Signed by Cowboys Jaylon extension

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Myles Jack > Jaylon Smith is the new Shawn Merriman > Demarcus Ware

I gotta say I was in the Jack camp at the time, and pissed about the Jaylon pick. Because I didn't think we had the luxury of waiting and didn't know if Jaylon would ever be 100%. And was a lot of stressful days with his "nerve firing" watch. But I was wrong. Happy day.
 

Big_D

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Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith could well be one of the most special linebacker tandems in the history of this storied franchise.


That's really saying something, there's been some great LBs.


Lol there was no other logical option and many said the same thing. And one signing in the face of four doesn’t really say they’ve learned anything. This reeks more of an f you to dak and zeke honestly.
I’m thrilled tho

That's the best part.
 

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Good dude, couldn't be happier to be wrong about a guy. I thought for sure he'd never be right after seeing him his first year back but last year the proof was in the pudding. Hope he continues to ball.
 

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congrats to Jaylon,i thought he was a wasted pick for 2 years and i have been proved very wrong.

I did not think that. I loved the pick but only because I am usually over optimistic. I always thought we got two top 5 picks in the first two rounds. Just that he needed more time. It was a risk I think and hoped would paid off.
 

Batman1980

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Jaylon Smith would've been a top 5 pick if he hadn't blown up his knee. Leighton Vander Esch probably would've been a top 10 pick if he hadn't gone to backwater BSU. That's a lot of pedigreed talent at LB.
 

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i'm interested to see what the terms are - if it tops the deal CJ mosley received or if its just right behind it.
I do NOT expect it to be anywhere near the top LB contracts.
- I'm basing that on the timing of it. Likely only happens now if team friendly.
- He is under contract for 2019 and is a Restricted FA in 2020.
 

QuincyCarterEra

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I gotta say I was in the Jack camp at the time, and pissed about the Jaylon pick. Because I didn't think we had the luxury of waiting and didn't know if Jaylon would ever be 100%. And was a lot of stressful days with his "nerve firing" watch. But I was wrong. Happy day.
Same.

I was fuming seeing the Jags take Jack and Ramsey. Glad I was wrong on one of them(although Jack has also been a stud too, just not to Jaylon's level).
 

Sandyf

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Nice move Jerry, maybe it will light a fire under the agents for the others. Sort of think Amari will be next followed by Dak. Would nice to see the numbers.
 

aikemirv

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Nice! Another little jab at Zeke. Showing loyalty to get things done to Jaylon who here and available.

I think the size of the contract will determine whether it is a stab at anybody. Reasonable deal in top 7-8 just means Jaylon is reasonable .
 
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