Mazi Smith isn't that great

[timb2]

 

[beware_d-ware]

Feldman's Freak List billed him with a vertical jump of 44", but his Pro Day vert was 29.5".

That really brought the rest of Feldman's article into question for me. Sure, numbers provided by the player or football program are going to be optimistic or "personal best" type stuff. But a 29" vert and a 44" vert aren't even on the same planet.

 

[timb2]

Feldman's Freak List billed him with a vertical jump of 44", but his Pro Day vert was 29.5".

That really brought the rest of Feldman's article into question for me. Sure, numbers provided by the player or football program are going to be optimistic or "personal best" type stuff. But a 29" vert and a 44" vert aren't even on the same planet.

Mazi didn't run the 40 either. He might have tanked it on purpose so he would drop to a better team than usual scrubs Lions,Cardinals,etc.

 

[CATCH17]

Only thing that impresses me about Mazi is his measurables.

On the field it’s just meh. Maybe he develops into something more as a pressure player but right now I’m not a big fan of the pick.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Here is this guy's thread from last year

https://cowboyszone.com/threads/drafting-has-been-really-bad-from-2018-2020.494086/

And winner by TKO

 

[big dog cowboy]

And winner by TKO

Straight up KO.

Probably a 20 count.

 

[rambo2]

Straight up KO.

Probably a 20 count.

He died in the ring.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

What about that film was bad? I saw a hard fought battle between two future NFL players in him and Avila.

I actually think there were quite a few very impressive reps in there.

 

[jterrell]

Was that thread wrong? It's been prove correct over the years.

Are you mentally stable?
Do we need to send help?

 

[tyke1doe]

Woooooow. Jerry should legitimately hire this guy and just do the exact opposite of what he suggests. This has to go in the HOF of bad posts

 

[eromeopolk]

He got his *** handed to him vs TCU. What do you think top tier OL in the NFL are going to do him?

You do not know how to evaluate tape on draft prospects/players.

 

[NotForLong]

I love the forums new Bookmark system ......

How does it work exactly

 

[NotForLong]

I think he can, but who knows what he becomes in the NFL.

He's never going to deliver first-round value, but he can be a good player that isn't a "wasted pick."

 

[NotForLong]

Smith wasn't a reach and he was an excellent pick for the Cowboys. It makes a huge difference in having him instead of ending up with nothing at the dtackle position.

 

[Rayman70]

the trolls are out in force.

 

[NotForLong]

Is he going to have a pass-rush win up near 20%? Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't, but I doubt it.

The only path to being a first-round value at DT is being a threat on the passrush. That doesn't necessarily mean racking up sacks, but it does mean consistently beating blockers into the backfield. There's only a handful in the league right now.

This is exactly how they see Mazi

 

[speedkilz88]

Although he only did 29 1/2 vj and 8'11 bj at his pro day.

 

[kskboys]

Vince Wilfork, as he was used, is basically useless in 2023.

Perennial super bowl contenders thank you for keeping this line of thinking going while their NT's lead them to the big show.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Perennial super bowl contenders thank you for keeping this line of thinking going while their NT's lead them to the big show.

Except for the fact that they absolutely don't.

 

[ESisback]

Ok, ok! Mazi isn’t that great! Our draft sucks! Our whole team blows! The Eagles are the greatest! We’re doomed!

Everyone happy?