Cardale Jones Featured in Dr. Pepper Commercial
By Ryan Brennan
Rookie quarterback Cardale Jones hasn’t seen any action since preseason, but has found a way to stay busy so far this year.
One thing that Cardale Jones brings to the Buffalo Bills is personality and although we don’t hear a whole lot about him, he stays true to his roots.
Most recently, Jones was seen in a new Dr. Pepper commercial that also featured former Oakland Raiders running back Marcus Allen, current Houston Texans’ defensive tackle Vince Wilfork and fictional character Larry Culpepper.
Although Cardale Jones doesn’t say anything in the video, not much was expected with this being his first acting gig — as far as I’m concerned. You can view the video below:
The Buffalo Bills drafted Cardale Jones in the fourth round of this year’s draft and with Tyrod Taylor and E.J. Manuel on the roster, they quickly named him a project. We didn’t get to see a whole lot from him, but he did show off his ability in the preseason and actually looked like a decent quarterback.
Jones has a way of staying in the headlines, though. He’s active on Twitter and pretty much says what’s on his mind — especially when it comes to talking about college football.
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Playing his college days at Ohio State University, Jones has remained loyal to his alma matter. After OSU’s tough loss to Penn State in Week 8, he took to Twitter to defend his old teammate and OSU starting quarterback, J.T. Barrett:
Feel bad for my dog JT
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) October 23, 2016
I honestly wanna go in on the play & play calling of that game but I'm not, BUT, 1 player can't do it by himself
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) October 23, 2016
On November 5th, Cardale Jones set aside time to visit the University and hang with his old teammates, with the likes of Cleveland Indians’ outfielder Michael Brantley and pitcher Josh Tomlin.
He got the chance to experience the Buckeye Walk again and did it all reppin’ a Buffalo Bills‘ shirt.
The Buckeyes are in the building.#BeatNebraska pic.twitter.com/7VAlUffpd8
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 5, 2016
Cardale Jones here tonight. Buckeyes just arrived at Ohio Stadium. pic.twitter.com/ccXmPPRQuu
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 5, 2016
The Buckeyes went on to beat Nebraska 62-3 and followed it up with a victory against Maryland with the same score.
The week Ohio State defeated Maryland, the Buckeyes’ rival Michigan lost their first game of the season to Iowa 13-14. Jones was quick to poke fun at his old rival:
Goodnight. @UMichFootball sucks
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) November 14, 2016
A week later, the Ohio State Buckeyes found themselves in a similar scenario. However, they pulled out a tight 17-16 victory against Michigan State and although it was an ugly one, it was still a win.
Cardale Jones didn’t seem to like the offense at all, though. He took to Twitter to try and muster up a quick change for the Buckeyes’ upcoming game vs. Michigan:
https://twitter.com/Cardale7_/status/800073643543785472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Coach Tom Herman was the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Bucks when Jones was on the team. Herman is now the head coach at Houston, but Cardale Jones wants him back before their tough matchup with rival Michigan.
With that game taking place just two days after Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 26th, I’m sure Cardale Jones will have a lot to say.
Go follow his Twitter account to stay tuned!
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