Broderick Jones Demands More From Himself Than Fans Expect
When the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Cleveland Browns in Week 6, there were concerns about Myles Garrett wrecking the game. He’s one of the best pass rushers in the league, and he’s given the Steelers fits in the past. However, Garrett didn’t
“It was solid,” Jones said Monday via the team’s YouTube channel. “It was enough to get us out of the stadium. There’s always trials and tribulations you’ve gotta come through. I feel like I could’ve played a little bit better… Just me trying to uphold the standard for myself. I feel like I’ve gotta play at a better, more consistent level.”
Was Jones perfect against the Browns? No. He had some ugly reps where he got beaten, and those didn’t always come against Garrett. As a former first-round pick, Jones is still trying to live up to his draft pedigree.
Also, the Steelers didn’t force Jones to block Garrett one-on-one very often. They gave him help, chipping or double-teaming Garrett. The Steelers’ offensive game plan did a lot to limit him, too. They utilized a lot of quick passes and moved the pocket away from Garrett.
However, none of that means Jones is a bad player. Few offensive tackles in the league could hope to block Garrett one-on-one for an entire game. The Steelers were right to devote a lot of attention to him and give Jones help.
Despite that, Jones still might not be giving himself enough credit. Rodgers didn’t get sacked once against the Browns. Considering the level of player that Garrett is, that should earn Jones some praise. He held his own, only allowing one pressure in 31 pass blocking snaps.
Compare that to the first game of this season, where Jones got dominated. He gave up multiple sacks, often looking overwhelmed. He’s shown vast improvement since then. While he’s still rough around the edges, Jones is showing signs of growth. He’s correct that he needs to be more consistent, but Jones had a fine day in Week 6 overall. Not many offensive linemen can say that after facing Garrett.
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Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs were able to secure a convincing 30-17 victory in Week 6 over the Detroit Lions. The win moved the Chiefs to 3-3 on the year as they look to surpass the .500 mark for the first time this season, while the loss dropped the Lions to 4-2 on the year and ended the team’s four-game win streak.
Kelce, 36, continued his strong start to the season as he recorded team-highs in both catches (6) and yards (78) on the night, as he has been a revelation for the Chiefs who are missing star wide receiver Rashee Rice (suspension).
