New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is liking what he sees from a second-year defensive tackle.
Training camp is the time to make a name for yourself or change the perception of how fans and the front office see you.
New Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer already likes what he sees from one defensive tackle entering a make-or-break season: 2023 first-round pick Mazi Smith.Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer on DT Mazi Smith: “What we’re asking him to do, he’s doing a really good job. You might not see him make flash plays, but we see him taking on double-teams, getting his hands in the right place. I see him understanding where he’s supposed to be.
"He’s doing a really good job. Now he’s gotta keep it up. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve seen with him, along with the rest of the defensive line.”It's no secret that Smith had a tough rookie season, ranking in the bottom of run defense according to. It is refreshing to hear Zimmer's comments that the former first-round pick has focused on his weakness in the offseason.
Smith's early training camp success could bode well in seeing him become an anchor to the Cowboys' defense.“ Tyler majored in communications at the University of Kentucky and has previously been a contributor with Busted Coverage and FanSided.”
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