The 'face mask' that overturned our first TD...

[slashsteel]

I agree with Jones. When he was drafted it was for his potentially huge upside. Sure it would have been nice if everything clicked right away. Lack of games in College,switching to new position and a few nagging injuries slows down the development. Fortunately we are 6-2 and he gets to keep on developing. I think he’ll be just fine,and will even be much more productive in the second half. Saw several nice blocks last game.

Yeah as a run blocker he looks the part. His pass sets can be spotty but **** we have had worse. I agree I think he is learning in the job and will continue to get better.

 

[SteelerSask2]

it seemed like every time a defender was in our backfield. jones was just standing there looking crazy.

I don't know their stud Nose was living in the backfield but can't really blame young centre/guard combo. That was a lot.

 

[Super Dave]

I am trying to figure out why on that Pickens bomb that they spotted the ball at the 10 yard line instead of the 4 yard line. I have watched that play several times and I do not see him step out there.

 

[Troglodyte]

Remember the 5 yard face mask penalty? There was a reason for it.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Thanks for the corrections.

I don't think the Steelers draft team has been wrong. Like I said looking back from day 1 there was no indication that Dan Moore was going anywhere and no indication Jones was starting out of the gate. The media on the other hand....

Ramon Foster was also extremely cautious about calling Jones a starter immediately. Even though he doesn't cover the Steelers directly he has a great take about what's going on from past experience. I'm sure he still has inside connections too.

No worries SIR, easy with the two similar last names to get thim mixed up a little.


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