Philly could be eyeing Byron Jones

Pola_pe_a · Jan 22, 2020

Would be very happy if the Eagles grabbed Jones. He would immediately become the best CB and he lets guys like Jalen Mills handle 2’s instead of 1’s. The price may be out of control but he’s young, stays healthy and he’s a solid corner. The Eagles have drafted and developed terribly so getting a known commodity isn’t the worst idea if the money works.

Jinxx13x · Jan 22, 2020

CouchCoach said:
Who better to evaluate DB's than the guy that had to game plan against them?

I am in the minority but Byron Jones would be a critical keep for me. He's the most consistent player on the D and one of the two best. And if a team wants to make their CB's better, get good Safeties.

I am with you Coach i want them to resign Jones as well i would cringe seeing him with the eagles

Mr Cowboy · Jan 22, 2020

Future said:
Stopping TEs was literally the best thing he did at S, and he was excellent at it.
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Byron isn't thrown at. He had 33 fewer targets than Chido.

When you're guaranteed 10 yards by throwing to Chido, why would you bother throwing anywhere else?

Don Corleone · Jan 22, 2020

Fletch said:
I also think San Diego, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Washington, and many other teams with some cap room will be targeting Jones.

BigTimeBlues · Jan 22, 2020

I have a hard time believe anyone thinks Byron isn't borderline elite, if not elite..because he doesn't get INTs.

The kid covers, really well. Chido seemed to get picked on, quite often..one could argue because of the fact that he's played opposite of a top tier cover corner.

INT's are a DB's job, as not throwing them are a QB's job? Damn, I guess Favre and Peyton weren't Eltie QB's..

Cowboysheelsreds053 · Jan 22, 2020

jazzcat22 said:
We been hearing how good the Eagles secondary is for years, but yet they never seem to be all that good. But they also had a lot of injuries.
I really do not think Jones will help them all that much. He is decent, but he gets no picks, and this past season gave up more receptions than he did the year before. Now that is they way it seemed, I have not looked up any actual stats.

He will be a solid pick up, but I don't fear him. However maybe in the right scheme and coaching he can be that player. Which is why I would be ok if he stays here at the right price.

Beat me too it, just pass to his man it won't be intercepted.

JW82 · Jan 22, 2020

If my choices are a 2nd round pick CB and Jamaal Adams OR Byron and a 1st rd safety from this class, give me Adams and the pick.

starfan1 · Jan 22, 2020

Pola_pe_a said:
Depends on the technique being taught. Take a 9 or go route for example; if a CB is running with, or a step behind a WR, many teams teach CB’s to watch the WR’s eyes and play through his hands instead of turning and playing the ball. The Eagles DB coach teaches the same technique and it drives me nuts. You’ll see guys have the ball hit off the back of their arm instead of just turning and catching.

I think Richard teaches them something pretty similar but awuzi isn’t as good as Byron at it and neither is a playmaker

Alexander · Jan 22, 2020

Judging off what the great Will McClay had to say about Jones, I don't think he is getting a fat contract offer.

Stephen Jones has his cheap figure scrawled on a napkin, will slide it across the table and it will get rejected by Jones and his representation who know there are a bunch of corner-hungry franchises that will pay him.

TheMarathonContinues · Jan 22, 2020

JW82 said:
If my choices are a 2nd round pick CB and Jamaal Adams OR Byron and a 1st rd safety from this class, give me Adams and the pick.

The more realistic option is probably Byron and draft a safety in that 1st round.

BigTimeBlues · Jan 22, 2020

JW82 said:
If my choices are a 2nd round pick CB and Jamaal Adams OR Byron and a 1st rd safety from this class, give me Adams and the pick.

I'd rather bet on a stout Dlineman in the first two rounds, especially if Jones is gone. Doesn't matter what elite CB is back there, they can't cover for 10 seconds..while the QB makes a sandwich and loons up his WR in the phonebook

Alexander · Jan 22, 2020

BigTimeBlues said:
I'd rather bet on a stout Dlineman in the first two rounds, especially if Jones is gone. Doesn't matter what elite CB is back there, they can't cover for 10 seconds..while the QB makes a sandwich and loons up his WR in the phonebook

You need to watch your words.

Cornerbacks are actually what makes chamionship teams. @MichaelWinicki can explain that to you.

gjkoeppen · Jan 22, 2020

Future said:
Uh...

It helps if you either remember what you write or at least go back and check things when you don't remember.

You literally said that low targets relates to being one of the top corners lol.

Now I'm convinced that besides you having a memory problem you also have a comprehension problem. The only thing that I said as far as targets i agreed with you that Jones had less than Chido, but I also said that teams will go after the weakest link so just because Jones had fewer targets does not in any way mean that Jones is a top tier CB. Zero pick this season in fact in his 5 seasons he has exactly TWO picks and yet you want to argue how good he is. There are nickle backs on teams with more picks than Jones and they don't play every down.
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Mr_437 · Jan 22, 2020

It's been years and some of you think interceptions is the measure of a CB. There's so much more that BJ is good at. Jourdan will pick off passes, but compared to BJ it's not close. Stop being lazy and give more reasoning than one stat.

stilltheguru · Jan 22, 2020

JW82 said:
If my choices are a 2nd round pick CB and Jamaal Adams OR Byron and a 1st rd safety from this class, give me Adams and the pick.

EASILY

Ranched · Jan 22, 2020

MEANWHILE....

Toruk_Makto · Jan 22, 2020

Idgit said:
He gone, unless he wants to give a hometown discount. And why would he do that? He’s set to absolutely clean up.

We traded Byron Jones for Zeke Elliot.

Any guesses on how that makes me feel?

gmoney112 · Jan 22, 2020

Idgit said:
He gone, unless he wants to give a hometown discount. And why would he do that? He’s set to absolutely clean up.

Why? What else we gonna do with $50mill in cap after Dak and Amari?

Idgit · Jan 22, 2020

gmoney112 said:
Why? What else we gonna do with $50mill in cap after Dak and Amari?

If they’re interested, they’re sure not making a point of tipping their hand. Stephen didn’t even mention Byron when talking about offseason priorities this week.

Idgit · Jan 22, 2020

Toruk_Makto said:
We traded Byron Jones for Zeke Elliot.

Any guesses on how that makes me feel?

Me, too.

Philly could be eyeing Byron Jones

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