For Tyron Smith, the coming together of the offensive line won’t happen in a flashy way. Instead, the New York Jets All-Pro offensive tackle says it comes in quiet moments where teaching and learning can take place.
Smith signed with the Jets this offseason and brings a wealth of experience to the roster. Eight times a Pro Bowl selection, he has been named an All-Pro five times in his career.
The 33-year old is expected to solidify the left side of the Jets offensive and protec a valuable asset in Aaron Rodgers.
Smith is one of several big moves that the Jets have made over the past two years to shore up an offensive line that had been among the worst in the league. The talent is there but what may not be there is time.
With the start of the season fast approaching, the Jets need to turn a corner quickly with the offensive line and collectively get on the same page.
“Anything we got going on as far as drills with the o-line, that’s the time to talk with your guys (and) try to tweak anything they got going on and helping them out,” Smith told reporters on Saturday.
“I’m not a guy who is rah rah type dude or yell or try to hype anybody up. I’m going to pull you to the side and show you how it is done or tweak anything you got going on if it needs to be done.”
Smith was a first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL draft. He signed a one-year deal with the Jets this offseason.
Last year, Smith missed four games due to injury. In 2022, he played in just four games due to a hamstring injury.
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“Just got to maintain it, stay healthy, stay in shape so I can be ready for my teammates,” Smith said.