Recent picture from Cowboys' OTAs practice raises intrigue around crucial battle for starting role

Before the Cowboys picked Beebe in the draft, Bass was already perceived by many as a candidate to learn the position, something I argued for in a February article outlining why letting Biadasz walk in free agency could be a good idea. 

Bass was a preseason standout and showed tremendous physicality as a run blocker, consistently moving defenders at the point of attack in limited playing time. He'll make sure to give Hoffman and Beebe a run for their money.

And based on Dak Prescott's comments, you can add Dakoda Shepley to that list as well. Shepley spent the 2023 season on the Cowboys' practice squad.

"Just communicating, right? Communicating, understanding, making sure that (Beebe) understands he has a voice, and really challenging him," Prescott told reporters when asked about Beebe having a veteran voice in his ear like the quarterback had as a rookie with Travis Frederick.

"And not just him—all those young guys. As I just said, it's about all those young guys getting up to our level, understanding what this offense is about, to make sure as we get into training camp, we can explode. Brock's done a great job, Cooper's done a great job, Dakoda, every single one of those guys, T.J. Bass, whoever needs to step in who's played in that position, who's had reps in that position is picking it up, and that's really a credit to our coaches."