NFL Draft 2011: How Drafting Tyron Smith Will Help Dallas Against Key Opponents

April 21, 2011   ·   Jason Henry   ·   Jump to comments

Coming into the 2011 National Football League season, the Dallas Cowboys probably will look to start strong. Coming off of a 6-10 2010 campaign where quarterback Tony Romo was lost for the year after the sixth game, this Cowboys team will be out to prove that they are serious playoff contenders.
Oh—and that they can protect the quarterback.
This year the ‘Boys will start their season off against two-time AFC Championship attendees, the New York Jets. Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will play cops and robbers with his brother Rex, as the two defensive gurus try and outsmart one another.
So, let’s take a look at last year’s first game, when the Cowboys played the Washington Redskins. Now, I believe everybody remembers the infamous play by Alex Barron, when he hooked Redskins defensive end Brian Orakpo around the neck and tried to screw his head off.
Barron was flagged, the Cowboys touchdown was called back and the Redskins walked aw...

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