With The First Pick
Fansided

2016 NFL Rookie Redo

By Michael Beaudwin

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 5
Next
Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Cardale Jones (7) rolls out under pressure by New York Giants defensive back Donte Deayon (38) during the second half at New Era Field. Bills beat the Giants 21-0. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Cardale Jones (7) rolls out under pressure by New York Giants defensive back Donte Deayon (38) during the second half at New Era Field. Bills beat the Giants 21-0. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Cardale Jones to Several Teams

Did you think you would get through an entire article about swapping players around without having a QB thrown in there?

Cardale Jones may not be a NFL-household name now, but for a short time he enjoyed some pre-draft limelight. How quickly all of that goes away. Sure, Jones benefitted from a shallow talent pool for the position, but there were plenty of reasons to be somewhat excited about this guy.

Jones had a bit of an odd career in college. He went from being an unknown athlete, to a superstar, and then to the bench. However, during his playing time he completed 60% of his throws, racked yards in the air and on the ground, and led the Ohio Buckeyes to a national title.

His inconsistency lost him the starting job, which is why Jones decided to chance entering the NFL draft. Either way, he would have been buried in a draft, he might as well strike while the iron was seemingly hot.

First of all, Jones wouldn’t save any sinking NFL team right now, but he would certainly do a better job of keeping them afloat. The Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers are all teams that could use a major upgrade at the position, and if we’re being honest, you can probably throw the Houston Texans into that mix as well. Jones could easily be keeping the Texans in the playoff mix better than their current debacle, Brock Osweiler.

The 49ers make the most sense, though. Chip Kelly runs a very college-friendly offense, and would utilize Jones’ diverse set of talents.

The Buffalo Bills own Jones’ contract and are hopefully grooming him to be more than a viable backup. Furthermore, he is currently behind E.J. Manuel on the depth chart. The Bills will likely continue to run Tyrod Taylor as the starter for 2017, and aren’t doing Jones, or themselves, any favors by sitting on the young talent.

The Bills may easily get hit for potential trades this offseason. Most of all, if that doesn’t happen, well then we know Cardale Jones isn’t any better than E.J Manuel. Ouch.

Home/NFL Draft News