If Haskins is there at 11...

[Benton]

(04-23-2019, 09:38 AM)Wyche Wrote: When you look at his play and numbers, you have to remember he is playing at Duke.  There's not very much talent at wideout.  Brandt's assertions are based on taking that into consideration, interviews, and his work under Cutcliffe.  His comparison?  Peyton Manning.  Peyton Manning himself has spoken highly of Jones.  While I would not like him in the 1st or 2nd, if he's there in the 3rd, I'd have no issue.  I would only be slightly miffed if they took him in the 2nd.  There is much more to playing that position than a rocket arm.....ask the Chargers or Raiders.  In this particular draft, I'd take him over the phenoms.....who all scored mediocre to poor on the Wonderlic BTW.

I understand the hesitation, but I'd be fine taking him in the second as a guy to develop. I don't think he'll be phenomenal, but I think he'll be a capable leader in a couple seasons.that said, I don't think he makes it through the first 40.