Cover 32: Season Review of Tyron Smith

[NeonDeion21]

When the Cowboys decided to move Tyron Smith from the right to the left side in 2012, I for one questioned the move for a few reasons. Smith was such a dominant Right Tackle as a rookie at the age of 20 and I saw flashes of a young Erick Williams. Also, moving him to the blind side of the quarterback at a position he had never played before was a major transition. I was skeptical of the move and felt somewhat vindicated after the 2012 season when he struggled and the combination of himself and Doug Free combined for 26 penalties. During the off-season, there were as many questions as there were answers when it came to Tyron Smith and the Cowboys’ offensive line.

But I have to credit to the Dallas Cowboys and their coaching staff. They had more patience and foresight than me and many other fans had just last year. The coaching staff allowed Smith to work through his struggles instead of pulling the plug on the transition. Let’s see how Tyron Smith did in pass protection in 2013:


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Here is a picture from the post that is pretty incredible. Look at how Smith beats his man to the spot and shields him from the ball carrier:

 

[Crown Royal]

Leary to the second level in that picture is also impressive. That entire photo is pretty solid. Except Free almost blew it up lol.

 

[burmafrd]

There never really was a question if he could play LT. Someone with that kind of physical ability and determination and discipline?

 

[Nova]

"If Smith can continue to work on these issues and keep his quarterback upright and healthy, he will soon be mentioned as the NFL’s best offensive lineman. But here’s the thing; I’m not so sure he isn’t already."

As far as tackles go, I thought he and Joe Thomas were on equal footing this year. After that, I think he was noticeably better than the other all pro Tackles, Jason Peters and Joe Staley.

 

[Risen Star]

There never really was a question if he could play LT. Someone with that kind of physical ability and determination and discipline?

Yeah, I don't know why anyone would question it. He's a natural LT. I don't care where he played in college.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

and to think he is only 22. with 3 years of NFL experience.

 

[21Savage]

Can we admit Jerry has done some good with this O-line?

In addition to draftin beard and Tyron, the development of Free (and pay cut), under the radar signing of Bern and slobbering of Leary have all turned out well. Young line that'll get better.

 

[CyberB0b]

Can we admit Jerry has done some good with this O-line?

In addition to draftin beard and Tyron, the development of Free (and pay cut), under the radar signing of Bern and slobbering of Leary have all turned out well. Young line that'll get better.

He has to stay committed to shoring it up.

 

[burmafrd]

Can we admit Jerry has done some good with this O-line?

In addition to draftin beard and Tyron, the development of Free (and pay cut), under the radar signing of Bern and slobbering of Leary have all turned out well. Young line that'll get better.

if you are counting on Bernie you are in for disapointment

 

[jobberone]

Leary to the second level in that picture is also impressive. That entire photo is pretty solid. Except Free almost blew it up lol.

I don't see Free for certain at all although that's likely him in the first frame at the edge of the pic. I don't see him blocking anyone.

 

[NeonDeion21]

Question: Do you guys like frame by frame pictures like that? Would you rather see them or GIF's?

 

[CyberB0b]

I prefer both.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He has to stay committed to shoring it up.

I was going to say that Jerry sure isn't finished. Great start however.

 

[Beats_By_Zeke]

Does anyone know when his contract is up?
Its going to be hard to sign this man!
Hes going to demand the money and he deserves it

 

[Corso]

if you are counting on Bernie you are in for disapointment

Mmmmm... I hate to say it, but you may very well be right.
He has consistency problems, for sure.
I want to believe from past knowledge that it stemmed from his familiarity with the current scheme and trouble with his footwork combined with some injuries...

But he is not a guy you just pass saying- We'll be just fine with him.
The OL still needs more talent.

BOTH lines need more talent.

 

[texbumthelife]

Some of us called it before the season and early on when people were rueing with animosity about JJ Watt. JJ Watt will never have a better season than Tyron Smith again for the rest of their careers. </argument>

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I remember watching that live and screaming that he beat the 3 tech to the playside. That he had arrived.

 

[Alexander]

I was going to say that Jerry sure isn't finished. Great start however.

“I gladly used those two. I don’t know that I’ve got confidence in using any more. This is an either-or proposition, and if you use your resources one place, you don’t have them to go another place. I don’t regret at all using those two No. 1s to get Frederick and Smith and don’t know if the circumstances would present themselves to use another one. We have used 2s a lot, relatively speaking – not a lot – but 2s on Larry Allen, 2s on Flozell Adams. That’s a pretty high pick.”

 

[joseephuss]

Leary to the second level in that picture is also impressive. That entire photo is pretty solid. Except Free almost blew it up lol.

Are you seeing a picture that I'm missing? Free is in the first frame and then is out of frame for the rest of the photos.

 

[Crown Royal]

I don't see Free for certain at all although that's likely him in the first frame at the edge of the pic. I don't see him blocking anyone.

Are you seeing a picture that I'm missing? Free is in the first frame and then is out of frame for the rest of the photos.

He is in the far edge on the second photo, on the third, somehow his guy has cut in and he is behind Frederick. Look just behind and to the right of Dunbar has already gotten through the line so the DL is late, but how the heck did the defender get inside Free that quick from photo two to three?