Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
He may have jumped the gun here, but for Lions news, he blows the other beat writers here out of the water.
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He may have jumped the gun here, but for Lions news, he blows the other beat writers here out of the water.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
He has not been placed on PUP yet, as of this post.
Every site I have seen has reported that he is "officially" on the PUP. But sounds like from the above that may or may not be that case?
He has not been placed on PUP yet, as of this post.
Really appreciate the info. Gotta love the shark pool. I am in several pulblic leagues where he was dropped yesterday based on the new of being on the PUP. Think I will snag him off waivers tonight. Sounds like worst case scenario is really back week 7.
He has not been placed on PUP yet, as of this post.
Really appreciate the info. Gotta love the shark pool. I am in several pulblic leagues where he was dropped yesterday based on the new of being on the PUP. Think I will snag him off waivers tonight. Sounds like worst case scenario is really back week 7.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Just in case jones DOES end up on the pup , this view makes some good points.
Lions' Jones will start season on PUP list, miss five games
By PFW staff
Aug. 30, 2007
If you’re into silver linings, then the news on RB Kevin Jones’ left foot is good: He is almost completely healed following Lisfranc surgery. But, erring on the side of caution, the Lions decided Thursday to keep Jones on the physically-unable-to-perform list. That means he will have to remain inactive until following Week Six, which is the Lions’ bye week, so the minimum number of games Jones will miss is five. Tatum Bell tops the depth chart at running back, followed by Aveion Cason, T.J. Duckett and Brian Calhoun.
The PFW spin
The news from Dr. Richard Anderson has to be considered a positive, even though Jones will be shelved for nearly a third of the season. The thinking was that Bell and Co. have looked good enough this summer to wait and be sure on Jones, who has been plagued by injuries for much of his short pro career. There are some who think Jones probably could have been added to the roster and been kept inactive for the first week or two of the regular season, but Lions officials and coaches felt no need to rush Jones back.
This way, the team still will have him for 11 games, assuming there are no complications along the way. None is expected. As Mike Martz said earlier this month, he was encouraged by Jones’ progress, and Martz has plans for Jones becoming a key part of the offense when he is ready to go.
At some point, Jones — and perhaps others — will need to spell Bell, who has about a 15-carry threshold in games before the law of diminishing returns rears its head. Bell always has been better as a change-of-pace back, and Jones is a better first-half runners than he is in the second halves of games. So Jones likely would assume a starting role upon returning unless Bell has been remarkable up to that point.
Our fantasy take
Jones’ stock now drops, but he becomes an intriguing later-round choice in those leagues that have yet to draft. For those risk takers out there, draft Jones if you have solid Nos. 1, 2 and 3 RBs, especially if those guys’ bye weeks happen to fall after Week Six.
For those leagues that have drafted already, keep an eye on Jones if you don’t have him. Some weaker owners might want to drop him now and get someone who can contribute immediately, but most folks likely would rather have a good backup for 11 games than a crummy one for 16. Granted, the fantasy season shortens Jones’ run to about nine games’ worth of action, but he might be well-rested and ready to run when he does get a chance. Hang on to the guy with an eye on the second half of the season. Patience is a virtue in this case.
Lions' Jones will start season on PUP list, miss five games
By PFW staff
Aug. 30, 2007
If you’re into silver linings, then the news on RB Kevin Jones’ left foot is good: He is almost completely healed following Lisfranc surgery. But, erring on the side of caution, the Lions decided Thursday to keep Jones on the physically-unable-to-perform list. That means he will have to remain inactive until following Week Six, which is the Lions’ bye week, so the minimum number of games Jones will miss is five. Tatum Bell tops the depth chart at running back, followed by Aveion Cason, T.J. Duckett and Brian Calhoun.
The PFW spin
The news from Dr. Richard Anderson has to be considered a positive, even though Jones will be shelved for nearly a third of the season. The thinking was that Bell and Co. have looked good enough this summer to wait and be sure on Jones, who has been plagued by injuries for much of his short pro career. There are some who think Jones probably could have been added to the roster and been kept inactive for the first week or two of the regular season, but Lions officials and coaches felt no need to rush Jones back.
This way, the team still will have him for 11 games, assuming there are no complications along the way. None is expected. As Mike Martz said earlier this month, he was encouraged by Jones’ progress, and Martz has plans for Jones becoming a key part of the offense when he is ready to go.
At some point, Jones — and perhaps others — will need to spell Bell, who has about a 15-carry threshold in games before the law of diminishing returns rears its head. Bell always has been better as a change-of-pace back, and Jones is a better first-half runners than he is in the second halves of games. So Jones likely would assume a starting role upon returning unless Bell has been remarkable up to that point.
Our fantasy take
Jones’ stock now drops, but he becomes an intriguing later-round choice in those leagues that have yet to draft. For those risk takers out there, draft Jones if you have solid Nos. 1, 2 and 3 RBs, especially if those guys’ bye weeks happen to fall after Week Six.
For those leagues that have drafted already, keep an eye on Jones if you don’t have him. Some weaker owners might want to drop him now and get someone who can contribute immediately, but most folks likely would rather have a good backup for 11 games than a crummy one for 16. Granted, the fantasy season shortens Jones’ run to about nine games’ worth of action, but he might be well-rested and ready to run when he does get a chance. Hang on to the guy with an eye on the second half of the season. Patience is a virtue in this case.
BigRed
Footballguy
.....ie in case you end up with a very deep RB corps and/or have large rosters.
Or,...like Colin Dowling and myself, having M. Turner, D. Rhodes, and K. Jones, looking for a #1 rookie pick in '08. Patience is a virtue.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Kevin Jones-RB- Lions Aug. 31 - 6:50 pm et Despite a report on MLive.com that a decision has been made, the Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are still debating the future of Kevin Jones.
He'll either go on PUP or stay on the active roster and practice with the team until he's physically fit to play football. The issue is apparently not with Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's with his readiness to face contact.
Source: Detroit Free Press
This is what i was figuring and counting on(fingers crossed he stays off the pup)
az_prof
Footballguy
What I don't understand is if he is on PUP he can't practice with the team: so he will continue to do running and fitness drills on his own as he has been doing. But if what he needs is some practice with contact, he won't get that on PUP.Kevin Jones-RB- Lions Aug. 31 - 6:50 pm et Despite a report on MLive.com that a decision has been made, the Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are still debating the future of Kevin Jones.
He'll either go on PUP or stay on the active roster and practice with the team until he's physically fit to play football. The issue is apparently not with Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's with his readiness to face contact.
Source: Detroit Free Press
This is what i was figuring and counting on(fingers crossed he stays off the pup)
duaneok66
Footballguy
translation: he won't be ready to go by week 7 (if he is placed on PUP) as many people are specuating here . . . he will need a few weeks of contact (at least) to perform like people on here (except me) think he will . . .What I don't understand is if he is on PUP he can't practice with the team: so he will continue to do running and fitness drills on his own as he has been doing. But if what he needs is some practice with contact, he won't get that on PUP.Kevin Jones-RB- Lions Aug. 31 - 6:50 pm et Despite a report on MLive.com that a decision has been made, the Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are still debating the future of Kevin Jones.
He'll either go on PUP or stay on the active roster and practice with the team until he's physically fit to play football. The issue is apparently not with Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's with his readiness to face contact.
Source: Detroit Free Press
This is what i was figuring and counting on(fingers crossed he stays off the pup)
az_prof
Footballguy
But if the foot is one hundred percent healed, then why not keep him rostered, let him practice with the team for two or three weeks, and have him ready to go by week 3 or 4?translation: he won't be ready to go by week 7 (if he is placed on PUP) as many people are specuating here . . . he will need a few weeks of contact (at least) to perform like people on here (except me) think he will . . .What I don't understand is if he is on PUP he can't practice with the team: so he will continue to do running and fitness drills on his own as he has been doing. But if what he needs is some practice with contact, he won't get that on PUP.Kevin Jones-RB- Lions Aug. 31 - 6:50 pm et Despite a report on MLive.com that a decision has been made, the Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are still debating the future of Kevin Jones.
He'll either go on PUP or stay on the active roster and practice with the team until he's physically fit to play football. The issue is apparently not with Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's with his readiness to face contact.
Source: Detroit Free Press
This is what i was figuring and counting on(fingers crossed he stays off the pup)
duaneok66
Footballguy
we have a WINNER!!despite what they CLAIM - it's not "almost all the way healed!"But if the foot is one hundred percent healed, then why not keep him rostered, let him practice with the team for two or three weeks, and have him ready to go by week 3 or 4?translation: he won't be ready to go by week 7 (if he is placed on PUP) as many people are specuating here . . . he will need a few weeks of contact (at least) to perform like people on here (except me) think he will . . .What I don't understand is if he is on PUP he can't practice with the team: so he will continue to do running and fitness drills on his own as he has been doing. But if what he needs is some practice with contact, he won't get that on PUP.Kevin Jones-RB- Lions Aug. 31 - 6:50 pm et Despite a report on MLive.com that a decision has been made, the Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are still debating the future of Kevin Jones.
He'll either go on PUP or stay on the active roster and practice with the team until he's physically fit to play football. The issue is apparently not with Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's with his readiness to face contact.
Source: Detroit Free Press
This is what i was figuring and counting on(fingers crossed he stays off the pup)
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
The problem is not that his foot isn't healed...The doctor said it is structurally sound, and almost 100% healed. The problem is the muscles in other areas, such as the leg muscles, hip, etc. not being strong yet. He has to build those up, as well as get into football condition. Also the mental aspect of him trusting the foot is a part of this.we have a WINNER!!despite what they CLAIM - it's not "almost all the way healed!"But if the foot is one hundred percent healed, then why not keep him rostered, let him practice with the team for two or three weeks, and have him ready to go by week 3 or 4?translation: he won't be ready to go by week 7 (if he is placed on PUP) as many people are specuating here . . . he will need a few weeks of contact (at least) to perform like people on here (except me) think he will . . .What I don't understand is if he is on PUP he can't practice with the team: so he will continue to do running and fitness drills on his own as he has been doing. But if what he needs is some practice with contact, he won't get that on PUP.Kevin Jones-RB- Lions Aug. 31 - 6:50 pm et Despite a report on MLive.com that a decision has been made, the Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are still debating the future of Kevin Jones.
He'll either go on PUP or stay on the active roster and practice with the team until he's physically fit to play football. The issue is apparently not with Jones' surgically repaired foot, it's with his readiness to face contact.
Source: Detroit Free Press
This is what i was figuring and counting on(fingers crossed he stays off the pup)
I don't see any legit reason why he won't be close to 100% this year, considering the doctors say his foot is almost 100% healed.
I'll take the doctors word for it since he actually knows if it is healed or not.
