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Topic subjectLandry Jones, Oklahoma (6'4, 218)
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2126829, Landry Jones, Oklahoma (6'4, 218)
Posted by will_5198, Wed Feb-06-13 11:07 AM
Remember when he was a top ten pick? While projections don't always coincide with reality, his game hasn't really changed much. He's the same guy he was before, he just got dissected over three years instead of three months.

My biggest problem with him is how long he takes to process defenses. A lot of his career was spent throwing quick-hitters and screens, as directed by the sideline call. When he actually has to drop back and read through coverages, however, things fall apart. He doesn't anticipate well, his footwork is sloppy when moving around the pocket, and by the time he's realized his first option isn't available, he's got a defender breathing on him -- forcing him to throw up another lowlight-reel decision.

Even when he sets and throws in rhythm, a different flaw shows up: scattered accuracy. He leaves a ton of yards on the field by not hitting receivers in stride, and some of his uglier completions will be batted down or intercepted with NFL corners closing.

Now, there are successful NFL quarterbacks who have the same delay issues in the pocket, but they have other qualities to compensate. Elite arm strength (to force late throws into closing windows) or the mobility to escape. Jones has neither, with his arm being very much average and his deep ball dying on arrival. An elongated motion doesn't help.

So yeah, I'm not a big fan. Mid-rounds as a back-up on a good offense. Should he be forced into a spot start, he'll need weapons and protection.