Brian Schottenheimer is focused on getting the five best players on the Dallas Cowboys offensive line.
With Zack Martin announcing his retirement, the Dallas Cowboys have a hole to fill at right guard.
While they could go for a free agent — like Will Hernandez who has experience with offensive coordinator Klayton Adams — they’ve also kicked around the idea of moving Cooper Beebe from center to guard.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked about this potential move while speaking at the NFL Combine. He didn’t commit to a move but said the goal is to get the five best players on the field.
Brian Schottenheimer on the idea of moving Cooper Beebe back to guard:
“We’ll see. We’re always going to play the best five. It’d be hard to move a guy that had that much experience playing center this year at a high level, but anything is on the table in playing the best five.”
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) February 27, 2025
Schottenheimer added that it’s a difficult decision moving someone after so much work at one position.
Dallas Cowboys Cooper Beebe | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Beebe, who played guard at Kansas State, moved to center during his rookie season in 2024. He excelled in that role, proving to be the team’s most reliable rookie.
Still, it’s intriguing to think about him returning to his natural position, especially since Dallas now employs his former offensive coordinator, Conor Riley, as their offensive line coach.