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Cowboys News: Aldon Smith 'Bigger and Stronger' Than He Was with 49ers

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters in a conference call on Wednesday that newly signed defensive end Aldon Smith is in "great physical shape" and "bigger and stronger" than when he played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-2014 (viaCharean Williamsof Pro Football Talk):

"He is such an impressive young man and his path to Dallas is special and unique, so just thankful and blessed to be a part of this opportunity with him. You know, he wants to get back professionally and be productive. He's in great physical shape.

"It will be exciting to see him get out there for the first time.