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he relied on his speed and movement in college as well as a much lower competition level and played most games a a man among boys. He was all over the field.Not to defend Jerry on this because signing Smith was a mistake, but Jaylon's problems aren't that he doesn't give effort out there. In fact, I sometimes think he's a total spaz out there running around like a chicken without a head. Smith's problems are many - I think he doesn't have the ability to move like he did pre-injury in college. I think he lacks instincts that you need to be a great NFL LB. And I think he runs himself out of plays because he's such a spaz at times. Watch him during a play, he's bouncing all over the place like he drank five Red Bulls right before the series.
Now, it's as if he's trying to compensate for the fact he will never be able to move like he did pre-injury because he was good in any direction. He doesn't have the recognition like Lee has so he amps up to create energy. Running every which direction gives the illusion of effort. But a lot of that is just wasted movement.
I don't know if Vander Esch is going to improve either but the Cowboys look to have 1 player in the back 7 that can play and he's a rookie so the jury is still out on him.