Wild’ Trade Proposal Sends Cowboys 2-Time Pro Bowler
The Dallas Cowboys could be an ideal landing spot for a two-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl champion.
In a “hypothetical” trade scenario proposed by Bleacher Report’s Joe Tansey, the Cowboys could show interest in Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. Wirfs is mentioned as a potential solution due to longtime tackle Tyron Smith’s impending free agency.
“The Cowboys could take a big swing on the offensive line trade market to secure the interior for years to come,” writes Tansey. “The easy solution for the Cowboys would be to re-sign Smith for a year or two and draft an offensive tackle in the first round. The out-of-the-box wild hypothetical would be to call the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about Tristan Wirfs.”
Tansey also mentions Wirfs’ expiring deal as a selling point for why the Cowboys should explore the idea of acquiring the young tackle.
“Wirfs has one year left on his contract, albeit an expensive one, but the Cowboys could be a draw to the 24-year-old left tackle because of their status in the NFC,” writes Tansey. “Dallas needs elite players at every position to keep up with the Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, and one way to do it could be to ship a few draft picks in exchange for a left tackle who could start for the next 10 years.”
Tyron Smith Remains Elite Left Tackle at Age 33
Smith has served as a starting tackle since entering the NFL with the Cowboys in 2011 and has started all 158 games he’s appeared in. Although he’s 33 years old, he remains one of the top left tackles in the league, if not the top blindside blocker.
According to Pro Football Focus, Smith has posted an 84.0 offensive grade and 89.1 pass-blocking grade this season. Among full-time tackles, Smith has the third-highest offensive grade and the highest pass-blocking grade of any player at his position this season.
