Voch: How Tyler Smith is rapidly improving for Cowboys

[DandyTom64]

Love that he's working in the offseason. We will see if he can reach his potential or not, but seems like a solid kid with good work ethic and the drive to do well

The money might be a factor also.

 

[phildadon86]

Workouts and OTA’s are just going through the motions. You find out about players when they put on the pads and the hitting starts. This is where the competition begins.

Yeah and unfortunately because that only happens sporadically and you get fined if you “practice to hard”

 

[Cowpolk]

Before Jimmy

I hope so

 

[Motorola]

Yeah and unfortunately because that only happens sporadically and you get fined if you “practice to hard”

Same thing in college.
NCAA preseason practice guidelines have toned down to somewhat what the NFL mandates as necessary.

Don't doubt a number of the powerhouse programs find ways to skirt around the rules.

 

[Jimbo123]

Hasn’t played a nfl snap and some already have him in the HOF.

I'm not sure about the HOF but 1st team all-Pro for sure.

 

[Brax]

Ouch. Why? Lol

Sarcasm but with Jerry…..

 

[phildadon86]

Sarcasm but with Jerry…..

No I got it. I meant why did you go there lol

 

[Bullflop]

I'll be very interested to keep up with how Tyler Smith is progressing during TC.

He's been getting advice from Zach Martin, so that's quite encouraging in itself.

Hopefully, his technique will have improved enough to avoid being flagged.

 

[tunahelper]

The money might be a factor also.

This drill alone added a 1 YPC to every Dallas running back.

 

[VACowboy]

Hasn’t played a nfl snap and some already have him in the HOF.

Like Voch I'm optimistic about Tyler's athleticism and strength and the real possibility that the glaring flaws in his game are about coaching. Tyler has big upside, wants to be good and works hard. Like many others, I don't think it's a stretch to believe he will be an upgrade at LG. Optimism about his impact does not equal putting him in the hall of fame.

 

[Vinnie2u]

But can he bite knee caps...

 

[xwalker]

Workouts and OTA’s are just going through the motions. You find out about players when they put on the pads and the hitting starts. This is where the competition begins.

Not for rookies that are not close to being ready. Coaches know that after a couple of non-padded practices.

 

[Bermystar12]

I like him now & I liked him when they drafted him. Give me nasty OL and a dedication to let them push dudes back (in other words RUN the ball) and I'll give you a chance to win every game. Let's GO

 

[nalam]

Cant wait for TCto start and pads to come on !

 

[Creeper]

He has to lock down the LG spot and be good as a rookie if this OL has any chance of being better than last year.

If Smith can play well at LG and you have Martin at RG, then it really helps Biadasz who is the weakest link along the OL IMO.

This is true. I Smith can handle his blocks one on one then when Biadsz makes a mistake by moving right to help Martin who needs no help it won't be as noticeable as when Connor Williams was getting bowled over and Biadasz wasn't there to help.

 

[terra]

Tyler is the least of my 4 worries on the line.

Well that is about as dumb as it gets.

 

[Silver Surfer]

I'm not sure about the HOF but 1st team all-Pro for sure.

I was thinking the IHOP for sure....

 

[jterrell]

Tyler Smith should be good at OG.
The real question is can he ever be trusted at LT and that's a longer process, larger gamble.
He certainly could struggle with stunts inside and blitzes but he won't get bullied even as a rookie.

Teaching and all that only goes so far as the material you are working with. This kid is a monster so that helps.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

More PR mumbo jumbo from the Cowboys PR arm. Let's see how good he is when the game starts.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Moderator Edit: Video contains language/click on link below to view on YouTube:

How Tyler Smith is RAPIDLY improving for Cowboys | Voch Lombardi Live

LOL, that drill is courtesy of MM, came up with the technique when he used it for keeping other people away from the buffet . Sly devil. I wonder if they had this when CWilliams was here. He could have used this.