Recent Cardale Jones Notes
Cardale Jones
fails to read defenses and locks onto targets. where he has really struggled is a lack of anticipation and timing. studying his film, jones waits for targets to get open before throwing the ball as hard as he can so it arrives before the defender. questionable decision-making and needs to quicken his eyes and expand his vision. shows cabin fever, often tucking and running when initial read is taken away. wasn't asked to identify defensive coverages in college.
He needs refinement with his footwork, internal clock and overall accuracy to all levels of the field. Maturity has been another trouble issue with Jones and his class clown routine won't be tolerated by many NFL head coaches.
jones' skill set is ideally suited for a vertical offensive attack, utilizing play action and running the ball between the tackles, which then opens up options on the outside.
WEAKNESSES
strengths
There is no questioning Jones' physical tools with his well-built frame, top-shelf arm strength and the mobility to move the pocket or pick up chunk yardage with his legs when needed. Jones has the same cannon and confidence throwing downfield. Levelheaded and calm on the field, playing with the same demeanor no matter how bright the lights. Improved footwork in the pocket to shuffle, slide and climb with his eyes downfield, staring down the gun barrel.
compares to
JaMarcus Russell, ex-Raiders -- Jones is physically impressive with the size, build and arm strength that instantly draws comparisons to Russell, including the mobility to pick up yards with his legs when needed. He can make every throw and showcases precision when he squares his shoulders and follows through with his delivery, but his game lacks sophistication and he's simply extremely raw.
in our view
Jones has a live arm to generate easy velocity anywhere he wants on the field, but his hose lacks consistent direction with hot-cold accuracy downfield - more of a thrower than passer at this point in his development. He doesn't play with anticipation and is still very raw reading coverages, needing extensive work under the hood before he's ready for NFL snaps. Jones is a developmental option whose final draft grade will be determined by his pre-draft process.
2015
| passing | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATT | YPA | PCT | YDS | INT | TD | COMPLETIONS |
| 176.0 | 8.3 | 0.625 | 1460.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 110.0 |
| rushing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YPC | TD | YDS | CAR | LONG |
| 3.0 | 2.0 | 193.0 | 64.0 | 38.0 |
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 3-4 |
| Height: | 6-5 |
| Weight: | 253.0 |
| Forty: | 4.8 |
| Arm: | 33 3/4 |
| Hand: | 09 3/4 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
| Cone: | -- |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- |
| 10: | -- |
| 20: | -- |
| 40: | -- |
| BJ: | -- |
| VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
| Cone: | -- |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- |
| 10: | 1.62 |
| 20: | 2.69 |
| 40: | 4.78 |
| BJ: | -- |
| VJ: | 36.0 |