Brian Baldinger: BaldysBreakdowns Mazi Smith: Raiders

[Whyjerry]

Damn that double team erased him badly

He knew it was coming. Cheated right so he knew where the play was headed. Then a bad step right and played too high. He will get better. I like him a lot.

 

[rambo2]

Those were 3rd stringers he played against.

He also played against 1st stringers in the 1st two games.

I also noticed Schoonmaker running over people into the endzone. That foot of his looks to be healthy. I also noticed that we have 2 rookie olinemen that look good. Maybe it wasn't a bad idea to take Schoonmaker and those 2 olinemen.

 

[stilltheguru]

Those were 3rd stringers he played against.

Would you like everyone to just call him a bust? Would that be better?

 

[CowboyRoy]

Would you like everyone to just call him a bust? Would that be better?

I would rather posters understand that they are looking at a guy playing against 3rd stringers.

Im sure some of these guys dont even know who the starters are on the Raiders and didnt know who was playing. Heck some probably just watched this video and didnt even watch the game.

If you dont like realistic football talk, thats not my problem.

 

[ghst187]

Those were 3rd stringers he played against.

Guess he’s gotta start somewhere. Really trying to be positive on him…lol

 

[rambo2]

I would rather posters understand that they are looking at a guy playing against 3rd stringers.

Im sure some of these guys dont even know who the starters are on the Raiders and didnt know who was playing. Heck some probably just watched this video and didnt even watch the game.

If you dont like realistic football talk, thats not my problem.

You weren't realistic about Schoonmaker.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Guess he’s gotta start somewhere. Really trying to be positive on him…lol

He definitely looked better on a few plays. But again, 3rd stringers. The fact that they have Mazi out there at all is a bad sign. To me it means they dont see him contributing much in the begining and getting reps is more important then the risk of injury.

 

[ghst187]

He definitely looked better on a few plays. But again, 3rd stringers. The fact that they have Mazi out there at all is a bad sign. To me it means they dont see him contributing much in the begining and getting reps is more important then the risk of injury.

Yep agree. Fault is for being impatient but we just tend to expect contributions immediately from a first round pick.
And then to hear people say it’s a 2-3 year process then why not just get a FA

 

[gtb1943]

You weren't realistic about Schoonmaker.

The cowboys past history as regards talking about injuries had me thinking amputation was in the wings...

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yep agree. Fault is for being impatient but we just tend to expect contributions immediately from a first round pick.
And then to hear people say it’s a 2-3 year process then why not just get a FA

I fully admit I thought he would contribute right away. Disappointed to see he wont. To me if you have special talent, it shows up right away no matter position you play. Mazi is just really really raw. Thats pretty clear at this point.

 

[stilltheguru]

I would rather posters understand that they are looking at a guy playing against 3rd stringers.

Im sure some of these guys dont even know who the starters are on the Raiders and didnt know who was playing. Heck some probably just watched this video and didnt even watch the game.

If you dont like realistic football talk, thats not my problem.

So he played well against 3rd stringers. Again, what are you getting at? Is it irrelevant?

 

[rambo2]

I fully admit I thought he would contribute right away. Disappointed to see he wont. To me if you have special talent, it shows up right away no matter position you play. Mazi is just really really raw. Thats pretty clear at this point.

He certainly will contribute.

 

[CowboyRoy]

So he played well against 3rd stringers. Again, what are you getting at? Is it irrelevant?

Pretty close to irrelevant. It would be more relevant if he was getting pushed around all game. So when there are guys on here getting overjoyed and saying how good he is going to be, I feel a responsibility to remind them its only 3rd stringers.

Or would rather they get the wrong impression?

 

[stilltheguru]

Pretty close to irrelevant. It would be more relevant if he was getting pushed around all game. So when there are guys on here getting overjoyed and saying how good he is going to be, I feel a responsibility to remind them its only 3rd stringers.

Or would rather they get the wrong impression?

I see

 

[DallasInDC]

I'll never understand why people around here are so impatient when it comes to rookies in their FIRST year lol.

This here.

Their not even giving it a full year....they rendered judgement after just 2 preseason games. It's incredible how impatient fans are these day...screw the 3 year rule...it you aren't dominating your 1st preseason game, you are a bust.

 

[805BoysInBlue]

Because a few plays against 3rd stringers?

No, because of his motor

 

[CowboyRoy]

No, because of his motor

What motor? The one where he is slow off the line? Need to fine tune that motor.

 

[805BoysInBlue]

What motor? The one where he is slow off the line? Need to fine tune that motor.

If you don't understand his assignment or his role just say that. In college he was asked to read then react, I'm sure he'll make whatever adjustments he needs to make.

 

[Acceptablename]

I find it amusing that they complain so harshly about the Schoonmaker pick. Claiming that they screwed up not taking the guard. Then watch camp develop and you can see that Schoonmaker actually looks good and they have 2 rookie olinemen that look good in Richards and Bas.

Inter-tell the truth it’s a big relief. I did have hopes for Richards and he showed up

 

[Acceptablename]

The other *two* guys get paid too. He's not gonna beat every double team. If the other team has to use 2 players to beat you, you're already a win on the field.

Don’t be talking logic