Laquon Treadwell asked for and received a tough test from veteran cornerback Adam Jones.
Cornerback Adam Jones during Wednesday’s joint Bengals-Vikings practice reminded everyone why he has a reputation as a jerk. Adam Thielen wasn’t having any of it, by the way.
He may be a knucklehead but Jones also happens to still be a very good cover corner who can provide a tough challenge for any young player coming into the league.
Laquon Treadwell is certainly aware of Jones’ reputation and when the rookie lined up against Jones on Wednesday he made sure he got a taste of the veteran’s best (via Shutdown Corner):
"The soft-spoken Treadwell had a brief message for the 10-year vet best known as Pacman.“I went up to Pacman and said, ‘Don’t take it easy on me.’ I need it. I need the reps,” Treadwell said. “He said, ‘Straight up.’”So straight up it was. That seems to be the only way Treadwell knows how."
How did Treadwell do lined up against Jones? He didn’t make a single catch.
Even if he failed to catch a ball against Jones, Treadwell still gained valuable experience by lining up against a man who knows every trick in the book when it comes to covering receivers.
Treadwell’s eagerness to test himself against the best is a refreshing sign. The rookie has been complimented quite a bit on his work ethic so far this camp.
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Treadwell has also shown some fight on the field.
Attitude seems to be no issue for Treadwell. The question is whether he can soak up enough knowledge in training camp and preseason to be ready when the regular season starts.
If Treadwell isn’t ready, Charles Johnson looks like he can hold down the fort at split-end.