Kevin Jones Cancels Workout (1 Viewer)

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Published Thu Jun 26 6:55:00 p.m. ET 2008

(ROTOWORLD) Free agent Kevin Jones (ACL surgery) is no longer scheduled to hold a public workout on June 28, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

Analysis: Jones feels he showed enough during his visits with the Titans and Patriots, his late-May open audition, and a mid-June drill run-through. Despite all the positive reports about Jones' rehab, Schefter interestingly suggests that the unsigned tailback might not be capable of passing a physical.

 

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And, like most rotoworld articles, there was some spin -- Schefter's interesting suggestion doesn't sound as bold, or even suggestive.

» Running back Kevin Jones: Returning from anterior cruciate ligament surgery, Jones planned to work out for scouts Saturday in Saline, Mich. But Jones recently opted to cancel the workout due to the fact that he already has visited New England and Tennessee and met with those team officials. Anyone who wants to still see him –- possibly Chicago, maybe Tampa Bay -– can arrange to do it on its time. But Jones believes there’s no need for a public workout when teams that want answers already have them or easily can get them. This summer, Jones might be able to score an incentive-laden contract. But it is unlikely that any team will pay top rate for a running back that has struggled to stay healthy and is not assured of passing a physical today.

 

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Published Thu Jun 26 6:55:00 p.m. ET 2008(ROTOWORLD) Free agent Kevin Jones (ACL surgery) is no longer scheduled to hold a public workout on June 28, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.Analysis: Jones feels he showed enough during his visits with the Titans and Patriots, his late-May open audition, and a mid-June drill run-through. Despite all the positive reports about Jones' rehab, Schefter interestingly suggests that the unsigned tailback might not be capable of passing a physical.

This just can't be a good sign. Hope he didn't have a set back.

:( Have to wish the kid the best. Not too many have shown as much potential yet hit with such horrible injuries.

 

[Blood Farmer]

Disappointed to hear this. It has to be a sign that he has some uncertainty.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Disappointed to hear this. It has to be a sign that he has some uncertainty.

Maybe he and his agent want to see who is really serious about his services. This is a lot easier to tell when they invite you in for a workout, opposed to making a public showing that everyone and their mother would have interest to watch. So, I'd chalk up the uncertainty to who he can tell are his real suitors for his services.

Half emtpy, half full...I guess it all how you look at it.

 

[moderated]

Maybe he was having trouble getting his 300lb golf course buddy to run along side him to make him look good.

 

[Toxic Gatorade]

TENN seems to be very interested in him.........maybe he cancelled the workout due to receiving a fairly decent offer from them?

 

[bcr8f]

This is gossip, Rotoworld trying to guess without any evidence of why he cancelled. It could be exactly what he said he'll do private workouts if teams are interested. He has shown a lot in the workouts he did. Wait and see. If he does a private workout he will have to pass a physical.

 

[drfeelgood]

I hope he is still doing fine with his rehab. When he is healthy, I think he is a good RB. Being in Martz system had to be frustrating enough for him, but to still be young and have big injuries plague you has to be even more frustrating.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I'm totally surprised someone wasn't rolled the dice on him for a million or something.

A couple of teams out there could use him; just limit him to 10 touches a game or so.

 

[offdee]

I'm totally surprised someone wasn't rolled the dice on him for a million or something.A couple of teams out there could use him; just limit him to 10 touches a game or so.

Reports are that he's received some actual offers from teams but he's turned them all down because he doesn't believe they are good enough.Teams are willing to roll the dice, but KJ believes his services are worth more than what teams have been offering so far.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I'm totally surprised someone wasn't rolled the dice on him for a million or something.A couple of teams out there could use him; just limit him to 10 touches a game or so.

Reports are that he's received some actual offers from teams but he's turned them all down because he doesn't believe they are good enough.Teams are willing to roll the dice, but KJ believes his services are worth more than what teams have been offering so far.

I've only seen one or two plips that he received an offer of the league min... I wouldn't sign for that either if I was him. Hes worth more than a rook drafted in the 7th round

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I'm totally surprised someone wasn't rolled the dice on him for a million or something.A couple of teams out there could use him; just limit him to 10 touches a game or so.

Reports are that he's received some actual offers from teams but he's turned them all down because he doesn't believe they are good enough.Teams are willing to roll the dice, but KJ believes his services are worth more than what teams have been offering so far.

Right now, there are very few openings. Teams have no reason to sign him right now. That may change once camp opens and injuries occur. He has no reason to sign now either. Why sign now when he has no leverage? Once injuries happen, his value climbs a lot. Basically, there is no need to him to sign, or for a team to sign him right now. This doesn't even factor in that he is not 100% yet and that training camp is a month away. I expect him to sign about the middle of preseason. As a side note, I'm surprised the KJ bashers haven't posted the gloom and doom comments.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

I'm totally surprised someone wasn't rolled the dice on him for a million or something.A couple of teams out there could use him; just limit him to 10 touches a game or so.

Reports are that he's received some actual offers from teams but he's turned them all down because he doesn't believe they are good enough.Teams are willing to roll the dice, but KJ believes his services are worth more than what teams have been offering so far.

Right now, there are very few openings. Teams have no reason to sign him right now. That may change once camp opens and injuries occur. He has no reason to sign now either. Why sign now when he has no leverage? Once injuries happen, his value climbs a lot. Basically, there is no need to him to sign, or for a team to sign him right now. This doesn't even factor in that he is not 100% yet and that training camp is a month away. I expect him to sign about the middle of preseason. As a side note, I'm surprised the KJ bashers haven't posted the gloom and doom comments.

Too easy. Like fish in a barrel. Where's the challenge? Seriously, there's not much else to say. Some folks think he's very talented and his lack of production was strictly the team and the injuries. Others think he was just never as talented as he was cracked up to be and isn't a good back at all. Some are in the middle.So, the guys who believed he was good before still believe, and the guys who didn't still don't. Some of the latter group might want to read into this a little bit, but I'm not one of them. The workout wasn't going to change much and Jones and his handlers knew it, so they canned it. There are lots of jokes to be made about the golf course, but any team who is REALLY interested is going to want to see him do what THEY are looking for, not some pre-processed workout that may or may not tell them anything.

 

[Blood Farmer]

Disappointed to hear this. It has to be a sign that he has some uncertainty.

Maybe he and his agent want to see who is really serious about his services. This is a lot easier to tell when they invite you in for a workout, opposed to making a public showing that everyone and their mother would have interest to watch. So, I'd chalk up the uncertainty to who he can tell are his real suitors for his services.

Half emtpy, half full...I guess it all how you look at it.

Not being argumentative but I don't see how this approach can help his case. It will certainly make teams "wonder" why he cancelled. And what is the benefit to him of seeing "who is really serious". What does that do? If he felt confident that his workout would go well he would prefer an open workout so a lot of people go ohhhh, awwwwhhh and the bidding would commence. Working out for a single team does not increase marketability. I think that he is delaying his time of reckoning and hoping that his condition improves.

Of course this is all speculation on my part but it is my attempt to understand this decision.

 

[moderated]

Teams have no reason to sign him right now.

Which means they don't really care if they miss out on him. If a team really wants him they aren't going to risk losing him to another team, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.I'm sure there are a few teams interested in getting him dirt cheap or sign him to an incentive laden deal, but it's pretty clear no team is enamored with him.KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Teams have no reason to sign him right now.

Which means they don't really care if they miss out on him. If a team really wants him they aren't going to risk losing him to another team, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.I'm sure there are a few teams interested in getting him dirt cheap or sign him to an incentive laden deal, but it's pretty clear no team is enamored with him.

KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

I disagree 100% with the bolded part.

 

[moderated]

Teams have no reason to sign him right now.

Which means they don't really care if they miss out on him. If a team really wants him they aren't going to risk losing him to another team, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.I'm sure there are a few teams interested in getting him dirt cheap or sign him to an incentive laden deal, but it's pretty clear no team is enamored with him.

KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

I disagree 100% with the bolded part.

I guess that is where the disagreement lies, i think that statement is very true.

 

[AKA]

Teams have no reason to sign him right now.

Which means they don't really care if they miss out on him. If a team really wants him they aren't going to risk losing him to another team, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.I'm sure there are a few teams interested in getting him dirt cheap or sign him to an incentive laden deal, but it's pretty clear no team is enamored with him.

KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

I disagree 100% with the bolded part.

I guess that is where the disagreement lies, i think that statement is very true.

Time will tell..............I think KJ will end the end get the love from NFL people(he has had offers they were just not the offers he wanted)

 

[moderated]

Teams have no reason to sign him right now.

Which means they don't really care if they miss out on him. If a team really wants him they aren't going to risk losing him to another team, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.I'm sure there are a few teams interested in getting him dirt cheap or sign him to an incentive laden deal, but it's pretty clear no team is enamored with him.

KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

I disagree 100% with the bolded part.

I guess that is where the disagreement lies, i think that statement is very true.

Time will tell..............I think KJ will end the end get the love from NFL people(he has had offers they were just not the offers he wanted)

Most reports i've heard are that he was offered either the league min or close to it. He's getting offered what late round draft picks get offered, so it seems teams are willing to invest about what they would invest in a 6th/7th round pick. That really isn't much of an endorsement for KJ.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Teams have no reason to sign him right now.

Which means they don't really care if they miss out on him. If a team really wants him they aren't going to risk losing him to another team, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.I'm sure there are a few teams interested in getting him dirt cheap or sign him to an incentive laden deal, but it's pretty clear no team is enamored with him.

KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

I disagree 100% with the bolded part.

I guess that is where the disagreement lies, i think that statement is very true.

Time will tell..............I think KJ will end the end get the love from NFL people(he has had offers they were just not the offers he wanted)

Most reports i've heard are that he was offered either the league min or close to it. He's getting offered what late round draft picks get offered, so it seems teams are willing to invest about what they would invest in a 6th/7th round pick. That really isn't much of an endorsement for KJ.

Exactly. Any recent observations would tell you that teams - as of right now - do not highly value KJ. Could that change? Sure. But right now, teams ain't exactly beatin' down his door. On the flip side, there continues to be widespread KJ love on this board and this belief that KJ will dominate....if only A) he gets a chance to start somewhere, and B) he doesn't get hurt yet again, as usual.

So it seems fair to say that there is a disconnect between NFL perception and FF perception.

 

[foxco]

can I get a link to people saying Kevin Jones will be a dominant RB if given the chance? I think some folks think he's a pretty good RB, some even think he's a good RB, but I don't remember seeing anyone say he's a great RB.

I see people saying all the time that the Shark Pool has manlove for him, but I can't recall anyone saying he was the second coming, only that he was pretty good.

 

[Deuceman]

Looks like KJ worked out for the Dolphins, Packers, Steelers and Lions on Saturday.

http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID...ORTS01/80628043

Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday in Saline, Mich., and four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after major knee surgery.

Dr. D.S. Ping — who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee — said the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions sent representatives.

The Cleveland Browns called, Ping said, and asked for a video of the workout

Jones did a shuttle run on wet grass in 4.3 seconds, ran around cones and caught passes.

"All the teams basically said they were amazed by what Kevin can do," Ping said.

The Lions cut their former first-round pick in March with one year left on his contract after he hurt his knee late last season, adding to the injury woes that have stunted his success in the league.

Jones missed the first two games last season recovering from a foot injury that also sidelined him for the last three games of 2006. He ran for at least 70 yards in five games, including a season-high 105, before hurting his knee Dec. 23 against the Chiefs.

A few months later, the Lions released him.

The franchise was interested enough, though, to send director of pro personnel Sheldon White about 45 minutes west of Detroit to witness the workout.

"Sheldon said what impressed him was Kevin's burst after standing still," Ping recalled. "He also liked how Kevin picked himself up and finished a drill when he slipped on the grass that was really slick because of a lot of rain."

Ron Hughes, the Steelers' college scouting coordinator, was also impressed.

"Ron told me he thought Kevin ran really well," Ping said.

Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery on Jones' right knee in January and told him it would take up to 10 months to get back on the field. Jones, though, expects to go through non-contact drills during training camp with the team that signs him.

"I honestly feel like I'm ready to play right now," Jones insisted earlier this month.

Jones has said New England, Chicago, Green Bay, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Buffalo and the New York Jets were among the teams showing interest in him.

Jones is vying for a job along with free agent running backs such as Shaun Alexander, Chris Henry, Ron Dayne and Cedric Benson.

He ran for 3,000-plus yards over four seasons in Detroit, including 1,133 yards as a rookie in 2004.

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

Looks like KJ worked out for the Dolphins, Packers, Steelers and Lions on Saturday.

http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID...ORTS01/80628043

Jones is vying for a job along with free agent running backs such as Shaun Alexander, Chris Henry, Ron Dayne and Cedric Benson.

He ran for 3,000-plus yards over four seasons in Detroit, including 1,133 yards as a rookie in 2004.

Did I miss the news that Chris Henry was cut, or did they mix up RB Henry and WR Henry? ETA: or are they talking about Travis?

 

[Manster]

seems like someone will give KJ a shot. why not? he's go talent, no doubt.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

The Lions being there after cutting him shows the ineptitude of Matt Millen.

 

[massraider]

seems like someone will give KJ a shot. why not? he's go talent, no doubt.

Only four teams showing up doesn't seem like a good sign.

 

[fsufan]

KJ is loved by FF people, not real NFL people.

but why

 

[Max Power]

As a Bears fan it really bothers me that Chicago isn't showing any interest (at least Publicly) in Jones. The guy has said he would like to play there and looks like there is an opening for him.

It pains me to think (know) the Bears organization isn't doing everything in its power to field the best team possible. Forte is still very unproven, Peterson is an average NFL backup and Wolfe will play his way out of the NFL shortly.

I have always liked Jones and think he is a very talented RB. Hopefully he finds a home where he sees the field regularly.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I've only seen one or two plips that he received an offer of the league min... I wouldn't sign for that either if I was him. Hes worth more than a rook drafted in the 7th round

A veteran's minimum contract is worth a lot more than a rookie minimum.

 

[dmac37]

Looks like KJ worked out for the Dolphins, Packers, Steelers and Lions on Saturday.

Jones has said New England, Chicago, Green Bay, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Buffalo and the New York Jets were among the teams showing interest in him.

Jones is vying for a job along with free agent running backs such as Shaun Alexander, Chris Henry, Ron Dayne and Cedric Benson.

He ran for 3,000-plus yards over four seasons in Detroit, including 1,133 yards as a rookie in 2004.

I can not believe that the Cardinals are not one of the teams interested Of all the teams, I would think that the Bears and Cardinals would be the two teams seeking KJ or the free agent veteran that they have rated the highest.

 

[Bri]

The Lions being there after cutting him shows the ineptitude of Matt Millen.

I believe you don't lose your starting job to injury. NFL coaches and GMs don't necessarily agree.Cap dates and uncertainty might have forced his hand on the timing. I suppose they could re-sign Kevin. If I read that right, Kevin is hoping to only run non-contact drills in camp with whatever team signs him. That's a curious wish for a guy that wants to play right now and thinks he's ready now. Not too long ago didn't he say he wasn't using a regular physical trainer but a holistic healer? Something's weird/different about Kevin latelyI don't think this one's on Millen

 

[Anthony Borbely]

The Lions being there after cutting him shows the ineptitude of Matt Millen.

I believe you don't lose your starting job to injury. NFL coaches and GMs don't necessarily agree.Cap dates and uncertainty might have forced his hand on the timing. I suppose they could re-sign Kevin. If I read that right, Kevin is hoping to only run non-contact drills in camp with whatever team signs him. That's a curious wish for a guy that wants to play right now and thinks he's ready now. Not too long ago didn't he say he wasn't using a regular physical trainer but a holistic healer? Something's weird/different about Kevin latelyI don't think this one's on Millen

KJ had a relatively low salary, and the Lions had no cap issues. They had no reason to cut him when they did considering they had nothing at RB at that time. It's not that they cut him, it's cutting a RB with a low salary when they have no depth. They still like him enough to watch him work out. WHEN they cut him is the biggest problem.For those reasons, I think this is definitely on Millen.

 

[Tecmo]

Why would PIT be interested with Mendenhall waiting in the wings? I'm assuming GB is just doing their due dilegence since they're so close to this workout, but maybe a lack of confidence in BJackson. MIA, CLE, NYJ can all use the quality depth.

DET reps should be for attending. That's just horrible management. There's plenty of other RBs to pursue, gee wizz, save yourself the embarasment

 

[Bri]

The Lions being there after cutting him shows the ineptitude of Matt Millen.

I believe you don't lose your starting job to injury. NFL coaches and GMs don't necessarily agree.Cap dates and uncertainty might have forced his hand on the timing. I suppose they could re-sign Kevin. If I read that right, Kevin is hoping to only run non-contact drills in camp with whatever team signs him. That's a curious wish for a guy that wants to play right now and thinks he's ready now. Not too long ago didn't he say he wasn't using a regular physical trainer but a holistic healer? Something's weird/different about Kevin latelyI don't think this one's on Millen

KJ had a relatively low salary, and the Lions had no cap issues. They had no reason to cut him when they did considering they had nothing at RB at that time. It's not that they cut him, it's cutting a RB with a low salary when they have no depth. They still like him enough to watch him work out. WHEN they cut him is the biggest problem.For those reasons, I think this is definitely on Millen.

That's a fair point but what about Kevin's past? productivity and reliability.Is it fair for Millen and Marinelli to think it's time for a change?Wasn't he on PUP to start 2007 and doesn't 2008 look like it could be the same? When he played was he a star RB as he was drafted to be, meeting expectations?I think Detroit has showed the last couple years that they will say enough's enough and move on. I think that's what the organization needed and it's good to see. I understand it's taking a step backward(going with a rook vs vet) to move forward but there's gotta be a point that enough's enough and it's time to move on.I'm not excusing a team's scouting staff or the GMs picks(whichever is to blame) as that's the root of the problem, but they've had their share of highly drafted players that were fairly good but not consistent and reliable week to week. A RB or OT or LB or WR that looks good one week and "eh" the next is said to be learning. What do you call that in their 4th year? Even if Jones winds up running for 2k for the Titans in 2008, as of now, I think it was time for them to make the change to Kevin Smith AND camp competition. I didn't feel like they've had camp competition but that Kevin walked on and was the starter each time he came back. This way they've got the backs working hard trying to earn a spot and earn playing time and it's simply the right environment to have. If Smith and Calhoun worked hard all summer and then Kevin re-joined them in September to start...I don't like that.At some point getting your job you didn't lose to injury seems fair, at another it seems like foolish favoritism. If Kevin wants to come back now(and since he wasn't there they have gotten Kevin Smith, might not have happenned if he was there so it's different) and battle it out for a starter's spot, that's different IMO.

 

[JPeso]

I'm not excusing a team's scouting staff or the GMs picks(whichever is to blame) as that's the root of the problem, but they've had their share of highly drafted players that were fairly good but not consistent and reliable week to week. A RB or OT or LB or WR that looks good one week and "eh" the next is said to be learning. What do you call that in their 4th year?

He didn't look "eh," Martz' playcalling did.

 

[JPeso]

DET reps should be for attending. That's just horrible management. There's plenty of other RBs to pursue, gee wizz, save yourself the embarasment

Why compound mistakes?

 

[Anthony Borbely]

The Lions being there after cutting him shows the ineptitude of Matt Millen.

I believe you don't lose your starting job to injury. NFL coaches and GMs don't necessarily agree.Cap dates and uncertainty might have forced his hand on the timing. I suppose they could re-sign Kevin.

If I read that right, Kevin is hoping to only run non-contact drills in camp with whatever team signs him. That's a curious wish for a guy that wants to play right now and thinks he's ready now. Not too long ago didn't he say he wasn't using a regular physical trainer but a holistic healer? Something's weird/different about Kevin lately

I don't think this one's on Millen

KJ had a relatively low salary, and the Lions had no cap issues. They had no reason to cut him when they did considering they had nothing at RB at that time. It's not that they cut him, it's cutting a RB with a low salary when they have no depth. They still like him enough to watch him work out. WHEN they cut him is the biggest problem.

For those reasons, I think this is definitely on Millen.

That's a fair point but what about Kevin's past? productivity and reliability.Is it fair for Millen and Marinelli to think it's time for a change?

Wasn't he on PUP to start 2007 and doesn't 2008 look like it could be the same? When he played was he a star RB as he was drafted to be, meeting expectations?

I think Detroit has showed the last couple years that they will say enough's enough and move on. I think that's what the organization needed and it's good to see. I understand it's taking a step backward(going with a rook vs vet) to move forward but there's gotta be a point that enough's enough and it's time to move on.

If it was time to move on, then they had no reason to watch his workout, which is what makes Millen look like a buffoon (among other things).

 

[Englishteacher]

You know what I'm wondering? Why would Kevin Jones be interested in going to the Titans? That's a pretty crowded backfield already. Maybe he's better than all the backs there and thinks he'll be the starter. But wouldn't you go someplace that has a great chance of playing time and big money?

Another thing, what's up with the Titans being so interested in Jones? They just took Johnson in the first round and they've spent two second rounders on Lendale White and the Arizona kid. I know Fisher values a strong run game highly but how many backs does he really need?

Any other Kevin Jones owner cringing at the thought of him going to the Titans?

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

I think he'd love the chance to play against DET twice a year, so he might give extra consideration to the Packers or Bears if the money other teams offered was about the same.

 

[Aaronstory]

You know what I'm wondering? Why would Kevin Jones be interested in going to the Titans?

Because he needs a job.

 

[bcr8f]

You know what I'm wondering? Why would Kevin Jones be interested in going to the Titans?

Because he needs a job.

Because they have line that can block.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

I think he'd love the chance to play against DET twice a year, so he might give extra consideration to the Packers or Bears if the money other teams offered was about the same.

I would like to see him on the Bears. I think he would have the extra motivation to play for them plus he already knows the opponents in that division. It makes sense.And plus, I don't think Forte is all that special.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

You know what I'm wondering? Why would Kevin Jones be interested in going to the Titans?

Because he needs a job.

Because they have line that can block.

Because he is better than any RB they currently have.

 

[Blood Farmer]

DET reps should be for attending. That's just horrible management. There's plenty of other RBs to pursue, gee wizz, save yourself the embarasment

Several teams have resigned players that they cut. It's done for cap purposes when the player wants to see what he can get on the market and the team does not want to pay him his contract value. I believe John Lynch did this and I remember some Cowboy did as well.KJones was at the end of a large, escalating rookie contract and given his health status he certainly was not worth the dollars. However, Detroit must believe that he may be worth the league veteran minimum or possibly even more. I am certain the KJones would not accept a league minimum offer at this point. From a financial viewpoint he is probably better off waiting until someone goes down in training camp and some team panics. That assumes that he is healthy of course.

 

[JamesTheScot]

DET reps should be for attending. That's just horrible management. There's plenty of other RBs to pursue, gee wizz, save yourself the embarasment

Several teams have resigned players that they cut. It's done for cap purposes when the player wants to see what he can get on the market and the team does not want to pay him his contract value. I believe John Lynch did this and I remember some Cowboy did as well.KJones was at the end of a large, escalating rookie contract and given his health status he certainly was not worth the dollars. However, Detroit must believe that he may be worth the league veteran minimum or possibly even more. I am certain the KJones would not accept a league minimum offer at this point. From a financial viewpoint he is probably better off waiting until someone goes down in training camp and some team panics. That assumes that he is healthy of course.

His public workouts are nothing more than for publicity...to remind GM's that he is out there and available. The specifics of what they think he can and can't do are not being decided based upon these workouts. It's no different than him sending a "calling card" to teams. He's just trying to keep his name on the call list. If anything, his cancelling of the workouts gets him more publicity and maybe keeps his name being batted about more than what it would if he had done another workout. Curiosity can be great publicity.No team is going to disregard him just because of this cancellation any more than any team was going to sign him just because of his last workout.We are in the roster doldrums right now. It isn't just K.Jones. Once teams decide they have a need or can upgrade, they'll schedule a workout and physical.Not good for early fantasy drafts, but SOP for the NFL.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

Lot of confusion in here over this.

First, Detroit being there doesn't say much of anything about whether they should/should not have cut him in the first place. He was scheduled to make something like $2M this year, and they didn't want to pay that. But that doesn't mean they might not want him at the vet min. Problem is Jones probably wants a lot more than vet min.

Then we have the other teams that were and weren't there. I think it's telling that the teams that DID attend were fairly obviously looking for backup purposes only. The Steelers have Parker, Mendenhall, and just signed Moore. They aren't looking at Jones to fill a need at RB1 or RB2. Same with Tennessee and Green Bay - they've got entrenched starters and backups (probably). So despite what the fantasy community and Jones' agent seem to think, nobody seems to want KJ as a starter. The teams that could use competition at RB1 (Chicago, etc) weren't there because they don't think he would fill that bill and/or they don't think they will be willing to give him anything close to what he will be asking for and they don't want to waste their time.

As for why Jones would want to go to a particular place (e.g. Tennessee), as a previous poster mentioned, he's unemployed. He'll go wherever he can get a job, probably wherever they offer him the most money. It's not like teams are beating down his door at this point. If Tennessee or whoever offered him the same money as another team that needs a starter, I could see going to the team that needs a starter, but it's way too early for him to be filtering out his potential employers.

I agree with some others that there is a disconnect between the fantasy community's evaluation of Jones' talent the and the NFL community's.

In fairness, I also agree that this workout doesn't mean a whole lot either way - it's early. So while you can read into it a little bit, it's fair to say no one should going crazy with predictions based on this event. Private workouts in the middle of training camps will tell the story a lot better.

 

[dmac37]

From Rotoworld:

Kevin Jones-RB-Lions Jun. 30 - 4:44 pm et

Kevin Jones is reportedly considering signing with the Bucs, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

The marginalization of Earnest Graham continues. Jones hasn't been linked to Tampa before and they aren't one of the six known teams to witness a workout this offseason, but his style would certainly fit the team. Perhaps this is Jones being smart and seeing a situation where he could rehab his value. It's uncertain if they've offered a contract.

Source: NFL.com

If he were to sign with the Buc's, does his value go up or down the day he signs?

 

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From Rotoworld:Kevin Jones-RB-Lions Jun. 30 - 4:44 pm et Kevin Jones is reportedly considering signing with the Bucs, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.The marginalization of Earnest Graham continues. Jones hasn't been linked to Tampa before and they aren't one of the six known teams to witness a workout this offseason, but his style would certainly fit the team. Perhaps this is Jones being smart and seeing a situation where he could rehab his value. It's uncertain if they've offered a contract.Source: NFL.comIf he were to sign with the Buc's, does his value go up or down the day he signs?

Goes up very high.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

Cracks me up. Kevin Jones says he is considering signing with Tampa. Riiiiight.

Kind of like Jones was considering signing with Chicago. This is just Jones saying, "Hey, I might be able to beat out their current starter, I should go there.".

Notice the article doesn't say he's considering an OFFER, it's says "he's considering signing with".

Like I said before, it's very early and things could change, but these constant agent/player-generated press "scoops" just seem SO desperate to me. The first time a back goes down in camp, there will be a little article somewhere saying Kevin Jones is interested in signing with that team. No #### Sherlock.