Twitter: Mazi Smith Weight Loss Disaster

[charron]

He was never a run stuffer. Too many assumed he would be but he isn't. He was big and athletic in shorts, strong in the gym.

 

[DuncanIso]

DT3

 

[Coogiguy03]

Probably has something to do with him being so damn slow off the snap they thought weight loss would help improve that.

Exactly lol

 

[Coogiguy03]

He sucked when he was bigger too

Lol lol lol lol

 

[Coogiguy03]

Exactly.

He was a fire hydrant run stuffer with a slow first move.

Not sure what they expected with his weight loss? That he would suddenly become a pass rusher?

Who knows this is Dallas

 

[Coogiguy03]

Right but the slow first move could be coached. I thought the space eating run stuffer was what we really were wanting out of him.

That excuse is getting old my friend, how long does it take to teach?? Had him in the spring, and during the season

 

[Wildcat711]

The way the defense played.. maybe he should have gotten more than 4 snaps.. lol

 

[Coogiguy03]

The way the defense played.. maybe he should have gotten more than 4 snaps.. lol

Couldn't get any worse lol

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The bottom line is the DT that makes instant impact is rare. Mazi was rarely taught pass rush technique at Michigan because his job was a run stuffer. Patience was necessary with him.

To me the Cowboys didn't see enough right away, panicked and told him to slim down. Well, they better make up their minds what they want him to be because all they are doing is slowing his learning process down even more. Do they want a 332 pound nose tackle or a 295 pound 3 tech?

He can't be both. I assumed Mazi would be Johnathan Hankins' replacement. Guess they want another Osa instead???

 

[HungryLion]

His claim to fame is blowing a huge lead in the super bowl, wearing his hat backwards, and being likable with his players. How that makes him a good defensive coordinator I don't understand and will never understand. His defenses absolutely suck. I can't even believe he's getting head coaching offers. If we don't get turnovers we get absolutely gashed. And 210 lb linebackers aren't going to cut it in the nfl. They never have and they never will. And neither does Dan quinn.

I knew we were in trouble the second he almost blew a game here when he pulled all of our starters few games into his first season. For some reason he just enjoys losing. You can see it in the 2 minute defenses he calls.

honestly, I blame the FO more than Quinn.

They give him zero linebackers. His linebacking unit absolutely sucks and the FO keeps giving him slop at the position.

 

[nate dizzle]

That excuse is getting old my friend, how long does it take to teach?? Had him in the spring, and during the season

Right but was that a focus or was losing weight and trying to remake him into a 3t the focus?

 

[nate dizzle]

I still don't understand why you can't just get a sumo wrestler in there to play 1T. Watch a sumo match, the skills translate. Sure, they probably aren't going to get many sacks but that's not their job. Just be 400lbs and in there on run downs to clog the middle.

Now that you mention it, I'm absolutely stunned we haven't tried this. This FO loves projects.

 

[IceStar-D7]

Quinn needs to go. According to sources he wanted Mazi to lose weight. Same as he's content on running safeties at linebacker. Can't see how any of this will work running back everything with no chances.

 

[John813]

He'll be a safety next year in Quinns 1-1-9 package

 

[J_Allen]

honestly, I blame the FO more than Quinn.

They give him zero linebackers. His linebacking unit absolutely sucks and the FO keeps giving him slop at the position.

That's when you move Parsons to linebacker and play Dorrance Armstrong in his place. You don't put a 210 lb safety out there. Unless you're a loser like Dan quinn.

 

[DanTanna]

I am absolutely SURE that Michigan coaches never told Mazi to torpedo his career and wait a whole second to move after the ball was snapped. He just can't move. And we drafted him!

 

[CowboyStar88]

What an absolute disaster this draft was. Hopefully Overshown can comeback from injury and help salvage something from this draft class.

 

[lostar2009]

Dont know about being slow off the ball etc. But he graded as being very athletic and fast for a DT. Everyone was under the impression he would come in year 1 for run support. In the meantime homing on some pass rushing moves etc. I didnt think this guy would be complete until year 3 or 4. But they wash this guy out early. Should've just traded the pick to KC who wanted him if they was going to waste this player time.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I heard he had sleep apnea and couldn't breathe at night.

The bad side of obesity.
Good luck, good lad.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

What an absolute disaster this draft was. Hopefully Overshown can comeback from injury and help salvage something from this draft class.

Overshown is an ex-UT Longhorn baller.
I hope he can stop the UT cycle of soft and injured players.