onejayhawk Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 This popped up last summer in relation to Aaron Donald. While no one questions Donald' HoF credentials, was there anyone else at the position on a HoF track. The conclusion then was that Jones was not completely out of the running but his chances were thin. Fast forward six months. Jones had his second 15+ sack season (Donald has only one but it was 20+ sacks). He had an epic game on a big stage in the conference championships--10 pressures, 5 hits, 2 sacks on Joe Cool. He has a real shot at Defensive Player of the Year, which always went to Donald if it went to a DT at all. Still, as of age 28 he sits at 41.93 on the Pro-Football Reference HoF Monitor. For comparison, Donald has 100 more at 146, 2nd all timeThat is on 42nd among DT and less than half what an average HoF player has. He can get additional points for work already do through a championship and additional awards. Winning DPoY would be a huge boost since it rates 12.5 points. This year he is the best DT in the league by consensus. That has legacy value in future award voting. He is on what appears to be a young dynasty. This also has award value. The Monitor is only way of tracking a player's current impact and Jones has lived in Donald's shadow. He has emerged and he did so with flair and style. What are his chances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Yes, he's clearly on track for the Hall of Fame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On track sure, but so was Fletcher Cox 3-4 years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeotheLion Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 He's on track, and it helps that he is linked with the Chiefs teams. There's really no point in comparing him to Donald though. Aaron Donald at 28 already had 2 DPOY awards and 3 more 1st team all pros. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson_Neat Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I don't know what on track means if a guy like Kevin Williams isn't already a HOFer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 57 minutes ago, LeotheLion said: He's on track, and it helps that he is linked with the Chiefs teams. There's really no point in comparing him to Donald though. Aaron Donald at 28 already had 2 DPOY awards and 3 more 1st team all pros. The problem is that it's unavoidable. Jones has routinely been referred to as the 2nd best DT. Donald is possibly the GOAT. The attention he gets clouds the question of whether Jones is worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterCallSaul Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Yep I think so. I think he should also thank Max Scharping for helping him build that resume up nicely. I haven't seen abuse that bad since Spoiler inappropriate ban-worthy religious/pop culture reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeotheLion Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 35 minutes ago, onejayhawk said: The problem is that it's unavoidable. Jones has routinely been referred to as the 2nd best DT. Donald is possibly the GOAT. The attention he gets clouds the question of whether Jones is worthy. I don't think it will. You can have 2 DTs per ERA make the HOF. Jones is making a very good case for himself. He's going to be the best defensive player from likely the team of the decade. If he can keep up the counting stats and add pro bowls, all pros, he'll get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontTazeMeBro Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 To me he’s a 1st ballot lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 18 minutes ago, DontTazeMeBro said: To me he’s a 1st ballot lock Probably too soon for that, unless you're just saying you personally would put him in 1st ballot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 He's on track to be in the conversation when it's all said+done. Playing for the Chiefs is going to boost his profile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibrown Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) He will get a big boost if the Chiefs win and he looks dominant in the superbowl. He is an incredible player. I think he is a hofer He also looks massive. Some people are his size and don't seem imposing and he does. All these things count Edited January 31, 2023 by Kiwibrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontTazeMeBro Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, seminoles1 said: Probably too soon for that, unless you're just saying you personally would put him in 1st ballot. I don’t mean if he retired today. But barring a Haynesworth like collapse. Other than Donald and Watt, I’m drawing a blank trying to come up with a more dominant interior pass rusher in the last 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Bristow Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Sure looked like one Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefs_5627 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I think he'll get it but moreso eventually not so much right away. Definitely a baller though and I think he deserves it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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