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Evaluating The Cowboys' Three 'First Rounders' On Their Opening Night
By DawnMacelli @BTB_Macelli on Aug 15, 2015, 3:00p
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...s-three-first-rounders-on-their-opening-night
It is rare that any franchise can secure three first-round rookie talents in a single off season, but the Dallas Cowboys were able to do that. They secured Byron Jones with their first-round selection and caught a falling star with their second-round pick. That happens. Securing La'el Collins as an UDFA is what made this rookie class exceptional. No matter how it played out, you can bet that Jason Garrett & Co. were exceptionally thrilled with the influx of talent. Everyone associated with the team was eager to see the big three perform.
Jones, the actual first-rounder, got looks in several different roles. He played as a traditional corner, covered the slot, and saw some looks at safety as well. At one point Jones even lined up over top of the Chargers tight end. It was a night for him to showcase the skills and abilities that made him the Cowboys main target during the off season. As expected, there was a bit of a learning curve, but time will take care of that. Getting beat will just make the rookie better in the long run. One of the San Diego veterans took the kid to school early on.
"I knew it was coming, Keenan Allen in the slot, they're probably going to run a route for him and he made a veteran move and caught the ball. They didn't call it so it's not a push off, but it's one of those things you've got to fight through." - Byron Jones
Jones led all Dallas defenders with five stops on the night and he earned a little recognition from his boss, Jason Garrett...
By DawnMacelli @BTB_Macelli on Aug 15, 2015, 3:00p
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015...s-three-first-rounders-on-their-opening-night
It is rare that any franchise can secure three first-round rookie talents in a single off season, but the Dallas Cowboys were able to do that. They secured Byron Jones with their first-round selection and caught a falling star with their second-round pick. That happens. Securing La'el Collins as an UDFA is what made this rookie class exceptional. No matter how it played out, you can bet that Jason Garrett & Co. were exceptionally thrilled with the influx of talent. Everyone associated with the team was eager to see the big three perform.
Jones, the actual first-rounder, got looks in several different roles. He played as a traditional corner, covered the slot, and saw some looks at safety as well. At one point Jones even lined up over top of the Chargers tight end. It was a night for him to showcase the skills and abilities that made him the Cowboys main target during the off season. As expected, there was a bit of a learning curve, but time will take care of that. Getting beat will just make the rookie better in the long run. One of the San Diego veterans took the kid to school early on.
"I knew it was coming, Keenan Allen in the slot, they're probably going to run a route for him and he made a veteran move and caught the ball. They didn't call it so it's not a push off, but it's one of those things you've got to fight through." - Byron Jones
Jones led all Dallas defenders with five stops on the night and he earned a little recognition from his boss, Jason Garrett...