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<blockquote data-quote="Tass" data-source="post: 923773" data-attributes="member: 17925"><p>I will preface my reply by saying I hope his getting cut serves as a wake up call to him and he gets back to being the successful player he was in 2018. He's been through a lot and him kicking butt and being in the Pro Bowl was an almost impossible achievement considering the horrific injury he endured in his last college appearance.</p><p></p><p>That said, last year and this year his play has been really bad. Some people said that he was bad in 2020 because of Nolan's scheme. Nothing changed this year under Quinn's scheme. It's not a scheme thing, it's Smith himself. The guy that was taking on blockers and manhandling them in 2018 is gone. I don't know if it's because he is afraid of injury or his leg/foot is actually injured, but he doesn't play with any power/get off. In an episode of Hard Knocks the linebackers were doing the sled drill. Jaylon was the only guy who could not push the sled up and explode away. When your highest paid linebacker can't do drills that high schoolers do, it's a problem. A fellow Cowboy fan made a post about the Smith situation and he pretty much encapsulates it perfectly:</p><p></p><p>"For several years now, Jaylon has been the sore spot of this defense and the majority of the fan base. The majority struggles to find what Jaylon does well at this juncture. The same could be said about the coaches he has had and their failure to put him in positions to succeed. When you watch the game film, usually the big runs are through his gap, where he either over pursues or makes the wrong read. His lack of instincts are clearly evident at a position that requires them. One false step at this level, an opposing back runs right past you. He often shies away from contact and runs around blockers, rather than take them on. For a MLB that's extremely difficult to have any success without possessing high level instincts. Very rarely did we see Jaylon make a tackle for loss, usually 5-10 yards down the field. He might be even worse in pass coverage. To be fair, this is where his drop foot injury becomes more evident. Jaylon really struggles when he has to change direction. His injury forced him to become more of a downhill, straight line player. Teams took advantage of his limitations in coverage where he is almost unplayable in this area.</p><p></p><p>With Jaylon now officially off the field, the Cowboys coaches have many strong options for the unit. Parsons can now fully become the Mike Linebacker in the base, which is a huge upgrade at the position. There are several strong options in the nickel where Neal, Lve, Cox and the two safeties can play that role against the pass and allow Parsons to rush a little bit in certain packages.</p><p></p><p>It's sad to see a player come back from such a horrible injury, to not be able to live out his contract, but the writing was on the wall for a few years now. I hope he finds success in Green Bay and we all wish him well. A new era has begun and it's now Parsons team."</p><p></p><p>Here is also a nice little video that shows you what I'm talking about: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiyJDTpc4t4" target="_blank">Jaylon Smith Breakdown</a></p><p></p><p>Me personally, I knew it was over when I watched how he looks when he has to change direction quickly. He can't plant and drive (at least he didn't here in Dallas since 2019). Focus on him during the game. I think you guys will be as frustrated as we were.</p><p></p><p>I hope he proves me wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tass, post: 923773, member: 17925"] I will preface my reply by saying I hope his getting cut serves as a wake up call to him and he gets back to being the successful player he was in 2018. He's been through a lot and him kicking butt and being in the Pro Bowl was an almost impossible achievement considering the horrific injury he endured in his last college appearance. That said, last year and this year his play has been really bad. Some people said that he was bad in 2020 because of Nolan's scheme. Nothing changed this year under Quinn's scheme. It's not a scheme thing, it's Smith himself. The guy that was taking on blockers and manhandling them in 2018 is gone. I don't know if it's because he is afraid of injury or his leg/foot is actually injured, but he doesn't play with any power/get off. In an episode of Hard Knocks the linebackers were doing the sled drill. Jaylon was the only guy who could not push the sled up and explode away. When your highest paid linebacker can't do drills that high schoolers do, it's a problem. A fellow Cowboy fan made a post about the Smith situation and he pretty much encapsulates it perfectly: "For several years now, Jaylon has been the sore spot of this defense and the majority of the fan base. The majority struggles to find what Jaylon does well at this juncture. The same could be said about the coaches he has had and their failure to put him in positions to succeed. When you watch the game film, usually the big runs are through his gap, where he either over pursues or makes the wrong read. His lack of instincts are clearly evident at a position that requires them. One false step at this level, an opposing back runs right past you. He often shies away from contact and runs around blockers, rather than take them on. For a MLB that's extremely difficult to have any success without possessing high level instincts. Very rarely did we see Jaylon make a tackle for loss, usually 5-10 yards down the field. He might be even worse in pass coverage. To be fair, this is where his drop foot injury becomes more evident. Jaylon really struggles when he has to change direction. His injury forced him to become more of a downhill, straight line player. Teams took advantage of his limitations in coverage where he is almost unplayable in this area. With Jaylon now officially off the field, the Cowboys coaches have many strong options for the unit. Parsons can now fully become the Mike Linebacker in the base, which is a huge upgrade at the position. There are several strong options in the nickel where Neal, Lve, Cox and the two safeties can play that role against the pass and allow Parsons to rush a little bit in certain packages. It's sad to see a player come back from such a horrible injury, to not be able to live out his contract, but the writing was on the wall for a few years now. I hope he finds success in Green Bay and we all wish him well. A new era has begun and it's now Parsons team." Here is also a nice little video that shows you what I'm talking about: [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiyJDTpc4t4']Jaylon Smith Breakdown[/URL] Me personally, I knew it was over when I watched how he looks when he has to change direction quickly. He can't plant and drive (at least he didn't here in Dallas since 2019). Focus on him during the game. I think you guys will be as frustrated as we were. I hope he proves me wrong. [/QUOTE]
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