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Assuming the above is accurate, anyone owning Matt Jones WR would probably be happiest seeing him go to Chicago with Cutler, right? Althougth the Jets aint a bad place for him either, I thought Dallas was out of the question? and the Titans ...... I'm not a Kerry Collins fan or V Young so thats like a WR wasteland to me
Anyway, a big frosty beer 
for Matt Jones to get back to the NFL and go for 80-1000-8 in 2009 baby yeah !!!
once he decided to learn the playbook...I don't understand how you can't take a chance on him. Guy has great athletic ability that he wasn't using to his advantage. The Coke bust happened, woke him up, & he started doing/saying all the right things outside of having a few beers on the golf course. Plenty of potential here and he proved once he puts the right kinda work in, he can get it done.Bet Jerry Jones has changed his mind after M. Austin & S. Hurd failed to stay healthy during OTA's...I'd rather not see Jones there.Don't understand why Baltimore wouldn't sign him...I read an article not to long ago, that he has moved into a training facility and has been working his tail off while also taking mental conditioning exercises as well in order to keep/get his mind right. Expenses all paid out of his own pocket. Sure seems like the kid is taking his career seriously now because he knows he is out of chances
Garrard has a good arm. The Jags offensive line was in complete shambles last year, but when Garrard has time to throw he can put the ball on the numbers.
He's fine mentally.. he was the qb at arkansas for 4 years which IMO is proof that 1) he can pick up a playbook and 2)Why he hasn't put up stud numbers as a wr yet...heck in the majority of cases it takes guys who've played wr all their lives three seasons before they make a real impact at the pro level. Jones has spent just four years as a NFL wr so as far as I'm concerned he's where he should be.Personally I'd rather see him in dallas then chicago, the bears don't throw enough for me although I agree that the titans have the biggest need at wr of those four teams
According to Garrard, he wasn't "that kind of QB." He was a physical specimen, but the interview last year alluded to the fact that Jones wasn't comfortable with the playcalling/playbook until just last year. Being an athelete/QB at Arkansas is not "proof" that he can pick up an NFL playbook.
that is because Jones didn't take the time to learn the playbook...once he did, he was fine. He also has a lot of room to improve since he's still learning the position
Wrong.Here's what Matt Jones' contact with the Cowboys consisted of:Wadsworth said:
Yes, once he did learn the playbook he was fine. He was better than fine, he was good. Some of his learning curve was route-running I'm sure, but I believe some was also poor comprehension. It's my opinion that he isn't that bright and will still be learning a new offense in his 2nd year. Add a possible drug issue and I don't like the total package.If Vernon Davis had a breakout year in '09, then got popped with coke, how high would you be on him for 2010?
When somebody admits they haven't been studying like they should, then studies and does all the things they are told and produces...it's pretty much a no brainer that lack of effort from Matt's part was the culprit. You can't just get by in the NFL showing up for practice.Jones didn't have a breakout year and then get popped for coke. He got popped for coke and then had a breakout year. I think there is a big difference. He appeared to be taking his craft much more seriously than he had in the past because the coke bust woke him up. Now he is paying a lot of money to be trained by world class trainers for both mental & physical. I don't see how you don't see the difference. He's obviously a changed man (that used to be an immature millionaire)
For some reason I imagine Jerry Angelo spending his workdays at a computer playing solitaire...
LOL.
Who's Michael Irving?
All either one of us are doing is forming an opinion. Neither of us know him or what his issue is. Dumb or lazy, possible ongoing drug issue, or mid-life ressurection, it's all speculation. I have my opinion and I'm not so obtuse as to think my opinion is the only one or the best, but thought it was worth mentioning my observations. I don't agree with your assesment, but that doesn't mean I'm dismissing it either.
have you read this? http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/footbal...lots_nfl_returnI'm giving him the benefit of the doubt, but it sure seems to me like he's turned a corner. My opinion comes based off the stuff i've read which all makes sense to me when you consider his performance last year compared to previous. He went from that coke bust to proving to the team that he deserved to be the WR1
Irvin, you know the guy who got busted for coke and prostitution? http://z.about.com/d/crime/1/0/i/S/irvin_m.jpgWho's Michael Irving?
WooshIrvin, you know the guy who got busted for coke and prostitution? http://z.about.com/d/crime/1/0/i/S/irvin_m.jpgWho's Michael Irving?
WooshIrvin, you know the guy who got busted for coke and prostitution? http://z.about.com/d/crime/1/0/i/S/irvin_m.jpgWho's Michael Irving?
If Moreno looks to be a long holdout, that may not be a bad plan.Let the rookie sit for a year, and potentially lose his starting job. I'm in favour of that.If I were the Denver Broncos, I would trade disgruntled Marshall to Baltimore for draft picks (and maybe an RB or two) and pick up Jones.
I don't think Matt Jones is a Lovie Smith kind of player, plus I think the Bears like Hester and Bennett had a very good off season. Jones strikes me as fitting in with Dallas best as they like to take high profile head cases and give them another chance, but I think Tenn has the biggest need.
Why trade one head case for another, especially when you are losing the more talented head case for a less talented one?If I were the Denver Broncos, I would trade disgruntled Marshall to Baltimore for draft picks (and maybe an RB or two
1. Jones would probably be cheaper2. You get rid of the BIGGER head case3. You get picks
Not sure about that. They wouldn't want to admit that the Hester experiment had failed. They drafted Bennett fairly high (3rd round) and I think they want to give him a shot. They still have Davis, and drafted 3 rookies (2 with relatively high expectations I would assume); Knox, Iglesias, and Kinder. If they get Jones, whoe would they sit? Would they be stifling the develoment of these young receivers? Would Jones be THAT much better than them? Risky.
Interesting. Thanks for the information. I heard a very different story from a good local source that has been extremely accurate in Matt Jones matters in the past. But you've been pretty spot on with Cowboys information in the past yourself so I have no reason to dispute it. I can say that Matt is in great shape, ran a 4.40 very recently and has put on a good deal of muscle mass on his upper body. Where ever he signs, I'm going to keep a close eye on him for fantasy purposes. There's a lot of sleeper potential in this situation.
I'm getting the same reports that Matt has been really putting his nose to the grindstone in preparing himself both mentally and physically for an opportunity to return to the field for "somebody." That said, and I have no reason to doubt it, the Cowboys are not in the market for a WR of any kind. I don't want to repeat myself, as I've covered this issue in the Cowboys thread extensively over the last few months as many Cowboys fans had been chiming in and itching for his services. The Cowboys are set at WR. What affords them to stand pat is what they have in Witten and Martellus Bennett at TE and their three RBs. Do not underestimate Bennett, as he will be used in multiple formations and positions this season and become a tremendous thorn in the side for many defenses.And I appreciate the recognition and kudos.
whatever.He is 6'6 with WHEELZ and a former qb (for knowledge of the position). He was the go to guy for Jax last year till he went down, and was on his way to being a top 25-30 WR until injury.
) and pick up Jones.
