Well, without getting overly technical. Most people say Blind/Herrera are too dynamic with the ball to play that 'Carrick' role in the DM position, and so I thought Jones would be the best player to play in that position. He's a robust guy. Seen him play fabulously in midfield on more than one occasion, including a couple of games in Moyes' tenure. He has that desire to go and get the ball for us, much like Fletcher or Scholes once did, but obviously being a central defender he is a better tackler than the two of them combined.
There is no doubt he's a nervy guy, but having two CB's behind him WILL make him a better player. Call me crazy but I think he has a very underrated passing range, genuinely. Think he's about ten leagues better than Chris Smalling on the ball.
Very similar to Mascherano IMO. Think he will do well if given the job, and will keep the system compact just like LVG wants.
And just to justify myself even more, I was watching the highlights of the 11/12 season, and was very impressed with the job Jones did in the opposition half.
