Tyler Smith is not the next Tyron Smith

[atlantacowboy]

IMHO this guy will be the next pre-injury Eric Williams. I watched some tape on both and he is more like Eric to me than Smith. He also has that same nasty attitude Williams displayed back in the day. With the same first hard punch Williams killed DE's with. If he can become Big E 2. I'd take this pick as a win. Man. Hate we missed on that Michigan safety that went to Cincy. Seems like I will never get my high pick safety Hopefully though Dallas goes out and gets another Micah type Linebacker a nice receiver and tight end. Also would like a "fatty" Defensive tackle some where in the next 2 days. And after that? I could careless about what the next picks are. Get it done -Jerry

Nope he's apparently the next Connor Williams.

 

[jnday]

Big E ...blocking Big Reggie...Those were the glory days

Big E was poetry in motion. As a former offensive lineman, it is a thing of beauty .

 

[Hennessy_King]

I agree this guys entire career at guard. He has zero tackle ability. And if he finally learns it. We talkin like 4 years from now

 

[charron]

He's closer to taco than tyron. Yes I know this will probably change and before he gets his next contract he might be able to start.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

I agree. In fact, I dont think he belongs at tackle at all. Guard is where we want him. Let him maul defenders and beat them up in a phone booth. I also want him pulling and running over guys. He's athletic .Thats his game. Putting him on an island exposes him. He's a plug and play guard all day.

Yeah, keep him at LG....none of this position flex crap. That only confuses and delays development of these rookies. Keep Steele at RT alongside Martin since they seemed to work well together. Biadasz needs to improve or get replaced.

 

[reddyuta]

its so interesting how the scouts view tape and see potential and fans gets fixated on glaring mistakes.

 

[cowboyec]

i'm betting on those traits.
love his size.
love the physicality.
the physical style of play is what reminds me of erik williams.
PROTECT.THIS.HOUSE.

 

[cowboyec]

Big E ...blocking Big Reggie...Those were the glory days

the man made reggie white tapp out.

 

[ChuckA1]

Not sure any of us know what is in store for Tyler Smith. Are you hoping for failure?

 

[Pass2Run]

I don’t think he’s the next smith or Williams
But I think he could be a really good guard if he works hard to learn
Smith and Williams were and are technically sound players and this smith is far from that and may never be a tackle. But he might just be a really good guard. He plays with such power and he’s only 21 and Tulsa isn’t an Iowa weight room. He’s gonna get even stronger

He's a really good guard who does indeed offer position flex in a pinch, to allow you to bring less guys.

 

[BourbonBalz]

If he comes close to Erik Williams, it’s a home run. Personally I think he’s going to be a dominant force at some point.

 

[john van brocklin]

IMHO this guy will be the next pre-injury Eric Williams. I watched some tape on both and he is more like Eric to me than Smith. He also has that same nasty attitude Williams displayed back in the day. With the same first hard punch Williams killed DE's with. If he can become Big E 2. I'd take this pick as a win. Man. Hate we missed on that Michigan safety that went to Cincy. Seems like I will never get my high pick safety Hopefully though Dallas goes out and gets another Micah type Linebacker a nice receiver and tight end. Also would like a "fatty" Defensive tackle some where in the next 2 days. And after that? I could careless about what the next picks are. Get it done -Jerry

Tyron was a top 10 pick.
Smith was # 24
Expectations should be different

 

[Creeper]

I see the similarity to Erik Williams but I don't think he is Erik Williams. He looks like Erik Williams after the car accident because his footwork is not very good right now.

 

[baltcowboy]

Eric Williams vs Reggie White was the best offensive tackle play I ever seen. Reggie White is considered the best defensive linemen of all time and Williams would hold him to one tackle and no sacks. We would be happy if Tyler is half the player Williams was before the accident.

 

[Bullflop]

If Tyler Smith can simply find a way to be the best version of himself, he won't need to be like Tyron Smith!!

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I was vehemently opposed on draft night. That said, I'm starting to warm up to the pick, especially if he's at guard, I think he could be a top guard. And having him and Zach Martin at guard would be incredibly good. Zeke should be able to get nice runs now.

 

[Bullflop]

was vehemently opposed on draft night. That said, I'm starting to warm up to the pick, especially if he's at guard, I think he could be a top guard. And having him and Zach Martin at guard would be incredibly good. Zeke should be able to get nice runs now.

Welcome to the club, my friend -- often, the initial impressions we get turn out to be a misguided idea, or such.
I've warmed up to him, as well -- it might take a while, but he should turn out great. His attitude is ideal.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Welcome to the club, my friend -- sometimes, the initial impressions we get turn out to be just a misguided thought or two. I've warmed to him, also.

For me, I wanted Linderbaum or Jermaine Johnson ahead of him. That said, I can see Tyler Smith being an absolute road grader at LG, and having Zach Martin at RG should make for a very nice line. Now if Biadazs can improve his play, we should be in good shape.

 

[Batman1980]

Tyler Smith needs to clean up the penalties and blow open holes in the running game. That's all it took for a lot of fans to love Ron Leary.

 

[DUO_CORE]

Bill Parcells, "put away the anointing oil" lol