Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones announced he will return to Ohio State next season rather than applying to enter the 2015 . Although the 6-foot-5, 250-pound sophomore has only three college starts to his name, there was heavy speculation that he would turn pro given that he might not even be the Buckeyes' starter next year if injured quarterbacks Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett return to form.On that subject, however, Jones was clear that Ohio State coach Urban Meyer offered him no a surances about his competition against two more proven players."He didn't make me any promises. He told me what I had to do, what I had to improve on, and that's it," Jones said.Today is the NFL deadline for undercla smen to file for draft eligibility, although those who file have 72 hours to withdraw without losing NCAA eligibility. Jones, a third-year sophomore, has two years of NCAA eligibility left.Jones toiled in anonymity for most of his sophomore season but was elevated from third- to second-string when Miller was lost for the year in August with a shoulder injury. He was thrust into the Buckeyes' starting role after against rival Michigan on Nov. 29. A week later, Jones helped OSU to a over Wisconsin, vaulting the team over Texas Christian in the College Football Playoff Deron Thompson Jersey rankings and into the sport's inaugural four-team playoff. The following week, Jones took a greater command of the Buckeyes' offense into the Sugar Bowl and , then , 42-20.In those three games, Jones completed 46 of 75 pa ses for 742 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, and rushed for 90 yards. For the season, including some mop-up time as a backup, Jones was 56 of 92 (60.9 percent) for 860 yards and seven touchdowns."You get all the hype in the beginning, but you have to think it out. It's cool to say you're in the conversation as a first- or second-round draft pick after three games," Jones said.But ultimately, his education played a significant role in his decision."In life after football, I want to be a financial planner. A football career is so short. ... After football I have my whole life to live," Jones added.Prior to the announcement, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah weighed in on Jones' small sample of game experience via Twitter:3 great games > 40 average games. Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) Now, Jones will seek to beat out Miller and Barrett as OSU's 2015 starter, and build on that three-game resume.Immediately after the Oregon game, Jones indicated he was unsure if he would return to Ohio State in 2015, though the next day at the CFP's exiting news conference, he said he wasn't ready for the NFL. An NFC scout told CFB 24/7: Path to the Draft that scouting concerns about the 6-foot-5, 250-pound quarterback would include his adaptability to a pro-style offense, .*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *. Fish Smithson JerseyOhio State quarterback Cardale Jones announced he will return to Ohio State next season rather than applying to enter the 2015 . Although the 6-foot-5, 250-pound sophomore has only three college starts to his name, there was heavy speculation that he would turn pro given that he might not even be the Buckeyes' starter next year if injured quarterbacks Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett return to form.On that subject, however, Jones was clear that Ohio State coach Urban Meyer offered him no a surances about his competition against two more proven players."He didn't make me any promises. He told me what I had to do, what I had to improve on, and that's it," Jones said.Today is the NFL deadline for undercla smen to file for draft eligibility, although those who file have 72 hours to withdraw without losing NCAA eligibility. Jones, a third-year sophomore, has two years of NCAA eligibility left.Jones toiled in anonymity for most of his sophomore season but was elevated from third- to second-string when Miller was lost for the year in August with a shoulder injury. He was thrust into the Buckeyes' starting role after against rival Michigan on Nov. 29. A week later, Jones helped OSU to a over Wisconsin, vaulting the team over Texas Christian in the College Football Playoff Deron Thompson Jersey rankings and into the sport's inaugural four-team playoff. The following week, Jones took a greater command of the Buckeyes' offense into the Sugar Bowl and , then , 42-20.In those three games, Jones completed 46 of 75 pa ses for 742 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, and rushed for 90 yards. For the season, including some mop-up time as a backup, Jones was 56 of 92 (60.9 percent) for 860 yards and seven touchdowns."You get all the hype in the beginning, but you have to think it out. It's cool to say you're in the conversation as a first- or second-round draft pick after three games," Jones said.But ultimately, his education played a significant role in his decision."In life after football, I want to be a financial planner. A football career is so short. ... After football I have my whole life to live," Jones added.Prior to the announcement, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah weighed in on Jones' small sample of game experience via Twitter:3 great games > 40 average games. Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) Now, Jones will seek to beat out Miller and Barrett as OSU's 2015 starter, and build on that three-game resume.Immediately after the Oregon game, Jones indicated he was unsure if he would return to Ohio State in 2015, though the next day at the CFP's exiting news conference, he said he wasn't ready for the NFL. An NFC scout told CFB 24/7: Path to the Draft that scouting concerns about the 6-foot-5, 250-pound quarterback would include his adaptability to a pro-style offense, .*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *. Fish Smithson Jersey
i sued Jahmyr Gibbs Jersey a on Wednesday after following the ' embarra sing to the .Although Gruden backtracked on his excoriation of , the head coach made it clear to NFL Media's Albert Breer late Wednesday that the on-field results must improve substantially.Breer: Gruden's a se sment of In the midst of a media storm, coach JayGruden offers an honest appraisal of RobertGriffin III to Albert Breer. "Since the preseason, in the games that (Griffin) has played, our production from an offensive standpoint ," Gruden told Breer. "I think five touchdowns in all the drives he's played, for whatever reason, and that's not good. We're still trying to figure that out."Gruden concedes that is "very raw" because he saw so few coverages as a rookie in a gimmick offense, mi sed the entire offseason in 2013 and was sidelined for six weeks this season.It's a "production-based busine s," conceded Gruden, though. The have struggled to score touchdowns and win games with Griffin, which has led to a groundswell of support for backup ."There's always pre sure on the quarterback to perform," Gruden said." And if you don't perform, like any other position, somebody's behind you pushing you."Breer's article also delves into Gruden's acknowledgement that Griffin has been "coddled for so long" and the organization's growing fatigue over the quarterback's off-the-field machinations.With a 2016 option in the neighborhood of $16 million looming next offseason, Griffin's next month will be crucial for his .As Gregg Rosenthal pointed out in his , Griffin e sentially made no "NFL throws" beyond check downs and bubble screens last week. My own notes were just as harsh, citing the lack of pa sing-game structure with behind center.Griffin has lost his confidence, devolved in his footwork, isn't sure how to decipher defenses and has authored too many negative plays. As a result, Gruden is in limbo, trying to build a game plan around a broken quarterback. on RG3: "It's not very good (his tape). It's very bad. He's at the point where he needs remedial training. He needs QB cla s." Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) The latest Around The NFL Podcast and previews every other Week 12 game. Find more Around The NFL content on . Minkah Fitzpatrick Jersey
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