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When the used a second-round pick to select , they knew that there was a decent chance he would mi s the entire season due to a nerve i  Marco Estrada Jersey sue in his injured knee. But the Cowboys always held out hope -- -- that they would rebound from a 4-12 season by making the playoffs and that Smith would's debut would come during their postseason run. NFL playoffs  That won't happen. Though the Cowboys hold the top seed in the NFC, they officially ending his season. But according to Smith, he could've played at an "elite level" during the playoffs with a brace. "I think I could have played and competed at an elite level," Smith said Tuesday, "But with us coming together and realizing the situation with the nerve coming back, we're going Kendrys Morales Jersey  to be patient and trust God's timing." Smith made it clear that his nerve is "regenerating," saying that it "feels like it's coming back."   "Yeah, it's regenerating," Smith said. "It's just a thing that you have to have patience. I'm going to continue to do everything I'm asked and controlling what  Rollie Fingers Jersey I can control and we're going to take our time with it." The initial reaction from the Cowboys fanbase might be regretting Smith's move to injured reserve instead of letting him contribute during what they're hoping is a run, but Smith is right about being patient. He hasn't played meaningful football since last January, when he tore his ACL and MCL in 's bowl game. It seems unlikely that he'd be  Robbie Grossman Jersey able to succe sfully make his debut in the playoffs against top competition. Obviously, though, this is great news for a team that already boasts the league's best rookie duo in quarterback and running back . Before Smith's injury, he was Catfish Hunter Jersey  viewed as a top-10 prospect. If the Cowboys can add him next year, they'll e sentially get a bonus top-10 pick after winning 13 games.   That'll be an important thing for Cowboys nation to remember when they inevitably lose to the Patriots in the Super Bowl.