The Dallas Cowboys have been adamant about retooling their roster this offseason, which has led to a large amount of speculation for the 2018 season. Among the changes is a potential position switch for current safety Byron Jones.
Jones has played the position for two seasons with the Cowboys. However, the coaching staff is considering switching him to cornerback, according to ESPN's Todd Archer:
According to multiple sources, the Cowboys are considering using Jones at cornerback again. New secondary coach Kris Richard likes bigger corners. He had Richard Sherman with the Seattle Seahawks. At 6-0, 205 pounds, Jones would qualify as a big corner. He has the necessary athleticism.
The rumors of a position change do not seem to be far-fetched. Jones was initially drafted by Dallas as a cornerback out of the University of Connecticut. However, their looming safety needs at the time spurred a switch for the young defensive back. Now, it appears the Cowboys are preparing to move him back to his native position after a fluctuating performance in the 2017 season where he recorded 57 tackles and one interception.
Jones is a bit smaller than Sherman; however, he is still bigger than the league's average cornerback. That said, the team could be looking to experiment with him due to their lack of depth on the outside. Furthermore, with rumors swirling regarding veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick's uncertain future in Dallas, having Jones make the switch would add some stability to the young slew of corners on the roster, and there might be more options at safety in free agency and the draft.
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