Cowboyny
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Heard all offseason that the Cowboys wanted to get more physically tough. Jerry Jones said that they wanted a lineman who had positional flex, can play in any gap scheme. Said multiple times throughout the process that I heard they were looking at tackles who can kick inside and eventually replace Tyron down the road. It became abundantly clear that they weren't looking an interior lineman, but more so at the Tackle position. Reason why they didn't show much interest with Linderbaum, even Zion Johnson, but rather Cross, Penning, Rainmann, etc. There are whispers that Tyron's game is starting to decline.
Tyler Smith fits what they wanted to accomplish. Physically tough, has legitimate future left tackle upside and can see the field right away as an Guard. His best trait is his ability to move people in the run game. Had the most pancake blocks last season in college football. Yes, he needs a lot of work with his technique, but he appears to be a good kid and very coachable. XWalker has mentioned his OL Coach was very young and inexperienced, the hope is with better coaching he will quickly develop into a high level starter. Tyron Smith was a mess when he came to camp, but he put in the work, there is no reason why Smith cannot do the same if his works on getting better.
We debated him on this board a whole lot, I liked him, but rather in a trade down scenario due to his rawness, but there is no doubt he has 1st rd talent. I envision him as our day 1 left guard starter and replaces Tyron in the next 2 seasons.
Tyler Smith fits what they wanted to accomplish. Physically tough, has legitimate future left tackle upside and can see the field right away as an Guard. His best trait is his ability to move people in the run game. Had the most pancake blocks last season in college football. Yes, he needs a lot of work with his technique, but he appears to be a good kid and very coachable. XWalker has mentioned his OL Coach was very young and inexperienced, the hope is with better coaching he will quickly develop into a high level starter. Tyron Smith was a mess when he came to camp, but he put in the work, there is no reason why Smith cannot do the same if his works on getting better.
We debated him on this board a whole lot, I liked him, but rather in a trade down scenario due to his rawness, but there is no doubt he has 1st rd talent. I envision him as our day 1 left guard starter and replaces Tyron in the next 2 seasons.
