Tyler Smith Rookie of the Year?

[Vtwin]

I think he'll have to settle for possibly being the rookie of the year in our hearts. Which is no small potatoes.

 

[75boyz]

Gotta admit, when I saw that huge man getting to the second and 3rd level defenders downfield my adrenaline got to pumping a bit.

Keep it up Tyler, you are a main reason for this o-line's strong incremental improvement.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Drake London or Garrett Wilson

Breece Hall could join the convo too if he gets a little more production as a runner. Right now he is on pace for 600 rushing yards and 70 catches. That wont do it, but if he can get that up too 900 he'll be in the convo

 

[nathanlt]

The scarcity of OL awards as rookies gives a good opportunity for something new...

Should there be an OLROY award?? I mean, since there's NEVER going to be an OL to win the standard award for Rookie of the year?

 

[Motorola]

I think Drake London is the guy.

This is an award that's literally never been given to an OL, I believe.

Chris Olave is the betting fav

Chris Olave was just named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month so I would think he leads the race. I'm not sure they would ever give the award to an offensive lineman. They have been handing out the award since 1967 and an offensive lineman has never won it. It has always been a RB, WR, or QB win the award.

Might be a season-long battle between London and Olave___
London - 16 rec, 214 yds, 2 TD, 14 1st downs, 13.4 ypc, long rec 31 yds
Olave - 17 rec, 268 yds, 0 TD, 8 1st downs, 15.8 ypc, long rec 51 yds.
With the Falcons, London will get plenty of oppodtunites with opposing defenses concentrating on stopping TE Kyle Pitts.
With the Saints, Olave will get plenty of opportunities with opposing defenses concentrating on stopping WR Michael Thomas + QB Winston propensity of slinging the ball deep.

 

[Motorola]

The scarcity of OL awards as rookies gives a good opportunity for something new...

Should there be an OLROY award?? I mean, since there's NEVER going to be an OL to win the standard award for Rookie of the year?

I don't see the need for a ROY for the offensive line - or any other position.
NFL All-Rookie team is sufficent; I believe the top two guys at every position on offense and defense, plus specialists= kickers, are awarded.

 

[AbeBeta]

I believe Zack may have been the top vote getting o ever with 7 of 50 votes. l

 

[Motorola]

I think Drake London is the guy.

This is an award that's literally never been given to an OL, I believe.

Bingo! The award has been given to 35 RBs, 10 WRs, and 10 QBs since 1967.

NFL OROY is basically the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.
Even though the award is name after an offensive lineman - John Heisman played tackle, guard, and center while at Brown and Penn - no offensive lineman (or a defensive lineman either) has ever won that award.

 

[terra]

I believe Zack may have been the top vote getting o ever with 7 of 50 votes. l

yeah, and he was ALL PRO as a rookie. Never got more than a sniff. Total garbage but then what do you expect?

 

[Motorola]

I think he'll have to settle for possibly being the rookie of the year in our hearts. Which is no small potatoes.

Being selected for the NFL All-Rookie Team is a possibility.

 

[nathanlt]

I don't see the need for a ROY for the offensive line - or any other position.
NFL All-Rookie team is sufficent; I believe the top two guys at every position on offense and defense, plus specialists= kickers, are awarded.

Too bad.... The winner could have been known as a good ol Roy....

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

This is so Cowboys fan to be asking this question at this point.

 

[JonesBoys]

It's almost as if they should have a separate award for lineman. They will never win since it's really a QB,WR,RB award.

 

[john van brocklin]

Could Smith be the top candidate for Offensive ROY?
I don't see any other Draft pick having as much impact as he is.
That would be something if he were to win given the skepticism of the pick by the Cowboys.

I don't watch other Teams NFL games, but Smith is certainly making a case for himself with his stellar play.
The Giants top 10 pick OT got owned by DLaw while Smith was blowing up the Giants D Line.
I was not a fan of Smith starting at LT and I was most certainly wrong.

 

[Macnalty]

I agree he has done nothing to knock him off the path of OROY. I do agree to tap the brakes, if he continues this output through the Rams and Eagles game I am willing to bring out the anointing oil for both Smith and Will McClay.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Although Tyler has been lights out and still early ......doubtful he will be OROY candidate. Going all the way back to 1967, i found that only QB, WR and RB have been given this award. NO linemen or even TE. So we can safely say, not a chance.

 

[GINeric]

Could Smith be the top candidate for Offensive ROY?
I don't see any other Draft pick having as much impact as he is.
That would be something if he were to win given the skepticism of the pick by the Cowboys.

Not if he keep getting too many holding penalties.

 

[RoboQB]

No OLs have won?
Fat shaming at its worst.....

Lmao! That's hilarious!

 

[tyke1doe]

 

[gimmesix]

considering a OL has never won it it's doubtful.

It's kind of sad that they don't stand a chance, but it's a stats game. He's getting praise, but praise is usually forgotten and all you're left with are numbers. He'll have none of those.