Packers release Jaylon Smith

[Redline360]

Got to give the guy some credit for coming back from a devastating injury however his im elite attitude was atrocious

Even if he didn't suffer from that injury i'm willing to bet he would be an average LB. Has ZERO football awareness or instincts. He simply got away with freak athletic ability in college

 

[Stash]

“He led the Packers in tackles the 11 snaps he played.” — Ducanslo

Notice how he’s in hiding.

 

[Cydios]

damn, I feel bad for him.

 

[plymkr]

Oof

They must not be looking at the film.

 

[john van brocklin]

That would be the wrong kind of speed. It's sad though. He is a cool guy and really wants to play but at this juncture he is a defensive liability. With his personality he could make it in the sports media.

Yep, wish him well.

 

[basel90]

Oof

the ineviteble , delayed reality , unfortunately the cowboys paid dearly for this mistake , money and draft wise . jerry's medical experiment was costly .

 

[Stash]

the ineviteble , delayed reality , unfortunately the cowboys paid dearly for this mistake , money and draft wise . jerry's medical experiment was costly .

I’m just glad that the ‘Jerry Jones Roll of the Dice’ second round picks are a thing of the past.

Never bring them back.

 

[Jipper]

he will get another shot in the nfl on a weaker team....i honestly think he can be successful as a role player but can't be asked to be a lateral playing LB, he just doesnt have that ability anymore.

 

[MaineBoy]

Next time Green Bay should just buy a film projector....

 

[gimmesix]

Oof

Hmmm ... I figured he'd be kept around as depth considering it was a low-ball deal. I guess any good I saw with the player was more hope than reality. I can admit when I'm wrong.

 

[mrmojo]

he will get another shot in the nfl on a weaker team....i honestly think he can be successful as a role player but can't be asked to be a lateral playing LB, he just doesnt have that ability anymore.

What kind of job is there for a role player that can only run a straight line....and not that fast either? He is done.......

 

[Big_D]

Back to hoping he goes to a division team!

 

[SiCk_DiAbLo]

Jaylon said Green Bay is where he wanted to be, guess GB said not so fast...

 

[nobody]

Maybe assistant LB coach in his future.

You need good instincts and a true understanding of game film breakdown to be a coach. Jaylon has neither. He hid his lack of instincts with athleticism until he couldn't anymore. He just didn't seem to care about getting better at his craft thinking he was elite already.

So either his instincts suck or he avoided direct contact because he was making business decisions and then tackling everyone from behind when he could.

Is that what you want coaching? Not me.

 

[manster4ever]

Career’s over. Dude just can’t move enough to be a professional athlete. Wish him well.

Perfect post 817...we all kinda knew it, but hey.....it is what it is. The young man made a CRAP ton of money and earned most of it. I wish him nothing but the best. He's a helluva nice young dude. Kinda bummed the Pack tainted him with their Lambeau stench for two weeks. But seriously, he SHOULD be set for life and I think he'd be solid on TV too. Sure, it's crowded but there's always room for a cat like him.

 

[Whyjerry]

That might be a career.

Yep. The guy had no dawg in him.

 

[Jipper]

What kind of job is there for a role player that can only run a straight line....and not that fast either? He is done.......

i think he could be ok as a situational pass rusher and contribute on special teams...but hes not going to be the special player he was in college, sucks because that injury came at the literal end of his college career and has now killed his nfl career

 

[CowboysDrew]

I’m just glad that the ‘Jerry Jones Roll of the Dice’ second round picks are a thing of the past.

Never bring them back.

I don't disagree...but...

Randy Gregory.

 

[Cmac]

I applaud his effort.....and realistic about the decline. It's a business. The main thing he taught a lot of high prospects to the NFL.......don't take the chance in a Bowl Game, if you've survived that far, with so much hanging in the balance. Hope he latches on somewhere else in the league. While play declined, his character didn't, but he'd never get applauded for that, here. He was simply a Fall Guy to many.

 

[Vinnie2u]

He should sign with the Rams then Arizona. He’ll be certain to get a Super Bowl ring.