Tyrone Crawford made the move to defensive tackle last season and is looking to thrive at the position in 2016.

The defensive lineman of the Dallas Cowboys previously played at defensive end, but he was given the opportunity to flourish as a pass rusher down in the trenches. In fact, the Cowboys signed Crawford to a five-year contract extension as a defensive tackle before the start of last season.

But as the Cowboys prepare for the upcoming season, there's been talk of Crawford moving back to the edge for the first four games due to the two suspensions of the team's defensive ends. Yet, Crawford has been playing defensive tackle this offseason as others around him have stepped up on the outside.

"When guys step up and you see guys like Benson [Mayowa] and Jack Crawford, those guys that have been playing outside, David Irving, it's big," Crawford said, via ESPN's Todd Archer. "It makes you feel a lot more comfortable."

Crawford has been settling in at his new position even though he played the 2015 season with a hurt shoulder. The defensive tackle underwent offseason surgery and is now getting into a grove along the inside during practices.

"That's where I think I'm best, that's where I'm getting most comfortable," Crawford said of playing interior defensive line. "That's where I want to be great."

The Cowboys still like Crawford's versatility and there's truly a chance he might be featured back at defensive end when the season starts. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli will likely throw several different looks out at offenses during the first four games and Crawford could see himself rushing around the edge. Nonetheless, Crawford is continuing to make strides as an interior lineman.

"It's two different animals," Crawford said while comparing the defensive tackle and defensive end positions. "It's a man's world inside and [Lawrence] is going to hate me for saying that, but when I was playing end [in 2014], it was definitely an easier practice and easier year. Not easier, but it was less physical. It was easier on the body. You didn't have to face as many injuries and bumps and bruises through the season.

"But under tackle is what I love and what I want to keep working to be great at."

Crawford had 35 tackles and five sacks last season. He'll look to double that number in 2016.

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Cowboys offseason schedule:

OTAs: May 24-26, May 31, June 1-2, June 6-8

Mandatory minicamp: June 14-16