Landry Jones, Oklahoma QB: The enigma of the 2013 NFL Draft - Dallas Cowboys Forum

RS12 · 11-26-2012

Landry Jones is the biggest enigma in the 2013 quarterback class.

The Oklahoma senior is arguably the most talented quarterback prospect set to be available in the 2013 NFL Draft, but he might not hear his name called on the first day of the event. That is certainly a shocking development for a player who was once regarded as a possible No. 1 pick (prior to the 2011 season).

Part of Jones' slide can be attributed to a disappointing junior campaign that saw him complete 63.2 percent of his passes with a 29:15 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Most importantly, he was erratic in the Sooners' biggest games and showed a propensity for turning the ball over in critical moments. Jones' stock plummeted in the minds of evaluators based on his questionable decisions.

Every Monday, NFL.com college football expert Bucky Brooks looks back on the weekend action and evaluates which prospects are rising and which are sliding.

In 2012, Jones has shown flashes of brilliance, but he remains a mystery as a prospect despite putting up an impressive résumé. Jones has completed 66.4 percent of his passes with 27 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He's posted six 300-yard games, including back-to-back 500-yard games in the past two weeks. In addition, he has tossed at least two touchdown passes in nine of the Sooners' 11 games. Those numbers are certainly indicative of his potential as a franchise player, and suggest that he has the capacity to carry a team on the strength of his right arm.

On the other hand, Jones has been disappointing in each of the Sooners' two losses. His offense couldn't muster 20 points in either game, and Jones logged three turnovers, to boot. With those errors contributing greatly to the Sooners' failures, Jones' decision-making and poise under pressure remain in question.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...2013-nfl-draft

RS12 · 11-26-2012

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Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
Floyd has been on the radar of NFL scouts since his arrival in Gainesville as a highly touted high school star. The junior has lived up to the hype by developing into one of the most dominant interior defenders in the country. Against Florida State, Floyd showed off a game that is built on strength, power and explosiveness. He overwhelms blockers by utilizing an assortment of power moves, but also flashes enough quickness and wiggle to occasionally win with finesse. Floyd still needs to work on playing with a lower pad level, and he must refine a few other aspects of his game, but his vast skills will catch the eyes of scouts looking for an impact interior defender.

I like this guy alot.

TheFinisher · 11-26-2012

I've always felt Landry Jones was destined to be a Cowboy.

**Idgit** · 11-26-2012

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I've always felt Landry Jones was destined to be a Cowboy.

You just say that because of his name.

xwalker · 11-26-2012

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STOCK UP
Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
It is not often that a second-year player is the best on the field, but Clowney might be the exception to the rule. The Gamecocks' star is a man among boys, and his sensational skills already have NFL scouts captivated by his pro potential.

At 6-foot-6, 256 pounds, Clowney is an imposing force off the edge with the length and athleticism that coaches covet in pass rushers. He displays cat-like quickness off the ball, and few defenders can rival his closing burst to the quarterback.

Against Clemson, Clowney put on a show, running over and around blockers en route to tallying 4.5 sacks. Most importantly, he completely disrupted Tajh Boyd's rhythm in the pocket and made it impossible for the Tigers to utilize their explosive vertical passing game.

Scouts will pay close attention to Clowney's development as the top pass rusher in college football.

If Jadeveon Clowney was in the 2013 draft, I would break my rule of never rooting for the Cowboys to lose.

RS12 · 11-26-2012

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If Jadeveon Clowney was in the 2013 draft, I would break my rule of never rooting for the Cowboys to lose.

yep, double digit sacks in the SEC playing on one foot. Ridiculous first step.

xwalker · 11-26-2012

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Originally Posted by RS12

Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida

I like this guy alot.

In the games that I've watched, he flashed dominance at times; however, at other times he let himself be blown out of the play too easily. These issues might just be technique.

I need to review the Florida game from this weekend on Tivo.

**trickblue** · 11-27-2012

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Originally Posted by TheFinisher

I've always felt Landry Jones was destined to be a Cowboy.

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Originally Posted by Idgit

You just say that because of his name.

It's no co-ink-a-dink... he was named after Tom Landry...

Gaede · 11-27-2012

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Originally Posted by TheFinisher

I've always felt Landry Jones was destined to be a Cowboy.

I've thought that ever since I first heard of him, and yes, it's because of his name.

But I definitely see us going after Jones in this draft. 3rd round maybe? Alot like the Pats drafting whatshisface a few years ago. Not that I'm a fan or anything. Just how I see things playing out.

TheFinisher · 11-27-2012

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Originally Posted by Gaede

I've thought that ever since I first heard of him, and yes, it's because of his name.

But I definitely see us going after Jones in this draft. 3rd round maybe? Alot like the Pats drafting whatshisface a few years ago. Not that I'm a fan or anything. Just how I see things playing out.

Yea not just the name but the school he plays for too. OU with the Big 12 connection which is Cowboys country, and Jerry's relationship with Bob Stoops. I'd bet Jerry had his eye on Landry Jones since his freshman year... the name, he looks the part, hails from a huge program, has been a polarizing figure in college football the last 4 years, etc.

I'm not a fan of Landry Jones, but from a physical standpoint there's a lot to like. Maybe coming to a team like us where he could sit and watch for a few years would be a perfect situation.

joseephuss · 11-27-2012

What engima? He isn't good enough to be a top NFL QB. He isn't as good as Sam Bradford. You start there.

craig71 · 11-27-2012

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Originally Posted by Gaede

I've thought that ever since I first heard of him, and yes, it's because of his name.

But I definitely see us going after Jones in this draft. 3rd round maybe? Alot like the Pats drafting whatshisface a few years ago. Not that I'm a fan or anything. Just how I see things playing out.

I wouldn't gripe if they took him in the 3rd but I would think that he would be good value in the 4th round. I think where he goes just really depends on how other teams see him progressing at the next level. For all we know some team might pull a Tebow and draft him in the 1st round.

Craig

coogrfan · 11-27-2012

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Originally Posted by Gaede

I've thought that ever since I first heard of him, and yes, it's because of his name.

But I definitely see us going after Jones in this draft. 3rd round maybe? Alot like the Pats drafting whatshisface a few years ago. Not that I'm a fan or anything. Just how I see things playing out.

One problem: we aren't the Patriots. We have way too many holes in our roster to use a premium pick on a guy who will by design never see the field.

KB1122 · 11-28-2012

The problem is that being at Oklahoma, Landry Jones has had every possible advantage a qb could have in impressing scouts sufficiently to be a first-round pick, and it doesn't seem that he has managed to do it.

IAmLegend · 11-29-2012

I really hope the Cowboys aren't dumb enough to pick this kid.. He makes terrible decisions far too often and just isn't a very good QB. We have far more needs to address than an underachieving backup QB. We can address that need next year. Worry about a future QB next year.