Has Broderick Jones turned the corner in his professionalism, and will it follow in his play?
Though Broderick Jones has never sounded immature in interviews, comments from coaches and teammates hinted at a lack of seriousness. As might be common for young players, perhaps he didn’t fully appreciate how much goes into an NFL career. This is a full-time job, a profession, and your opponents are preparing with that frame of mind.
Whether Jones ever truly undersold the significance of his position or not, he seems to be taking his job more seriously than ever, and that could be for a variety of reasons.