DMN: Machota: With 'Senator' Byron Jones, Cowboys drafted more than just a workout warrior

jobberone · May 24, 2015

Machota: With 'Senator' Byron Jones, Cowboys drafted more than just a workout warrior

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In the 2015 NFL draft, the Cowboys selected UConn defensive back Byron Jones with the 27th pick. Here are 10 things you may not know about Jones including his family's ties to the military, his time spent in government and a world record he broke.

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Published: 23 May 2015 07:22 PM
Updated: 23 May 2015 11:37 PM

La’el Collins and Randy Gregory have received the majority of attention when it comes to this year’s Cowboys rookie class. First-round pick Byron Jones has quietly taken a back seat.

While some might feel slighted in a similar situation, Jones is just fine outside of the spotlight.

“I’m going to perform my best regardless if I’m the last guy picked, the first guy picked, free agent or tryout guy,” Jones said. “I’m going to give it all I got; that’s all I know how to do.”

Reading a politically correct response like that from Jones wouldn’t surprise his college teammates. At the University of Connecticut, he earned the nickname Senator Jones.

“If football doesn’t work out for Byron, which that doesn’t look like it’s going to be a problem, Byron will be the president of the United States, one day,” former UConn teammate Max DeLorenzo said.

A bold statement, but one that makes some sense when you research Jones’ background. During the summer of 2013, the cornerback’s time away from football was spent on a pair of internships.

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xwalker · May 24, 2015

It's a bit annoying when articles say that he jumped to the 1st round after the combine. It is highly likely that he was a top 20 player on the Cowboys board before the combine.

The big "jumps" that players make on draft boards are the media draft boards, not NFL team draft boards. Obviously, saying the player made jump up draft boards is easier for the draft media to say than "we overlooked this guy and are now correcting our mistake".

dallasdave · May 24, 2015

xwalker said:
It's a bit annoying when articles say that he jumped to the 1st round after the combine. It is highly likely that he was a top 20 player on the Cowboys board before the combine.

The big "jumps" that players make on draft boards are the media draft boards, not NFL team draft boards. Obviously, saying the player made jump up draft boards is easier for the draft media to say than "we overlooked this guy and are now correcting our mistake".

I agree, Jones was in the 1st round before the combine on the Cowboys board. Great pick and think he will be able to defend the big WR's.

dallasdave · May 24, 2015

jobberone said:
Machota: With 'Senator' Byron Jones, Cowboys drafted more than just a workout warrior

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/incoming/20150430-nfl-draft-football.ece/BINARY/w940/NFL+Draft+Football

In the 2015 NFL draft, the Cowboys selected UConn defensive back Byron Jones with the 27th pick. Here are 10 things you may not know about Jones including his family's ties to the military, his time spent in government and a world record he broke.

Follow @JonMachota jmachota@***BANNED-URL***
Staff Writer

Published: 23 May 2015 07:22 PM
Updated: 23 May 2015 11:37 PM

La’el Collins and Randy Gregory have received the majority of attention when it comes to this year’s Cowboys rookie class. First-round pick Byron Jones has quietly taken a back seat.

While some might feel slighted in a similar situation, Jones is just fine outside of the spotlight.

“I’m going to perform my best regardless if I’m the last guy picked, the first guy picked, free agent or tryout guy,” Jones said. “I’m going to give it all I got; that’s all I know how to do.”

Reading a politically correct response like that from Jones wouldn’t surprise his college teammates. At the University of Connecticut, he earned the nickname Senator Jones.

“If football doesn’t work out for Byron, which that doesn’t look like it’s going to be a problem, Byron will be the president of the United States, one day,” former UConn teammate Max DeLorenzo said.

A bold statement, but one that makes some sense when you research Jones’ background. During the summer of 2013, the cornerback’s time away from football was spent on a pair of internships.

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Great post !

Staubacher · May 24, 2015

I already love his nickname "The Senator".

Hope he vetoes a lot of Eli's passes. (yes I know only presidents have veto power, it's a joke)

Oh_Canada · May 24, 2015

xwalker said:
It's a bit annoying when articles say that he jumped to the 1st round after the combine. It is highly likely that he was a top 20 player on the Cowboys board before the combine.

The big "jumps" that players make on draft boards are the media draft boards, not NFL team draft boards. Obviously, saying the player made jump up draft boards is easier for the draft media to say than "we overlooked this guy and are now correcting our mistake".

Exactly right, anyone who thinks a guy skyrockets up team boards because he can jump far is out to lunch. A player in the top 300-400 is going to get plenty of attention, NFL teams have done there homework on each of them and know what they can and can't do for the most part. Most times a team misses on a guy is because they can't get the mental part down, scheme fit issues or the player is a head case and uncoachable. When they underestimate it's usually because they come from a small school and it's tough to judge against lesser competition, a player had injury issues or a lack of playing time because there respective college team had great depth.

Idgit · May 24, 2015

Staubacher said:
I already love his nickname "The Senator".

Hope he vetoes a lot of Eli's passes. (yes I know only presidents have veto power, it's a joke)

He could filibust up a lot of passes.

jnday · May 24, 2015

I really hope this kid makes up for the Mo pick and the bad memories that came along with that dark day in team history,

CashMan · May 24, 2015

Oh_Canada said:
Exactly right, anyone who thinks a guy skyrockets up team boards because he can jump far is out to lunch. A player in the top 300-400 is going to get plenty of attention, NFL teams have done there homework on each of them and know what they can and can't do for the most part. Most times a team misses on a guy is because they can't get the mental part down, scheme fit issues or the player is a head case and uncoachable. When they underestimate it's usually because they come from a small school and it's tough to judge against lesser competition, a player had injury issues or a lack of playing time because there respective college team had great depth.

Mike mamula

pancakeman · May 24, 2015

Idgit said:
He could filibust up a lot of passes.

I was going to go with When we play the Eagles I expect Senator Jones will be a Philly-buster.

Section446 · May 24, 2015

Only saw the guy play twice, haven't seen him enough to have a real opinion about him.

daveferr33 · May 24, 2015

Not sure if this team is big enough for two Senators

sbark · May 24, 2015

daveferr33 said:
Not sure if this team is big enough for two Senators

The Jr. Senator from mass. The Sr. Senator from Tenn.

burmafrd · May 24, 2015

What happens is some GM will fall in love with a guy at the combine and that is how such mistakes are made. Has nothing to do with moving up drastically on the draft board.

Idgit · May 24, 2015

pancakeman said:
I was going to go with When we play the Eagles I expect Senator Jones will be a Philly-buster.

See, you were going to be able to double-dip there. I'm just happy we were able to Jerry-mander him onto the roster.

Hardline · May 24, 2015

After seeing which party he is affiliated with he better stick with football.

xwalker · May 24, 2015

Hardline said:
After seeing which party he is affiliated with he better stick with football.

Be careful, the mods will ban people for political inferences.

Staubacher · May 24, 2015

Idgit said:
He could filibust up a lot of passes.

Well played

jobberone · May 24, 2015

dallasdave said:
Great post !

Yeah. Wrote it under my nom de plume!

jobberone · May 24, 2015

daveferr33 said:
Not sure if this team is big enough for two Senators

Alway felt sorry for those on the Wash Senators.

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