According to PFF Mazi Smith still struggling a lot

[RS12]

PICK NO. 26: DALLAS COWBOYS: DI MAZI SMITH​

Overall Rookie Grade: 43.8 (Rank: 11/13)
Principal Opponent: Aaron Banks
Week 5 Snaps: 22
Week 5 Grade: 32.8

Smith’s Week 5 performance epitomized the Cowboys’ showing against San Francisco. He won a couple of pass-rushing reps but was manhandled multiple times in the run game, grading out negatively on six of his 14 run-defense snaps. His season-long run defense grade of 30.0 is currently the sixth lowest among qualified defensive tackles.

I wouldnt say I am worried about him just yet. I would say getting man handled on run plays is concerning. Particularly when a number one pick was used on him to have that exact thing NOT happen.

 

[Cowboys5217]

You just have to ignore the eye test and wait half a decade before you can call a bust a bust.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Did anyone think this bum was standing out making plays? Lol

 

[McKDaddy]

draft class is not inspiring confidence thus far

 

[Asklesko]

This dude is Bobby Carpenter and Taco Charlton on steroids

 

[davey999]

Getting zero contribution from '23 draft. Impressive

 

[John813]

Hopefully it clicks soon cause it looks like he's a few years away from anything

That or ban McClay from any input for Michigan prospects

 

[Carson]

Getting zero contribution from '23 draft. Impressive

That’s the problem. It’s ok for Mazi to develop but we are getting ZERO production from any of our picks

 

[TheCoolFan]

We're getting 7th round production out of our 1st and 2nd round picks so far

 

[John813]

We're getting 7th round production out of our 1st and 2nd round picks so far

Yea, but bro, Schoon is an elite, pro ready blocking TE.

 

[Carson]

We're getting 7th round production out of our 1st and 2nd round picks so far

I feel like that is higher than they are playing lol

 

[gtb1943]

A first rd pick should NEVER be a project.

 

[Sarek]

Seems the Cowboys should have traded this pick instead of making a selection. Easier said then done, but it is what it is. Now they're stuck with a player that isn't worth a 4th rd pick.

 

[lk8701]

Hopefully it clicks soon cause it looks like he's a few years away from anything

That or ban McClay from any input for Michigan prospects

Sam LaPorta should have been the pick. They were high on him too.

 

[gtb1943]

Hopefully it clicks soon cause it looks like he's a few years away from anything

That or ban McClay from any input for Michigan prospects

So how is Bergeron doing?

 

[John813]

So how is Bergeron doing?

334 snaps played. 50.5 pff rating. Haven't watched atl.

 

[CowboyRoy]

PICK NO. 26: DALLAS COWBOYS: DI MAZI SMITH​

Overall Rookie Grade: 43.8 (Rank: 11/13)
Principal Opponent: Aaron Banks
Week 5 Snaps: 22
Week 5 Grade: 32.8

Smith’s Week 5 performance epitomized the Cowboys’ showing against San Francisco. He won a couple of pass-rushing reps but was manhandled multiple times in the run game, grading out negatively on six of his 14 run-defense snaps. His season-long run defense grade of 30.0 is currently the sixth lowest among qualified defensive tackles.

I wouldnt say I am worried about him just yet. I would say getting man handled on run plays is concerning. Particularly when a number one pick was used on him to have that exact thing NOT happen.

Gotta five him 2 years im told. After all he was a project. Lol

 

[CowboyRoy]

Sam LaPorta should have been the pick. They were high on him too.

Or meyers

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Seems the Cowboys should have traded this pick instead of making a selection. Easier said then done, but it is what it is. Now they're stuck with a player that isn't worth a 4th rd pick.

You mean traded back for more Rd2 or Rd3 picks? Not like we did any better in those rounds

 

[ATXSRT]

We have to stop drafting D-linemen from Michigan. As if Taco wasn't warning enough.....