Film Study: Cowboys TJ Bass shows MAJOR UPSIDE vs Lions

The Cowboys TJ Bass filled in for Tyler Smith and he impressed on tape.
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[@brrud001]

Insane that he has subbed in for 2 all-pro caliber players on RG and LG throughout the season and has looked great on both sides

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

TJ Bass was a great pickup, one of the very few from this years draft

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

Or should I say the previous year's

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

Insane that you have to be waaaaay over the fckn top w praise? Stop. Been ok, sometimes good? Maybe Great? Great? Come on man

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

Great for the stuff necessary for the Oline. @@rgtunderworldrgt7773

[@picklikeapro6952]

@@rgtunderworldrgt7773did you see when Tyron smith went down? When you see a backup perform like that and then a backup perform like tj bass has it’s easy to say great. I agree with you that great is a stretch and at least 20 teams would have been calling at the trade deadline if great was even close to what he’s been but overhype is what cowboys fans do. Overhype the good, over panic on any bad. lol

[@jpchevy440]

Yessssiiirrrr!! I really like TJ Bass it's like he's 10 times better than Edoga. Smh when Smith went down I was like I guess Bass coming in & was happy about it....

[@gabrielcarrasco9078]

Edoga is a T. Bass an OG

[@convowithBigMilk]

TJ Bass at guard and Tyler Smith at Tackle..

[@InterstateStunna]

Probably if Tyron retire , but to deep in the season to do that now

[@renesalinas7363]

Yep agree if Tyron gets hurt

[@troyc5623]

He’s gonna be a stud

[@_DB.COOPER]

Great analysis and break down of film. You’re spot on. Bass looks like he’s got the mentality needed in the trenches and I agree he’s going to get nothing but better. I hope he gets nasty!

[@mojoschmee9320]

To be fair, it seemed to me during the game the Cowboys did a good job at scheming around Bass after Smith went down, and the film here does seem to confirm that a bit. He was rarely left isolated, and had double team assignments mostly. He did a great job, though, in what he was asked to do. Loved the aggression on a lot of those blocks. Major upside, indeed. As always, Thanks for the breakdown!

[@terrickb39]

Great job Bass

[@dwaynemorris6190]

Bass has been a great find but his presence would not stop me from adding a guard as well as a tackle high in the draft

[@Monarchski]

I'd like to see an upgrade at Center.

[@theoneaboveall7708]

Baidez is a FA so we will need a new Center.

[@Rockleelives777]

So glad we have him finally some line depth

[@winningishalfthebattle154]

Zeke was the best blitz pick up at rb I've ever saw in my life.

[@davidroman1654]

@@quasehblake1508 Pollard graded better in 2022 in his blocking than Zeke. May have missed that one but he has been a very solid blocker this year as well as last season. Stop just taking what the Talking Heads say an do some research.

[@pandavelli8176]

@@davidroman1654. That’s hard to believe, Zeke could stand up a D lineman if he absolutely had to. I watched every Cowboy game I could, I knew we’d miss him.

[@terrickb39]

Nice backflip by #83 😂

[@toualee1430]

That right side of the offensive line use to be our bread and butter when it came to the running game. Steele has been struggling so much since he returned from his injury.

[@CowboysNetwork]

I really hope he gets passed that injury and gets back to form

[@killmoreturtles]

There is a reason the signed Collins to the practice squad, and it isn't because of an injured Smith. Prescott is lucky he didn't have a leg injury on that hit Steele gave up. He did go against an all-pro in Hutchinson,, but it was a poor effort

[@toualee1430]

@@CowboysNetwork definitely

[@arturocortez4175]

He's a Beast !

[@troyreynolds7943]

Bass has shown since he got here. IMO any I.O.L. position. He has shown high IQ hand foot quickness and with an offseason with our strength and conditioning coaches he will be pushing for R.G. or C next yr. Depending on the draft its obvious he can play L or R. Honestly Bass Richards and Richards are all we can truly count on next yr either due to contract age or performance. Truly believe we have found our next G or C for the next 10yrs to pair with Tyler and Asim

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

I would also get Bass to work out with Duke Manyweather. That will be a HUGE help to Bass.

[@hectorburgos1882]

Hope you are right about Richards. On TJ.Bass yes. Richards was drafted TJ.was not. Problem with Richards is his lscknof strenght. 13 reps with 225 lbs. In Indianapolis showing Lack of Strenght for a big man. Remember conforme Williams. And Mcgovern both were a 2nd and 3rd round drafts choices that our supposed strenght program was going to help them with their strenght and never happenned. Yet one goes to Miami and plays well at Center before injury. The other goes to Buffalo and plays well for them. Now we have Biadazz and strenght still an issue with him. He gets shoved into Dak to msny times. I question our strenght program, even our O . Line Coach. CALLAHAN ONCE OUR O.LINE COACH IS BEST IN THE GAME.

[@troyreynolds7943]

@@hectorburgos1882 i believe Richards can play R.T. you are right about the strength and hopefully offseason can help that. As you mentioned we have tried it in the past. Hopefully we can draft our L.T. and C this yr.

[@dwaynemorris6190]

Being a former LT had its benefits when moved inside. That was a fact most don't look at. The great wall every player but the center were former tackles at some point. The line in 2014 all were former tackles but Frederick. Hopefully we continue that formula going forward

[@jeremyx3758]

We STILL need to go Oline early in this upcoming draft Mr 🏈 Scout... LB 2nd and double-dip Oline later

[@RyTrapp0]

Especially when Martin's contract situation more or less suggests that he's retiring after next season - they better have a plan

[@jeremyx3758]

@RyTrapp0 Exactly Plus, An older, oft-injured Tyron is better than Terrance Steele Hopefully, he's back to full strength and form next yr But, we're in need now to prevent a total sudden collapse later We can't afford to risk what's preventable

[@briandaniel931]

Great vid, you have a new subscriber 👍🏽

[@dpjohnson5214]

Would love CJ to win center job next year. Having a center who can hold their own 1v1 will change things for offense in pass and run game.

[@jamespanagopoulos5083]

Agreed. Biadish is too weak gets bull rushed at times

[@jameshecht3471]

Tj has been playing center in practice i heard, he's has a stronger base so it'll be interesting what they do

[@jamespanagopoulos5083]

@@jameshecht3471 hope your right

[@efrembrown10]

Great Breakdown,thought I had Subscribed but jut Did

[@jamespanagopoulos5083]

TJ BASS IS A BEAST

[@quinncoleman8301]

Good stuff I have to share. Fans need to know the importance of every position and the importance of them doing their job. It's gonna take all 53 to bring Vince 🏆 home. 💙💪🏿.

[@34blackula]

He has a serious challenge next week for sure against those Bama boys.

[@aaronburtram3175]

Dallas just needs to assert their run game to the outside like they did last time. Pitches going out, end around and just solid blocking on the edges Get those wide outs in on it too.

[@34blackula]

@@aaronburtram3175 Well those plays worked, and we have seen all season that once a play work never run it again is their philosophy.

[@aaronburtram3175]

@@34blackula you aren't wrong. They have their best success running to the outside, yet chose to keep running up the gut. They've done it with just about every back they have had over the years. With Emmitt they had a great line that blew holes open. Now, I just don't get it.

[@34blackula]

@@aaronburtram3175 Exactly, they continue to misuse TP. We don't have the center to be running up the gut at all. Who cares if teams know we want to run outside, hell they already know we just going to run inside.

[@davidroman1654]

@@34blackula Too bad that when McCarthy spins the wheel to see what play to call it never stops on a play that has worked.

[@Reynate65]

Strange that no one in the Sports Media is talking about the missed call on the tripping penalty. That was a huge swing.

[@unclej7842]

Aikman did mention the trip. It's possible the official called the wrong team for it.

[@carlos00700]

@@unclej7842that’s the point, they did

[@Justnn]

lol @ the backflip at the end. I don't remember seeing that live.

[@Gardocki74]

Bass is a great example of how the draft process is flawed. The guy literally never gave up a sack at Oregon and just is so solid from a technical standpoint. Because he doesn't measure well...he goes undrafted. I never had a doubt he would make the team after watching his tape. He is a steal and I think Center is a strong possiblity for next year if he can handle it.

[@jerad4336]

Bass at left guard and Tyler Smith at left tackle next season.

[@lincolnups]

⁠@@jerad4336idk… tyler smith was drafted to play tackle but played so well at guard they kept him there. idk why they would change that, even with steele’s poor play.

[@joediskin6612]

Definitely showing starter capability.

[@xTWOTONTIMx]

Already talked about him when we picked him up. Great Run Blocker who struggles in the passing situations. I think he will be great in Dallas place for him. A year in the weight room and their offensive line coaching, can't see anything but a steal.

[@DaddyDodgerYo1]

9:36 that flip 👀

[@waynehawkins7825]

I like BASS 😮 , physical nature, yes , NOW do his homework work, MENTAL game

[@picklikeapro6952]

On the 7 yard run I feel like bass hesitated for a second and didn’t start pushing til the linebacker was in the perfect position to get a 2 for one. Great rep.

[@derrickmiles9200]

Number (66) will be starting for the cowboys next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@billierenfro705]

TJ Bass is going to be a starter or high end backup for this team…..probably in another two years. I would probably keep Tyler Smith at LG since he’s such a stud there but it might not be the worst idea to kick him out to LT and let Bass take over LG. He definitely has such nice upside though, that’s for sure.

[@Capncomeback2023]

I’m interested in seeing this week’s game film on TJ & Hoffman’s play. I couldn’t watch the OL as much as I’d like because, you know how it is on TV. Anyway, I thought both of them played well, which was no surprise with Bass but was a shock to me with Brock. I didn’t think he played very well in his previous game, but he looked dominant at times Sunday.

[@tyronesmith220]

As someone who has played OLine. The person that made the mistake is Steele. You ALWAYS take inside out. TP can kick over to Daks right or Dak can break containment. But coming head up like the LB did they stressed and overloaded one side with the alignment. That’s on Steele.

[@Sr420YT]

Hendershot had some nice plays too he was playing hungry

[@stevequintana1069]

I like the kid. Plus he just has a Dallas Cowboys name. TJ Bass

[@williej1220]

Can you do a break down on 78 ? It seems a times to make errors at the wrong time 6:50

[@chrisrandall2814]

tony pollard missed that block

[@blankedout1862]

Great analysis. Could you do a breakdown of Daron Bland’s film? Or just the secondary in general, because I haven’t heard much about him and I’m not sure if that’s because he plays lights out or if he hasn’t been impressive.

[@Spc_Garza]

When a Corner doesn’t get mentioned its a good thing

[@thelasvegaskid]

We need to figure out are RB situation and LB and I think we can go on a run.

[@howlcittv7434]

Left tackle and interior line must be address this offseason period. I would sign a physical top tier center and draft a left tackle to compete with Richards. If Bass can gain 10-15 pounds in the offseason, it would give us great depth and allow Tyler to dominate the interior. If he’s the Left Tackle of the future than drafting a interior lineman is a must.

[@rubenmangus407]

Tj should start. Tyler on the left tackle where he’s been a stalwart. Hoffman or JPJ or Zach Frazier at center. Martin at left guard. Terrence Steele back at tackle where he’ll play much better than last season because he was coming off an acl last year. He’ll be fine.

[@jakebarrett2339]

Dak should have called out the potential blitz to Pollard. He's done that multiple times..

[@jeremyx3758]

Yeah. Sports Media isn't broadcasting this botched call that ultimately would've added 15 yards on to that 8 yard TP run We could've ran the 🕒 out and there'd had been NO drive for that 2-pt ineligible controversy to occur

[@aaronburtram3175]

At the very least it should have been 2nd and 3, a much more manageable down.

[@jeremyx3758]

@aaronburtram3175 NOPE Tripping is a personal foul, which is an automatic 1st Remember, It back Dallas up 15 yards 😡 Roger Godell should get him out of officiating altogether There also should be 1 challenge per half per coach for official no-calls and bad calls

[@aaronburtram3175]

@@jeremyx3758 I know that, what I'm saying is, it was attempted by Hutchinson of the Lions but not successful as he whiffed. It shouldn't have been called on Hendershot at all. So, at the very least 2nd and 3.

[@jeremyx3758]

@aaronburtram3175 The personal foul rule is much like murder and attempted murder... It's a player who commits and/or attempts to commit a personal foul And also similarly... It has the same penalty bc of the "INTENT" Now. We all know you get sentenced more if you're successful in a criminal matter I simply used that to show how that rule is based on the same principle of intent

[@jameshecht3471]

I was think hey i wonder if that one guy has a film breakdown of Tj Bass yet ...and here you are 🤭

[@abrahamreyes4535]

If there inside gap, gets hit first, everyone picked up their assignment blocks, but the right guard didn’t see him shoot in after the ball was snapped, slide over to the left and made a block. But if were me I would have Jammed them both with standing in the gap first, that’s what the defense is doing, making you commit to the left, while someone sneaks past. No body gets a free shot to the quarterback! I wasn’t very strong but I need to cause him or anyone from entering at full gallop! I usually jammed the faster one into the other guy just to deflect the angle!

[@mikethebike2456]

🛵 Can't believe Edoga is still a Cowboy. Never thought a man so huge could fail to impede anybody. Dak doesn't deserve Ugah Bugah letting in the floodgates of pass rushers like he does. Richards ? Alcarez ? Somebody.

[@tmt6145]

Pollard was the free man to pick up the other free Blitzer.

[@jesusc9972]

Chef Bass 🥞

[@Brawlstriker89]

As a viewer, if I may give some constructive criticism for us viewers to watch more enjoyably. When showing replays, zoom into the subject area being talked about. It’s not about the pass or completion when talking about the lineman. So zoom in at beginning of play and circle the player being discussed so we can spot more easily/quickly. Again, just trying to help you help us! Thanks for the content!

[@376ironman]

Bass needs to go to Duke Manyweather this off-season and get more polished, get stronger because he's a future starter!!

[@jamarcarroll5393]

Maybe Bass will be our future LG, If Tyron retire and we move Tyler Smith to LT

[@juniorthird7952]

I would draft a top left tackle this off-season

[@BiggMeechie93]

@@juniorthird7952Why draft when u just roll Tyler over there for the blindside

[@danielcarrillo9497]

Because if Biadazz leaves in FA they may put Bass at center

[@jamarcarroll5393]

@@danielcarrillo9497 makes sense, I don’t see us resigning Biadazz he haven’t took his play to the next level

[@jamarcarroll5393]

@@juniorthird7952 that will work to..to keep Tyler at guard where he’s dominant at..then Bass can be our new C..

[@TheGreekbull]

Based on his play if Tyron goes down we need to slide Tyler over to LT in the future no doubt!!!

[@l.d.williams7880]

Pollard probably did make that mistake on the 1st Thats why Zeke was valuable

[@coganblaster]

That would be great if Bass can develop to become Martin's replacement. They still need to draft OT, to replace not only Tyron, but maybe Terrence too.

[@dwaynemorris6190]

Terrence just needs to heal

[@bornwinna7645]

Kudos to Bass, but the alarming part at the 2:10-2:15 min mark, is the fact that Pollard brings nothing to the table! Low yards and Dak still has to direct him to the protection scheme!!! This doesn't say a lot for Pollards lack of game study, or his football IQ!!!

[@theoneaboveall7708]

See the same thing. Zeke was a great blocker. Pollard will get Dak killed.

[@bornwinna7645]

@@theoneaboveall7708 my point exactly. In the lions game, Pollard exposed the plays , because at the last minute, he had to yell out the scheme to Pollard, which a good Mike LB can read the directions of the blocks. Pollard FOOTBALL IQ NEEDS WORK

[@oneofspades]

Do you move Bass to center and let Biad the current center walk.

[@ev651]

No shade intended but I'm not sure if we will pay Biadiscz so hopefully Bass could be a plug and play if we can't and to keep him. We'll see

[@user-xe5fz6se9j]

I’ve been raving about Will McClay all season long and I think I have to do it again. How in God’s name does he keep finding these studs? This is why I’ve never believed in Dak. He’s been surrounded with more talent than any other QB in the history of this game and he’s never come close to winning anything. Smh!

[@abaofifsz]

Also look how bad the draft is this year in year 1. Not addressing a rb was criminal. Getting a project TE? Getting a gadget rb? Cmon

[@cowboys4life956]

Have you noticed which Offensive linemen are sucking at run blocking?

[@RONINLOGIK31]

I'm a die-hard cowboys fan, and him assisting on a double team block didn't constitute a pancake. I've seen him play decently and also make multiple mistakes throughout the season. I'm not sold. He's not a legit replacement for either tackle but may be average or slightly above at guard. Please don't hype anything up if it's not valid. I have hopes for him, but the pancakes you've referred to aren't legit, bro.

[@abrahamreyes4535]

Steel needed to keep his shoulder parallel with the line of scrimmage and practice staying in front of the lineman, not to drop back too fast, stay shallow! You open that gap when you drop back fast!

[@merpinallday]

Hutchinson was trying to end Dak's career that night

[@rollotomassi4768]

Pollard has to identify that.

[@waynehawkins7825]

Tony , Pollard DAK ?

[@Bergarita]

All i can say is good job for Bass. And that hutchinson is a dirty player. Doing hipdrop tackles on Dak and trying to trip Pollard.

[@marlonious7650]

Pancakes and grits. Looking at his feet he been hanging with T Smith. You can tell.

[@Toolness1]

Im tired of everyone acting like the Lions are the only ones who got screwed and how they were robbed of sure win. That fake tripping call doesn't happen and the 2 point conversion isn't even a factor. Should have been 2nd and 3 at the 22, instead Cowboys got 1st and 25 at the 44. Cowboys got screwed first. And Dallas shouldn't have had to pay for the refs mistake by letting that 2 pt stand, they were notified 70 was eligible as was the whole stadium, so chances are 68 isn't wide open to make that catch if the ref announced the correct number. ALSO, Dak and CeeDee were on fire and still would have had 23 seconds and a timeout to get the best kicker in the league in FG range to win by 2. I am really worried Steele is gonna get Dak hurt. His leg was twisted weird on that one play, really had me worried.

[@TheRMcghee]

I like your stuff just to much time on one play. Move a little faster IMO would be better.

[@aaronburtram3175]

The tripping call on Hendershot was BS, and I dont know what the refs were looking at.

[@MRdownrising]

ive always thought biadzsh is a good center but his run blocking and keeps us quite limited in run scheme

[@gallen1234]

Actually he played better than Smith has been playing! Bring Bass in on extra lineman downs to help Steele!

[@jdagreat4595]

Tony pollard messed up on play. He can’t read pass blocking 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jlchavis0844]

Bass was looking for work on double teams.

[@iangraves1383]

this better not be the plan for the line...

[@vrusimov]

I still don't him on that line during a road game...if at all possible.

[@dwaynemorris6190]

With all our obvious needs along the offensive line i guarantee come draft time alot of our fans are going to want to draft high every position but offensive line. This should have been taken care of last year in the 2nd rd because schoonmaker hasn't really done anything. If you don't address the line in FA and or the draft then your not going to get it addressed

[@spotliterrr]

TJ Bass, as smart as he’ll? Use another metaphor. Hell isn’t smart

[@abaofifsz]

He has had to work hard to get to where he is at. Never getting a shot from hs. He wants it

[@davidroman1654]

First time I have seen this play at this angle. the OFFICIAL got the tripping call correct. The TE (Hendershot) for sure was tripping. Only issue I have is I did not know it was a penalty when one lineman (TE) TRIPS another OL (T). Well I guess it is true, you can learn something new every day.

[@bacon81]

Tyron is too injury prone. Martin is not what he once was. And Biadasz is not good. We need to address this in the offseason. Also, Steele can be a liability against the top tier pass rushing teams. As soon as Bass came in the run game got better. I think Bass belongs somewhere on the starting 5 linemen

[@johncrabtree8857]

The c

[@allenhughes12]

Tyler Smith needs help.

[@michaelmonroe4962]

Zach Martin should be traded because he isn't what he used to be and is becoming a progress stopper , The Cowboys know he might quit or just let go at 35 so just trade him while he has some value quit being scared

[@NomadAAli]

steele needs to go

[@rodney5759]

That’s what Zelle did for us black for dak pollard not good at that

[@SolGoddess13]

Terrence Steele need to sit because he's been the weakest link all year.

[@anthonycastillo1357]

replace steele with bass

[@MrKaream2k]

TJ Bass wasn't phenomenal against the Bills

[@Rizzylamar]

Pollard was terrible

[@Kyle-iz5qt]

Sorry but Steele has looked horrible..

[@williamlaprarie3007]

They blocked the saints with a call that could have been overruled then the next year did it to the steelers. They are and have been controlling outcomes and point spreads for gambling for awhile now. The NFL is dying.

[@juniorthird7952]

I say move Steele to center put Tyler Smith at right tackle leave bass where he is and biadasz can walk or be backup on a team friendly deal.

[@kennethharrison9752]

Hell No!

[@jamespanagopoulos5083]

Steele at center ?? Uhm no way. Steele isn’t built like a center.

[@mauricetaylor9638]

Steele to center is the dumbest sh** anyone would suggest

[@toob_noob4381]

Bruh O-Line is not a mix and match puzzle. You cannot just plug and play MFS like that willy nilly. Only exceptional guys can do that

[@jdiaz9116]

You might as well put the refs out there they play For You guys anyways

[@kennethharrison9752]

Stop with that bull sugar Micah still don’t draw a holding call when it’s obvious

[@RyTrapp0]

Just ignore 8:03 then I guess lol, Cowboys final possession(excl. victory formation of course). The Lions got a game winning drive opportunity just because the refs called a literally wrong team tripping penalty. What would've been 2nd & 3 after a 7 yard gain from the LoS turned into a 15yd loss(they made tripping a personal foul this season) from the LoS for 1st & 25, taking Dallas out of field goal range. That was at the 2 minute warning, so, converting 2nd & 3 for a new set of downs(after they just had a 7yd run) would've meant that Detroit never even got the ball back.

[@toualee1430]

Take the L and move on. You act like the lions is the only team in the NFL that doesn’t have call go their way. I guarantee you lions fan didn’t say anything on that Hutchinson tripping call that was called on Dallas. If the Ref had called it correctly, it was GG for the lions anyways.

[@thespicyone22]

Yeah the refs play for the team who is the 2nd most penalized team in the league … sit the hell down

[@RyTrapp0]

@@toualee1430 Every single team that gets a single 'bad call' in game vs Dallas acts like this LOL. You can really tell who watches ball... and who just watches their own team.