Dallas Cowboys Dynasty: The Missing Defensive Pieces

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Aug 1, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Dynamic Middle Linebacker

I believe that the Cowboys already have this player on the roster in the form of 2016 2nd round pick Jaylon Smith. As is well documented, Jaylon Smith had a severe knee injury in his final college game that included nerve damage.

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All indications are that Smith will be ready for the 2017 season and the Cowboys are optimistic that he will be a significant difference maker for the defense.

Having a dynamic middle linebacker that is an athletic freak with great size and football instincts changes the way opposing offenses game plan for a 4-3 Tampa 2 defensive scheme.

The middle linebacker is responsible for the center of the deep part of the field when in cover 2 defense, and having an athletic freak back there that can really cover some ground helps take away the seam routes down the middle of the field.

Jaylon Smith is a once in a generation type of talent. His effort and focus on rehab to come back from his injury is a great example of the character that this man child possesses. If he is near full health when the 2017 season starts, I get the feeling that it won’t be long before Jaylon Smith is a household name.

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