From a Philly Voice article...…
Jones will be one of the most interesting players to watch in Eagles training camp this year. He had a good spring, as he provided close coverage, but even in shells and shorts, it's obvious that he is often over-matched physically. He'll have his share of obstacles in getting on the field in 2019.
Based on past precedent, Mills and Darby are ahead of Jones on the depth chart. Meanwhile, Maddox is clearly the better player at this time, and there's a strong argument to be made that Douglas is as well. Hell, even Cre'Von LeBlanc might get on the field before Jones if there were a need for a backup slot corner to enter a game.
Depending on the health of Mills and Darby, it's not crazy to think the Eagles would be open to moving Jones to a team that is (a) in need of some help at corner, and (b) willing to be patient as Jones develops in the weight room.
The first six games will tell whether this was a busted pick. The Cowboys, and others, went after him like a plate of Memphis ribs last year. He had a lot if hype coming in but he doesn't look physical and in my mind he doesn't look fast. There are nine CBs on the roster right now and I am not sure Jones is better than Hawkins-- a guy torched last year. I know I'm hard on Jones because of his draft slot but he needs to show up or move on
Jones will be one of the most interesting players to watch in Eagles training camp this year. He had a good spring, as he provided close coverage, but even in shells and shorts, it's obvious that he is often over-matched physically. He'll have his share of obstacles in getting on the field in 2019.
Based on past precedent, Mills and Darby are ahead of Jones on the depth chart. Meanwhile, Maddox is clearly the better player at this time, and there's a strong argument to be made that Douglas is as well. Hell, even Cre'Von LeBlanc might get on the field before Jones if there were a need for a backup slot corner to enter a game.
Depending on the health of Mills and Darby, it's not crazy to think the Eagles would be open to moving Jones to a team that is (a) in need of some help at corner, and (b) willing to be patient as Jones develops in the weight room.
The first six games will tell whether this was a busted pick. The Cowboys, and others, went after him like a plate of Memphis ribs last year. He had a lot if hype coming in but he doesn't look physical and in my mind he doesn't look fast. There are nine CBs on the roster right now and I am not sure Jones is better than Hawkins-- a guy torched last year. I know I'm hard on Jones because of his draft slot but he needs to show up or move on
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