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Rotoworld:

Marvin Jones (foot) is expected to return following the Week 4 bye.

Jones' timetable has been unchanged since breaking his foot early in camp. Given how much time he's missed, expect him to be eased in as a rotation player with Mohamed Sanu. Eventually, expect Jones to be the man on the outside opposite A.J. Green, leaving Sanu in a slot role. Deep leaguers should make a stash.

Related: Mohamed Sanu

Source: ESPN.com
Sep 21 - 9:41 PM
There has still been no quote from anyone with the Bengals saying that Jones will be back week 5. Until there is such a quote, it is idle media speculation about a foot injury with an uncertain recovery time.

 
Would you drop josh gordon for him?
im gonna say no
Unless you have a really deep bench, an IR slot or are just one of the best teams in the league I'd get rid of Gordon. I'm not saying Jones is definitely that guy but are you telling me that once your playoffs start that you are just going to randomly start a guy like Gordon with a new QB, coach and coordinator? Maybe if I saw something great in week 12/13 or else I have some really crappy WRs!
Huh? Of course most teams are going to "randomly" start a guy like Gordon in the ff playoffs, assuming he's playing.
Like I said... You start him if you have other really bad options but unless I see something great in week 12/13 I'm going with a known commodity in the playoffs. And if you don't have other good options it's probably because you held a guy like Gordon on your bench for 3 months.
I don't think you paid attention to what Gordon did last year. Think of it in a different way. If Calvin got hurt today and wasn't coming back until week 12. Would you start him as your WR3 in week 13?

 
Would you drop josh gordon for him?
im gonna say no
Unless you have a really deep bench, an IR slot or are just one of the best teams in the league I'd get rid of Gordon. I'm not saying Jones is definitely that guy but are you telling me that once your playoffs start that you are just going to randomly start a guy like Gordon with a new QB, coach and coordinator? Maybe if I saw something great in week 12/13 or else I have some really crappy WRs!
Huh? Of course most teams are going to "randomly" start a guy like Gordon in the ff playoffs, assuming he's playing.
Like I said... You start him if you have other really bad options but unless I see something great in week 12/13 I'm going with a known commodity in the playoffs. And if you don't have other good options it's probably because you held a guy like Gordon on your bench for 3 months.
Like I said, you start him almost automatically. The guy was the #1 FF WR in ppg last year, there isn't a team in all of FF who has better options. It's not like his arms fell off.
I'd start him even if they did fall off!

 
There is no way that Gordon is going to see those same kind of targets (15,15,17,19) that he did in his 3-4 big time games last season. This is a defensive minded HC. Totally new offense that is shifting to be a defense/run first team... If you think you're getting the exact same situation you're setting yourself up for failure. Even when teams don't change this much guys don't often repeat like that...See Randy Moss 03/04, 07/08. Hell, Brandon Lloyd was the best in the league just a few years ago.. Where is he now??

He'll probably be solid and if I'm one of the top teams and I have room I'd hold him for awhile but I'd more than likely trade him for a known commodity once he got closer to returning because his value will never be as high as the few weeks prior to his return.

 
There is no way that Gordon is going to see those same kind of targets (15,15,17,19) that he did in his 3-4 big time games last season. This is a defensive minded HC. Totally new offense that is shifting to be a defense/run first team... If you think you're getting the exact same situation you're setting yourself up for failure. Even when teams don't change this much guys don't often repeat like that...See Randy Moss 03/04, 07/08. Hell, Brandon Lloyd was the best in the league just a few years ago.. Where is he now??

He'll probably be solid and if I'm one of the top teams and I have room I'd hold him for awhile but I'd more than likely trade him for a known commodity once he got closer to returning because his value will never be as high as the few weeks prior to his return.
I hope you vs the team who starts Gordon week 12 so I can laugh at you in the crying thread.

 
Rotoworld:

Marvin Jones (foot) is expected to make his 2014 debut in Sunday night's game at New England.

We'd keep expectations in check initially as Jones practiced a grand total of one time during the offseason program and training camp. But based on talent alone, he'll pass up Mohamed Sanu quickly for outside receiving duties and become a major red-zone threat. Jones posted a 51-712-10 line last year despite playing on just 50.0 percent of the snaps. "Oh yes, I can't wait," OC Hue Jackson said when asked about Jones' return. "He can run and catch. Not only does he take the top off, he scores a lot of touchdowns, too."

Related: Mohamed Sanu

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Sep 30 - 8:52 AM
 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
realistically, Jones is going to be the big play guy and the red zone target whereas Sanu is going to be the possession receiver. Sanu has some value in PPR formats, but Jones has value in all formats.

They will both get some points here and there, but it will likely be a crapshoot as to who gets what each week.

 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
Neither, they'll both cannibalize each other. No team has run more rushing plays per game so far this season. Hue Jackson is going to keep this team grounded for the foreseeable future. Green, Gio and even Hill are going to be the best bets for fantasy production on a weekly basis and then everyone else is just 4A, 4B, 4C and etc. I wouldn't feel comfortable starting any of them.

 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
That would be Jones, and I don't think it's close. Sanu has been underwhelming, and if you look at the production in the last 4 games in 2013:

Jones: 19/254/3

Sanu: 10/93/1

it is clear that Jones had already passed him. For the entire 2013 season, despite the fact that Jones' snaps were very limited in the first 5 games, he had 10 TD's to Sanu's 2. More importantly, Jones is a red-zone beast. Last year, he had 14 red-zone targets, caught 12 of them, 9 for TD's. So far this year, the Bengals have a grand total of 1 TD pass in the red-zone. Andy Dalton caught it. Think they're excited to have Jones back??

 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
Neither, they'll both cannibalize each other. No team has run more rushing plays per game so far this season. Hue Jackson is going to keep this team grounded for the foreseeable future. Green, Gio and even Hill are going to be the best bets for fantasy production on a weekly basis and then everyone else is just 4A, 4B, 4C and etc. I wouldn't feel comfortable starting any of them.
This is my take on it. Jones and Sanu might both have good days but they will be inconsistent and difficult to start confidently every week.

 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
That would be Jones, and I don't think it's close. Sanu has been underwhelming, and if you look at the production in the last 4 games in 2013:

Jones: 19/254/3

Sanu: 10/93/1

it is clear that Jones had already passed him. For the entire 2013 season, despite the fact that Jones' snaps were very limited in the first 5 games, he had 10 TD's to Sanu's 2. More importantly, Jones is a red-zone beast. Last year, he had 14 red-zone targets, caught 12 of them, 9 for TD's. So far this year, the Bengals have a grand total of 1 TD pass in the red-zone. Andy Dalton caught it. Think they're excited to have Jones back??
Its worth mentioning 4 of those 10 tds came in a single game.

 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
That would be Jones, and I don't think it's close. Sanu has been underwhelming, and if you look at the production in the last 4 games in 2013:

Jones: 19/254/3

Sanu: 10/93/1

it is clear that Jones had already passed him. For the entire 2013 season, despite the fact that Jones' snaps were very limited in the first 5 games, he had 10 TD's to Sanu's 2. More importantly, Jones is a red-zone beast. Last year, he had 14 red-zone targets, caught 12 of them, 9 for TD's. So far this year, the Bengals have a grand total of 1 TD pass in the red-zone. Andy Dalton caught it. Think they're excited to have Jones back??
Its worth mentioning 4 of those 10 tds came in a single game.
How does that change anything? A couple of them don't count because they were all in one game? It certainly doesn't change the answer to the question of which is the receiver to own. Pretty clear to me.

 
Who is the WR to own? Jones or Sanu?
That would be Jones, and I don't think it's close. Sanu has been underwhelming, and if you look at the production in the last 4 games in 2013:

Jones: 19/254/3

Sanu: 10/93/1

it is clear that Jones had already passed him. For the entire 2013 season, despite the fact that Jones' snaps were very limited in the first 5 games, he had 10 TD's to Sanu's 2. More importantly, Jones is a red-zone beast. Last year, he had 14 red-zone targets, caught 12 of them, 9 for TD's. So far this year, the Bengals have a grand total of 1 TD pass in the red-zone. Andy Dalton caught it. Think they're excited to have Jones back??
Its worth mentioning 4 of those 10 tds came in a single game.
How does that change anything? A couple of them don't count because they were all in one game? It certainly doesn't change the answer to the question of which is the receiver to own. Pretty clear to me.
In my league only the first two TDs count each week. It's called the anti-big game bonus. Helps keep all the games close.

In fairness to the question - I think Jones has shown a ton, for only being in half the offensive snaps last year. Yes, this is a run first team and yes AJ Green is on the other side and yes there are a lot of offensive weapons. But I think some are still underselling just how good this kid looked last year. This is only his third year and he really progressed last season. I don't think it is too much of a stretch to see him as a WR2/3 the rest of the way. Something like 675/4.5, that would be right in the neighborhood.

 
Bengals WR Marvin Jones (ankle, doubtful) missed practice all week and is doubtful for Week 5. Mohamed Sanu is a viable WR3/flex play with Jones out another week.

What? Ankle? Is this a new injury since the broken foot? And, if not, what about the video of him doing those cutting drills lighting quick?

 
Jones is the receiver to own unless you're looking for a fill-in in the next three or four weeks. Coming off a foot injury (and now maybe with an ankle to add to it) he's going to be worked in slowly. Sanu is serviceable but nothing special; Jones can create plays where Sanu can't.

 
CalBear said:
Jones is the receiver to own unless you're looking for a fill-in in the next three or four weeks. Coming off a foot injury (and now maybe with an ankle to add to it) he's going to be worked in slowly. Sanu is serviceable but nothing special; Jones can create plays where Sanu can't.
Nobody can create plays on one leg. I'm always skeptical of players returning from significant foot injuries. Now suddenly he has an ankle injury? This could end up being a lost season for Jones. He has to prove he can get on the field and stay on the field before he has any value at all in redraft. I'd be worried in dynasty too but you have a better chance of a full recovery eventually for a dynasty owner.

 
Rotoworld:

Marvin Jones - WR - Bengals

Marvin Jones (DNP, foot) came to practice in sweats and gym shoes Wednesday.

The suggestion is that Jones' aggravated foot injury isn't particularly close. It doesn't sound like he has a realistic shot to play against the Panthers Sunday, which means he's missing a monster opportunity. A.J. Green (toe) is almost certainly out. The Bengals top-three receivers will likely be Mohamed Sanu, Brandon Tate and Dane Sanzenbacher.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Oct 9 - 8:50 AM
 
Not that anyone cares but I just need one good game out of him in week 9 against the Jags.

Hopefully he gets back next week. Did he practice at all this week?

 
Not that anyone cares but I just need one good game out of him in week 9 against the Jags.

Hopefully he gets back next week. Did he practice at all this week?
Nope, no practices at all. Which is annoying but not overly concerning since I didnt' need him last week nor do I need him this week. I'm with you on not needing him until week 9 when I lose Randall Cobb and Kendall Wright to bye weeks and just have Michael Floyd, Markus Wheaton and Marvin Jones - and if Wheaton has another bad game, I will probably drop him to get a QB2 since Ryan is also on bye week 9 and there are some good options on the WW like Eli and Palmer.

I do hope though Jones can get some action in weeks 7 and 8 so that we don't deal with him being "eased in" week 9, especially if Green comes back by then.

 
What does this prolonged injury do to his dynasty value? I'm wondering if this foot injury will haunt throughout his career? Are there any Podiatrists around here?

 
I just gave up this for him in a dynasty league, maybe too much. However, I like the guy's upside. I remember when Brian Westbrook was playing limited duty and figured out that per play he was just killing it. Jones has that same type of metrics. Was hoping for a full-time gig sooner than later. Hue Jackson speaks very highly of him.

Gave up Fozzy Whitaker and 2 mid 2nds as of now, but that could change.

Got Marvin, mid-to-late 3rd and earlier 4th and earlier 5th

 
Rotoworld:

There is some talk that Marvin Jones may need foot/ankle surgery.

Jones hasn't been healthy is nearly a year as he's battled repeated aggravations. The Bengals may want to save him from himself and get the joint repaired surgically. With A.J. Green (toe) also expected out Week 7, we're going to see a lot of Mohamed Sanu once again. Jones can be dropped in all re-draft formats.

Source: bengals.com
Oct 13 - 10:21 AM
 
Rotoworld:

Marvin Jones - WR - Bengals

Marvin Jones (ankle) is going to North Carolina to meet with a specialist.

Jones is presumably going to see Dr. Robert Anderson as he can't get over the hump with his foot/ankle issues. It seems like surgery is very much in play at this point. Jones can be dropped in all standard re-draft formats.

Source: ESPN.com

Oct 14 - 9:15 AM
 
Rotoworld:

Bengals placed WR Marvin Jones on injured reserve with a foot/ankle issue, ending his season.

Jones visited a specialist on Tuesday, and apparently didn't get the news he needed. He's expected to undergo surgery. Jones has been dealing with left foot/ankle issues since the beginning of training camp, first spraining his ankle before breaking his foot. He was expected to make his 2014 debut in Week 5 before re-injuring his ankle. With A.J. Green (toe) also ailing, the Bengals simply couldn't wait around for Jones to get healthy. Still only 24, Jones is signed through 2015. He emerged as a big-play and red-zone threat in 2013, and is worth keeping around in Dynasty leagues.

Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter

Oct 14 - 3:06 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Bengals placed WR Marvin Jones on injured reserve with a foot/ankle issue, ending his season.

Jones visited a specialist on Tuesday, and apparently didn't get the news he needed. He's expected to undergo surgery. Jones has been dealing with left foot/ankle issues since the beginning of training camp, first spraining his ankle before breaking his foot. He was expected to make his 2014 debut in Week 5 before re-injuring his ankle. With A.J. Green (toe) also ailing, the Bengals simply couldn't wait around for Jones to get healthy. Still only 24, Jones is signed through 2015. He emerged as a big-play and red-zone threat in 2013, and is worth keeping around in Dynasty leagues.

Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter

Oct 14 - 3:06 PM
Marvin Jones is never going to be a thing.

 
Rotoworld:

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said WR Marvin Jones (ankle, foot) is "progressing well."

Jones was placed on I.R. in October and didn't appear in any games this past year. He's recovering from foot surgery and a major ankle issue. Jones emerged as a red-zone threat in 2013 and will need to stay healthy to reestablish his value. 24-year-old Jones is entering the final year of his contract.

Source: ESPN.com
Jan 31 - 2:39 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Bengals WR Marvin Jones (foot, ankle) expects to be ready for OTAs.

"I’ve got the green light to do anything and everything I need to do to get back to where I need to be," Jones said. "I’ve been surprised at the progress I’ve made in only going on my second week training." It's encouraging news for Jones, who could use a full offseason following his lost 2014. Jones is headed into the final year of his rookie contract. He's caught 69 passes for 913 yards and 11 touchdowns across 27 career games.

Source: bengals.com
Feb 5 - 5:30 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Marvin Jones (foot, ankle) confirmed he has no limitations as the offseason program begins.

Jones hurt his foot in last year's training camp and suffered a bunch of setbacks causing him to miss the entire season. When we last saw him in 2013, he was a big-play machine -- 52 catches for 712 yards and 10 touchdowns on just 80 targets. Now 100 percent, Jones has an inside track on the starting job opposite A.J. Green heading into this season.

Source: Paul Dehner Jr. on Twitter
Apr 20 - 12:06 PM
 

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