smith has been out. Ball struggled his rookie season as he adjusted to playing Tanner Kero Men Jersey right tackle and learning the swing tackle role. He didn't play an offensive snap last year and has allowed five hurries and four pre sures in 43 pa s-blocking snaps this preseason.Asking Ball to start at left tackle in Week 1 is another huge reach. TEN OT #71 Dillard is a starting left tackle Robin Lehner Women Jersey for multiple teams in this league, but his path is blocked by in Philadelphia. Mailata is a top 10 tackle in the league and has the potential to become one of the elite tackles in the game, which leaves Dillard as a valuable backup.The place a high value on Dillard in case Mailata goes down, so trading for him won't be easy -- especially since the Cowboys are a division rival. That price won't be cheap, even if Dillard is the best option. MIA OT #77 A starting left tackle for the the past three seasons, Wynn has moved over to right tackle as has taken over the left tackle position. The Patriots have talked to teams involving Wynn, as they are tight in cap space.Wynn is available, but allowed six sacks and 27 pre sures in 491 pa s-blocking snaps last year. He is in the final year of his rookie contract, a $10.4 million fifth-year option by the Patriots. Wynn has mi sed 34 of the 65 regular season games he's been NFL eligible for since 2018, so he's not been reliable on the field, either (even though he played 16 games last Kirby Dach Women Jersey year).The Patriots know the Cowboys will be desperate for Wynn, so Dallas will have to part ways with a high draft pick. NYG OT #76 Solder has a wealth of starting left tackle experience in the league, but has been one of the worst pa s blockers in football over the last few years. Playing right tackle last year, Solder allowed seven sacks and 33 pre sures in 547 pa s-blocking snaps. Soldier allowed 18 sacks in his first two seasons at left tackle with New York, which ended up being one of the worst free agent contracts in recent history.The Cowboys could bring Solder in for a look. Perhaps playing for another organization and a better coaching staff than the one in New York could help his career. MIA OT #79 Fisher is still on the market after struggling last season with the . (He allowed nine sacks and 40 pre sures in 457 pa s-blocking snaps -- by far the worst season of his career. Fisher Graham Knott Jersey dealt with knee and pectoral injuries toward the end of last year, on top of being months removed the torn Achilles that ended his 2020 season -- and career -- with the . Perhaps a full year removed from the injury, maybe the Cowboys will get a better version of Fisher. He's still only 31 years old and might be the best available option. SEA OT #70 Peters started 15 games for the last season at 39 years old, but was far from the former All-Pro who terrorized the Cowboys defensive line when he was with the Eagles. He allowed six sacks and 23 pre sures in 485 pa s-blocking snaps last season, with a pre sure rate allowed rate of 4.7%.Already 40 years old -- and still wanting to play -- Peters can provide valuable depth to a roster, but asking him to start in a 17-game season is a monumental task.