Sad to admit this about Mazi Smith

[DCreppinBoysfan]

Read he has a degree in creative writing and aspires to be a screenwriter or poet.

Oh great, we have a gentle giant..:. I’m convinced now: BUST!!

 

[StarOfGlory]

When all the TV/Internet pundits went on and on about what a huge, powerful man Mazi Smith is, when I saw our #26 draft pick sit next to MM at the press conference table, I was suddenly not so impressed with his size. I wonder why? Maybe something is wrong with my computer monitor!

I was actually more impressed with the way he spoke and the humbleness he exudes. Seems to be a very intelligent kid that was well-coached!

Good thing you didn't see him next to Andy Reid.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

looks like Mazi is doubled or at least handed off, A LOT.. not one OL is stopping him alone.thats good.

I watched the OSU and TCU games, and this is a solid assessment. If he wasn't being doubled or tripled, he was being chip blocked. The times he was left 1v1, he created chaos. The biggest knock I found was when he was stood up, he lost focus. Needs to be better at using his leverage more consistently. I didn't see him take many plays off, but he did seem to lose situational awareness at times. I'm hoping that playing less than 90% of the snaps will help keep him fresh, and keep his head in the game.

Also of note, the Michigan defensive line seemed to be reading and reacting, rather than attacking. Mazi is a space eater, and it's not unusual to see a guy like that not attacking upfield, but I didnt see it from the 3T or ends much either. My biggest complaint of Mazi was his lack of burst at the snap. I think it may be schematic. You could see his athleticism on stunts, but more often than not, you would see the Michigan line just hold the point of attack, rather than press upfield. Something to keep an eye on throughout camp leading up to the season. We may not have seen a fraction of what he's capable of.

 

[Daillest88]

When all the TV/Internet pundits went on and on about what a huge, powerful man Mazi Smith is, when I saw our #26 draft pick sit next to MM at the press conference table, I was suddenly not so impressed with his size. I wonder why? Maybe something is wrong with my computer monitor!

I was actually more impressed with the way he spoke and the humbleness he exudes. Seems to be a very intelligent kid that was well-coached!

Hmm kind of like last years pick. Hear Tyler smith speak and you’re like damn . Last years draft was rated as a C , how’s that looking so far?

 

[BoyzBlaster]

I was worried until I read his poetry:

“Roses are red
Violets are blue
kill the quarterback.”

Looking forward to the season.

Is he talking about Dak?

 

[HungryLion]

So you didn't like it. Just like I said you act malcontent.

I love people who say they love a pick but want it 2 rounds later. Because they know another team wasn’t going to pick them sooner.


Yeah I would have loved if the cowboys got Will Anderson in the second round.

I would have loved if the cowboys got Bijan Robinson in the 3rd.

It’s a nice fantasy land to live in.

 

[mardwin]

Okay

Hahaha for those that follow wrestling... Big Mark Henry

 

[TheCritic]

Hmm kind of like last years pick. Hear Tyler smith speak and you’re like damn . Last years draft was rated as a C , how’s that looking so far?

Yeah that true. I was impressed with his draft interview as well.

 

[TheCritic]

Good thing you didn't see him next to Andy Reid.

I saw that pic. First time I'd ever seen Andy Reid look small in comparison. MM just might be the biggest HC in the league!

 

[Cowboys1966]

Read he has a degree in creative writing and aspires to be a screenwriter or poet.

Not exactly the football lineman mindset

 

[Pass2Run]

When all the TV/Internet pundits went on and on about what a huge, powerful man Mazi Smith is, when I saw our #26 draft pick sit next to MM at the press conference table, I was suddenly not so impressed with his size. I wonder why? Maybe something is wrong with my computer monitor!

I was actually more impressed with the way he spoke and the humbleness he exudes. Seems to be a very intelligent kid that was well-coached!

I've never stood next to McCarthy, but Keondre Coburn is as wide as a brick house.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

This seems to miss the point of a 2 gap. Of course more gaps are going to go where designed when everyone on defense is reading and then taking 2 gaps. That is opposed to guys trying to get upfield in one gap.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

 

[glimmerman]

Okay

Awe what a little fella. Lmao

 

[Rockport]

I care immensely because I don't want the head coach having a heart attack right in the middle of calling a play. Actually, I don't really care. I'm sure if McFatty was to keel over during a game, the immortal Jerry Jones could handle play-calling duties, no problem.

People like this are so quick to criticize. Dude look in the mirror.

 

[Rockport]

I liked Schoon just 1-2 rounds later and OG Terrence was sitting there for us. I like O but curious where and how he will play since he seems like a Jayron player. Like Fehoko fine. Vaughn was probably my favorite pick but curious why we take the CB and pass over Trice, Ricks, and a few others myself and other scouts thought were better. And before anyone says…well our scouts know better….they also got us Joseph and Wright over vastly better players available

Other scouts? So who do you scout for?

 

[eromeopolk]

When all the TV/Internet pundits went on and on about what a huge, powerful man Mazi Smith is, when I saw our #26 draft pick sit next to MM at the press conference table, I was suddenly not so impressed with his size. I wonder why? Maybe something is wrong with my computer monitor!

I was actually more impressed with the way he spoke and the humbleness he exudes. Seems to be a very intelligent kid that was well-coached!

He is actually an in shape +320 athlete versus some that you are use to seeing at that weight. Here is his Michigan transformation: