CHANDLER JONES RUMORS

Patriots sign top pick Jones

The Patriots signed first-round pick Chandler Jones, the player New England traded up six spots to acquire in the draft with the expectation he can ultimately become an every-down pass rusher in coach Bill Belichick's multiple-front defense. Jones signed a four-year deal with an option for a fifth year, as is customary for first-round picks under the terms of the collective...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  5 days ago

Pats Nab Jones, Hightower in 1st Round

Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower look to add some power to the Pats’ defensive front. One the day that the nation had its eyes on Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, it was the surprise moves that the Pats made that caught the attention of New England football fans.  The Pats first traded up from the 27th pick (yes, not down) to the 21 spot, giving the Cincinatti Bengals...
Via New England Sports React  |  April 27, 2012

Patriots targeted versatile Jones, Hightower

Bill Belichick has frustrated New England fans in recent years by trading down and out of the first round with regularity. But that all changed Thursday night as Belichick made deals with both of his first-round selections -- scheduled to be at 27 and 31 overall -- moved up twice and selected Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones and Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower. "...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 27, 2012

Patriots Select Chandler Jones at 21 Overall

The New England Patriots traded up to the 21st pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday to select Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones - the Orange's first player taken in Round 1 since Dwight Freeney in 2002.
Via syracuse.scout.com  |  April 26, 2012

Chandler Jones’ Draft Night: Why He Skyrocketed & What it Means for SU

philly.com Tonight, Chandler Jones will likely become Syracuse’s first selection in the NFL Draft’s first round since another pass rusher, Dwight Freeney, a decade ago. It seems a foregone conclusion as Jones’s stock has skyrocketed over the past month. NFL Network’s Mike Mayock has him as a top 10 prospect and the top defensive end in a class with talented edge guys...
Via Orange Fizz  |  April 26, 2012

Chandler Jones Projected Late-First Round, Some Draft Experts Skeptical

After missing much of his junior year because of injuries, and falling well short of his stated goal of 30 sacks, this writer believed some wondered whether it would be a mistake for Syracuse’s Chandler Jones to leave early for the NFL Draft. Those skeptics were wrong. Jones always had the most pro potential of his teammates, and he has has shot up draft boards in recent...
Via Orange Fizz  |  April 23, 2012

SU Adds Zian Jones & Mark Garick: Why the JUCO Route is Perfect for the D-Line

The Syracuse defensive line was in desperate need of bodies, and Doug Marrone is looking at the JUCO route to do so. SU’s recruiting class added two more bodies this as the Orange reeled in California natives Mark Garrick and Zian Jones from the junior college ranks. They’ll be asked to step in right away and help shape up a unit that loses Chandler Jones, Mikhail Marinovich...
Via Orange Fizz  |  January 23, 2012

Syracuse DE Jones forgoes senior season, enters NFL draft

One Orangemen is leaving his teammates red. Okay, not really. But, Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones does plan on leaving his team for the NFL. He is skipping senior year to do so and leaving a team that just started to turn the corner. Syracuse has been, in recent years, bad. But the last two
Via The [Five]  |  December 30, 2011

Syracuse DE Chandler Jones going to NFL

Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones is skipping his final season of eligibility and entering the NFL draft. Jones, who made the announcement on Friday, was a 2011 All-Big East first-team selection. He finishes his career with 147 tackles, seventh among Orange down linemen. Jones made 38 tackles in seven games this season despite missing five games because of a lower body injury...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 30, 2011

Will Chandler Jones Decide to Stay or Go? Here’s the Fizz Guess

Chandler Jones has told us all via Twitter he will announce his decision about the NFL Draft today at 3:30. Make no mistake, this marks an enormous offseason moment for Doug Marrone and Orange football. The Syracuse defense was one of the major reasons for the 5-game collapse, especially when Jones was not on the field. The lack of playmakers on that side of the ball was evident...
Via Orange Fizz  |  December 30, 2011
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