Steelers LB Jarvis Jones Needs A “Stronger” Offseason

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When the Pittsburgh Steelers made Jarvis Jones the 17th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, expectations were sky high. Much like guard David DeCastro in the 2012 NFL Draft, Jones wasn’t expected to be available when the Steelers were on the clock. With the retirement of stalwart James Harrison and the question marks surrounding Jason Worilds, a pass rusher was sorely needed. A two-time All American at the University of Georgia, he was highly regarded as the top pass rusher coming out in the draft that year, but his stock took a bit of a hit following a lackluster showing at the school’s pro day. There, Jones ran a 4.9 in the 40-yard dash, a time that a lot of defensive lineman 50 pounds heavier than Jones exceed. This showing, coupled with the medical reports that he suffers from spinal stenosis, caused Jones to slide to the 17th pick, and into the Steelers’ lap.

Source: http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/01...ger-offseason/

[Dwinsgames]

wow so now Harrison retired in 2012 ?

damn what am I smoking in this thing ... oh wait I am not

[Steeldude]

I doubt Jones does anything in the off-season. It's not on his list of things to do.

Looks like OLB is still high on the list of draft needs.

[ALLD]

They will keep drafting OLBs until they find one much like they were looking for a RB that can gain lots of all-purpose yards.