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Broaddus: Comparing The Tape On Dez Bryant And Atlanta’s Julio Jones
Monday, July 06, 2015 4:58 PM CDT
By Bryan Broaddus Football Analyst/Scout @BryanBroaddus
IRVING, Texas – Like many of you, I found it interesting that, when the NFL Network ran last week’s segment of its Top 100 players, Julio Jones was voted ahead of Dez Bryant. The Falcons’ star made the list at No. 13, while Bryant came in just behind at No. 15.
I have to admit that I had not studied much Atlanta tape from last season, so my views of Jones were only from those highlight shows that run after the games each Sunday night. With that in mind, I decided to grade some tape and judge the rankings for myself.
In both players you see a passion and love for the game in which they play. They compete no matter what the score is. They play with an extreme physical and mental toughness that other receivers don’t have.
Jones shows more foot quickness and initial burst, which helps him in his separation while running routes, especially up the field. Where Bryant is equal to Jones is when routes are run inside -- such as slants or crossing underneath.
When there is no separation -- this is when Bryant has an advantage, because he is more accomplished making the contested play. Bryant is simply stronger when he has to deal with a defender in tight coverage and is more likely to come down with the ball in those situations.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ing-tape-dez-bryant-and-atlanta’s-julio-jones
Monday, July 06, 2015 4:58 PM CDT
IRVING, Texas – Like many of you, I found it interesting that, when the NFL Network ran last week’s segment of its Top 100 players, Julio Jones was voted ahead of Dez Bryant. The Falcons’ star made the list at No. 13, while Bryant came in just behind at No. 15.
I have to admit that I had not studied much Atlanta tape from last season, so my views of Jones were only from those highlight shows that run after the games each Sunday night. With that in mind, I decided to grade some tape and judge the rankings for myself.
In both players you see a passion and love for the game in which they play. They compete no matter what the score is. They play with an extreme physical and mental toughness that other receivers don’t have.
Jones shows more foot quickness and initial burst, which helps him in his separation while running routes, especially up the field. Where Bryant is equal to Jones is when routes are run inside -- such as slants or crossing underneath.
When there is no separation -- this is when Bryant has an advantage, because he is more accomplished making the contested play. Bryant is simply stronger when he has to deal with a defender in tight coverage and is more likely to come down with the ball in those situations.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ing-tape-dez-bryant-and-atlanta’s-julio-jones
