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I am not even mad.i havent been this mad in a while
I can't even explain my emotion right now.
I would like to be mad, but I can't.
This is like...regret or something.
I am not even mad.i havent been this mad in a while
OK, fuck it. I tried. It didn't work. I wanted Dline.Eh. Not who I would have taken, but I'm not going to flip out over it. As much as I would have rather we took Gregory or Brown, we also need CB pretty badly. And I do think this guy will be a good player. Not pissed. Not happy. Just... eh. Whatever.
~looks at booze~Guys... if you go on twitter tomorrow during the draft. Dont say anything. Nothing.
It was obvious, wasn't it? At least Washington didn't get Leonard WilliamsI guess we could have seen this happy horseshit coming.
They deserve the benefit of the doubt at least.I am all in on this personnel department Frederick, Williams and Hitchens have shown me they know what they are doing.
I was thinking about this, too. His scouting report says he has good anticipation and ball skills. He might make a pretty good FS. On the flipside, it also said he might not have the physicality for the safety position.Maybe we put Jones at FS.
Great athlete on the back end and immediate upgrade over Wilcox.
We all knew it was coming from the mouth pieces of the Cowboys.Well, obviously our FO was zeroed in on taking this guy. But look on the bright side... Remember when we all thought they had traded up?
I thought Broaddus was just an idiot. Turns out he actually was being a mouthpiece.I guess we could have seen this happy horseshit coming.
Yeah, that's what you want to hear about your new 1st rounder - "there's a place for him in this league."Byron Jones
Overview
Missed final five games of 2014 with shoulder surgery. Played in started in 7 games before surgery. In 2013, converted to cornerback from safety and started all 12 games finishing with three interceptions. Started 12 games at safety in 2012. Played basketball and football in high school.
Analysis
Strengths Extremely smart and instinctive on the field. Shows above-average anticipation of routes. Is able to sniff out rub routes and works to avoid them. Flashes recovery speed downfield and gets head around to find ball and make a play on it. Uses instincts and adequate closing burst to disrupt the catch. Generally reliable tackler. Team captain and leader on the field and in the locker room. Scouts say he's willing to play hurt and inspires his teammates.
Weaknesses Plays with high center of gravity. Has difficulty gearing down quickly and changing directions. Doesn't always play with feet under him. Will lose balance and footing too often. Not a quick-twitch athlete. Feet show noticeable stall before firing forward out of backpedal. Willing to tackle but not a physical player. Suffered season-ending shoulder injury in seventh game of 2014 season.
Draft Projection Round 1 or 2
Sources Tell Us "High-character player with the vision and instincts you want from an NFL cornerback. I'm not sure I like him in man coverage but there is a place for him in our league. Really nice young man who you cheer for." -- NFC North scout
NFL Comparison Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Bottom Line Instinctive cornerback with good size and adequate speed. Has the ball skills and anticipation needed for the position. Jones' balance and overall athleticism could be a concern in man coverage and his season-ending shoulder injury will need to be examined. He would be an interesting free safety prospect with his instincts, but might lack the physicality for the position.