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You got it all wrong
I don't think I do. Where did Smith and Vander Esch actually play in 2018? Smith was in the middle and LVE was playing weakside.
LVE is the MIKE..... he has the frame for stack and shed and good in deep middle coverage
JSmith is the WILL .... he is best at pursue and in space....... he is sideline to sideline machine
I'm not disputing physical attributes. I agree with what their ideal physical roles would be, but that's not where the team played them or where they have their experience.
SLee at the SAM will be fine..... he knows reads and positioning and will take on the extra impact with less reps..... the SAM only get 15-20 snaps in the base
For about two weeks, then his frail body will again break down under the increased physical demands of the SLB position. Physically and injury risk wise, it's the worst role he could play. It has nothing to do with how smart he is, and everything to do with how injury prone he is. And why the Cowboys have done everything they can to move him away from contact.