DMN Blog: Cowboys could make room for Matt Jones

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4:15 PM Fri, Jun 13, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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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.


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InmanRoshi

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I think he could make an impact right away and be a forced to be reckoned with.

We are talking about the pickup basketball games at Valley Ranch, right?
 

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Miles Austin will be our number two....Stanbeck # 3, and P Crayton #4....
I hope...
 

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utrunner07;2117350 said:
Miles Austin will be our number two....Stanbeck # 3, and P Crayton #4....
I hope...

I think you're missing one of two things: a sarcastic smiley in your last post, or a realistic wish list.
 

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Hostile;2117381 said:
I hope he does. I've enjoyed his posts on this topic a lot.

Thank you my friend!

:bow:

And yes, bad news for the rest of ya, I have seen it!

And you thought ya couldn't shut me up before!



By the way, there are still seats available!

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I dont understand all the hate on this guy. It would neevr hurt to bring him in for a work out. Maybe Jax just wasnt place for him with the revolving door at QB until last year.
 

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kinderwords51;2117444 said:
I dont understand all the hate on this guy. It would neevr hurt to bring him in for a work out. Maybe Jax just wasnt place for him with the revolving door at QB until last year.

I think it's a combination of expectations due to where he was drafted, and not knowing all of the facts.
 

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And the fact that he CAN NOT come in here and beat out Crayton. So what exactly would he be doing for us? Upgrading our #3 spot. Frankly I'd rather just see what more Miles, Stanback, and Hurd can do with playing time in that spot.
 

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kinderwords51;2117444 said:
I dont understand all the hate on this guy. It would neevr hurt to bring him in for a work out. Maybe Jax just wasnt place for him with the revolving door at QB until last year.

He was overhyped coming out because of the 40 time and thta wore on everyone except his biggest fans but he did actually produce some numbers in Jax something our spare Wrs have not done....

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.

Ummm, yea I'd take 400 yards and 4 TDs this year form a #4 WR.
 

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Three words... great white hype.

:)

I'm white by the way, so I can say that.
 

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BraveHeartFan;2117457 said:
And the fact that he CAN NOT come in here and beat out Crayton. So what exactly would he be doing for us? Upgrading our #3 spot. Frankly I'd rather just see what more Miles, Stanback, and Hurd can do with playing time in that spot.

Why couldn't he beat out Crayton?

Jones' numbers over the first three years of his career crush Crayton's:

Jones 42 games 5 starts 101 catches 1,392 yards 13 touchdowns

Crayton 35 games 7 starts 70 catches 1,019 yards 7 touchdowns

Crayton wasn't a big deal until injury and lack of options forced him into a starting role last season. It wasn't like Crayton pushed anyone out of the #2 role, he got it because Glenn was injured and Dallas had no other options at the time.

Even if he didn't push Crayton for the #2 spot, he's definitely a more proven commodity than anyone else Dallas currently has.

I believe that this team's proven receiver depth is a lot thinner than some think.
 
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