The Miami Dolphins got a glimpse of one of the best pass-catchers in the game during joint practices.
Joint practices are always great for fine-tuning some details.
As long as players keep it civil and avoid scuffles, they can get into game shape and see where the team stands.
That’s not great news for Jack Jones.
The Dolphins’ cornerback was tasked with covering Amon-Ra St. Brown, and after several clips of the Detroit Lions star WR dominating him in practice, he had to admit that he got the best of him:
“I knew it was going to be the best work out there possible,” Jones said. “You’ve seen the tape, he cooked me. But I got better from that, and I’m learning the technique that I’m not used to doing. He made me better, so I’d rather it be him than anyone else.”
St. Brown has yet to suit up in the preseason, and he may sit out in the preseason finale as well.
But judging by the tape, he’s more than ready to take the field when it counts.
He will continue to be one of the most productive pass-catchers in the game, even with the Lions’ plethora of offensive options and a new offensive coordinator calling the shots.
As for Jones, those struggles against him may have been a major wake-up call.
Granted, there should be no shame in struggling to contain a player of St. Brown’s caliber, but he’s going to go against the best of the best on a weekly basis.
Iron sharpens iron, and he will have three more weeks to get to where he needs to be.
Perhaps he will need to get some more reps against the likes of Tyreek Hill and Jayden Waddle to get to where he needs to be ahead of the season opener.
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