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TheBradyBunch
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http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jet...0,5026912.story
Jones should be back for Jets' season opener
BY TOM ROCK | tom.rock@newsday.com
8:08 PM EDT, August 13, 2007
Although Jets coach Eric Mangini refused to elaborate on Thomas Jones' injury beyond calling it a "lower leg" affliction, Jones' agent offered good news for fans of the team and its new running back.
Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press that Jones has a strained right calf muscle and hopes to return in time for the season opener Sept. 9.
"He had an MRI on the right calf and it was determined that he has what is essentially a strain of the calf muscle," Rosenhaus said after speaking with Jones Monday. "He said the doctor was vague in terms of how much time he would miss, but it would probably be a week-to-week injury."
Jones was on the practice field but not practicing for both workouts Monday. He had his leg wrapped from above the ankle to below the knee during the morning session, but was without any support or compression on the area in the evening. During the workouts he participated in cardio and strength exercises with other injured players.
Jones was injured Sunday when, while planting himself to block linebacker Brad Kassel, his right leg failed him and he crumpled to the ground. He immediately grabbed for the back of his leg and removed his sock and shoe, leading some to speculate about a high ankle sprain. He was able to walk off under his own power Sunday -- though with a noticeable limp -- and spent the rest of that practice exercising with the other injured players. The limp was decidedly less pronounced Monday.
The Jets have a policy against speaking on injuries, so when Mangini was asked about Jones at his daily news conference Monday he was vague, grudgingly conceding the detail of "lower leg" only late into the session.
"I can tell you that he is working extremely hard, and he'll be back as quickly as he can," Mangini said. "Thomas has a pretty strong track record."
The Jets policy also prevents players who don't practice from speaking with the media, so Jones was not made available to the press Monday or Sunday.
Jones ran eight times in the first 12 offensive snaps of Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. Although Mangini would not rule him out for Friday's game against the Vikings -- "Really, I expect him as soon as he can go," the coach said -- the update from Rosenhaus almost certainly precludes his involvement. Rosenhaus said Jones told him he was "confident he would be ready" for the opener against the Patriots.
Jones is coming off back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons with the Bears, including 1,335 in 2005, and 112 yards in Super Bowl XLI. After a slow start to his career in Arizona and Tampa Bay, Jones seemed poised to continue his success as a Jet. Teammates marveled at his weight-room dedication and Mangini continually lauded his work ethic.
The Jets traded for Jones in March, swapping second-round picks with the Bears for a player they believed would resolve their woes at running back. With Curtis Martin set to retire and a company of inefficient running backs at their disposal last season, the Jets were ranked 30th in yards per carry (3.5) in the NFL. They immediately signed Jones to a four-year, $20-million contract and had a legitimate backfield threat for the first time since injuries began to slow Martin down during the 2005 season.
With Jones sidelined, second-year back Leon Washington has been taking first-team reps. Rookies Alvin Banks and Danny Ware and fourth-year player Tony Hollings have been sharing backup duties. The Jets were already thin with experienced backs because Cedric Houston left the team on the eve of training camp, telling people he didn't have the heart to play anymore.
"With the running backs, there's been some tremendous opportunity," Mangini said. "Some guys have done well with that opportunity, some guys haven't."
Jones should be back for Jets' season opener
BY TOM ROCK | tom.rock@newsday.com
8:08 PM EDT, August 13, 2007
Although Jets coach Eric Mangini refused to elaborate on Thomas Jones' injury beyond calling it a "lower leg" affliction, Jones' agent offered good news for fans of the team and its new running back.
Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press that Jones has a strained right calf muscle and hopes to return in time for the season opener Sept. 9.
"He had an MRI on the right calf and it was determined that he has what is essentially a strain of the calf muscle," Rosenhaus said after speaking with Jones Monday. "He said the doctor was vague in terms of how much time he would miss, but it would probably be a week-to-week injury."
Jones was on the practice field but not practicing for both workouts Monday. He had his leg wrapped from above the ankle to below the knee during the morning session, but was without any support or compression on the area in the evening. During the workouts he participated in cardio and strength exercises with other injured players.
Jones was injured Sunday when, while planting himself to block linebacker Brad Kassel, his right leg failed him and he crumpled to the ground. He immediately grabbed for the back of his leg and removed his sock and shoe, leading some to speculate about a high ankle sprain. He was able to walk off under his own power Sunday -- though with a noticeable limp -- and spent the rest of that practice exercising with the other injured players. The limp was decidedly less pronounced Monday.
The Jets have a policy against speaking on injuries, so when Mangini was asked about Jones at his daily news conference Monday he was vague, grudgingly conceding the detail of "lower leg" only late into the session.
"I can tell you that he is working extremely hard, and he'll be back as quickly as he can," Mangini said. "Thomas has a pretty strong track record."
The Jets policy also prevents players who don't practice from speaking with the media, so Jones was not made available to the press Monday or Sunday.
Jones ran eight times in the first 12 offensive snaps of Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. Although Mangini would not rule him out for Friday's game against the Vikings -- "Really, I expect him as soon as he can go," the coach said -- the update from Rosenhaus almost certainly precludes his involvement. Rosenhaus said Jones told him he was "confident he would be ready" for the opener against the Patriots.
Jones is coming off back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons with the Bears, including 1,335 in 2005, and 112 yards in Super Bowl XLI. After a slow start to his career in Arizona and Tampa Bay, Jones seemed poised to continue his success as a Jet. Teammates marveled at his weight-room dedication and Mangini continually lauded his work ethic.
The Jets traded for Jones in March, swapping second-round picks with the Bears for a player they believed would resolve their woes at running back. With Curtis Martin set to retire and a company of inefficient running backs at their disposal last season, the Jets were ranked 30th in yards per carry (3.5) in the NFL. They immediately signed Jones to a four-year, $20-million contract and had a legitimate backfield threat for the first time since injuries began to slow Martin down during the 2005 season.
With Jones sidelined, second-year back Leon Washington has been taking first-team reps. Rookies Alvin Banks and Danny Ware and fourth-year player Tony Hollings have been sharing backup duties. The Jets were already thin with experienced backs because Cedric Houston left the team on the eve of training camp, telling people he didn't have the heart to play anymore.
"With the running backs, there's been some tremendous opportunity," Mangini said. "Some guys have done well with that opportunity, some guys haven't."
CravenM
Footballguy
TJones probably lost the leg 
prymetyme25
Footballguy
SeveredHorseHeads
Footballguy
Where did you get this from? I've never heard anything like that and I doubt that was the case.Benson was receiving more carries because he both complimented Jones running style well as a change of pace and he was effective. Benson had a higher DVOA than Jones last year and the only reason he finished slightly behind Jones in DPAR was because Jones got twice as many opportunities. Jones certainly didn't separate himself from Benson last year.
Neil Beaufort Zod
Footballguy
The book's scene was better imo. But Kathy Bates was great in that one.
Raiders Fan
The Black Hole
The fact his agent right now only saying he HOPES to return Sept 9th is a bad sign..
ESPN is saying week to week.I was listening to Mike and Mike this morning and Michael Smith was saying this is bad.
zamboni
Footballguy
I saw that as well. That obviously sounds a lot worse than "day-to-day".I feel comfortable with Leon in there for the time being, but they need TJ in there do to a lot of the heavy lifting/grinding out yards. Fortunately, the season is still a month away.
Another way to put it is that TJ has only been UNproductive in this league when he was playing int he RB graveyard called Arizona. 4.6 ypc on 136 carries in a committee in Tampa strikes me as productive, especially since nobody was going to hand him the starting job after the Arizona years.Jones is not a top fantasy back by any stretch, but he clearly has the capability of putting up some 1300 yards and 10 TDs. That said, I don't expect him to have that opportunity in NY, since I don't think he's going to get more than 275 carries.
brednbuddah
Footballguy
they play the pats at the meadowlands. I´ll take a calf strain over what was initially reported as a high ankle sprain. I thinking he´ll be ready to go week one.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Yep knowing the opponent I think Jones does everything in his power to play.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Mangini, interviewed on WFAN a half hour ago, is still calling Jones day-to-day. I understand he is big on coachspeak but, fwiw, he made it clear he was not the one who said week-to-week and also said he would not rule out him playing in the NEXT game (would shock me if he that happened, but he said it...) The audio will probably be on wfan.com later under Mike and the Mad Dog.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Any update on Jones here?
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Rovers had some interesting insights about Jones when the Jets broke camp here:
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...hl=Thomas+Jones
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...hl=Thomas+Jones
JMJ
Footballguy
He's performing running, high stepping, and etc type of drills on the sideline while his teammates are practicing. They say he will be ready for opening day but as a Jets fan and season ticket holder .... I'm concerned. Any injury that happens that is not due to contact is much more alarming then one that does.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
maybe together we can voodoo him to only play 6-8 games all season. i have fed JOBU, JOBU needs rum!
mr. furley
Footballguy
oh come on!
i hope Thomas Jones has a long and fruitful life filled with many successes.
i hope Thomas Jones has a long and fruitful life filled with many successes.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
I think Jones will be ready to go week one but Jones' injury sure did open the door for Leon to get first team reps and did a lot to down grade Jones' value in fantasy this year and for the future.Leon is going to get plenty of touches every game as he is the teams most dangerous player to score from anywhere on the field.Jones, and Washignton are going to be a good 1-2 RB punch, but fantasy players have to realize that Jones is not going to get the bulk of the carries this season.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
oh come on!
i hope Thomas Jones has a long and fruitful life filled with many successes.
hephner
Footballguy
I suppose it's possible, but I think Jones-Drew runs with a lot more power than Washington does, meaning more work in the red zone as compared with Leon. But Washington is certainly a big play threat and a great change-of-pace & passing situation RB.Fred Taylor/Jones-Drew situation from 2006? Will Leon be a 2nd round pick next year?
nygiants56
Footballguy
according to Fantasy index , they were finding reports that say the calf injury could very well be an Achilles problem, and that is perhaps the reason Mangini has been so mum about things.
