Steelers backup quarterback Landry Jones has generated trade interest from other NFL clubs, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com (Twitter link). However, it may be difficult for Pittsburgh to deal Jones given that he’s the most experienced reserve signal-caller on its roster, per Fowler.
Jones isn’t the only Steelers quarterback being discussed by rival teams, as second-year pro Joshua Dobbs is reportedly also garnering interest. Clearly, Pittsburgh will keep third-round rookie Mason Rudolph behind starter Ben Roethlisberger, and is attempting to choose between Jones and Dobbs for its other quarterback roster slot.
Jones, 29, hasn’t played much during his six-year NFL career, as he’s attempted just 169 passes in relief of Roethlisberger. In that span, Jones has been a middling option, completing 63.9% of his passes for 1,310 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Among the quarterbacks who have thrown at least 160 passes since 2013, Jones ranks 35th in passer rating and 26th in adjusted net yards per attempt, but it’s difficult to assign much relevance to those numbers given his small sample size. With that 160-pass cutoff in place, Jones ranks second-to-last in attempts since his rookie campaign, just ahead of Derek Anderson.
Trade Jones over Dobbs
Hell, cut Jones instead.
Best news I’ve heard all day. Please, pretty please, trade Jones. Dobbs May not be quite ready yet, but Jones can’t make the throws Dobbs can—specifically that beautiful 40 yd pass between and over 2 defenders into a small window he threw in the second quarter the other night.
Nobody here in Pittsburgh wants Landry to make it over Dobbs or Rudolph. Okay, he’s a veteran…but he’s a BAD veteran. What good is “experience” when you suck? Season is over regardless if Ben goes down. Roll with the young guns and purge the trash.
I agree with all of the above.
I agree , Jones should either be traded or released
The only reason I say keeping Jones makes sense is it Ben misses the first game or 2. But he’s not so y worry about Jones. He’s not very good. Get a 5th rounder out of him or whatever and move on with a couple young guys and one will work out as the long term back up and one may take over for Big Ben in a few years when he retires.