Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Battle: Doug Free Vs. Alex Barron

July 20, 2010   ·   Jonathan Bales   ·   Jump to comments

In the first four parts of my Training Camp Battles Series , I analyzed the future of the nickel linebacker , defensive end, free safety , and cornerback positions.  I gave slight edges to Sean Lee, Marcus Spears, Alan Ball, and Bryan McCann in winning each job.
Today, I will address the left tackle position.  K.C. Joyner of ESPN recently wrote an interesting piece on how the diminishing salaries of left tackles show that NFL teams are now placing less emphasis on the quarterback’s blind side .  I tend to agree, and perhaps the Cowboys’ release of Flozell Adams in favor of the unproven Doug Free shows they do as well.
In addition to Free, remember the Cowboys also traded first round bust Bobby Carpenter to St. Louis for Alex Barron.  Barron has loads of skill but, like Carpenter, has yet to consistently utilize it on the field.
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