Twitter: Stephen Jones: Playing Tyron Smith at RT "just seemed like the right thing to do"

[TheMightyVanHalen]

"Obviously that’s where the coaches are leaning, and we’re certainly supportive."

That has to be a fake tweet because people here have said that Jerry is the coach.

 

[Chuck 54]

Cool. Gets the best 5 out there


Just makes me wonder if this is the end of Tyron here since they are keeping Tyler at LT right now and Steele should be back hopefully by start of next season.

Tells me there’s a better chance of a veteran T who knows the offense inside and out moving to the right side and succeeding than having a rookie who’s still developing try learning a new position on the opposite side in one week.

 

[nightrain]

Who we got stopping the run?

 

[Chuck 54]

Tyler at LT, Tyron at RT, Jason Peters at swing tackle. Works for me. Let's go.

Or maybe Peters at left guard if a big tackle starts pushing McGovern around next week.

 

[Whirlwin]

Tyler at LT, Tyron at RT, Jason Peters at swing tackle. Works for me. Let's go.

Don’t forget Martin

 

[John813]

Fewer moving parts, too. The other four guys have been playing next to each other for months, which helps them function as a unit.

For sure. Seems like if it wasn't for Steeles injury I think Tyron would be at LT?

 

[Booger]

What game plan did they tell anyone?

That the Cowboys have an offensive line.......shhhhh. ;0)

 

[nightrain]

Drinking Larceny Barrel Proof with breakfast and through the day just feels right.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Signal that they don't plan on having Tyron back next year.

 

[AbeBeta]

Nothing like helping your opponent game plan.

Nothing like not understanding that you never surprise anyone in this day. This ain't the 70s gramps

 

[Redsfan_83]

Who we got stopping the run?

well it is plain as day that they are counting on our loved QB and rest of our offense to score score and score, thus, not allowing our opps a run game.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Just makes me wonder if this is the end of Tyron here

That's how I interpret it. Through camp Tyler was trained to be the LG to go with Tyron at LT. Now with Tyron back, they're not going back to that.

We all knew that Tyler would be our future LT. Well, the future is now.

 

[buybuydandavis]

"keep Connor McGovern rolling"

What?

 

[HungryLion]

That's always the case with Tyron in recent years. Maybe him missing most of the season ends up being a blessing later?

May have worked out for the better. You’re not going to get a better swing tackle than Tyron smith. Even with a side change.

 

[slick325]

"The Barnum and Bailey show 9am-12pm everyday on The Fan!"

These guys are on The Fan literally everyday of the week. Smh...sit down and shut up!!! Stephen and Jerry Jones just shut up...let the coaches speak. Please!

 

[AKATheRake]

Honestly, I would let Tyron play LT (HOFer at that position), Tyler Smith LG where he was a badboy, Biadasz C obviously, McGovern RG (he was good against Fletcher Cox years ago when playing there) and Zack Martin at RT (Where he was top notch starting when having to a couple seasons ago as well).

But Tyron Smith and Zack Martin playing next to 1 another is intriguing. Tyron and Tyler Smith is pretty intriguing also.

 

[T-RO]

Nothing like helping your opponent game plan.

How would the Jags "game plan" change with such information?

 

[Hawkeye19]

It’s strange to say it, bc Steele has been solid, particularly with his run blocking, and normally when you IR a starter you see diminishing returns— but our OL actually just got better.

Tyron will need to knock the rust off obviously, but he is a much better pass protector than Steele— and RT is the easier OT position to play as you aren’t facing the best pass rusher most downs like you do at LT. If he is close to his normal output— then we have lost nothing in run blocking either— maybe even gained there as well.

And finally— Pairing Tyron with Zach?! The right side of our line just became about as air tight as you can make it in pass pro, as tough as you can make it vs the run, and jumped a few levels in terms of football IQ, communication, and technique.

 

[Gridiron Man]

Honestly, I would let Tyron play LT (HOFer at that position), Tyler Smith LG where he was a badboy, Biadasz C obviously, McGovern RG (he was good against Fletcher Cox years ago when playing there) and Zack Martin at RT (Where he was top notch starting when having to a couple seasons ago as well).

These are my thoughts as well. My concern is with Tyron's injury history and his playing out of position. That scenario tends to lead to more injury.

 

[Reality]

Why are some people reacting as if this should be some big secret? "Oh my god, they're gonna know Tyron is at RT, and that going to change...nothing."

But that first play will no longer be a surprise