As the third week of training camp approaches, the intensity of position battles within the team is starting to heat up. While the established players have their spots secured, there are a few positions up for grabs that are drawing attention.
Cooper Beebe was a highly anticipated draft pick, with many expecting him to take on the starting center role. However, Brock Hoffman has been making a strong case for himself during training camp, challenging Beebe for the position. According to reports from camp, Hoffman has been more consistent and appears to be in the lead for the spot. This comes as a surprise to those who had high expectations for Beebe from the beginning.
Despite Beebe’s talent, he has faced challenges in adapting to the center position, particularly with his snaps and positioning post-snap. Some believe Beebe may be better suited for guard, where there is less pressure on him play-to-play. However, the Cowboys have faith in Beebe’s abilities as a center and drafted him with that vision in mind. With Hoffman excelling and Beebe’s struggles, the battle for the starting center position is expected to continue until the season opener.
In the running back department, the situation is less clear. Initially, it seemed like Ezekiel Elliott and Royce Freeman were the frontrunners for the roster spots, with Elliott having the edge due to his familiarity with the team. However, recent reports from camp suggest that Freeman has impressed decision-makers, solidifying his spot on the roster.
With Elliott and Freeman likely locks for the roster, the focus shifts to the remaining spots. Fullback Hunter Leupke, who has been training as a tight end as well, has shown his versatility and may be competing for a roster spot alongside Freeman. The competition for the remaining running back positions is intense, adding to the excitement as training camp progresses.