Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Jones lollygagging?


Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is a bit put off by the on-field demeanor of wide receiver Matt Jones. "I'm not comfortable with some of the body language he's exhibiting," Del Rio told the Florida Times Union, referring to Jones' propensity to lope down the field when he's not the main receiver. Del Rio has talked to Jones about the situation privately, but that apparently hasn't been enough. "I talk to my players all the time when I see things, but I'd like to see it carry over in the games." Del Rio added that "what I saw and the responses I get are for private consumption." On the one hand, you can understand Jones loping down the field because even if he's the targeted receiver odds are David Garrard is going to deliver an uncatchable ball. On the other hand, Del Rio is a bit on the intense side and is likely trying to light a fire in a former first-round pick who should be one of the cornerstones of Jacksonville's passing game. If we had a third hand, we'd tell you to use it to direct Jones away from your fantasy roster, as he's obviously not impressing the coaching staff and Jacksonville's passing game doesn't strike us as much of a fantasy helper to begin with.

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