Steelers draft Jarvis Jones!

[zulater]

:love2: Discuss.

[polamalubeast]

good choice by the steelers?

[st33lersguy]

Excellent pick

[zulater]

Will he start as a rookie?

He better! :lol:

[Count Steeler]

Good start to a draft that needs to be strong.

[Dwinsgames]

http://draftsteel.com/ff/images/smilies/pimp.gif

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Looking for Woods in the second

[Pristas]

Meh. Prove me wrong Jones.

[Count Steeler]

I think the Steelers had the pick in as soon as Buffalo announced EJ Manuel. No hesitation. They sure love this kid.

[katmandu]

Will he start as a rookie?

He better! :lol:What happens to Worilds if he pans out ???

[Seven]

What happens to Worilds if he pans out ???

Worilds is still going to start the season unless Jones totally outdoes him in camp.

[zulater]

What happens to Worilds if he pans out ???

He makes Woodley put up or sit.

[Count Steeler]

What happens to Worilds if he pans out ???

Let Worilds compete with Woodley. Maybe Woodley can play inside. If not, maybe Worilds can play inside.

[katmandu]

Let Worilds compete with Woodley. Maybe Woodley can play inside. If not, maybe Worilds can play inside.Inside maybe a good move for Woodley.

[crcsnail]

Glad we got him . Glad I didn't put the kiss of death on it in the draft compo . I can go to bed now a happy man . Yoi and double yoi !

[HollywoodSteel]

Just hope he stays healthy. For God's sake, keep Gilbert away from this kid!

[Shoes]

I'm pleased with it.

[tube517]

Hines is happy

[GBMelBlount]

I guess we'll see.

[atlsteelers]

As far as an uga fan all I can say is he plays up to the moment..when a big play was needed by the d Jarvis got it done..I am excited as a steeper fan and I am excited for jarvis

[steelerdiva]

:drink:

[stillers4me]

Bob Labriola‏@BobLabriola41m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/BobLabriola/status/327607730162499584)
Jarvis Jones has been training with Ike Taylor.

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Gerry Dulac‏@gerrydulac13m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/gerrydulac/status/327614704686096385)
Jarvis Jones was player Steelers targeted all along. They were worried NYJ at 13 or Saints at 15 would take him.

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Larrry Foote‏@LarryFoote31329m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/LarryFoote313/status/327611036419104768)
Thank you NFL teams for falling in love with 40times and neglecting film. We got a steal. Congrats Jarvis Jones

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Lawrence Timmons‏@lawrencetimmons36m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/lawrencetimmons/status/327609325268897794)
Welcome to the family Jarvis! http://fb.me/17mJgHexE (http://t.co/2i49XS0wNP)

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Rich Walsh‏@RichieWalsh31m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/RichieWalsh/status/327610709217263616)
Jarvis Jones will be in Pittsburgh and introduced at Steelers HQ tomorrow

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Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot3m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/Steelersdepot/status/327617801302974464)
Worilds will be a URFA after the 2013 season. he has motivation big time now.

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Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot26m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/Steelersdepot/status/327612619559149568)
Colbert Tomlin press conference audio on selection of Jarvis Jones #steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search?q=%23steelers&src=hash) http://bit.ly/11GIl0H (http://t.co/oQ8nLJV9if)

[GBMelBlount]

Larrry Foote‏@LarryFoote31329m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/LarryFoote313/status/327611036419104768)
Thank you NFL teams for falling in love with 40times and neglecting film. We got a steal. Congrats Jarvis Jones

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I wonder if Jones will nickname foote "greased lightning". :uhoh:

[stillers4me]

David Todd‏@DavidMTodd29m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/DavidMTodd/status/327612468664877057)#Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search?q=%23Steelers&src=hash) GM Kevin Colbert just told us on @970espn (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/970espn) he was happy Jones ran a slow 40 because it meant they might have a chance to get him

[Steeldude]

What happens to Worilds if he pans out ???

You get rid of Woodley and his ridiculous contract

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Larrry Foote‏@LarryFoote31329m
Thank you NFL teams for falling in love with 40times and neglecting film. We got a steal. Congrats Jarvis Jones


Says the LB whose lack of speed kills him

[stillers4me]

LaMarr Woodley‏@LaMarrWoodley36m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/LaMarrWoodley/status/327611085878358016)
Just got off the phone with Jarvis jones... Sayin hes excited 2 join the black n gold is an understatement. Lol. Follow him @SacManJones_29 (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/SacManJones_29)

[GBMelBlount]

David Todd‏@DavidMTodd29m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/DavidMTodd/status/327612468664877057)#Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search?q=%23Steelers&src=hash) GM Kevin Colbert just told us on @970espn (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/970espn) he was happy Jones ran a slow 40 because it meant they might have a chance to get him

Thank God he's slow! :applaudit:

[GodfatherofSoul]

You get rid of Woodley and his ridiculous contract


It'd be funny if Woodley got the Keyshawn Johnson treatment, too late for that now though.

[stillers4me]

Gerry Dulac‏@gerrydulac6m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/gerrydulac/status/327620402270593025)
Steelers were discussing TE Tyler Eifert with No. 1 pick, but never really wavered from taking JJ.

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Gerry Dulac‏@gerrydulac8m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/gerrydulac/status/327620169918730241)
Other reason Steelers targeted Jones: They knew there was a big dropoff in edge rushers after him.

[Seven]

Let Worilds compete with Woodley. Maybe Woodley can play inside. If not, maybe Worilds can play inside.

I don't think there is a chance in hell Woodley could handle inside. However, I do think Worilds could probably play there. And if Worilds and Woodley both play well outside, Jones could definitely play inside. If I understand correctly there are a number of teams who were looking at him as an inside linebacker.

[stillers4me]

[QUOTE=Steeldude;371333]You get rid of Woodley and his ridiculous contract

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Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot27m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/Steelersdepot/status/327617539607769088)
If you think Woodley is going anywhere after 2013, he will cost over $14 million in dead money to cut next offseason #steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search?q=%23steelers&src=hash)

[Seven]

I think it's important to point out just how much like James Harrison Jones is. Plays with the same tenacious malice, gets leverage and swings that arm to force fumbles as if it's second nature. I think he really looks up to Harrison, too.

[touchdownward]

As a Georgia fan, I've had the pleasure of watching Jarvis Jones live and on TV. We will be very very happy with this pick. He is a player that can take over a game. He has that tough, nasty Steeler D type mentality that we all love. I'm stoked and was hanging on the edge of my seat waiting to get him. I was a little worried we might have to trade up with the saints to get him though.

[stillers4me]

Congrats @sacmanjones_29. Welcome to Steeler Nation! Papa Smurf is proud of you, young Bulldawg. If you need anything, I'm here for you. Hines

[Shoes]

Congrats @sacmanjones_29. Welcome to Steeler Nation! Papa Smurf is proud of you, young Bulldawg. If you need anything, I'm here for you. Hines

Well that was nice of Hines.

[Steelman]

I think it's important to point out just how much like James Harrison Jones is. Plays with the same tenacious malice, gets leverage and swings that arm to force fumbles as if it's second nature. I think he really looks up to Harrison, too.

I only wish he could've learned from Harrison personally. But it's a great pick! I think he's gonna be solid for us for a long time.

[86WARD]

Great pick. Shouldn't be hard to beat out Worilds.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Love the pick! He was the man that I wanted.

[Chidi29]

Really like the pick. No, he does not have that same level of explosiveness that say, Jordan or Ansah have. But he's a flat-out playmaker who is strong, understands leverage, and not only holds his own against the run, but excels there. And if you're going to play for Dick LeBeau, you're going to have to be strong against the run.

[Dwinsgames]

Really like the pick. No, he does not have that same level of explosiveness that say, Jordan or Ansah have. But he's a flat-out playmaker who is strong, understands leverage, and not only holds his own against the run, but excels there. And if you're going to play for Dick LeBeau, you're going to have to be strong against the run.


Yea have heard the knock on him vs Jordan and Ansah but at the end of the day all the explosion in the world does not matter much if that is all you do is explode , in the results category Jones has more production in 1 year than Ansah and Jordan have in their careers combined ...

That is a fact that so often gets lost by the talking heads because they put far to much emphasis on combine and pro day results , I prefer results between the white lines on game day and Jarvis Jones provides those results so I too Love the pick

good to see you jumping in again

[steel9guy]

SO PUMPED! Haven't been this excited since the Big Ben pick! I was on the edge of my floor inches from the TV yelling when the saints didn't take him. So glad for ESPN and NFL putting so much stock into stupid combines that anyone that's good working out can do well in. I've seen him play and he's an absolute BEAST! And His highlight reel armswing is like James Harrion's to the tee. Gonna be awesome to watch this man.

[Shoes]

He seems to be very strong in the hands. I've seen many plays where he rips the ball from the opponents grasp.

[fansince'76]

He seems to be very strong in the hands. I've seen many plays where he rips the ball from the opponents grasp.

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like it's been a while since I've seen anyone on our defense actually try and strip the ball away from the ballcarrier.

[Shoes]

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like it's been a while since I've seen anyone on our defense actually try and strip the ball away from the ballcarrier.

No, it's not just you bro... :chuckle:

[Craic]

Will he start as a rookie?

He better! :lol:

I'd be pretty shocked if he started as a rookie. Maybe towards the end of the season when he picked up the schemes a bit better.

[Spike]

great pick!

just like I perdicted


thanks Buffalo! hahahaha

[Spike]

wtf?

what the hell are you doing cutting off my posts - - allergic to reading?

you think this is twitter ?





edit - better yet - go find it yourself, last time I bring anything around here

[Seven]

SO PUMPED! Haven't been this excited since the Big Ben pick! I was on the edge of my floor inches from the TV yelling when the saints didn't take him. So glad for ESPN and NFL putting so much stock into stupid combines that anyone that's good working out can do well in. I've seen him play and he's an absolute BEAST! And His highlight reel armswing is like James Harrion's to the tee. Gonna be awesome to watch this man.

This is what I'm most excited about. He's a forced fumble waiting to happen.

I was thinking... if Worilds and Woodley light it up... and we end up doing what we did with Timmons after Joey left, playing Jones inside, our linebackers will be insane. The pass rush we could get out of Worilds, Jones, Timmons and Woodley (all good pass rushers) would be absolutely awesome. Teams could not gameplan around that. The linebackers would almost all be interchangeable. I'm obviously excited to see Jones at OLB where he will most likely end up, but the other scenario is feasable and would be very appealing especially since it would eliminate the need for an ILB once Foote totally loses it. Of course this depends on Worilds and Woodley making the most of themselves, but it could happen.

[Count Steeler]

Will he wear 92? 29 reversed. Hmmm...

[stillers4me]

Steelers Depot (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/steelersdepot/)
about 7 hours ago (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/channel/nfl-draft-2013/f/670557a1-1df6-4b60-bab6-954b32cabb0e/)
Video: #Steelers 2013 First Round Draft Pick Jarvis Jones Second Chance Story
I watched this video some time ago, but perhaps a few of you haven't. Hopefully by now you have read the bio of Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, who was selected with the 17th pick of the first round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After reading that, you can hear him tell more of his backstory in the sit down interview that he had with Gene Wojciechowski back in December. Jones talks about losing his brother and getting a second chance.
http://www.steelersdep... (http://www.steelersdepot.com/2013/04/video-steelers-2013-first-round-draft-pick-jarvis-jones-second-chance-story/)

[NJarhead]

My thoughts:

I guess he seemingly fits the Harrison mould. But, to me at least, he looks more like a Buck ILB than a 3-4 OLB. But, I do trust our FO.
One thing I may never know is, would they still have taken him over Kenny Vaccaro had the Saints not picked him.

I am not unhappy with this pick. By all accounts, we got a steal and a young man most felt fits the Steelers LB mould. I'm most excited about his high motor.

Finally, I officially hate the Saints.

[mark0933]

My thoughts:
One thing I may never know is, would they still have taken him over Kenny Vaccaro had the Saints not picked him.

My thoughts exactly...I thought it was looking good with Floyd still there that Vaccara might have dropped to us.

[tube517]

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like it's been a while since I've seen anyone on our defense actually try and strip the ball away from the ballcarrier.

What is this stripping the ball away you are talking about? What is a "turnover"? :chuckle:

Another article on Jones, Ike Taylor's workout buddy:

http://www.pittsburghsportsreport.com/PSR/node/5583


Perhaps most importantly, Jones has already been working out and talking with current Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor, whom he considers one of his best mentors.

“He just talked about how great the program is and what their defense means up there,” said the linebacker on his new teammate. “It means a whole lot. They take pride in what they do.”

[Steeldude]

I don't see him as a Harrison mold. He may gets sacks, strips etc..., but not in the same brute force fashion Harrison accumulated them. Harrison is built to hit hard. I see Jones as a little more finesse rather than pure power and punishing hits.

[Mojouw]

This is what I'm most excited about. He's a forced fumble waiting to happen.

I was thinking... if Worilds and Woodley light it up... and we end up doing what we did with Timmons after Joey left, playing Jones inside, our linebackers will be insane. The pass rush we could get out of Worilds, Jones, Timmons and Woodley (all good pass rushers) would be absolutely awesome. Teams could not gameplan around that. The linebackers would almost all be interchangeable. I'm obviously excited to see Jones at OLB where he will most likely end up, but the other scenario is feasable and would be very appealing especially since it would eliminate the need for an ILB once Foote totally loses it. Of course this depends on Worilds and Woodley making the most of themselves, but it could happen.

Don't forget about Chris Carter. I realize that he has not shown much at all yet, but he has a terrific first step and I still hope that he can contribute this season as a situational pass rusher.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Jones has more production in 1 year than Ansah and Jordan have in their careers combined ...

This. When are these teams going to stop drafting players on potential and start drafting them on production?

[vader29]

Will he wear 92? 29 reversed. Hmmm...

The Steelers official store is selling his jersey with 91:

http://i39.tinypic.com/o94adl.jpg

[43Hitman]

wtf?

what the hell are you doing cutting off my posts - - allergic to reading?

you think this is twitter ?





edit - better yet - go find it yourself, last time I bring anything around here

what are you talking about?

[Spike]

what are you talking about?



some mod cut off my gorgeous transcript post to a sentence and a link

no wonder this place is so dead, who puts up with that shit

[43Hitman]

some mod cut off my gorgeous transcript post to a sentence and a link

no wonder this place is so dead, who puts up with that shit

Ahh. Yeah, they're pretty strict on the article posting guidelines.

Sent from my ADR6325 using Tapatalk 2

[X-Terminator]

some mod cut off my gorgeous transcript post to a sentence and a link

no wonder this place is so dead, who puts up with that shit

It's done for copyright reasons. We can be held liable if an author of an article feels we allowed their story to be posted in full without their consent and/or without a link. That is also why some stories from major news outlets (the Trib being one) that automatically generates a link whenever you post a story from their website. If you would have taken the time to read the stickied thread in this forum's index page, you would have known that. So if you're going to post an excerpt of a story, the least you can do is post a link to the source.

[Spike]

It's done for copyright reasons. We can be held liable if an author of an article feels we allowed their story to be posted in full without their consent and/or without a link. That is also why some stories from major news outlets (the Trib being one) that automatically generates a link whenever you post a story from their website. If you would have taken the time to read the stickied thread in this forum's index page, you would have known that. So if you're going to post an excerpt of a story, the least you can do is post a link to the source.

ahhhhh so

well fuck it - my words will not be smothered so easily



I still like what Colbert said:



When he worked out at his pro day and he ran the 4.9 we were happy because we knew that we had a chance.

We didn’t even talk to Jarvis at the combine because we didn’t think there was any chance that he’d get to us. When he ran the 4.9, the first thing I did was go over and see his agent and set up the visit because I knew that we had a chance.

Then he continued with the workout and it was off the charts impressive. It just verified what we thought of him in college. This kid, when you watch him play, I don’t care what he runs.

He’s a football player in every phase of the game and that was what was really exciting. When the time wasn’t quite what others were looking for, we were excited.

[X-Terminator]

Here's a link, since someone can't be bothered: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/3889428-74/jones-steelers-linebacker#axzz2Ra8fdbQ0

DYODW next time.

[Spike]

Here's a link, since someone can't be bothered: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/3889428-74/jones-steelers-linebacker#axzz2Ra8fdbQ0

DYODW next time.

I was reading Steelers .com not the fucking Trib

here's the video - if you're deaf, just read his lips

http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/videos/Colbert-and-Tomlin-on-Jarvis-Jones/3f3b470a-73c2-4411-bb04-e5eba16ef33d

[Moose]

Sorry, don't know alot about the kid. Guess I'll have to read up on him, but from all the sport heads out there sounds like he was a good pick for our team. And the fact that Hines showed interest in him is a great thing. I guess it's a great start for the draft, go Steelers !

[Spike]

Sorry, don't know alot about the kid. Guess I'll have to read up on him!




just watch the pretty pictures


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU7kgMhrDCY

[Mojouw]

Still not totally sold. What makes me the most nervous about the pick is everyone says to ignore the measurables (and they are all terrible -- even besides the forty time) and look at the tape. I realize people mean beyond the highlight reels. But highlight reels are I have to go on and I still don't get it. Because look at the video above...then look at these. Everyone looks good in highlights!

Jason Worilds --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBzLNXDuTGA

Chris Carter --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVtxfRt8ok

Heck, Bruce Davis looked alright on highlight tapes!

[TomlinSteelTribe]

If Tomlin and Colbert feel this good about the pick, I'm on board. Was hesitant beforehand, thinking the guy might only be a "high motor" with little else to offer. But, like all rookies, he'll have a chance to learn a pass rush move or two and how to cover. I think this is a win-win. We have to get more pressure on the QB and this should certainly help stoke the flames underneath Worilds.

[st33lersguy]

One thing I like about the pick is that he led the nation in forced fumbles which is something the Steelers were lacking in last year

[Spike]

Still not totally sold. Everyone looks good in highlights

that is true

but we're not giving him back, so I guess we''re just gonna have to wait and see if they can make a real Steelers LB out of him

[NJarhead]

that is true

but we're not giving him back, so I guess we''re just gonna have to wait and see if they can make a real Steelers LB out of him

:lol:

[Craic]

Can't wait to see reaction to this:
In my opinion Jarvis Jones will not be in the same caliber of pass rusher as Von Miller (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/131195/von-miller) and DeMarcus Ware (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/3442/demarcus-ware). However I do see a player with the potential to be in that next tier of pass rusher and produce similar to LaMarr Woodley.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/4/26/4269098/nfl-draft-jarvis-jones-profile-analysis

[Spike]

Can't wait to see reaction to this:

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/4/26/4269098/nfl-draft-jarvis-jones-profile-analysis



Steelers may have got just what they wanted from the seventh overall pick

Can't they find someone better to write these things?

[Spike]

Draft Analysis:

"He's a pretty good fit there in Pittsburgh. If you look at the Pittsburgh edge at linebackers, this kid fits from a body type and an explosion perspective. I think he'll get on the field and challenge Jason Worilds for the starting spot." -- Mike Mayock

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/jarvis-jones?id=2540137

[Dwinsgames]

I am very happy with the pick , as a matter of fact he was the only guy I wanted at 17 before the draft started , in my mind it was Jarvis Jones or trade down

[stillers4me]

According to the #Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/search?q=%23Steelers&src=hash) online store, Jarvis Jones will wear #91 http://bit.ly/10Gbah7 (http://t.co/qvpnAiTulB)

[Polamalu Princess]

Just wanted to add my opinion...I think this was a wise move for our team.

[Mojouw]

http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Mojouw http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php?p=371473#post371473)
Still not totally sold. Everyone looks good in highlights [/QUOTE]




that is true

but we're not giving him back, so I guess we''re just gonna have to wait and see if they can make a real Steelers LB out of him

I realize we are not giving him back. Thanks for the penetrating analysis. My point is that from the available college highlight tapes, it looks like Worilds, Carter, and Jones all share the common trait of being able to run around slow-footed, less than nimble physically over-matched college tackles as well as slip inside against interior lineman that were too slow to get out to their blocking assignment. Great. Only problem is that skill set has not exactly translated to almost any NFL success for Worilds and Carter and they are, at least by the measurable numbers, far superior athletes.

How in the heck does it tell a different story for Jarvis Jones? The only other NFL player drafted in the last 15 years with his size speed #s that has an NFL sack is Kory Bierman. Not saying that is all we can expect from Jones, but a guy that is any sentence with Kory Bierman at 17 makes me nervous.

[Dwinsgames]

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[Spike]

from the available college highlight tapes

that's no way to evaluate anyone

I'll just listen to what the Steelers coaches have to say

[86WARD]

Where did Worilds and Carter play college ball?

Slow footed SEC linemen >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Slow footed Big Ten or Slow footed ACC linemen.

[TomlinSteelTribe]

He's also supposedly a stand up kinda guy. I know that doesn't translate to football skills, but at least we can feel somewhat safe there won't be any news headlines and suspension due to off-the-field extracurriculars. The kind of risk that's taken with a guy like Ogletree or Ta'amu.

[bayz101]

ahhhhh so

well fuck it - my words will not be smothered so easily



I still like what Colbert said:



When he worked out at his pro day and he ran the 4.9 we were happy because we knew that we had a chance.

We didn’t even talk to Jarvis at the combine because we didn’t think there was any chance that he’d get to us. When he ran the 4.9, the first thing I did was go over and see his agent and set up the visit because I knew that we had a chance.

Then he continued with the workout and it was off the charts impressive. It just verified what we thought of him in college. This kid, when you watch him play, I don’t care what he runs.

He’s a football player in every phase of the game and that was what was really exciting. When the time wasn’t quite what others were looking for, we were excited.

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[Chidi29]

Yea have heard the knock on him vs Jordan and Ansah but at the end of the day all the explosion in the world does not matter much if that is all you do is explode , in the results category Jones has more production in 1 year than Ansah and Jordan have in their careers combined ...

That is a fact that so often gets lost by the talking heads because they put far to much emphasis on combine and pro day results , I prefer results between the white lines on game day and Jarvis Jones provides those results so I too Love the pick

good to see you jumping in again

Well, I was at one point mixed on Jones because you want to see that elite trait that can translate at the next level since everyone is bigger/faster/stronger/yadda yadda. And production in college doesn't have to carry over to the next level (examples too numerous to list).

But yeah, have to love the comment Colbert made about loving the fact Jones ran a 4.92.

Glad to be back. Don't know how much I'll be around during the actual draft, but I'll be on after to talk about our picks.

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Still not totally sold. What makes me the most nervous about the pick is everyone says to ignore the measurables (and they are all terrible -- even besides the forty time) and look at the tape. I realize people mean beyond the highlight reels. But highlight reels are I have to go on and I still don't get it. Because look at the video above...then look at these. Everyone looks good in highlights!

Jason Worilds --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBzLNXDuTGA

Chris Carter --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVtxfRt8ok

Heck, Bruce Davis looked alright on highlight tapes!

Why do you just have highlights to go on? There's plenty of full game tape cut up around the Internet. Just have to search for it. No one should ever look at highlight videos. Ever.

[Dwinsgames]

some mod cut off my gorgeous transcript post to a sentence and a link

no wonder this place is so dead, who puts up with that shit


you think this place is dead ?

I can show you a multitude of places that gets far less traffic , for a free forum that is in its infancy so to speak this place gets a boat load of traffic IMO

[Spike]

you think this place is dead ?


yes - one thread on the #1 pick, barely 3 pages and we're already reduced to talking about this crap

(23 viewers) I'm used to hundreds

and not even one Draft Day 2 thread till I started one


I should get paid to post here

[Craic]

yes - one thread on the #1 pick, barely 3 pages and we're already reduced to talking about this crap

(23 viewers) I'm used to hundreds

and not even one Draft Day 2 thread till I started one


I should get paid to post here

No, a mod or owner should get paid to use the ban-hammer on you. Don't like the site. Leave. Like it, then stick around. But don't think you're doing us a favor by doing so. Sorry to be so blunt but, well, your last few posts have pretty much stoked my ire, knowing what the board owners have done for us over the last couple of years.

[Spike]

No, a mod or owner should get paid to use the ban-hammer on you. Don't like the site. Leave. Like it, then stick around. But don't think you're doing us a favor by doing so. Sorry to be so blunt but, well, your last few posts have pretty much stoked my ire, knowing what the board owners have done for us over the last couple of years.

Now you want to ban me? oh, the drama...

yeah - that kind of attitude will get me to contribute

you can be sure I'll never put a dime in here now


how many others have you run off?

[Mojouw]

Well, I was at one point mixed on Jones because you want to see that elite trait that can translate at the next level since everyone is bigger/faster/stronger/yadda yadda. And production in college doesn't have to carry over to the next level (examples too numerous to list).

But yeah, have to love the comment Colbert made about loving the fact Jones ran a 4.92.

Glad to be back. Don't know how much I'll be around during the actual draft, but I'll be on after to talk about our picks.

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Why do you just have highlights to go on? There's plenty of full game tape cut up around the Internet. Just have to search for it. No one should ever look at highlight videos. Ever.

Fair enough. Perhaps I should re-phrase that I don't have the time or inclination/knowledge to watch a ton of college game tape and make like I'm gonna figure it all out. I am simply asking the question that based on the common highlights shown for the three players, what is it that separates Jones from the two OLB's recently drafted - Worilds and Carter?

Again, I am not trying to be critical of anyone nor am I trying to trash the pick. I am simply a bit anxious that Jones (the 17th pick in the draft) will not be in a position to contribute much in his rookie year, and I want to know what should I be looking for that others see as a projectable and tangible skill that will lead to NFL success. Further in what manner does Jones have that skill or skills in a way that other players already on the roster do not.

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Now you want to ban me? oh, the drama...

yeah - that kind of attitude will get me to contribute

you can be sure I'll never put a dime in here now


how many others have you run off?

Instead of complaining, and writing a bunch of self-congratulatory posts -- you could try and contribute something meaningful to the conversation. Over 500 posts and I don't think you have much to say in any of them.

[Spike]

don't hate me because I'm beautiful

[stillers4me]

Pittsburgh Steelers‏@steelers5m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/steelers/status/327901762910568451)
Look who's in the Burgh! @SacManJones_29 (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/SacManJones_29) pic.twitter.com/jfj7DrxYzf (http://t.co/jfj7DrxYzf)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIzw6oQCQAAt02u.jpg:large

[stillers4me]

Jarvis Jones‏@SacManJones_2957s (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/SacManJones_29/status/327906704589221888)
Loving Pittsburgh already.. Fans gave me a warm welcoming at the airport...

[stillers4me]

Rich Walsh‏@RichieWalsh27s (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/RichieWalsh/status/327913808226033664)
Jarvis Jones just arrived at Steelers HQ

[stillers4me]

Pittsburgh Steelers‏@steelers1m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/steelers/status/327941027715489792)"I just want to do everything my coaches and my teammates want me to do and give it my all." - @SacManJones_29 (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/SacManJones_29)

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Bob Labriola‏@BobLabriola2m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/BobLabriola/status/327940885880922112)
Jones lists his assets as great effort, character, coachable

[salamander]

I know I'm late to the party with this one, but welcome to Pittsburgh, Jarvis! I like this pick.

[O'Malley]

Let Worilds compete with Woodley. Maybe Woodley can play inside. If not, maybe Worilds can play inside.

Woodley in coverage? He's too fat for that(although I could be completely wrong)..... It would be nice to see him stay healthy and produce this year.. Maybe he needs to feel the heat of somebody with the ability to take his job...

[steelreserve]

The hell with Woodley moving to ILB. He wants to be fat and slow, tell him to quit fucking around and get to 300 pounds so he can play DE. Then he can fight it out with Hood, and whoever loses gets his sorry ass shown to the door.

[zulater]

Here's what NFL film's Greg Cosell had to say about Jarvis Jones.



Georgia OLB Jarvis Jones, who is the most ready of all the potential 3-4 outside linebackers in this draft. Ignore the 40-yard dash time. Put on the tape. Jones is a fluid athlete with sudden movement and quick change of direction. He showed body flexibility as a pass rusher, with excellent closing speed. I also liked his ability to transition from speed to power as a pass rusher. He got underneath the pads of bigger OL, and drove them back into the quarterback. He reminded me of Terrell Suggs, another player who ran a supposedly slow 40 when he came out of Arizona State

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-mock-draft-picks-1-16-142026171--nfl.html

I've always put a lot of stock in what Cosell says. No one watches more film and knows what they're seeing than him.

[fansince'76]

Put on the tape. Jones is a fluid athlete with sudden movement and quick change of direction.

Suddenness and glide! :chuckle:

[GBMelBlount]

The hell with Woodley moving to ILB.

He wants to be fat and slow, tell him to quit fucking around and get to 300 pounds so he can play DE.

Then he can fight it out with Hood, and whoever loses gets his sorry ass shown to the door.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/rennedo/woodsloth.png (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/rennedo/media/woodsloth.png.html)

[steelreserve]

Suddenness and glide! :chuckle:

You know what else is funny that I try not to think about? That the guy who said that actually turned out to be right about Redman becoming the starting RB. Mostly for all the wrong reasons, but still ...

[Polamalu Princess]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/rennedo/woodsloth.png (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/rennedo/media/woodsloth.png.html):sofunny: