Nfl draft round 2 and 3 thread.

[DynamiteRave]

I don't hate a RB pick... We don't really have anyone outside of Morris and Redd... Thompson is much more of a special teamer.

[skinsfan69]

Yawn, not impressed at all with the RB pick. Not sure what they were thinking with this one. Way better players on the board.

[skinsnut]

for what its worth..these guys had him as a 5/6th rounder...would have preferred top oline , but...whatever
Matt Jones Draft Profile – NFL.com

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

for what its worth..these guys had him as a 5/6th rounder...would have preferred top oline , but...whatever
Matt Jones Draft Profile – NFL.com

From that article:

Bottom Line
Has very good athleticism for a big running back and is a physical pile-mover who is difficult to stop for negative yardage. Unfortunately, Jones lacks the instincts and vision to fully maximize his physical tools. Jones could become the physical member of a running-back-by-committee approach, with upside as a third-down option.

With good pass pro sounds like a solid 3rd down/short yardage bruiser

Sent from my S6 Edge

[Alvin Walton]

Is this a Helu replacement?

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Is this a Helu replacement?

Except I hear this guy can block.

[punch it in]

Helu whiffed on a ton of blocks. We are building a team the rite way here folks

[skinsnut]

seems like a fullback type to me...doesn't catch, isn't shifty...I don't get this one...we already have morris...thought they wanted a shifty 3rd down receiving threat?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

6'2 230. Big man

[TexSkins]

Could be our own version of Beast Mode

[Alvin Walton]

Yea but is he twitchy?

[DynamiteRave]

Matt Jones

STRENGTHS Imposing size with muscular frame. Above-average swivel in hips and perimeter quickness for runner his size. Pistons for feet, chomping and churning through contact to extend run. Has slippery lower body with angle-tackle attempts sliding off. Keeps shoulders square to line for maximum power. Plays with forward lean and is difficult to stop for a loss. Used sparingly as a pass-catcher, but flashes capable hands if asked to do so in the pros. Aggressive in protection, squaring up and striking a blow against free-running blitzer.

WEAKNESSES More grinder than every-down running back. Will hit it downhill, but has very little feel for maximizing run creases. Blind to open running lanes. Drops head and burrows into blockers and defenders rather than seeing open space. Must improve patience in setting up blocks. Can juke and shift when headed to line of scrimmage, but doesn't show much creativity and shiftiness once he's on second level. Needs to keep ball tucked and secured to avoid fumbling issues.

[hutch17]

Does anyone think that Jones is a future replacement for DY at FB in the next couple years?

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by hutch17

Does anyone think that Jones is a future replacement for DY at FB in the next couple years?

no, watch his video he has decent speed and moves- doesn't look like he is 230 lbs

BEWARE of the language in the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tA5YFvoUs

[skinsnut]

Hmm..I do trust Scott...but he has the old Redskins scouts...I don't get it on this one. Hard to see a really tall RB that is in the mold of Morris/FB where that is covered...our need was a 3rd down threat with breakaway speed/change of pace...not a 4th and 1 specialist...since we already have a solid FB