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We are literally neighbors. I watched his younger brother 3 years. Great kids. Stood out like men among boys on the HS field.
After further research, I found that Matthew Jones greatly improved his cone time at his Pro Day. The Combine was 8.19 which is not far off from Lester Cotton's Pro Day 8.23. Jones improved to 7.90 at his Pro Day. Still not optimal but better. He also ran the shuttle after skipping it at the Combine and did a 4.88. Ideally, you'd like the shuttle time to be around 4.50 or better. Cotton had a 5.00 shuttle at his Pro Day. Jones also did a 1.70 hand held 10-yard and 5.13 forty at the Combine. While Cotton ran a 1.84 and 5.30 at his Pro Day.
Also, Robert Jones may be our best veteran G currently rostered and his Pro Day times were 1.83 and 5.32 in the 10 and 40. His shuttle was 4.84, and cone was 8.16. But on the field, Jones has proven he could even be an emergency RT, so moves well enough in a practical environment.
PFF also gave M. Jones decent grades in 2023. 70.9 overall. 68th out of 628 guards. 67.8 in pass blocking and 71.7 in run blocking.
His overall grade was 83.7 in 2021, when he was the 15th best guard in college, but declined to 75.7 when he was the 38th guard, but declined again this past season. Still not terrible though, but you'd like to see him trending in the other direction.
PA really had a Gov Mifflin? As in Dunder Mifflin? lol. Shillington is really the name of a town there?
Storm Duck is my favorite for making the 53 and his name has nothing to do with it. I'd feel the same if his name was Sunny Goose.
PFF graded him 68.8 overall last season which placed him 417th out of 852 safeties. Coverage grade was 74.8 which placed him 193 out of 762. His run defense grade was only 53.2 which 735th out of 818. He played most of his snaps at free safety, 364. But also had over 100 each in the box and the slot.
Essentially he's very good in coverage. I like it.
If Butch makes a functional player out of him they should double his salary.
He had a shuttle of 4.40 and a cone of 7.14 at his Pro Day. I wonder why they left them out? All his numbers are from his Pro Day. He wasn't a Combine invite.
I just hope he is good enough that Eich can concentrate on just RG. Eich is not getting cut.
Wynn starts at LG. IMO, Winner of Jones/Driscoll starts at RG, and loser backs up both Guard spots. Where does Eichenberg fit?
Eich, Cotton, Hines are squarely on the roster bubble. Eich's $4m salary doesn't help him.
As it stands today, Driscoll and Eich compete for the RG job. Rob Jones and Wynn for LG. IMO.
Dolphins Sign ‘Strong-Armed’ QB After NFL Draft: Report
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GettyThe Miami Dolphins have come to terms with undrafted quarterback prospect Gavin Hardison following the NFL draft.
The Miami Dolphins have a new quarterback joining the organization in 2024, undrafted prospect Gavin Hardison out of UTEP.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero announced the agreement just after the NFL draft’s conclusion on April 27, sharing Hardison’s QB ranking and scouting report with fans.
“A four-year starter, Hardison (6-1 7/8, 206) had his final college season cut short by Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow in November,” Pelissero’s report read. “He’s an intriguing arm, but he’s hurt [and] he’s not extremely accurate,” an AFC coordinator said.
Continuing: “He’s tough as [expletive]. I don’t even know if he’ll be cleared (medically). But at least he showed arm talent that is different from some other guys.”
According to NFL Network, Hardison ranked 19th for the entire 2024 QB class. He was projected to be a seventh-round selection or a priority UDFA and in the end, the latter obviously occurred.
Dolphins’ Signing Gavin Hardison Profiles as Longshot QB Project With Unique Arm
As Pelissero’s update noted, Hardison’s major selling point is his “strong arm that produces excellent bucket throws” according to a Pro Football Network scouting profile ahead of the draft.
PFN analyst Ian Valentino described Hardison as an “experienced player who has elevated the UTEP program since arriving.” And that’s all because of his “effortless velocity” and gunslinger mentality.
“It’s undeniable that Hardison is more intriguing than his raw stats suggest,” Valentino stated at the time. “He has a great arm that launches the ball from various platforms and often overcomes sloppy mechanics. He’s [also] unafraid to continue taking deep shots even after seeing his receivers continue to watch the ball slip through their hands, and that mindset isn’t always easy to find.”
The PFN writer likened Hardison to former Dolphins veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as a sort of best-case scenario. Acknowledging that “over the last two decades, there aren’t many quarterback prospects with a completion rate below 55% who have drawn evaluators’ attention.”
Hardison’s career college completion rate was a 53.3%. The UTEP product is also an older prospect, turning 24 years old in May of 2024.
Per Sports Illustrated, the passer “started 35 games over his five seasons with the Miners, throwing for 7,963 yards with 40 touchdowns and 33 interceptions.” He’ll have to overcome his injury history and his “bad habits” if he hopes to stick at the NFL level.
- By Michael Obermuller
- Updated Apr 28, 2024 at 3:20am
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GettyThe Miami Dolphins have come to terms with undrafted quarterback prospect Gavin Hardison following the NFL draft.
The Miami Dolphins have a new quarterback joining the organization in 2024, undrafted prospect Gavin Hardison out of UTEP.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero announced the agreement just after the NFL draft’s conclusion on April 27, sharing Hardison’s QB ranking and scouting report with fans.
“A four-year starter, Hardison (6-1 7/8, 206) had his final college season cut short by Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow in November,” Pelissero’s report read. “He’s an intriguing arm, but he’s hurt [and] he’s not extremely accurate,” an AFC coordinator said.
Continuing: “He’s tough as [expletive]. I don’t even know if he’ll be cleared (medically). But at least he showed arm talent that is different from some other guys.”
According to NFL Network, Hardison ranked 19th for the entire 2024 QB class. He was projected to be a seventh-round selection or a priority UDFA and in the end, the latter obviously occurred.
Dolphins’ Signing Gavin Hardison Profiles as Longshot QB Project With Unique Arm
As Pelissero’s update noted, Hardison’s major selling point is his “strong arm that produces excellent bucket throws” according to a Pro Football Network scouting profile ahead of the draft.
PFN analyst Ian Valentino described Hardison as an “experienced player who has elevated the UTEP program since arriving.” And that’s all because of his “effortless velocity” and gunslinger mentality.
“It’s undeniable that Hardison is more intriguing than his raw stats suggest,” Valentino stated at the time. “He has a great arm that launches the ball from various platforms and often overcomes sloppy mechanics. He’s [also] unafraid to continue taking deep shots even after seeing his receivers continue to watch the ball slip through their hands, and that mindset isn’t always easy to find.”
The PFN writer likened Hardison to former Dolphins veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as a sort of best-case scenario. Acknowledging that “over the last two decades, there aren’t many quarterback prospects with a completion rate below 55% who have drawn evaluators’ attention.”
Hardison’s career college completion rate was a 53.3%. The UTEP product is also an older prospect, turning 24 years old in May of 2024.
Per Sports Illustrated, the passer “started 35 games over his five seasons with the Miners, throwing for 7,963 yards with 40 touchdowns and 33 interceptions.” He’ll have to overcome his injury history and his “bad habits” if he hopes to stick at the NFL level.