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Carter’s Classroom: Hey, Landry’s legit

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Landry Jones shows a lot more poise than many expected against the Patriots on Sunday. — MATT SUNDAY / DKPS

The loss to the Patriots fit the bill for what many expected once it was announced that Landry Jones would start in place of Ben Roethlisberger.

What was not expected by most fans and observers was Jones to show the command of the offense that he did, at times, during the game.

Jones has the prototypical build for a pocket passing quarterback in the NFL and decent enough arm strength to put the ball in difficult spots, but his biggest obstacle has been his lack of confidence and his own understanding of what he reads in opposing defenses.

Sunday was an improvement from what he's been able to provide in the past, but it still had its share of complications.

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