Jaylon Smith Cut (Merge)

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

 

 

Bit surprised they bothered doing it in season. 

[JediXMan]

[Mr.Debonair]

Please sign him

[Fluke_33]

Just now, Mr.Debonair said:

Please sign him

Yes please

[Solon]

I agree. We need a run stopping LB to pair with Leonard. I think he'd flourish in our system despite his limitations.

 

[JediXMan]

Cowboys fans are saying he has low effort and can’t cover. Meh.

[CRASH]

Not sure why.  But if healthy would love to see him a Colt.  Thoughts??? 

 

Sorry couldn't figure out how to get tweet on here

 

Sheffter.... In-season surprise: Cowboys released LB Jaylon Smith, per source.

[Jackie Daytona]

Nuts ... It's cliche, but that's a guy I'd take a flyer on if I were Indy.  Plus, he's had major injuries so he fits like a glove.

[Jackie Daytona]

3 minutes ago, JediXMan said:

Cowboys fans are saying he has low effort and can’t cover. Meh.

I don't buy that being a long term ND fan.....

[1959Colts]

Has  a history with Eberflus... So, who knows?

[Colt.45]

I'm not sure he ever recovered his burst after his major injury. I watched the HBO all or nothing and this guy was actively SLOW. I'm not sure whether it's effort, i think he just doesn't have that speed. I dont think he's the solution we need.

[JediXMan]

1 minute ago, SchlicterSZN said:

I don't buy that being a long term ND fan.....

I’m also not going to dismiss them completely. Just like when Chargers fans said Tevi was trash and Dolphins fans with Davenport just saying. 

[Dark Superman]

It's never a good sign when Jerry Jones and the Cowboys get rid of a defensive starter a month into the season.

[pgt_rob]

Colts should look into him! I'd love that, Fort Wayne guy!

[pgt_rob]

I'd hope the Colts kick the tires at least.

[ColtJax]

For the Cowboys to cut him while owing him all this money tells me he's toast, and not the tasty powder kind..

[Colt.45]

1 minute ago, pgt_rob said:

I'd hope the Colts kick the tires at least.

Have you seen him play lately? I mean there's no harm bringing him in but he is slow. Like a LB in his late 30s. I felt so bad seeing his movement in that all or nothing.

 

This cut isnt a surprise based off that and what he's shown so far this season. 

[gnet550]

I say get him now….a change of scenery and closer to where he played his college ball could do wonders

[Zoltan]

Anyone know how he played last year?

[pgt_rob]

3 minutes ago, Colt.45 said:

Have you seen him play lately? I mean there's no harm bringing him in but he is slow. Like a LB in his late 30s. I felt so bad seeing his movement in that all or nothing.

 

This cut isnt a surprise based off that and what he's shown so far this season. 

 

I haven't but doesn't surprise me since he's released 4 weeks into the season. I'd still check him out though just to verify.

[TimetobringDfence!]

25 minutes ago, Solon said:

I agree. We need a run stopping LB to pair with Leonard. I think he'd flourish in our system despite his limitations.

 

Oke isn't a true MLB Jaylon would be a good rotational piece to complement him.

[Shive]

28 minutes ago, JediXMan said:

Cowboys fans are saying

 

16 minutes ago, BillCoslosky24 said:

It's never a good sign when Jerry Jones and the Cowboys get rid of a defensive starter a month into the season.

It was pretty widely speculated Smith was going to be gone as soon as they drafted Micah Parsons. Leighton Vander Esch has the other LB spot locked down and I believe Jabil Cox was looking really good as well. Just a crowded, talented LB room.

 

10 minutes ago, Zoltan said:

Anyone know how he played last year?

His PFF grades so far this year:

Overall: 69.5

Run Defense: 37.4

Pass Rush: 51.1

Coverage: 82.2

 

His run defense and pass rush are worse this year, but weren't great last year either.

[TimetobringDfence!]

10 minutes ago, Colt.45 said:

Have you seen him play lately? I mean there's no harm bringing him in but he is slow. Like a LB in his late 30s. I felt so bad seeing his movement in that all or nothing.

 

This cut isnt a surprise based off that and what he's shown so far this season. 

We are in a good position, we have the leaders on D to help this guy.

[jvan1973]

1 minute ago, TimetobringDfence! said:

Oke isn't a true MLB Jaylon would be a good rotational piece to complement him.

Is that why the boys cut him and have to pay him 7 mil?

[runthepost]

9 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Is that why the boys cut him and have to pay him 7 mil?

They also have LVB, Parson, Neal, and a rookie named Cox

[Zoltan]

Well I imagine he will only go to a place where he will be starting, so unless he is an upgrade over Okereke. I don't see him coming here, unless him and Eberflus had a good relationship that convinces him to come here.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I don’t know enough about him except that he was born and went to highschool where I live. From the NE part of the state.

[jvan1973]

19 minutes ago, runthepost said:

They also have LVB, Parson, Neal, and a rookie named Cox

And now a 7 million dollar bill for a player they cut

[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, Zoltan said:

Anyone know how he played last year?

Bleacher Report is reporting that he has started two of the Cowboys first four games this year.  That PFF currently has him rated as the 11th best linebacker in the league. Sounds like he might be a solid addition for many teams looking for linebacker help.  I would bet he would be very interested in playing for the Colts.

[BProland85]

He was just released by the Cowboys and is only 26 years old. Would be a great 3rd LB to have as there isn’t much quality depth behind Leonard and Okereke. Also Indy has a high waiver priority so they should be able to snatch him up. I believe he also has ties to Eberflus from their time together in Dallas if I’m not mistaken. 
 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32345334/dallas-cowboys-release-former-pro-bowl-linebacker-jaylon-smith

[bsteves]

3rd? Pair this man up w Leonard asap!! Put okereke(sp?) on the bench.

[BProland85]

3 minutes ago, bsteves said:

3rd? Pair this man up w Leonard asap!! Put okereke(sp?) on the bench.

He could certainly play the Anthony Walker role while Okereke is best used on coverage downs. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Why did the Cowboys release him? I couldn't read the article as my laptop is acting funny. He is pretty good.

[jchandler7]

Yes please!!

[DynaMike]

27 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

   ...Also Indy has a high waiver priority so they should be able to snatch him up...

I think that if they pick him up on waivers, they also pick up his current contract. His contact is part of the reason that Dallas let him go.

I don't think the Colts go after him, but if they do, it would likely be via FA on a cheaper deal.

[TimetobringDfence!]

Some Cowboys fans told me he has regressed from last year. Lost his motor. A for effort lmao...

 

[Btown_Colt]

I don’t think he will be on waivers. Isn’t he a vested veteran now?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

4 minutes ago, Btown_Colt said:

I don’t think he will be on waivers. Isn’t he a vested veteran now?

Yes I believe so.

[EastStreet]

21 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

He could certainly play the Anthony Walker role while Okereke is best used on coverage downs. 

My thoughts exactly

9 minutes ago, Btown_Colt said:

I don’t think he will be on waivers. Isn’t he a vested veteran now?

pretty sure he'd be 100% FA

[EastStreet]

27 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Why did the Cowboys release him? I couldn't read the article as my laptop is acting funny. He is pretty good.

basically to save 9.2 next year.

from what i read, they tried to find a trade partner, but didn't work out.

they're still on the hook for 7+M this year.

 

I'd love to get him on the cheap.