tyke1doe
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So much for too soon.
Mirror Images: Tyron Smith vs JPP
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So much for too soon.
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My first thought was to go look for the pic; however, my 2nd thought was that JPP reportedly didn't meet with the Giants Doctor's that came to visit. I'm guessing that he is not allowing a pic of his hand to be taken or released to the internet.
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What exactly is a mirror image? Webster’s Dictorinary defines it as an image or object that is identical in form to another, but with the structure reversed, as in a mirror or 2) a person or thing that closely resembles another. For our purposes, we will be using the second definition. What I wanted to find was two players who play on opposite sides of the ball, who win in similar ways on the football field. I think you will find this mirror image fascinating because of how often they are matched up against one another.
Because you are currently reading this article on a Cowboys’ blog, I wanted to find a mirror image for a Dallas player, so I chose Tyron Smith. Luckily for you and me, we get to see Smith’s mirror image twice a year in Jason Pierre-Paul and it’s fantastic to watch. Like Tyron Smith, Pierre-Paul is an ultra-athletic player who can beat you with speed, length, and power. Athletically, they are both in the top percentile of their position. Here is the tale of the tape:
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Tyron appears to intentionally short-set on this play.
The Cowboys do have their OTs short-set on occasion. When they do short-set, it's on a play where the QB is expected to make a quick throw. The short-set in intended to prevent any possibility of the pass rusher coming inside. It is normally used with 3 or 5 step drop or the shotgun equivalent. I can't see for certain in the gif, but it appears Romo was in short drop. If Romo was not in a short drop, then I think Tyron made a mental mistake.
Do you remember which game and quarter this play was from?
