Video: Tyler Smith playing this well this early at LT is legitimately shocking

erod · Sep 20, 2022

I worry about the first flag-intensive crew. He was grabbing quite a bit last week.

But yes, he looks like a really good player for a long time.

john van brocklin · Sep 20, 2022

guag said:
Only wish Jerry would hire him as full time GM.

One Million Likes to you sir !!!

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Risen Star · Sep 20, 2022

Broaddus says when you dig in to the tape you see a lot of ugly play. Holds, bad feet etc.

Risen Star · Sep 20, 2022

guag said:
Only wish Jerry would hire him as full time GM.

Absolutely.

The guy who gave us that Osa/Golston/Wright 3rd round, 1st round picks on Taco and Vander Esch, 2nd rounders on Trysten Hill and Jaylon Smith and a recent 3rd rounder on a WR who can't even get on the active roster on a team with no WRs, definitely needs to be elevated to GM stat.

We are blessed to have him.

Pessimist_cowboy · Sep 20, 2022

TWOK11 said:
Here’s a good video breaking down the line including Smith against Cincy, and I have to say it’s just remarkable. Smith did not have good tape at tackle in college even against fairly poor competition. He showed every major flaw you can exhibit at tackle. I thought he would struggle mightily this year. And yet somehow he’s performing not just well but exceptionally well.

No it’s not. He was drafted in the 1st round. If you paid attention to preseason and camp he was mauling people.

Pessimist_cowboy · Sep 20, 2022

Risen Star said:
Broaddus says when you dig in to the tape you see a lot of ugly play. Holds, bad feet etc.

To be fair he went up against Shaq Barrett and Hendrickson in his first two games. He’s definitely held his own.

BAT · Sep 20, 2022

guag said:
Agreed Philbin deserves a lot of credit thus far.

Philbin didn't want to draft Tyler.

And he didn't want to play him at LT.

Or even start him at LG.

BAT · Sep 20, 2022

Risen Star said:
Broaddus says when you dig in to the tape you see a lot of ugly play. Holds, bad feet etc.

Yep, needs to work on his technique and footwork. His power and punch let's him get away with lots of stuff.

But for long term success he needs to play and just dominate at LG so he can focus on his fundamentals in a smaller area first.

Move him back to LT after full off season of honing technique and footwork.

Do not trust Philbin, more likely he ruins him for next OL coach.

terra · Sep 20, 2022

atlantacowboy said:
All true. Nobody thought he would be able to make this kind of impact even at G , let alone OT. We were just hoping he wouldn't be a penalty machine like he was in college.

The penalties was what had me worried; very rarely does someone who commits lots of penalties in college fail to do the same in the Pros.
So far so good.

swj010 · Sep 20, 2022

TWOK11 said:
Here’s a good video breaking down the line including Smith against Cincy, and I have to say it’s just remarkable. Smith did not have good tape at tackle in college even against fairly poor competition. He showed every major flaw you can exhibit at tackle. I thought he would struggle mightily this year. And yet somehow he’s performing not just well but exceptionally well.

Thank you so much for your hard work! This is really informative and I love your insights.

Adiba1977 · Sep 20, 2022

Radio actually just said on passing downs he’s been bad - win rate In low 70s. put peters left tackle and smith to guard.

CT Dal Fan · Sep 20, 2022

NFL scouts could see Smith had talent and all the tools, it was just a matter of getting him better coaching so he could maximize it.

ItzKelz · Sep 20, 2022

TWOK11 said:
Here’s a good video breaking down the line including Smith against Cincy, and I have to say it’s just remarkable. Smith did not have good tape at tackle in college even against fairly poor competition. He showed every major flaw you can exhibit at tackle. I thought he would struggle mightily this year. And yet somehow he’s performing not just well but exceptionally well.

That's not true. He had suspect technique with his hands which is coachable. His biggest issue was penalties which were really because he was too mean and went for the pancake to often. If anything he has learned to take the victory. Doesn't hurt when you have had 2 potential hall of famers giving you tips at the position; especially at his skill set.

HungryLion · Sep 20, 2022

Risen Star said:
Broaddus says when you dig in to the tape you see a lot of ugly play. Holds, bad feet etc.

He is getting by on pure athleticism right now.

luckily he is an excellent athlete.

I do feel like the technique will get there over time.

xwalker · Sep 20, 2022

TWOK11 said:
Here’s a good video breaking down the line including Smith against Cincy, and I have to say it’s just remarkable. Smith did not have good tape at tackle in college even against fairly poor competition. He showed every major flaw you can exhibit at tackle. I thought he would struggle mightily this year. And yet somehow he’s performing not just well but exceptionally well.

Somebody here was a big fan of Tyler Smith before the Cowboys drafted him.

Check out this thread created on April 21st (The draft started on the 28th).
https://cowboyszone.com/threads/tyler-smith-physically-similar-to-larry-allen.495888/

Reid1boys · Sep 20, 2022

Denim Chicken said:
Will McClay, the 1st round wonderboy, strikes again.

does the same wonder boy get credit for the 3rd rd wr that hasnt even dressed?

Reid1boys · Sep 20, 2022

john van brocklin said:
What a blessing Will is to this team !
Glad Jerry understands this, and pays the man.

why does this guy get ALL THE CREDIT for every good pick? Does he get the credit for the 3rd down WR who hasnt even dressed even though we were seriously hurting at WR with Gallup out?

cmoney23 · Sep 20, 2022

TWOK11 said:
Here’s a good video breaking down the line including Smith against Cincy, and I have to say it’s just remarkable. Smith did not have good tape at tackle in college even against fairly poor competition. He showed every major flaw you can exhibit at tackle. I thought he would struggle mightily this year. And yet somehow he’s performing not just well but exceptionally well.

He had GREAT TAPE... he was insanely good against Ohio State and others. I watched his tape. He's a beast!!!!!

john van brocklin · Sep 20, 2022

Reid1boys said:
why does this guy get ALL THE CREDIT for every good pick? Does he get the credit for the 3rd down WR who hasnt even dressed even though we were seriously hurting at WR with Gallup out?

Because he has done an overall great job with the recent drafts.
That's a universal opinion and not just mine.

darthseinfeld · Sep 21, 2022

Reid1boys said:
does the same wonder boy get credit for the 3rd rd wr that hasnt even dressed?

No that was the Joneses and Prescott

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