Before the start of the 2011 college football season, Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones was a point of contention amongst NFL Draft fans. As the season progressed, however, the opinions largely became the same: He wasn't ready for the NFL.
Landry Jones wisely says no to NFL Draft
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On numerous occasions, Jones had trouble picking up the blitz and threw bad passes. The physical skills are there for Jones. He has nice size. His arm is strong. But it’s the mental part of the game that’s left people wondering. The negatives in Jones’ game were only compounded following an injury to star go-to wide receiver Ryan Broyles. In the four games Broyles missed, Jones threw just one touchdown compared to six interceptions.
That’s why it was a smart move by Jones today to not enter the 2012 NFL Draft and return to Oklahoma for his senior season. The deficiencies in Jones’ game can all be remedied by more playing time, discipline and effort. If Jones becomes a first-round draft pick in 2013, it will be because he worked for it. He’ll enter next season as a mildly regarded prospect who benefits from an Oklahoma offense known for quick plays and quicker routes. But the skills are there for Jones to become much more than the product of gimmickry.
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