supercowboy8;4290486 said:
How does he remind you of Costa? Costa has no power and Jones has all the power and strength. I don't see any similairties between the two. I see more Costa in Brewster than I see in Jones.
Konz is the only Center in this draft that has great potential but I think Jones has very very good potential. Even probowl potential.
From Bunting about Ben Jones:
Displays decent flexibility in his stance, but does snap and step quickly. Does a nice job getting into defenders over his face in the run game and consistently is able to use his athleticism to seal from the play and works hard to stick through contact.
However, despite his size isn't a real gifted power player. Struggles to consistently keep his base down initially and will allow defenders to get under him and can be overwhelmed into the backfield. Gets overextended into blocks and will lunge at times causing him to lose his balance as he tries to create an initial surge off the ball. Exhibits above average range when asked to pull. Looks comfortable reaching targets off his frame in space, breaks down well, has a feel for the run game. Consistently locates, will finish on his man and is a "plus" run blocker on the move.
Sets quickly in the pass game and does a much better job playing with an anchor vs. the bull rush. Will get caught lunging at the point in to order to create more of a jolt, but quickly re-sets his feet and drops his base in order to hold the point. Needs to do a better job extending his arms into contact and delivering a more effective punch.
Is too much of a catcher who waits to work his hands and gain leverage once engaged. Would like to see him be more of the aggressor with his hands. Nevertheless, he slides his feet well and can mirror through contact and for the most part in space.
Impression: I think he would be better suited to play guard at the next level because of his struggles to hold his own inside when asked to quickly snap, step and get a push in the run game. However, is a coordinated athlete on the move, can mirror through contact and looks like a potential starter. But isn't the type of top tier center prospect many are making him out to be at this stage.
