Byron Jones top CB in the league?

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Everyone was hating on the guy when he was being bounced around and expected to cover for 5 minutes, while the guys up front couldn't pressure the QB. They thought just because he killed in the combine, he should be Superman....or they thought because he came from UConn, he couldn't run with the big dogs.
I've liked him from the start, and I'm glad to see him changing minds.
 

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Anyone who say they expected this is obviously fibbing. Jones is scaring QBs into not even trying him. Unbelievable they kept him at s for all those seasons.
 

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Had my reservations about dude, but man is he impressive.

Dude is a straight gnat out there

Is there anyone who seriously prefers Byron to Ramsey or Peterson?

He covers close, and deflects balls pretty well, but doesn't really compete for them well. Just had that ball bounce off his chest to Heath.

He reminds me a little of Terrance Newman. He doesn't give separation, but you can throw it in there anyway without a lot of worry about him coming down with it. Eventually, teams figured that out about Terrance.

We'll see. I'll put his as a good but not great corner right now.
 

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His coverage skills are elite. His ball skills are atrocious. So, no, he’s not the best.

I want to agree with that, but I don't think you can say that. He doesn't get interceptions, but he is in position, and knocks down a ton of balls. I don't know the stats, but I would like to see where he ranks on balls batted down. Having your hand in position to bat down a ball is a ball skill too.
 

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My only complaint on Byron Jones is he never gets interceptions..its so weird
 
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