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Kevin Jones (1 Viewer)
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I think he can start, but I don't think it will be by design. I am sure he will find himself in a backup or RBBC role for the rest of his career and it will probably take an injury to the RB1 or his running mate in an RBBC to get the majority of the touches for any substantial length of time.
Caveman_Nick
Footballguy
I would love to see him in New England learning the Kevin Faulk role and taking over next year. Faulk is old, and they will need a player like that on the team.
I never thought of that, but that may not be a bad place for him to land at all.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
My guess is he signs with Arizona closer to the season and will have a chance to start next season.
That would make some sense.I don't think Jones will ever be given a shot as good as the one he had in Detroit again.
mlball77
Footballguy
Really tough to say. I sort of doubt he is brought to a new team being handed the starting RB gig. Likely the best he'll get is a RBBC role promised him. Now he could be part of a RBBC or a backup somewhere when the other RB gets injured, and then by default becomes the primary ball carrier. Arizona was a solid call by one poster, what about places like Cinci or even NYJ (since T Jones is older)??
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JPeso
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As a KJ owner, I am hoping for this. As a Edge owner, I am dreading this. KJ would take that job by the horns within no time. When he got cut, I wondered if he would resign for a smaller figure, I don't rule that out. Cincinnati and Chicago are also possibilities, especially if Benson is cut.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I just asked my Magic 8 ball. It said Outlook Good. Tells me that this 8 ball thing is a load of crap...
Highly doubt any team will bring him in expecting him to be their bell-cow. I think best case scenario for Jones is to get into a RBBC. He could possibly get a starting role, but it will be more due to circumstance (injuries to his backfield mates) then to some team wanting to rely on him as their starter.
Also his receiving ability is just average, he doesn't look all that fluid like a Westbrook catching balls out of the backfield. He just got thrown to a ton in the Martz offense, a monkey playing RB would have had a bunch of catches in that offense. His stats are very misleading when judging him as a receiver.
Also his receiving ability is just average, he doesn't look all that fluid like a Westbrook catching balls out of the backfield. He just got thrown to a ton in the Martz offense, a monkey playing RB would have had a bunch of catches in that offense. His stats are very misleading when judging him as a receiver.
fsufan
Footballguy
seriously, what has he done in the NFLRushing Receiving
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G YScm RRTD Fmb
2004 22 DET RB 15 14 241 1133 5 74 4.7 75.5 16.1 28 180 6.4 1 34 1.9 12.0 1313 6 2
2005 23 DET RB 13 13 186 664 5 40 3.6 51.1 14.3 20 109 5.5 0 28 1.5 8.4 773 5 2
2006 24 DET RB 12 12 181 689 6 52 3.8 57.4 15.1 61 520 8.5 2 26 5.1 43.3 1209 8 5
2007 25 DET RB 13 10 153 581 8 34 3.8 44.7 11.8 32 197 6.2 0 16 2.5 15.2 778 8 2
Career 53 49 761 3067 24 74 4.0 57.9 14.4 141 1006 7.1 3 34 2.7 19.0 4073 27 11
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneKe02.htm
dmac37
Footballguy
As another KJ owner I'm all for this.AZ being my favorite spot.
az_prof
Footballguy
He will likely sign a one year deal just before the season starts as a backup. He'll start somewhere next year when he is fully healthy. People who pretend he isn't talented haven't watched him play. You can't just cite statistics--he was in one of the worst running offenses in the game.
Liquid Tension
Footballguy
I wonder if Bill Parcells would take him in? Ronnie coming back and Ricky has what left? Just a possibility as they let Chatman and Booker go
thatguythere
Footballguy
Jones said there were 20 teams calling him the day the Lions cut him. Wouldn't you think maybe one of them would have signed him by now if there was any potential of him playing this year. Just one? My guess is they are waiting to see if he can actually run, at all. The odds of him coming back after Lis Franc and ACL injuries in back to back seasons aren't very good. IMO.
Sorry.
Sorry.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
If they cut their depth at RB it tells me that one or both of those two are good to go...Tuna knows things...Liquid Tension said:
David Yudkin
Footballguy
From what you posted, I see a player that has averaged 77 total yards, 0.5 TD, and 2.7 receptions a game over his career playing banged up and for Detroit (not exactly the mecca of RB production). That works out to 13.4 ppg in PPR leagues . . . which last year would have ranked him as the #19 RB last year.I understand that he's rarely healthy, but if he were to end up in a decent spot and got some opportunities I think he's worth a roster spot if you can get him on the cheap.fsufan said:
fsufan
Footballguy
had this guy in 2 dynasty leagues since he was a rookie. he has been nothing but a disappointment. I moved him in both leagues
Sake-Bombers
Footballguy
Or perhaps he is not willing to sign for the minimum and wants to see if he can sign a bigger contract closer to the start of the season.From Kowalski earlier this week:thatguythere said:Jones said there were 20 teams calling him the day the Lions cut him. Wouldn't you think maybe one of them would have signed him by now if there was any potential of him playing this year. Just one? My guess is they are waiting to see if he can actually run, at all. The odds of him coming back after Lis Franc and ACL injuries in back to back seasons aren't very good. IMO.
Sorry.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2008/...ing_emails.html
"Nick: Any news on Kevin Jones? Haven't heard his name since he got released, heard teams were looking, but nothing ever since.
Tom Kowalski: Several teams are interested in signing Jones, but they only want to offer him a minimum contract at this point. Jones is going to wait until later in the summer when he can prove he'll be returning at full strength -- and worthy of a more lucrative contract."
Englishteacher
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Anarchy99
Footballguy
Jones visited with the Patriots last week and both sides seemed interested in pursuing things further (although no offer was apparently made).
Englishteacher
Footballguy
link?missed this obviously. Any other teams have him in/called him?Jones visited with the Patriots last week and both sides seemed interested in pursuing things further (although no offer was apparently made).
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
what a great signing if they (Pats) somehow get Jones for a bargain for a year or two when I look about the league and puke at some of the current RB situations (Lions/Bears/Seahawks/Texans)
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Summer Wheat
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I really like KJ. The guy works hard and is a tough RB.
Injuries have derailed his career. The body can only take so much. That being said I thing he would be a good addition as a backup to a contending team.
Injuries have derailed his career. The body can only take so much. That being said I thing he would be a good addition as a backup to a contending team.
thatguythere
Footballguy
A decent spot like New England? I should have known you had the inside scoop. My question is why sign KJ when you have Maroney, Morris, and Faulk?
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I would say that a healthy KJ has much more to bring to the table than Morris and Faulk. He might even be better than Maroney. I loved Maroney coming out of college, but he hasn't shown me a whole lot yet....
thatguythere
Footballguy
Oxymoron?Actually it would be right in line with the Lions luck to have KJ come back from two season ending injuries in a row and become the HOF running back.
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Caveman_Nick
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As I said before, I love this idea :XJones visited with the Patriots last week and both sides seemed interested in pursuing things further (although no offer was apparently made).
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Banger
Footballguy
From a Pats POV it may end up being a good thing but from a FF POV it would be a mess....Caveman_Nick said:As I said before, I love this ideaJones visited with the Patriots last week and both sides seemed interested in pursuing things further (although no offer was apparently made).
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Caveman_Nick
Footballguy
True enough. I am a Pats fan first, thoughFrom a Pats POV it may end up being a good thing but from a FF POV it would be a mess....Caveman_Nick said:As I said before, I love this ideaJones visited with the Patriots last week and both sides seemed interested in pursuing things further (although no offer was apparently made).
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Addicted2Football
Footballguy
If KJ were to sign in NE and get healthy, would that make him the top 3rd down RB in FF?
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cstu
Footballguy
I wouldn't make much of him not being signed yet. I would guess that he has received offers, but nothing he liked since teams aren't going to invest much until he's healthy.Jones said there were 20 teams calling him the day the Lions cut him. Wouldn't you think maybe one of them would have signed him by now if there was any potential of him playing this year. Just one? My guess is they are waiting to see if he can actually run, at all. The odds of him coming back after Lis Franc and ACL injuries in back to back seasons aren't very good. IMO.
Sorry.
cstu
Footballguy
Jones visited with the Patriots last week and both sides seemed interested in pursuing things further (although no offer was apparently made).
Bobtender
Footballguy
I love Faulk and what he has done in NE but, he is 32. KJ is a good reciever, and i think would be a great fit with Maroney in the 3rd down/change of pace back. Maroney doesn't seem like he will ever be a carry the whole load kind oh back.
Pioli and BB - go ahead, I give my stamp of approval
Nope, he ain't top 3 or top 3rd (whichever you were asking).getting healthy is one thing.staying healthy is another.Having a "healthy" Kevin Jones in place of guys like H Evans and K Eckel while wonderful for NE, wouldn't do much for fantasy owners.Faulk is a playmaker and he'll see his touches at least on passing/3rd down.Maroney has underachieved, but NE isn't giving up on a 1st round talent yet.S Morris has proven capable when given opportunity.K Jones just becomes another asset in the mix.Ideally for NE, Maroney/Morris/Jones become interchangeable parts.
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Addicted2Football
Footballguy
I meant 3rd down back. Fixed my post.
thatguythere
Footballguy
Hmm...I thought third down backs were quick and elusive. KJ is neither, more known for running into tackles than making people miss. I don't think he got any quicker with his ACL surgery. I guess maybe a third and short back if anything. If you think he is going to make plays like Kevin Faulk you need to watch a little Lions footage....as painful as it may be. Maybe I'm totally wrong here and playing behind NE's Oline will be the ticket for him....I just will have to see it before I believe it.
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az_prof
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You guys are dreaming if you don't think he would replace Faulk. He is a great receiving HB and can also bang away for the short first down or TD. He is a great third down back because the defense can't know if he is in to run or receive.
