compliments for defenders who never take their eyes off the ball.Not surprisingly James Conner Jersey , Quinn raves often about third-year linebacker Deion Jones. The only problem is that Jones, a Pro Bowl alternate pick last season, missed 10 games with a broken foot, and the once-sleek defense fell apart without its signal-caller.But now that Jones is back and healthy, Quinn likes his chances as Atlanta (5-9) prepares to visit Carolina (6-8)."Our attempts on the football are higher over the last three weeks," Quinn said. "Last week was higher than the week before, and that was higher than the week before, and the week before. For him being back in the lineup, that's also a strong indicator of his awareness of the football."Jones isn't accustomed to getting embarrassed in coverage. He knows his skills are as stout against the pass as they are against the run https://www.thesteelerslockerroom.com/authentic-terrell-edmunds-jersey , so when David Johnson beat him on a 40-yard catch and run on the opening drive of last week's win over Arizona, Jones was livid."It kind of throws you off a little bit, and then I have to reset and get back to my details and keep fighting," Jones told The Associated Press. "There was still a lot of game to play."Indeed, on the Cardinals' next possession, Jones was shading Johnson in coverage when defensive end Vic Beasley tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage. Jones snatched the ball from the air and ran 41 yards for a tying touchdown.That was his third score in eight career interceptions. He also had a pick in the end zone last year to save a narrow win over New Orleans."I'm always after the ball, man," Jones said. . That's what we preach, and I try to live that every down when I'm out there. If I see an opp Womens Terrell Edmunds Jersey , I take my swing at it.What the Falcons missed most about Jones was his speed. At 6-foot-1, 222 pounds, he has the same size and quickness he had at his pro day at LSU, where he dazzled scouts by running the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds.His pick-six against the Cardinals began the best day of the year for Atlanta's defense. Though it came against an Arizona offense riddled with injuries and horrible statistics, the Falcons still got an interception from Brian Poole and a fumble recovery from Poole and Grady Jarrett.But as they prepare to face a Carolina offense that has backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke replacing injured star Cam Newton, the Falcons need another shutdown performance to improve on a defense that ranks second-worst in third-down percentage and red-zone efficiency, fourth-worst in scoring and eighth-worst against the run.The most important matchup could likely be Jones against Panthers multipurpose back Christian McCaffrey, who can be a nightmare to cover man-to-man."That's strength on strength in that instance," Quinn said. "We'll rely on Debo quite a bit in that way."Even if Jones has a slipup similar to one he had against Arizona L.C. Greenwood Jersey , Quinn likes his linebacker's chances over the course of a full game."It doesn't happen that often with him," Quinn said. "People try him a lot, but he's usually right there ready to respond."Notes: WR Julio Jones was held out of practice Wednesday with a sore hip. Quinn said Jones will play at Carolina. ... Quinn officially ruled out RB Devonta Freeman, sidelined since Week 5 with a groin injury, for the last two games. The Steelers haven’t had the best success with drafting cornerbacks in the NFL Draft, and the latest mock draft has them taking another stab at the position in Round 1."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsSteelers Film Room2018 NFL Draft AnalysisLatest NewsLatest News2019 Mock Draft Database2019 NFL Mock Draft: Steelers shock fan base and go for lesser known cornerbackNew,45commentsThe Steelers haven’t had the best success with drafting cornerbacks in the NFL Draft, and the latest mock draft has them taking another stab at the position in Round 1.EDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Mock Draft: Steelers shock fan base and go for lesser known cornerbackMark Zerof-USA TODAY SportsThe 2019 NFL Draft is just days away, and those who produce mock drafts almost on a weekly basis are feverishly typing away trying to give their best estimation as to what will take place in late April when the three day selection process takes place.For Pittsburgh Steelers fans Vance McDonald Jersey , the biggest debate is what position the team will target in Round 1? Will it be inside linebacker? Will it be wide receiver? The Steelers have options early in the draft, but which player should be their top pick is a debate which turns ugly depending who you are talking to.For this Mock Draft Monday, a space where we all understand mock drafts are nothing more than guesses, I looked at NFL Networks’ Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft to see who he had tabbed as going to the Steelers.Here is the pick:For the record, it should be noted both Devin White and Devin Bush were both off the board before the 13th pick. White went to the Broncos at pick 10, and Bush to the Packers at pick 12. With those prospects gone, the Steelers snagged themselves a cornerback they hope can break their failed draft pick mold — even though many don’t know much about him.If you are like me, you don’t keep tabs on all of these players in college football. There just isn’t enough time in the day to watch all these prospects. While many will know plenty about Murphy as a prospect, others just want to know the basics. Here is a draft breakdown via The Draft Network:BEST TRAIT - Length/Leaping AbilityWORST TRAIT - Press TechniqueRED FLAGS - NoneLonnie Johnson’s standout performance at the Senior Bowl (compared to most of the other corners anyway) generated some buzz in January Mike Hilton Jersey , but he’s going to need one heck of a Combine effort to continue to make teams forget about his tape. Troublesome in press and problematic in off coverage, Johnson gives up a ton of separation on short-to-intermediate patterns due to his inability to mirror and match, while also failing to stay in phase and make plays on the ball vertically.Despite his length and size, I’m not even sure I would bother trying to develop Johnson’s press technique that much, rather opting to play him in a zone-heavy scheme where his length and ability to come forward and tackle can be put to their best use. He just needs way too much work to be trusted in man coverage anytime soon, and will likely need to begin his career by impressing on special teams as a rookie....What do you think of the pick? Would you be okay with Johnson being the Steelers’ top pick?Let us know what you think in the comment section below!