Where do you think he should play, considering this is slated to be the starting 5.Maybe I am crazy (Or, just misinformed or just a bad judge of talent/character!) but I will be very surprised (And, Disappointed!) if Jones isn't starting on the Rams OL by next season.
Probably center if/when Wells goes down, or maybe he just straight up outplays him in TC/preseason.Where do you think he should play, considering this is slated to be the starting 5.
Barksdale - Saffold - Wells - Robinson - Long
Oh wait. EDIT. Did you mean 2015?
I would agree that's probably his future position. But I don't know if he's up to the level of Wells as it relates to calling out protections or taking up for a rookie (Robinson) on his immediate left. If Wells stays healthy (and he will), I think he's the best guy for the job right now.Probably center if/when Wells goes down, or maybe he just straight up outplays him in TC/preseason.
Probably center if/when Wells goes down, or maybe he just straight up outplays him in TC/preseason.
I have no idea why it would be "disappointing". He's a 4th rounder who didn't play last year.
If he turns into a solid backup guard this season.. That's great. If he beats out Barnes, even better.
A contributor who could develop into a starter is about right for a 4th rounder, no?
I agree Wells is the veteran mind right now but you have to remember Jones is practically a rocket scientist, freaky smart, and he got a ton of on-the-job lessons in the toughest division in college football. Wells is clearly starting to wear down physically, I think a changing of the guard (or more precisely, the centers) could be in the very near future for that position.I would agree that's probably his future position. But I don't know if he's up to the level of Wells as it relates to calling out protections or taking up for a rookie (Robinson) on his immediate left. If Wells stays healthy (and he will), I think he's the best guy for the job right now.
He slipped to the 4th only because of his foot injury. That's why he didn't play last year..
He's a 2 time All-American, Outland and Rimington Trophy winner who is out of shape and not pushing for starting job in his 2nd year. I hope he does out work out - I loved the pick last year. He's a great kid, but the fact he isn't more involved at this point is disappointing to me. And I hope I eat my words!
He slipped to the 4th only because of his foot injury. That's why he didn't play last year..
He's a 2 time All-American, Outland and Rimington Trophy winner who is out of shape and not pushing for starting job in his 2nd year. I hope he does out work out - I loved the pick last year. He's a great kid, but the fact he isn't more involved at this point is disappointing to me. And I hope I eat my words!
Certainly possible. But all things being equal, I'll take the guy with experience in this scheme and calling out protections. If, like you say, Wells is wearing down, then they might ease Jones into the role. I'm not saying Jones isn't a good player (truth is, I don't know), and the Lisfranc injury in his foot did keep him out of the lineup for a while, so it remains to be seen how he responds to taking a leading role in what's the most important position on the line. I have no doubts about his intelligence whatsoever. Just his experience.I agree Wells is the veteran mind right now but you have to remember Jones is practically a rocket scientist, freaky smart, and he got a ton of on-the-job lessons in the toughest division in college football. Wells is clearly starting to wear down physically, I think a changing of the guard (or more precisely, the centers) could be in the very near future for that position.
You are aware that B.Jones graduated with TWO degrees..?? His intelligence is what made him as great an OL as he was in college. I think he might have a shorter learning curve than most rookie/young OL.I would agree that's probably his future position. But I don't know if he's up to the level of Wells as it relates to calling out protections or taking up for a rookie (Robinson) on his immediate left. If Wells stays healthy (and he will), I think he's the best guy for the job right now.
Yes, I'm aware of that. I already said I didn't question his intelligence, but rather his experience in comparison to Wells'.You are aware that B.Jones graduated with TWO degrees..?? His intelligence is what made him as great an OL as he was in college. I think he might have a shorter learning curve than most rookie/young OL.