Packers release Jaylon Smith

[Avery]

Jaylon is like the boogeyman around here. Say his name three times in the mirror, I dare you.

No reason to cry over spilled milk at this point - we're moving forward.

 

[Captain-Crash]

Jaylon is like the boogeyman around here. Say his name three times in the mirror, I dare you.

why? he gonna come limping at me really slow in only one direction. I'd hate to jump fast to my right and watch him miss and fall down.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

His movement is not rally an issue. His complete lack of football instincts is the problem

Eagles fans will be all over this

This is inherently incorrect. He played at a high level in college and showed some brilliance at times in the NFL.

You think his loss against the sled is from "lack of instinct"?

The problem is the injury. He made some progress and his good instincts and athleticism allowed him to mask it. But it just became too much. The more he tried to hide the more it hurt his natural instincts.

When we got us a real LBer...it became painfully obvious.

 

[birdwells1]

They are not bringing him back. He runs a 5 flat forty. He can't run or react. His career is over. You clowns that are saying they should bring him back, just stop. He can't play.

A 5 flat? What he got faster? Lol

 

[Stash]

And people thought I was crazy all these years…..

That’s still in question.

 

[BBGTYCOON]

so what's next? gimping with the stars?

 

[birdwells1]

Multiple teams are HURTING at LB this year more than any I can recall. Either due to injury or just poor play. He'll likely get another shot somewhere...

Uhhhhh.......how will Jaylon help with this?

 

[Captain-Crash]

they better not have him dancing with a big girl, no way he's going to be able to pick her up. he couldn't push a sled no way he's lifting her up over his head.

 

[birdwells1]

Which is why i'm keeping an eye on this ,,,
- very well liked in locker room, ..
- could he be had for vet minimum ? ( 650K) ...
- could've still been playing here had he not declined the cut in salary demand,
- Cox season ending injury could've opened the door for a spare body part in return ?
- purely special teams and same depth-package role Cox had (sparingly limited)
- is there now too much bad blood between the Jaylon vs Cowboys organization now ?
- Will Cowboys rather more focus on Gifford and Bernard as reserve- emergency LBs ?

HE.......CAN'T........RUNNNNNNN!!!!!!!

 

[BBGTYCOON]

It would be awesome if teams would have a challenge to see who could sign him and cut him the fastest.
Jaylon signs, and ah, he's cut. record time .02 seconds. next team-up.

Hilarious

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Remember on this board, when who was better Smith or M. Jacks for Jags.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

The question is, which team will retire his number?

 

[John813]

I don't know whether his leg injury made him timid, but this has to be a future lesson for the Cowboys.
Don't take injured players high in the draft, and when a player has a major injury, despite what the doctors tell you, they're not infallible.
Jaylon Smith was never the same after his injury. It was painful to see him sliding across the field, unable to change directions.
I don't see the need to ridicule him. He just wasn't the same. Fortunately, he'll leave better than most of us with millions in his bank account.
Still, I can mourn for potential unfulfilled.
Be well, Mr. Smith. Be well.

It's nuts. A high 2nd on a LB with a severe leg injury with nerve damage and then spend a 1st on a LB with a neck condition.

One thing to spend a pick on a guy like Lee who was just unlucky/glass but another to draft a player with a condition that is permanent.

 

[Cowboys22]

I wonder if they did this today on purpose hoping Dallas would bring him back instead of trading for real defensive help?

 

[BBGTYCOON]

But, but, but he's elite and a CORNERSTONE!!!!

WOW.....Say no to drugs Jerry.

 

[Silver Surfer]

I don't get the disdain for the guy. He was hurt. Its not his fault he can't play. He had an over-inflated sense of self worth, but that hardly makes him a bad guy.

 

[Stash]

I feel bad for him. I hope he can fall back on another career outside of football....clearly, he isn't physically able to perform anymore.

According to Spotrac, he’s earned $31 million in his career. Unless he was reckless with it, he should be fine.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jaylon-smith-18982/cash-earnings/

 

[JoeKing]

Aren’t we still paying him too much. Even bringing him back on a vet minimum, it would be like giving him a raise! Pay him more, for less?!? Let’s try Gifford for depth, maybe bring in a FA.

It was a joke. I agree with you.

 

[BBGTYCOON]

we might as well bring garrett back if you're going to ruin the team.

Garrett or Charlotte Jones could probably outplay #9 at LB.

 

[BBGTYCOON]

According to Spotrac, he’s earned $31 million in his career. Unless he was reckless with it, he should be fine.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jaylon-smith-18982/cash-earnings/

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