Mazi Smith Stats

[Zekeats]

he's there to plug up the middle, he just needs to get in the way. Tackles are overrated. Those are team stats.

200+ rushing yards later.

 

[HungryLion]

200+ rushing yards later.

You can thank a different first rounder who hasn’t lived up to expectations. LVE

 

[Sarek]

Bottom line is we needed this pick to make an impact now and later, we might get neither.

 

[Zekeats]

You can thank a different first rounder who hasn’t lived up to expectations. LVE

Yeah, you nailed it. Guess you missed last years playoff game against the niners. He is main reason we even had a shot in that game.

 

[KJJ]

Bottom line is we needed this pick to make an impact now and later, we might get neither.

We’re certainly not getting anything from the pick now and we might not get much from it later. If he doesn’t show some signs of coming around at least by the end of the season, the Cowboys may have to invest another premium pick on a DT next April.

 

[Bermystar12]

I've watched the all 22 film of all 3 games a few times. I focused specifically on Mazi on one watch. Keep in mind he was in on roughly 41 snaps in the 3 games, most interior DL average around 50 once they're feet get wet.

That said, Mazi is actually performing very well. The power is obvious, he was tossing around OL a couple times a game and pushing OL back with regularity. Yes, he needs to get off the ball with more consistency, hopefully that will come. In terms of tackles, sure those statistical numbers will increase a bit over time but watch the game closely and understand why e isn't, and wont be a tackle machine.

Any HB worth pads in the NFL reads gaps to see which is open. They'll look at the helmets of the OL/DL to figure who has leverage in the hole. Mazi is not only flashing his colors in the hole, but he is also filling the gap consistently. There aren't gaps in Mazi's area for a HB to try running through. This funnels HB to seek out another gap and funnels him into his team mates to make tackles. What does all that mean? Mazi is doing his job.

 

[DuncanIso]

I've watched the all 22 film of all 3 games a few times. I focused specifically on Mazi on one watch. Keep in mind he was in on roughly 41 snaps in the 3 games, most interior DL average around 50 once they're feet get wet.

That said, Mazi is actually performing very well. The power is obvious, he was tossing around OL a couple times a game and pushing OL back with regularity. Yes, he needs to get off the ball with more consistency, hopefully that will come. In terms of tackles, sure those statistical numbers will increase a bit over time but watch the game closely and understand why e isn't, and wont be a tackle machine.

Any HB worth pads in the NFL reads gaps to see which is open. They'll look at the helmets of the OL/DL to figure who has leverage in the hole. Mazi is not only flashing his colors in the hole, but he is also filling the gap consistently. There aren't gaps in Mazi's area for a HB to try running through. This funnels HB to seek out another gap and funnels him into his team mates to make tackles. What does all that mean? Mazi is doing his job.

I hope I am wrong about Mazi.

I’d be the first to admit it.

We need that player to work out.

 

[Bermystar12]

I hope I am wrong about Mazi.

I’d be the first to admit it.

We need that player to work out.

I like your style. I have doubted Cowboys players myself, but just like you I always wished I was wrong. Why would we want to be right in thinking one of our guys isn't so good? He still has a long way to go, but he has the tools, the support and I think is in the right scheme for the best shot to reach his potential. I will keep an eye on him through the season because I am a huge fan of DL play (and defense in general).

Edit - Just read my initial post. To be clear, Mazi was in on 41 games total over the 3 games. 50 per game is roughly what I notice from interior DL once they're really ready to go.

 

[Praxit]

I've watched the all 22 film of all 3 games a few times. I focused specifically on Mazi on one watch. Keep in mind he was in on roughly 41 snaps in the 3 games, most interior DL average around 50 once they're feet get wet.

That said, Mazi is actually performing very well. The power is obvious, he was tossing around OL a couple times a game and pushing OL back with regularity. Yes, he needs to get off the ball with more consistency, hopefully that will come. In terms of tackles, sure those statistical numbers will increase a bit over time but watch the game closely and understand why e isn't, and wont be a tackle machine.

Any HB worth pads in the NFL reads gaps to see which is open. They'll look at the helmets of the OL/DL to figure who has leverage in the hole. Mazi is not only flashing his colors in the hole, but he is also filling the gap consistently. There aren't gaps in Mazi's area for a HB to try running through. This funnels HB to seek out another gap and funnels him into his team mates to make tackles. What does all that mean? Mazi is doing his job.

...thanks for that input. Broaddus also commented, Hanky and Mazi are doing their job. ITs the outside, thats having situation problems.

 

[Bermystar12]

...thanks for that input. Broaddus also commented, Hanky and Mazi are doing their job. ITs the outside, thats having situation problems.

Yeah, it really is. One play in particular against Arizona, wasn't a long gain but LVE missed a blatant assignment that made for an easy pick up on what should've been a tackle for loss, or at worse no gain. The middle was shut down tight and LVE was terribly out of position.

 

[RonWashington]

Those Michigan busts.

You didn’t like Taco Charlton ?

 

[Praxit]

You didn’t like Taco Charlton ?

..only Taco Supreme....

 

[RonWashington]

..only Taco Supreme....

El Fenix has good tacos NW Dallas yes sir .

 

[Jake]

If you're worried his stats you may not understand his position. Hankins only has 1 tackle in three games as well.

Their job is to clog the middle, occupy two blockers. Almost all of AZ's rushing yardage was outside the tackles, not between them.

 

[Shane612]

You guys really need to study what 1 tech do. On top of that you think a rookie 1 tech that is a backup is going to have a bunch of tackle stats......... That's crazy

"1 tech" position is the only position where "almost made a tackle" counts as making a play.

 

[xwalker]

Mazi has one solo tackle in 3 games. Not exactly what I expected as a 1st round pick. I do think he has shown great potential though.

Hankins has 1 solo tackle in 3 games...

 

[GMO415]

Mazi has one solo tackle in 3 games. Not exactly what I expected as a 1st round pick. I do think he has shown great potential though.

 

[Deionindahood]

No problem. You see, it's about the position one plays. Catches matter a lot, right? Then Zach Martin must suck, because he doesn't catch any.

I didn't think Martin was a WR. Kind of apples to oranges, isn't it. Maybe Martin should be rated by sacks or hurries allowed?

 

[Creeper]

I believe the 13mill is all GTD.

They could cut him after 2024 and take a 7mill dead cap hit.

Btw, I’m guilty too. I bought into the hype on this player when he was drafted.

A lot of anointing oil was poured out.

Imagine how good Mazi would be if he had any speed and a killer first step.

Yes, his rookie contract is guaranteed, but still he is not a big drag on the CAP. And every first round pick is a risk. There are first round busts on every team. But after 3 games it is far too soon to declare him a bust. He will learn and development. What we want to see is improvement from the beginning of the season to the end, and from year 1 to year 2. If we don't see signs of that then we can start talking about him maybe not being worth the first round selection. Hind-sight is 100%. When he was picked I had no preconceived notions about what kind of player he would be, but I was happy Dallas finally pulled the trigger on a DT in the first round.

 

[blueblood70]

Yes, his rookie contract is guaranteed, but still he is not a big drag on the CAP. And every first round pick is a risk. There are first round busts on every team. But after 3 games it is far too soon to declare him a bust. He will learn and development. What we want to see is improvement from the beginning of the season to the end, and from year 1 to year 2. If we don't see signs of that then we can start talking about him maybe not being worth the first round selection. Hind-sight is 100%. When he was picked I had no preconceived notions about what kind of player he would be, but I was happy Dallas finally pulled the trigger on a DT in the first round.

correct some fans dont get it..

7

1

6

0

0

3 games for Hankins, hes our starter, hes a true NT, Mazi a true NT... played the same teams in the same situations in the same defense being asked to do the same things....but as a 3 game rookie DT..ughh

7 tackles no SACKS only 1 solo n TFL etc etc etc

Mazi
alot less snaps not starting.has at least aTFL id say its on par

3 tackles

1 solo

2

ast 1 TFL

0

Need we say more LMAO