Friendly wager on Jaylon Smith

[waldoputty]

By now, I think almost everyone think Jaylon will play next year.
The question is how well.
The only information we have is that Jaylon said he is running a 4.4/4.5.
The other info are the videos of his rehab that looks good to me, but I am no expert.
I have yet to hear an expert comment on the cutting and drills...

But I thought it would be fun for at least some of us to guess what we get next year.
So please select from the following choices:
1. Cut from camp / IR
2. Backup
3. Starter but similar to other LBs others than Lee.
4. Marginal probowler like Lee was this year (though there was the all-pro...)
5. Definite probowler
6. Generational player in the 1st year.

My guess is 4 - marginal probowler.

What is your prediction???

BTW, the fact is that most of us think he will play is already better than many have predicted.

 

[big dog cowboy]

5. Pro bowler

 

[RJ_MacReady]

3.5

 

[Scotman]

6.

Book it.

It's my understanding that if I say "book it" that it's virtually guaranteed....I just want to do my part..

 

[SDCowboy]

If he's remotely good next season, he'll be in the probowl, IMO (so 4-5). The hype is real.

 

[GhostOfPelluer]

I think there is room between 3 and 4 and that's my guess for his first year in the NFL after a year not playing football.

I disagree with your assessment of Lee, on your scale he's a 5 when healthy (as he has been the past 2 years).

If Jaylon plays at least 14 games in 2017 and doesn't have any more major injuries, we'll see a 5-level player by year two.

 

[Daillest88]

If he's good to go. I honestly believe hill be a 4 or 5. Immediate upgrade, also with Sean lee next to him I'm sure that will make his job easier

 

[ksadler1]

#7. Don't pass up on a stud LB in the draft if one falls in your lap, unless they're injured or have past drug issues.....We just can't afford to assume with this guy.....

 

[TRUTH87]

hasnt seen the field much. he will start off at 3 and move on to 4-5

 

[viman96]

Guessing what happens is not wagering. So what is the bet?

 

[MRV52]

5 easily, I have seen enough of his hunger at training to see that he will be a beast next year.

 

[waldoputty]

Guessing what happens is not wagering. So what is the bet?

no $, just bragging rights lol

 

[Gameover]

Best at his position

 

[reddyuta]

IF his Nerves keep firing and he plays without a brace then his ceiliing is off the charts,he is better than Zeke as a prospect.

 

[waldoputty]

I think there is room between 3 and 4 and that's my guess for his first year in the NFL after a year not playing football.

I disagree with your assessment of Lee, on your scale he's a 5 when healthy (as he has been the past 2 years).

If Jaylon plays at least 14 games in 2017 and doesn't have any more major injuries, we'll see a 5-level player by year two.

I had trouble assessing Lee - that is why the allpro in parenthesis...

 

[waldoputty]

IF his Nerves keep firing and he plays without a brace then his ceiliing is off the charts,he is better than Zeke as a prospect.

no conditionals please.

 

[rkell87]

7. He gets injured before we can assess. Probably in training camp

 

[Cowboys22]

No brace - 3.5
Brace - 2-2.5

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

3.5

Yep.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I'll start with 4 this season with the hopes of 5 and 6 in future seasons