News: DMN: That's right national writer ranks Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith as NFL's best

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[jobberone]

I have him in the top five. Not likely #1 IMO. Maybe this year though.

 

[StarBoyz83]

We have some top 5 guys on this offense but not sure any # 1s

 

[Risen Star]

Yeah, I agree. Best OT in the game.

 

[jazzcat22]

We have some top 5 guys on this offense but not sure any # 1s

Dude take it for what it is. For the 1st time someone ranks one of our players as #1...and you just can't accept it.

 

[jazzcat22]

I have him in the top five. Not likely #1 IMO. Maybe this year though.

Man we finally get a #1 ranking...go with it....

 

[StarBoyz83]

Dude take it for what it is. For the 1st time someone ranks one of our players as #1...and you just can't accept it.

The whole oline has to be top 5 minus free.

 

[jazzcat22]

The whole oline has to be top 5 minus free.

Agree. Can't say they keep trying to replace Free. Other than drafting Chaz Green, they really haven't addressed it. But it's us fans that want him replaced more it seems. It has to happen soon though.

 

[Bullflop]

Even if Smith weren't regarded as #1, he'll surely do until someone better comes along (and how likely is that?)

 

[perrykemp]

It would be difficult to argue that Tyron Smith doesn't belong in the short list of top 2 LTs in the league.

Having said that, it's hard to rank him above Joe Thomas who is both excellent and steady. Thomas turned in another fantastic season last year allowing just 1 sack despite blocking for a motley crew of QBs. Tyron Smith gave up 8 sacks.

I think it's a certainty that Tyron is the top run blocking LT in the league. I just think Thomas believe a superior pass-blocker tips the scales in favor as it relates to LTs.

 

[VACowboy]

I read this as a projection, who is the best tackle in football in 2016 and going forward.

It seems like run blocking kind of gets discounted by most people. Thomas is better than Smith because he's "more consistent" in pass pro, despite the consensus that Smith is far and away the best run blocking tackle in football. Not saying that's wrong. After all, Tyron's #1 job is protecting Tony. Just sayin'.

 

[Ashwynn]

behind Smith and Collins, that left side should be good to run behind all year. Cant wait for game time.

 

[Daillest88]

If Smith isn't the best yet, he will be this year . Collins is going to explode this year

 

[the_h0wey]

Left, right. Left, right.
The NFL has long considered left tackle one of football's most important positions (moreso than the right tackle spot) because that player protects the quarterback's blind side. But in putting together his list of the league's best offensive tackles, SI.com's Greg A. Bedard chose to ignore left vs. right.

And No. 1 on Bedard's list is Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith.

Here's what Bedard wrote about Smith, who anchors the left side of what is considered by most to be the NFL's best offensive line.

Smith allowed just 22 pressures last season according to PFF and while there are bouts of inconsistency, they are few and far between at this stage in his career as his technique rises to an elite level. Smith has the prototype frame and athletic ability, and he's now coming into his own. Thomas is more consistent as a pass blocker, but Smith is an absolute butt-kicker in the run game and that's why he should be the best tackle in the game this season. Smith is on his way to a Hall-of-Fame career.

Washington's Trent Williams was ranked third by Bedard. And Philadelphia's Jason Peters was No. 9.

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This surprises who?

 

[darthseinfeld]

The only reason Smith wouldnt stand out as the best is that he will have a game or two a year someone gets the best of him like JPP and Oliver last year. However Ive seen plenty games where he has made players ( including JPP) look like complete scrubs.

He litterally made Robert Quinn look like a practice squad player

 

[ScipioCowboy]

But, but muh 8 sacks?

Oh, I see the regular suspect has already chimed in.

 

[Jstopper]

I have him in the top five. Not likely #1 IMO. Maybe this year though.

Ahhh too 5 is a little low. Can't think of 4 LT better than him. Lets go with top 2, depending on if you prefer him or Thomas

 

[Nova]

Either him or Joe Thomas.

But no tackle in this league has the combination of his freak athleticism and technique.

Probably will go down as our best LT ever.

 

[Sarge]

Our OL is championship caliber. It still boggles my mind that we had an 0-7 stretch with it. Smith is probably the best in the game at his position I agree.

 

[AsthmaField]

Smith threw Junior Gallett like a housecat who has been scratching the furniture.