Mazi Smith best game so far?

[Mitch]

Mazi hitting people…?

 

[CowboyStar88]

Mazi stood out on the screen multiple times. He was firing off the ball fast it was noticeable he turned a few plays back inside but the backside had collapsed. It’s like something clicked for him. He also looked like he was enjoying himself and that will build confidence, Mazi needed a game like this.

 

[Rayman70]

He has been so bad he just needs cut. He's done.

he must be cooked. When he got here he talked a big game THEN became a ghost. Same with Dalvin Cook.

 

[Rayman70]

Mazi stood out on the screen multiple times. He was firing off the ball fast it was noticeable he turned a few plays back inside but the backside had collapsed. It’s like something clicked for him. He also looked like he was enjoying himself and that will build confidence, Mazi needed a game like this.

I noticed him last week too in the loss. He was hustling all over the field. Looked active but had no help. Dude looks like he's in shape now. I think thats the big difference.

 

[Aliencowboy]

Mazi finally showed me something tonight. This is the guy I thought we were going to get coming out of Michigan.

Give Mazi and Zimmerman credit for figuring it out- this week anyway.It looked like Mazi was more successful when playing 0 or just slightly shaded to center rather than in the gap more between center and guard weak side.

 

[HungryLion]

He has been so bad he just needs cut. He's done.

In Linval’s defense. The dude was retired and moving on with his life. He didn’t realize somebody would call him right before the season starts, so desperate that they were willing to pay him 2.5 million to play.

 

[big dog cowboy]

he must be cooked. When he got here he talked a big game THEN became a ghost. Same with Dalvin Cook.

Jerry trying to make a big splash and signed big name players right before the season opener.

Notice none of them are making any plays? Or have already been cut?

 

[Rogerthat12]

Got to give him credit, Mazi, if not for this single game, played well all 4 quarters.

Can not take it from him, question is, can he continue this next week against the Squealers.

 

[McMicah]

Some say he started to figure it out late in the Ravens game, but this Giants game was a complete 180 to everything I’ve seen

To me, there are 3 possibilities:
1. New York had a fluky bad match up against him and he shined here but will struggle against better interior lineman

2. He’s starting to gain confidence in himself and his role and use better technique and leverage, and like many other D Lineman is just blossoming a little later

3. He has been quietly biding his time and mastering witchcraft to do a freaky Friday/Space Jam alien skill steal on Dexter Lawrence

My money is on #3. What do you guys think? Is this a flash in a pan or something more permanent?

 

[cowboyec]

when this type of play from him becomes a trend...then i'll believe it.

 

[Rockport]

Some say he started to figure it out late in the Ravens game, but this Giants game was a complete 180 to everything I’ve seen

To me, there are 3 possibilities:
1. New York had a fluky bad match up against him and he shined here but will struggle against better interior lineman

2. He’s starting to gain confidence in himself and his role and use better technique and leverage, and like many other D Lineman is just blossoming a little later

3. He has been quietly biding his time and mastering witchcraft to do a freaky Friday/Space Jam alien skill steal on Dexter Lawrence

My money is on #3. What do you guys think? Is this a flash in a pan or something more permanent?

Not yet but your first point is not correct. The Giants interior is stout led by Dexter Lawrence.

 

[EPL0c0]

Whatever was said to him after the NO game may have worked.

 

[KJJ]

Taco had a few moments. We need to see consistency from Mazi. He’ll be facing some solid competition coming up. It’s going to take a number of good games for me to change my opinion of him.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Keep it up

 

[gimmesix]

Some say he started to figure it out late in the Ravens game, but this Giants game was a complete 180 to everything I’ve seen

To me, there are 3 possibilities:
1. New York had a fluky bad match up against him and he shined here but will struggle against better interior lineman

2. He’s starting to gain confidence in himself and his role and use better technique and leverage, and like many other D Lineman is just blossoming a little later

3. He has been quietly biding his time and mastering witchcraft to do a freaky Friday/Space Jam alien skill steal on Dexter Lawrence

My money is on #3. What do you guys think? Is this a flash in a pan or something more permanent?

I don't think it should be a surprise that a DT is showing some signs of improving in his second season. Fans are quick to call players a bust their rookie season. Doesn't mean he's going to develop into something special, but we should give players a little more time to find that out.

 

[RS12]

Change the word believe to hope. Got a ways to go.

 

[Tabascocat]

Year 2 and 3 is where we see big jumps in DT’s. Lets hope it’s starting to click.

 

[Redsfan_83]

There is a pretty darn good chance we will know over the next few games, starting with Pitt. Dak is going to be pounded under pressure all game, which means our D will be spending lots of time on the field trying to stop their RB and QB from running all over us

 

[Praxit]

..its possible. Wont know for few more games at least. If anything, its positive.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Change the word believe to hope. Got a ways to go.

Exactly