Survivor I - Greg Jones Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Recent Stats

YR	RSH	RSHYD	RSHTD	REC	RECYD	RECTD	FPT	RANK
2004	62	162	3	3	13	0	35.5	76

Positives - Jones had 3 TDs last season, two of which came in Week 15 and 17 and showed the potential of becoming a dreaded “Goal Line Back”. That role could be expanded this year as Jack Del Rio moved Jones to the Fullback position in the offseason. Jones could fill a role similar to the one Mike Alstott played in Tampa for many years as a short yardage and goalline specialist. Additionally, Fragile Fred is recovering very slowly from offseason MCL surgery. If Taylor isn’t ready to go or goes down during the season, Jones has a real opportunity to become the primary back over LaBrandon Toefield.

Negatives - In his rookie season, Jones did not look like the dominant back he was in college, and may not have been fully recovered from knee surgery required before the draft. Jones will have to return to the form he showed at F$U if he hopes to see a significant role with the Jaguars.

Draft Strategy - This is another “What If?” pick. If there’s a RB out there to “fade” staying healthy, it’s Fred Taylor. If Taylor does not recover from his offseason MCL surgery, or goes down again during the season, there is a good chance Greg Jones becomes an instant stud. Additionally, Jones could become the Goalline back in an effort to keep Taylor from getting banged up. Again, I think Jones represents better upside value than those drafted around him: Chris Perry, Michael Jenkins, and three defenses.