Right now, Jones is without question their most electric playmaker.
The question is: should they try to convert him from CB to WR, keep him mostly at CB, or do something like 50-50 (i.e., a true "two-way" player)? I can see arguments for all three.
We're much better at finding DBs in the bottom of the barrel or ever off the street than we are at picking WRs at the top of the draft. I say convert him and find a replacement DB.
It doesn't really seem like playing all 3 phases is hurting his development in any of them, so I say ride that train until it becomes clear a different approach should be taken.
What do they say about DB? Receivers who can't catch play DB. I suspect that if Jones were able to play WR, he would be already.
Can't rule out a long-range transition. It took Edelman until year 4 to develop the chops for the position and earn the trust of his QB. If Jones could do the same, he could be special.
Until then, I like the role he is playing right now.
What do they say about DB? Receivers who can't catch play DB. I suspect that if Jones were able to play WR, he would be already.
Can't rule out a long-range transition. It took Edelman until year 4 to develop the chops for the position and earn the trust of his QB. If Jones could do the same, he could be special.
Until then, I like the role he is playing right now.
That was in part because BB brought in GRONK, another TE, Branch, and Woodhead in 2010 and in part from his broken arm as a rookie. Before that he actually led all rookies in receptions.
I think about 60% defensive snap count in the slot, 10-15% offensive snap count (6-10 snaps per game), and returns is pretty doable. It’s unfortunate that the desperate need at CB came at the same time that they were getting him involved on offense.
It's a testament to where the offense is. They don't have a quick guy who can beat one on one coverage. They really need some speed.. some difference makers
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