Reason why they had Smith over the Green/Zion

[Manwiththeplan]

I was listening to a podcast this weekend where Cowboys scouting, Chris Hall was on. He said that all 3 could play Guard now, but they viewed Green/Zion as future Centers, but saw Smith as the only future tackle. He says that you take the future Tackle 10 out of 10 times.

I mean…you take the better player 10 times out of 10. Not saying Smith isn’t, but give me the better player. If I have then rated the same, then give me the tackle

 

[Cowboyny]

I mean…you take the better player 10 times out of 10. Not saying Smith isn’t, but give me the better player. If I have then rated the same, then give me the tackle

I think they all received high 2nd rd grades by the team, where they only assigned 14 1st rd grades this yr

 

[Risen Star]

can't wait to watch this kid kick butt here for a long long time.
he's gonna be a helluva player for us.

That's his copy and paste response. Makes him feel good.

 

[Cowboyny]

If all 3 reach their absolute peak, based on their physical ability:
Zion: Rodney Hudson
Green: Ron Leary
T. Smith: Prime Years Tyron Smith

I agree, Smith has a very high ceiling, could become an elite player. However, we need to be patient and understand he needs development.

 

[Risen Star]

Mick Shotz May 19th.

Oh. Team propaganda. Noted. That's why he didn't want to tell me himself.

 

[Cowboyny]

What is the podcast called? Slater said the Cowboys thought Zion was the best center in the draft. Green’s athletic testing probably soured the Cowboys.

It was with Mickey Spags, I will try to find the link, excellent watch

 

[Risen Star]

thats obvious from their leaked rankings and its not a isolated sentiment either.several Front office guys have said the same.

Who?

 

[Risen Star]

Anybody comparing Tyler Smith to Tyron Smith should be laughed at.

 

[Cowboyny]

We take a guard/center in the first round next year and we should be well on our way back to a top 5 line.

You know I’ve been hard on Biaz, but haven’t closed the door on him yet, give him another yr to see if he gets better before replacing him.

 

[reddyuta]

Who?

some comments from GM types were posted on the zone after the draft.

 

[Cowboyny]

Zion looks like the prototype to play OC.
- However, he was drafted by the Chargers and they just signed (2021) OC Corey Linsley to a 5-year, 62.5M contract.
- The Chargers can get out of that contract after 2022. If cut after 2022, it would end up as a 2-year, 26M contract.

Green looks like a Ron Leary type OG to me.

Both had positional flex on the college level, but many insiders have said the NFL scouts view them as interior players

 

[Cowboyny]

Cowboys fans and media will be watching all their careers especially the Iowa center the Ravens drafted.

Don’t think they ever were in the market for drafting a center.

 

[Risen Star]

I mean…you take the better player 10 times out of 10. Not saying Smith isn’t, but give me the better player. If I have then rated the same, then give me the tackle

And I'll go one better. I don't really buy the T is more important than G or C philosophy unless you're talking about a blindside T, usually a LT. A subpar G or C is an enormous detriment on the field. I don't get why that holds less importance. The QB is right behind them. It's vital to be sound there.

To me it shows they aren't confident in their conviction when they have to try to rationalize why they had Smith over the other two. Jerry's done it, Stephen, McClay, now Duane Allman.

I like Tyler Smith. I feel the same way about him that I did about Travis Frederick. A little early but I really like the player. Those two guys weren't even on the board when the pick was made. So I don't get why they have to justify not making a pick that wasn't even available for them.

 

[Risen Star]

some comments from GM types were posted on the zone after the draft.

They were? What is a GM type? Do you have a name?

 

[Ranching]

If also helps when the future tackle is the only one still available.

Supply and demand.....it's not that difficult to understand.

 

[Risen Star]

Cowboys fans and media will be watching all their careers especially the Iowa center the Ravens drafted.

Linderbaum will be better at his position than Smith, Green or possibly even Johnson will be at theirs.

Fantastic player.

 

[john van brocklin]

I was listening to a podcast this weekend where Cowboys scouting, Chris Hall was on. He said that all 3 could play Guard now, but they viewed Green/Zion as future Centers, but saw Smith as the only future tackle. He says that you take the future Tackle 10 out of 10 times.

That makes sense.
The other 2 are more plug and play.
Smith has greater potential.
We will have to ride out his learning curve
And hope Dak doesn't get killed in the process

 

[Hardline]

We should all be discussing Jermaine Johnson's upcoming rookie season with the Cowboys but let's just hope Tyler Smith becomes the beast they think he will become.
It's easy not to rue passing up on J.J. Watt when you get Tyron Smith.

 

[rambo2]

Oh. Team propaganda. Noted. That's why he didn't want to tell me himself.

You should watch. You could learn something.

 

[rambo2]

can't wait to watch this kid kick butt here for a long long time.
he's gonna be a helluva player for us.

He sure looks like he could be.