Is Rashan Gary the Cowboys' Best Pass Rusher? | Doin’ Alright

Episode 177: Voch Lombardi and Bryan Broaddus recap the latest Cowboys OTA practice and revisit a conversation that continues to gain steam: just how important will Rashan Gary be to this defense? The guys discuss Gary's role, his fit within Christian Parker's scheme, and why Dallas may be getting more from him than many expect heading into 2026.

The conversation also turns to the offensive line as Bryan shares his observations from practice and discusses the competition at left tackle. Is Tyler Guyton truly being challenged, and what does the future look like for Drew Shelton? The guys break down technique, development, and why offensive line play can be much more complicated than it appears from the outside.

Voch and Bryan also discuss Jaishawn Barham's continued development, Caleb Downs' expanding role in the secondary, the Cowboys' linebacker depth, and which players have stood out during OTA work. Plus, the guys debate whether Quinnen Williams could be the most important player on the entire defense and why building strength through the interior may be the key to long term success.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro / OTA Takeaways
02:22 Backup center concerns
08:53 Is Tyler Guyton really being pushed?
13:32 Rashan Gary's OTA impact
17:10 Is Gary your best pass rusher?
21:00 Could CP help Gary have a career year?
26:09 Overshown update and linebacker rotation
33:15 Caleb Downs' role at free safety
35:01 Cobie Durant and the cornerback competition
37:05 Running back rotation observations
41:34 Should starters play in the preseason?
46:40 Is Quinnen Williams the most important defender?
48:21 Ranking the Cowboys' most important defensive players

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