nerdmann
6 years ago

When the Packers drafted Josh Jones in the third round back in April, it was only a matter of time into the regular season before the rookie would begin making his case for more snaps.
Now, after an injury to Kentrell Brice in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Jones got his shot.
He didn't play in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks and he saw just 29 snaps against the aforementioned Falcons, but on Sunday, he made sure his presence was felt tenfold against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jones led the team in every defensive category by the time Mason Crosby's walk-off field goal won the game in overtime for the Packers. He finished with 12 total tackles, two sacks and three tackles for a loss. He also got to Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton for two hits. 

Josh Jones (27) celebrating after sacking Andy Dalton. (Dan Powers/USA TODAY Sports)
Both of his sacks came in crucial third-down situations. One in the first quarter and one in the third to push the Bengals nearly entirely out of field goal range when they were threatening to increase their lead to double-digits. Jones' sack forced Randy Bullock to miss his kick wide right from 48 yards away.
Jones also made a vital third-down tackle on the Bengals' lone overtime possession, forcing the punt and giving quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense a chance to win the game -- which is precisely what they did.
Whether this performance knocks Brice down on the depth chart and leaves Jones as a significant component to defensive coordinator Dom Capers' "nitro package" is unlikely, considering the Packers don't make assessments based off of one game.
One thing, however, is for certain: The Packers are going to have to find a way to get Jones more snaps.
Many viewed the North Carolina State product as a replacement for ex-cornerback Micah Hyde, who was a human Swiss Army knife for the defense. Others, meanwhile, see him as an outlet that provides safety Morgan Burnett to play on the back end at his natural safety spot. Either that or Burnett's eventual replacement.
Sunday was a hint of the many possibilities Jones is capable of when deployed into a variety of situations. He essentially shined on third down against the Bengals and could certainly be attributed as one of the major reasons why the Packers were able to walk away with their second win of the season.
Between Jones and inside linebacker Blake Martinez, who somehow flew under the radar despite finishing second on the team in tackles (11) just behind Jones -- one of them being an impressive open-field tackle on A.J. Green in the fourth quarter -- the Packers certainly have a handful of performances to gush over.
On a short week, the Packers will lick their wounds and hope to get back at least a couple of their seven doubtful players from week three before Thursday night when the rival Chicago Bears venture into Lambeau Field.
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He's a rookie, so he's gonna have his lumps, but the kid can ball.

If Burnett and Jones are gonna play slot, why not have Randall and Rollins back deep as safeties? I mean it's their natural position anyway.
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steveishere
6 years ago
Drafting Josh jones legitimately won us a game and it's only week 3
beast
6 years ago
Sorry CheeseheadTV, but Jones was drafted in the 2nd round... mistakes happen to everyone but it feels a bit worse when you open with the error.

Adams was the 3rd round pick.
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Cheesey
6 years ago
He made a great play in overtime. He had a pretty darn good game overall.
He earned his check today!
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sschind
6 years ago
I'll be the first to admit I don't always pay that much attention to all the intricate aspects of the game. I notice big plays (both good and bad) but many of the small things get past me.

As Nerd said, he is a rookie, he is going to have his off moments. I certainly noticed Jones' good big plays yesterday but for those of you who watch with a closer eye to detail how was he otherwise. If he hadn't had the two sacks and the key third down tackle in OT what would you be saying about him?
steveishere
6 years ago

I'll be the first to admit I don't always pay that much attention to all the intricate aspects of the game. I notice big plays (both good and bad) but many of the small things get past me.

As Nerd said, he is a rookie, he is going to have his off moments. I certainly noticed Jones' good big plays yesterday but for those of you who watch with a closer eye to detail how was he otherwise. If he hadn't had the two sacks and the key third down tackle in OT what would you be saying about him?

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He was a little rough in some instances of being out of position or communicating things to other players. 2 sacks wasn't all though he had 3 TFL and other plays where he stopped the guy for a short gain whether it was 3rd down or an earlier down. 11 of his 12 tackles were solo. He had a good fricken game. Pretty much the closest game impact wise I've seen from a DB since we had Woodson here.
PackFanWithTwins
6 years ago
this kid is the player drafted and new to the team that I was most interested in seeing. His combination of speed and size is something I've been wanting the team to have. Aaron Rouse didn't pan out, and it is way early to know how Jones will end up, but the early signs are good. Hope he keeps improving and doesn't end up with injuries or hitting a development wall.

Interesting thing for the future is if Jones keeps playing well, how much is the team going to be willing to spend on Burnett or are his days on the Packers counting down.
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beast
6 years ago

Interesting thing for the future is if Jones keeps playing well, how much is the team going to be willing to spend on Burnett or are his days on the Packers counting down.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 



Great point, but I still say that having them both frees up one to play the coverage LB spot.

So I don't think Jones is directly taking his spot, as they would like three Safeties, and it largely depends on how well the UDFA Safeties Brice and Evans play and their versatility, etc.

Also remember they have to resign Haha too, as no one was playing well at the FS spot until he came along. While Haha might do a glaring error on a hard hit, he usually plays it smart when he's the only one around and I'm not sure the other guys can play well as the starting FS.


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beast
6 years ago
The Packers might be wanting to keep BOTH Burnett and Jones ESPECIALLY IF
~ Burnett becomes the starting nickel CB
AND
~ Jones becomes the starting coverage ILB


Packers Snap Counts, Week 3
DEFENSE (61 plays)

Inside Linebackers: Blake Martinez 47, Joe Thomas 14

Cornerbacks: Kevin King 61, Damarious Randall 52, Josh Hawkins 9, Quinten Rollins 7

Safeties: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix 61, Morgan Burnett 61, Josh Jones 61, Marwin Evans 54

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Only 1 ILB got 15 snaps
Only 2 CBs got 10 snaps
While 4 Ss got 50+ snaps

So they had a Safety getting starting snaps at nickel CB and coverage ILB and Burnett and Jones have that versatility you want and need on a team.
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yooperfan
6 years ago
I think Jones has the potential to be really good to great.
I'm not really impressed with Dix, I would rather spend the money on Burnett and let Dix walk if push came to shove.
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