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Deion Jones: NFL defensive rookie of the month
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:05 pm
Was it Lester Earl who posted his draft grade for why we shouldn't have picked him....?
This post was edited on 9/29/16 at 2:06 pm
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Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:09 pm to jeff5891
we took Thomas, so it's not like we blew the pick.
I guess we could've traded back in and took Debo instead of Bell but it would've cost more.
I guess we could've traded back in and took Debo instead of Bell but it would've cost more.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:10 pm to jeff5891
21 (52). Atlanta Falcons: Deion Jones | Grade: D
(Pick acquired in trade with Houston Texans)
The Falcons were looking to add speed to their defense and Jones certainly fits that description. The problem is getting blocked too often in the running game and missing too many tackles when he gets to the ball carriers (105th in class in tackling efficiency, missing one of every 6.5 attempts). His overall grade ranked 129th among linebackers in the draft class and he was the 250th player on the PFF Draft Board on athleticism alone.
(Pick acquired in trade with Houston Texans)
The Falcons were looking to add speed to their defense and Jones certainly fits that description. The problem is getting blocked too often in the running game and missing too many tackles when he gets to the ball carriers (105th in class in tackling efficiency, missing one of every 6.5 attempts). His overall grade ranked 129th among linebackers in the draft class and he was the 250th player on the PFF Draft Board on athleticism alone.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:12 pm to jeff5891
He caught an easy tipped pass and ran to the end zone with no one in front of him.
I think that is sticking out in your mind. I don't remember anything else he did.
What was his grade Monday and the other games for the Falcons?
PS I'd take Mike Thomas over Jones every single time.
I think that is sticking out in your mind. I don't remember anything else he did.
What was his grade Monday and the other games for the Falcons?
PS I'd take Mike Thomas over Jones every single time.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:17 pm to The Sad Banana
He has been great for us. Exactly what we needed, a linebacker that can actually do well in pass coverage. He might be performing as an average linebacker at best when compared to the rest of the NFL, but that was much better than we had and with only 3 games of experience.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:19 pm to The Sad Banana
Best of luck to Deion. He is very quick but a bit undersized. I like what we have in Michael Thomas.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:23 pm to jeff5891
Hey look man Its not just ONE LSU player we should draft but... 
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:27 pm to Indfanfromcol
quote:
He has been great for us. Exactly what we needed, a linebacker that can actually do well in pass coverage. He might be performing as an average linebacker at best when compared to the rest of the NFL, but that was much better than we had and with only 3 games of experience.
This. From what I've watched of him over 3 games he:
a) Took over the starting position
b) Is good-to-great in pass coverage, given that he's a rookie
c) Can get caught sleeping in zone run schemes and easily gets blocked, however, he sometimes shows up and can shed blocks and help make tackles.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:31 pm to DoubleDown
I would have to agree with you on all points.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 2:50 pm to jeff5891
I'm satisfied with Thomas and Bell 
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:43 pm to jeff5891
If ive learned anything during my time on Tigerdroppings it is this. You Can NEVER trust anything LesterEarl says regarding the evaluation on a player.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:53 pm to Lester Earl
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. The problem is getting blocked too often in the running game and missing too many tackles when he gets to the ball carriers (105th in class in tackling efficiency, missing one of every 6.5 attempts).
Well lucky for him, our offense doesn't run much and our D can't slow anyone down.
Sounds like a Steele problem. He can play
This post was edited on 9/29/16 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 9/30/16 at 3:43 am to jeff5891
AMDG
Posted on 9/30/16 at 7:11 am to The Sad Banana
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He caught an easy tipped pass and ran to the end zone with no one in front of him.
i doubt that one play is the only reason he is defensive rookie of the month
Posted on 9/30/16 at 9:28 am to jeff5891
Yep typical Payton pass on defense for offense. He thinks we can win games by just outscoring the other team. He doesn't give two shits about the defense.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 9:41 am to Nissanmaxima
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Yep typical Payton pass on defense for offense. He thinks we can win games by just outscoring the other team. He doesn't give two shits about the defense.
You can't spend every pick on defense. We've been investing pretty heavily into the defense too.
9 of our 14 draft picks in the past 2 years have been spent on defense, and all 9 of those guys were drafted in the first 5 rounds. Take away the 2 7th round picks spent on running backs, it goes to 9/12
Having an issue with taking Thomas is just silly.
2016
1st - Sheldon Rankins - DT
2nd - Michael Thomas - WR
2nd - Vonn Bell - S
4th - David Onyemata - DT
7th - Daniel Lasco - RB
2015
1st - Peat - OT
1st - Anthony - LB
2nd - Kikaha - DE/LB
3rd - Grayson - QB
3rd = Williams - DB
5th - Davis Tull - OLB
5th - Tyler Davison - DT
5th - Swann - DB
7th - Murphy - RB
This post was edited on 9/30/16 at 9:43 am
Posted on 9/30/16 at 9:52 am to TigerBait1127
Oh man, that 2015 draft.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:24 am to jeff5891
Well, he also thinks Cooks is better than Jarvis Landry so...
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:27 am to deNYEd
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Well, he also thinks Cooks is better than Jarvis Landry so...
Well he is.
And what does that have to do with my post?
This post was edited on 9/30/16 at 10:30 am
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:29 am to TigerBait1127
I'm not talking to you bitch
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