Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The Dallas Cowboys know that their fans won’t stay quiet long if they don’t have another successful season in the near future. From the coaching staff to the owners, fans will start making seats extremely hot throughout the organization.
That being said, Dallas has a few options to get some more draft capital in their pocket going into 2025.
“Neither Has Gone To Plan” Cowboys Expected To Get Draft Haul For 20-Game-Starter
Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith (58) rushes the passer while blocked by New York Jets guard Laken Tomlinson (78) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
As the NFL regular season comes to a close in 2024, 18 teams are anxiously anticipating the offseason that lies ahead – with trades being a significant factor:
Smith has accrued only two years of service time in Dallas, but neither has gone according to plan — especially for a player picked 27th overall.
Over the past two years, Smith’s 34.7 PFF overall grade ranks 275th out of 279 defensive linemen with 200 or more snaps over that time.
He’s actually been worse in multiple departments in his sophomore year, including tackling, where his missed tackle rate has elevated from 0% to 7.0%, and pass rushing, where his pass-rush win rate dwindled from 9.9% to 0.9%. Even staying on the field has been an issue for Smith.
Plenty of questions must be answered in Dallas. But if Mike McCarthy doesn’t return as head coach, a new staff may want to cut ties with an underwhelming player taken by the prior regime. Even if McCarthy is back, Smith’s time as a Cowboy could be nearing its end anyway.
October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith (58) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
While Smith has yet to find his footing in the NFL, he was a monster in college:
Jul 29, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith (58) wears a Guardian helmet cap during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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