{"id":10719,"date":"2023-01-25T02:38:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T02:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/why-the-new-york-jets-shouldnt-pick-georgias-lt-broderick-jones-in-the-2023-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2023-01-25T02:38:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T02:38:07","slug":"why-the-new-york-jets-shouldnt-pick-georgias-lt-broderick-jones-in-the-2023-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/why-the-new-york-jets-shouldnt-pick-georgias-lt-broderick-jones-in-the-2023-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the New York Jets Shouldn&#8217;t Pick Georgia&#8217;s LT Broderick Jones in the 2023 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><!-- tml-version=\"2\" --><\/p>\n<p>In this continuation of the series, <strong>jet<\/strong>&#8216;If you want the biggest team in the next draft, is it time to ask whether the highly regarded Broderick Jones should be picked in the opening round? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Not the 13th pick (Jets pick). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Georgia left tackle evokes an unpolished version of Chris Samuels&#8217; six-time Pro Bowl left tackle, who played for Washington between 2000 and 2009, but the key words in that statement are: Not sophisticated. <\/p>\n<p>When it comes to scouting, he&#8217;s rough around the edges, but very talented. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\"\/>\n<p><em>Where does this Bulldogs blocker sit on the draft board?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>From pick number 25 to the end of the first round. <\/p>\n<p><em>Can the Jets reach Jones? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s possible, I wouldn&#8217;t recommend doing so if you were at the team&#8217;s pre-draft meeting. Jones blocks like a boxer with a tenacious linebacker mentality. He has a unique style that the NFL&#8217;s best pass rushers will definitely test.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>Jones hopes to take his share of the loss before becoming heavyweight block champion at the next level. <\/p>\n<p>Jones&#8217; biggest challenge is maintaining lateral footwork in pass protection. He too often found himself in an out-of-control chase position, even against college-level competition. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>The NFL just raises the level of competition. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>Blocking execution is also a Jones problem. He pushes and pushes aggressively, but is not very good at maintaining run blocks. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p>Without a doubt, Jones would be an immediate upgrade, like adding hot water to oatmeal. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><em>The left tackle picture for this team is frankly bleak.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>New York has to do something in this position. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>New York can cross their fingers and go back to hoping 2020 first-round LT Mekhi Becton does well. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<p>The Jets signed veteran LT Duane Brown before the start of last season and he has fared well through a shoulder injury. Brown says he will be 38 by the start of the season and could very well be a cap casualty. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p>Underrated offensive tackle George Fant, an unrestricted free agent, is all but gone. Last year&#8217;s fourth-round pick, offensive his tackle Max Mitchell dealt with a serious blood clot problem. No one knows when or if he will return. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p>As I said before, things aren&#8217;t very good for LT right now. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<p>The idea of \u200b\u200badding an expensive free agent to the mix is \u200b\u200balso out of the question for the capped Jets, who will fully return to Jones&#8217; potential in this April&#8217;s draft. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"grading-broderick-jones\">Broderick Jones Grading<\/h3>\n<p>6ft 4, 310lbs <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p>2021 Game Movie Reviews: Georgia Tech, Missouri, Tennessee<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p>2022 Gaming Movie Reviews: South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee<\/p>\n<p>Grade: 1st Round (Late &#8211; Elite Potential) <\/p>\n<p>Jets Talent Upgrade: Yes<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"scouting-report\">scout report<\/h3>\n<p><em>An athletic and super-aggressive bully with long arms and great playing strength, he is better at pass protection than run blocking. Brings a defensive spirit to the attacking side of the ball. The shallow pocket depth sets it up nicely, but the backdoor shielding is inconsistent. We try our best to compensate, but in situations where the back edge is pushed hard, we lose control. <\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p><em>It flows inside easily against the inside pass rush. There is a light on the reverse side, which creates a problem for an authoritative bull rush. Pick up stunts with quick reaction time. Blocking travel initially creates and seals a travel lane, but is very difficult to maintain for long periods of time. Highly developed. <\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bottom-line\">Conclusion:<\/h3>\n<p>Jones is intriguing, but he&#8217;s not the finished product. His lateral footwork in pass protection needs coaching and work. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<p>We&#8217;re not talking about polished left tackle LaShawn Slater (No. 13) when he comes out of Northwestern in 2021. <\/p>\n<p>Jones is a fighter that makes his team proud, but not the kind of plug-and-play prospect Slater had with the Chargers. It&#8217;s a long term project and will experience growing pains. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<p>No one spends that kind of time with the Jets. No one in management or coaching has that kind of time. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<p>Jones isn&#8217;t someone the Jets need to pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. <\/p>\n<p>more:<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-10\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<p><em>Follow Daniel Kelly on Twitter (<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielkellybook\" onclick=\"return phoenixTrackClickEvent(this, event);\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@danielkellybook<\/em><\/a><em>).Be sure to bookmark <\/em><em>jets country<\/em><em>    Check back daily for news, analysis and more.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9uZmwvamV0cy9uZXdzL3Nob3VsZC1uZXcteW9yay1qZXRzLXBpY2stZ2VvcmdpYS1icm9kZXJpY2stam9uZXMtZmlyc3Qtcm91bmQtMjAyMy1uZmwtZHJhZnQtc2NvdXRpbmctcmVwb3J00gGCAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9uZmwvamV0cy8uYW1wL25ld3Mvc2hvdWxkLW5ldy15b3JrLWpldHMtcGljay1nZW9yZ2lhLWJyb2Rlcmljay1qb25lcy1maXJzdC1yb3VuZC0yMDIzLW5mbC1kcmFmdC1zY291dGluZy1yZXBvcnQ?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] In this continuation of the series, jet&#8216;If you want the biggest team in the next draft, is it time to ask whether the highly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-example-3","two-columns"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/broderick-jones-championship-game.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10719"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10719\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}