Dallas Cowboys: 10 Thoughts on preseason loss vs. Bengals

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 18: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks for an open receiver in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 18: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks for an open receiver in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 13: Tyron Smith (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 13: Tyron Smith (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

2. Tackle depth a concern

Tyron Smith is amazing. La’el Collins is settling in at right tackle. Beyond that, Cowboys fans need to pray for good health. Chaz Green played like Chaz Green on Saturday. Cameron Fleming, who is slated to play the swing tackle role, looked less than able at the position. Should one of the starting tackles get hurt, the Cowboys offensive line could be in trouble.

3. Dak Prescott led scoring drives

Dak Prescott led the Cowboys offense on two scoring drives. He looked in command of the offense. He was efficient in getting the offense in the right plays. The offense itself was the typical ground and pound, three yards and a pile of dust, old-school style. This helps Prescott as it takes the pressure off of him. However, should the offensive line start to fall apart, will the team will be able to lean on him to carry the offense?

4. Michael Gallup is the real deal

There are those where are skeptical of the Cowboys receiving corps. They stated there were not enough play makers to run a balanced offense. It seems that Michael Gallup is out to prove everyone wrong. On that front, he is doing a good job. He made a few excellent plays off of excellent routes against a very good Bengals secondary. Gallup is the real deal, folks.