Jaylon Smith is back in the league

[Johannes44]

The swiper returns.

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

What could have been with Jaylon Smith if not for that college injury.

Had the talent to be a generational linebacker. That's not hyperbole. Instead he peaked at just "pretty good".

I don't think so. I feel like he would have been a bust for his draft grade. He simply lacks any dog in him... he wants to be in the spotlight more than doing the dirty work you need to succeed at LB. And his football iq at the nfl level was atrocious. I'm sure injury hurt his ability to cover players and chase players down, but he also often chose the wrong hole to contain more often than not

 

[cowboyed]

He had no instincts. The injury didn't rob him of that which means he never had them. Therefore, he was never a generational player.

I guess you could say that Jaylon Smith was a "leap year" player since he had the reputation of being a pile jumper.

 

[TwentyOne]

He had no instincts. The injury didn't rob him of that which means he never had them. Therefore, he was never a generational player.

Exactly.

Before his injury his physical abilities carried him. After his injury the lack of football knowledge was aparent.

It was embarrassing to watch him running over the field with no sense at all. He looked like a chicken with the fox inside the cage.

If he had football instincts or talent like Sean lee for instance he would have been a good LB even with his physical deficits. But the guy has essentially no clue about the game itself.

 

[SinceDayOne]

As a person you have to respect and like this guy. He had a brutal college injury and worked hard to get to be the very best he could as an NFL player.

Overall though as a Cowboy fan you must question the decision of using a 2nd pick to take him knowing all about the injury and that he would miss his rookie season. Couple that with a bad decision to sign him to an extension. But all of that is on the Jones boys and not the player.

 

[J-man]

I for one am happy for him and wish him all the best of luck. I hope he's gotten back a little bit of speed and can actually play a few more years.

 

[Hadenough]

He certainly looks in great shape. I'm sure he has been working hard and hopefully he plays great for them.

 

[Hadenough]

As a person you have to respect and like this guy. He had a brutal college injury and worked hard to get to be the very best he could as an NFL player.

Overall though as a Cowboy fan you must question the decision of using a 2nd pick to take him knowing all about the injury and that he would miss his rookie season. Couple that with a bad decision to sign him to an extension. But all of that is on the Jones boys and not the player.

The Chiefs took Chris Jones after Dallas too Jaylen and when Jones came on stage and hugged the commissioner I thought this guys is a monster. Why didn't Dallas take him.

 

[Creeper]

I wish him the best of luck and I hope he has a good year. What a tough break for him coming out of college. Who knows how good he could have been if not for that horrible knee injury.

 

[McKDaddy]

It was embarrassing to watch him running over the field with no sense at all.

It was beyond embarrassing. Still you had some who insisted he was a good player.

Truly a low point for this organization to draft him in the 2nd round and then even lower to give him a second contract and then lower still to let him remain a starter when everyone could see what a clown he was. You know other players had to be fuming.

Definition of addition by subtraction.

 

[chicago JK]

No hostility to him. He is just trying to get another shot. He is probably done. That injury just never gave him a chance to really show his talent. This time of year the league is filled with these veterans either signing for that chance or hoping someone calls. Most times it doesn't work out. Although, I have no issue with him trying to hang on.

 

[The Natural]

Good for him making it back

 

[CyberB0b]

Clear eyed view

 

[Cmac]

I hope he does well.

Can't dispute one for continuing his dream......wish him well......an injury derailed him early and this is a profession that can easily be shortened or ended on one play. Good luck to Jaylon.

 

[CoachD]

This poor guy. Man he loves football so much but unfortunately, he got one of the worst knee injuries ever which has derailed his career many times over.

 

[TwentyOne]

Clear eyed view

Lol.

Yeah, i remember that.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

He had no instincts. The injury didn't rob him of that which means he never had them. Therefore, he was never a generational player.

This x 1000. We should be lamenting what could have been with Sean Lee...and even with his physical challenges...Sean Lee was 10 times more impactful than Jaylon Smith.

 

[DuncanIso]

He had no instincts. The injury didn't rob him of that which means he never had them. Therefore, he was never a generational player.

He made a lot of tackles for us.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Championship!!!! For them. Do we play the Raiders this year? I’m really looking forward to a tackle being made then Jaylon comes from across the field to jump on the pile.

LOL, Just STOP PLY!!!!

 

[DuncanIso]

I remember for a brief time when I thought Jaylon and Vander Esch were going to be Cowboy linebackers for about 8 years and be the anchors of the defense.

Football is a brutal sport.