Highest-graded rookie DT from week 10

[RustyBourneHorse]

Well done, Mazi!! Keep developing!!

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Average Peeps think investing heavy resources into 1T is smart.

I mean, it has been a key need of ours for a long time. I mean, I get that we possibly could've gotten one later. I'm just glad that Jerry finally realised that a NT was needed.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

I mean, it has been a key need of ours for a long time. I mean, I get that we possibly could've gotten one later. I'm just glad that Jerry finally realised that a NT was needed.

No it hasn't

 

[VaqueroTD]

Yes. He has barely played 1T all year. 23 snaps out of 152

Who keeps track of those type of stats? PFF? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on ProFootballReference.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Average Peeps think investing heavy resources into 1T is smart.

They way they are utilizing him may pay dividends long term, at the cost of short term impact. If he develops his game, he could be a lineman that can play run and pass downs at 1T, 3T, and 4i. That would be better than basically spending a 1st on A'shawn Robinson.

Thats alot of development though. There is also the a short term cost. There were a couple downs against the Giants I saw him give up running yards because he couldn't read the back fast enough. He is going to have to diagnose plays more at 3T/4i more that 1T where is he is basically going to create leverage.

If you're investing top 32 capital into a big DT, you're goal should be to get someone from the Dexter Jackson, D'aron Payne mold as opposed the the Andrew Billings mold

 

[darthseinfeld]

Who keeps track of those type of stats? PFF? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on ProFootballReference.

PFF. PFR only keeps track of total snaps

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

They way they are utilizing him may pay dividends long term, at the cost of short term impact. If he develops his game, he could be a lineman that can play run and pass downs at 1T, 3T, and 4i. That would be better than basically spending a 1st on A'shawn Robinson.

Thats alot of development though. There is also the a short term cost. There were a couple downs against the Giants I saw him give up running yards because he couldn't read the back fast enough. He is going to have to diagnose plays more at 3T/4i more that 1T where is he is basically going to create leverage.

If you're investing top 32 capital into a big DT, you're goal should be to get someone from the Dexter Jackson, D'aron Payne mold as opposed the the Andrew Billings mold

Agreed.

I don't think they drafted him just to be a 1T - Quinn said something to the effect of they think he has the physical abilities to rush the passer.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Agreed.

I don't think they drafted him just to be a 1T - Quinn said something to the effect of they think he has the physical abilities to rush the passer.

His rush Vs run down splits have been virtually even this year. 80 pass rush to 72 run down. Lines up at 3T 113 times, 23 times at 1T and 16 times at 4i

 

[VaqueroTD]

PFF. PFR only keeps track of total snaps

Thanks. Doesn’t look like I can see it though without Premium.

This week’s first round rookie rankings is free though… looks like they have him ranked almost last among DTs?

Wish I could see where Schoon ranks with TE rookies.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

No it hasn't

I mean, stopping the run has been one of the few big weaknesses our defence has had. Now we have someone who is developing into someone who can help us stop the run. That's important. If we can stop the run, then it makes Micah Parsons' job easier. Hence why he was so excited about us drafting Mazi Smith.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

I mean, stopping the run has been one of the few big weaknesses our defence has had. Now we have someone who is developing into someone who can help us stop the run. That's important. If we can stop the run, then it makes Micah Parsons' job easier. Hence why he was so excited about us drafting Mazi Smith.

Myth 1: Dallas has had a poor run defense
Myth 2: Investing in 1T makes a difference

 

[dueyhemlock]

Pritchett wasn't really a Cowboys pick. They picked him for Detroit and got a 2, 3, 4.

I remembered Maryland but saw Pritchett there when looking it up.
Jimmy's wheelin-N-dealin

Shame that trading golden touch that Jimmy had didn't rub off on Mr. Ego....Jethro

 

[Kingofholland]

We hate PFF, until they show a rating we like!!! Way to go Mazi!

 

[CowboysJames69]

Myth 1: Dallas has had a poor run defense
Myth 2: Investing in 1T makes a difference

Well we are third in yards allowed per game rushing which is great, but then we also gave up 170 yards to the 49ers and 183 to the eagles. We need the run defense to be better against the playoff teams.

 

[CowboysJames69]

Well we are third in yards allowed per game rushing which is great, but then we also gave up 170 yards to the 49ers and 183 to the eagles. We need the run defense to be better against the playoff teams.

Correction that was total yards a game we are third, rushing yards per game we are 15th.

 

[Aven8]

I said in the PS that it would take him half the season to start coming along. People have to remember at Michigan they coached techniques very poorly. It’s like learning to ride a bike again with DQ

 

[Creeper]

I am optimistic, but it is only 1 game. Let's see how he does against a quality OL.

 

[kskboys]

Average Peeps think investing heavy resources into 1T is smart.

You mean like Philly and Cincy? Yeah, who wants those super bowls anyway.

 

[john van brocklin]

Good for him........

Many have said here that there is a slow learning curve for DTs
Yet many have taken delight in calling Mazi a bust.
I know there have been growing pains, but hopefully the young man has turned the corner.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

You mean like Philly and Cincy? Yeah, who wants those super bowls anyway.

Did they win? No.
Do they invest in pure 1Ts who can't rush the passer? No.

As usual, you don't know what you're talking about.