DMN Blog: Another Jones?
by Tim MacMahon
Jerry Jones made it very clear after the Cowboys declined to draft a receiver that he's only interested in adding a player at that position if they can step in and start. The message: The Cowboys want to upgrade their No. 2 receiver, but they like the potential of their youngsters at the position.
Based on Matt Jones' performance since the Jaguars selected him in the first round, he'd be eliminated from consideration by the Cowboys.
But we probably shouldn't dismiss Albert "Einstein" Breer's thought that Jones could land in Dallas if Jacksonville gets rid of him. And it has nothing to do with the ex-Arkansas QB sharing an alma mater with Jerry.
It's because, unlike a draft pick or receiver acquired via trade, the Cowboys could probably bring Jones to training camp without investing anything in him. If he makes the team, great. If not, assuming the Cowboys could sign him to a make-good deal that didn't include guaranteed money, oh well.
Jones is considered a bust after producing only 1,392 yards and 13 TDs in three seasons for the Jaguars. But here are some numbers that would certainly justify taking a long look at Jones: 6-6, 238 pounds, 25 years old, 4.37 40-yard dash and a 39.5-inch vertical leap.
Jerry Jones made it very clear after the Cowboys declined to draft a receiver that he's only interested in adding a player at that position if they can step in and start. The message: The Cowboys want to upgrade their No. 2 receiver, but they like the potential of their youngsters at the position.
Based on Matt Jones' performance since the Jaguars selected him in the first round, he'd be eliminated from consideration by the Cowboys.
But we probably shouldn't dismiss Albert "Einstein" Breer's thought that Jones could land in Dallas if Jacksonville gets rid of him. And it has nothing to do with the ex-Arkansas QB sharing an alma mater with Jerry.
It's because, unlike a draft pick or receiver acquired via trade, the Cowboys could probably bring Jones to training camp without investing anything in him. If he makes the team, great. If not, assuming the Cowboys could sign him to a make-good deal that didn't include guaranteed money, oh well.
Jones is considered a bust after producing only 1,392 yards and 13 TDs in three seasons for the Jaguars. But here are some numbers that would certainly justify taking a long look at Jones: 6-6, 238 pounds, 25 years old, 4.37 40-yard dash and a 39.5-inch vertical leap.
posted by The Gryphon at 10:38 AM
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