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Bye Week5Rank99% Owned15.9% Change-WK 16 Pts0.00WK 17 Pts0.00
2018 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDYdsTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NO
Win, 48-40
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2PHI
Win, 27-21
----------0.00
3PIT
Loss, 27-30
----------0.00
4@CHI
Loss, 10-48
---29--1----2.80
5Bye  ----------0.00
6@ATL
Loss, 29-34
---3-16----1.90
7CLE
Win, 26-23
---13115----8.80
8@CIN
Loss, 34-37
----3-4----0.10
9@CAR
Loss, 28-42
----------0.00
10WAS
Loss, 3-16
----------0.00
11@NYG
Loss, 35-38
----------0.00
12SF
Win, 27-9
----------0.00
13CAR
Win, 24-17
---2------0.20
14NO
Loss, 14-28
----------0.00
15@BAL
Loss, 12-20
------1-----0.10
16@DAL
Loss, 20-27
----------0.00
17ATL
Loss, 32-34
----------0.00
2018 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NO,
W 48-40
-----0.00
2PHI,
W 27-21
-----0.00
3PIT,
L 27-30
-----0.00
4@CHI,
L 10-48
29--1--2.80
5Bye-----0.00
6@ATL,
L 29-34
3-16--1.90
7CLE,
W 26-23
13115--8.80
8@CIN,
L 34-37
-3-4--0.10
9@CAR,
L 28-42
-----0.00
10WAS,
L 3-16
-----0.00
11@NYG,
L 35-38
-----0.00
12SF,
W 27-9
-----0.00
13CAR,
W 24-17
2----0.20
14NO,
L 14-28
-----0.00
15@BAL,
L 12-20
---1---0.10
16@DAL,
L 20-27
-----0.00
17ATL,
L 32-34
-----0.00
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News

  • Off to good start under Arians

    General manager Jason Licht said Jones has impressed the new coaching staff more than any other player so far this spring, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The 2018 second-round pick barely played as a rookie and struggled with his rare opportunities, but coach Bruce Arians made it clear Jones would have a chance to prove himself in a new system. While he could face more competition after the 2019 NFL Draft, the 21-year-old currently finds himself in an underwhelming backfield alongside Peyton Barber, Shaun Wilson, Andre Ellington and Dare Ogunbowale. The Buccaneers do seem to be fond of Barber, who managed just 3.7 yards per carry and 4.6 per…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 16 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting attention from Arians

    Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that he's excited to see if Jones can do some of the things with Tampa Bay that David Johnson did in the offensive scheme Arians oversaw during his tenure with the Cardinals, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: It's hard to make a serious comparison between the two players, given that Johnson holds a clear advantage in nearly every aspect besides straight-line speed. To be fair, Jones didn't have much chance to succeed as a rookie second-round pick in 2018, seeing just 23 carries and nine targets in nine games behind a bad offensive line. While he still offers some promise as a big-play threat, the USC product hasn't displayed much aptitude in the passing game, which is a serious obstacle to earning…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 27 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out of game plan in finale

    Jones played only one offensive snap Sunday in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: For the final quarter of his rookie season, Jones earned only one touch on offense while being mostly relegated to a special-teams role. It amounts to a disappointing conclusion for Jones, who was expected to vie for the starting role when he was selected with a second-round pick back in April. Instead, Peyton Barber served as the top ballcarrier throughout the season while Jacquizz Rodgers handled much of the passing-down work, even though neither player was particularly efficient with his…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 2 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-factor in second straight game

    Jones brought in one of two targets for minus-2 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-12 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: Just another forgettable game for the rookie, who's seen his first year in the NFL become a total washout. Jones' sole touch Sunday was his only one of the past two games, and he logged a meager four snaps from scrimmage for the second straight week. With his primary usage coming on coverage units, Jones has next to no fantasy value in any format.

    Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • No touches in Week 14 loss

    Jones saw only four snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Saints but didn't log any touches.

    Analysis: The rookie's complete lack of involvement on offense speaks to his spot in the current pecking order. He does continue to put in time on return units, as he logged a total of 14 plays in that capacity Sunday. Given that veteran Jacquizz Rodgers has been a much more productive complementary option to starter Peyton Barber, Jones' fantasy outlook remains bleak.

    Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lackluster in return

    Jones rushed four times for two yards in the Buccaneers' 24-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Making his return after a four-game absence, Jones essentially picked up where he'd left off, not a positive by any means in his case. The rookie's production was as middling as it was prior to his injury, and he's yet to top 3.0 yards per carry in any of the five regular-season games he's suited up for. Jones appears destined to remain firmly behind Peyton Barber in the backfield pecking order for the last four games of the regular season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 4:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be active this week

    Coach Dirk Koetter said Jones will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Previously bothered by a hamstring injury, Jones was essentially a healthy scratch for last week's 27-9 win over San Francisco, as he landed on the inactive list despite logging full participation in every practice. It's unclear if the rookie's upcoming active status is related to Peyton Barber's ankle issue, but there hasn't been any indication Barber is in danger of actually missing the game. While it would be unwise to count on Jones for any significant level of involvement this week, the…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finally free of injury

    Jones (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Since straining his hamstring Week 8, Jones was a regular presence on those reports, missing four games in the process. With the injury behind him, he can focus on regaining a foothold in Tampa Bay's backfield, which has been dominated by Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers this season to the tune of 19.5 touches per game between the duo.

    Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting again in Week 12

    Jones (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 12 tilt against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones is somewhat of a surprise inactive after practicing in full all week, but given his middling production when he's suited up, the Buccaneers don't seem to have much urgency to get him back into game action. Veteran Jacquizz Rodgers should once again serve as Peyton Barber's primary backup against the 49ers.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed questionable for Week 12

    Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers despite logging full practices throughout the week, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The practice regimen suggests Jones is healthy enough to play, but it isn't out of the question for the Bucs to essentially make him a healthy scratch. Of course, the team would be wise to give him a closer look at some point over the final six weeks of the season, considering lead back Peyton Barber is a known commodity (and an unspectacular one at that). Jones figures to get some touches if he returns for Sunday's game.

    Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts week as full participant

    Jones (hamstring) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday.

    Analysis: A limited participant all last week, Jones ultimately was ruled out two days ahead of Sunday's eventual 38-35 loss to the Giants. Jones' progression to full participation suggests he should be back for the Week 12 against San Francisco, but there's no guarantee of a sizable role after Peyton Barber just turned in his best game of the season. It makes sense for the Bucs to give Jones a better look down the stretch, as they don't have any chance to make the playoffs and presumably hope the rookie…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 21 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing third straight game

    Jones (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jones took a step forward in his recovery from a hamstring strain by practicing Wednesday through Friday in a limited fashion, but it wasn't enough for the Buccaneers to sign off on his availability for game action. With the rookie now set to miss a third straight contest, Jacquizz Rodgers should be locked in as the clear top backup to starting running back Peyton Barber for one more week. Jones will turn his focus to building up to full practice participation with the hope of playing in the…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing for third straight day

    Jones (hamstring) took part in Friday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It remains uncertain if Jones will be available Sunday against the Giants, but he has at least given himself a chance to play by taking part in each of the Buccaneers' three practice sessions this week. A better estimate of his Week 11 will status can be made when Tampa Bay releases its final injury report of the week later Friday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Thursday

    Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The fact that Jones has been on the field -- albeit in a limited fashion -- for the Buccaneers' first two sessions of the week offers some encouragement that he might be able to give it a go Sunday against the Giants. Unless the rookie fits in a full practice Friday, however, he'll likely carry a questionable designation into the weekend. If Jones is ultimately cleared to play in Week 11, there's a decent chance the Buccaneers restrict his workload, given that he had missed the team's prior two…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns in limited fashion

    Jones (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: For the first time since Oct. 28, Jones handled some practice reps as he works his way back from a hamstring injury that forced absences Weeks 9 and 10. Prior to returning to practice, the rookie told Jenna Laine of ESPN.com that his hamstring is "feeling really good." While he's taken a step in the right direction, Jones likely has to emerge from the week setback-free before gaining clearance to play Sunday versus the Giants.

    Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Aiming to practice Wednesday

    Jones (hamstring) will attempt to practice Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Jones hasn't taken the practice field since suffering a hamstring strain Oct. 28, missing two games in the meantime. Per Laine, Jones said the hamstring is "feeling really good," a sign that he's closing in on a return. Wednesday's practice report will reveal whether the 2018 second-round pick was able to suit up and participate.

    Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined again Week 10

    Jones II (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Redskins, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jones has yet to practice since straining his hamstring Oct. 28, forcing back-to-back absences so far. During the rookie running back's first DNP this past Sunday at Carolina, Peyton Barber led the Buccaneers backfield, per usual, but Jacquizz Rodgers was just behind him in terms of offensive snap count (35 versus 26).

    Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent for practice again

    Jones (hamstring) wasn't on the field for Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Jones still has yet to practice since suffering a strained hamstring Oct. 28 against the Bengals and looks in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday versus Washington. For what it's worth, Jones has been able to do elliptical work and told Jenna Laine of ESPN.com that he's feeling better, but he'll need to put in some on-field work before gaining clearance to play again. If the rookie is sidelined this weekend as anticipated, Peyton Barber would have a clear path to handling the…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing more practice time

    Jones (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jones was unable to practice in any capacity last week and isn't on the right track to avoid a multi-game absence. Peyton Barber (ankle) was unable to take advantage of the rookie's inactive status in Sunday's 42-28 loss to the Panthers, as the Bucs were forced to play from behind all afternoon and abandon the run game early. A Week 10 home game against the injury-riddled Redskins sets up much better for Barber to stay involved, assuming his own injury isn't a major concern.

    Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially ruled out

    The Buccaneers ruled Jones (hamstring) out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones didn't practice at all this week and never really had much hope of playing after it was revealed he was dealing with a strained hamstring in the aftermath of the Week 8 loss to the Bengals. The rookie's absence gives Peyton Barber a higher degree of workload certainty, while undrafted rookie Shaun Wilson is expected to be active as the No. 3 running back behind Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers. Given the lack of practice participation, it feels like a stretch to expect Jones back for Tampa…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out 1-to-2 weeks

    Jones is expected to miss 1-to-2 weeks due to a hamstring injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Jones was knocked out of the Bucs' Week 8 loss at Cincinnati with what was eventually termed a hamstring strain. Unfortunately for the rookie, he's now slated to take a seat just as he was beginning to gain regular involvement on offense. Expect Peyton Barber to continue acting as the primary running back in Week 9 against the Panthers, with Jacquizz Rodgers also earning the occasional touch. The Bucs' lone other healthy back, undrafted rookie Shaun Wilson, could also see a minor uptick in…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 31 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to miss multiple games

    Jones suffered a strained hamstring during Sunday's game against the Bengals and is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The good news is that Jones avoided an injury of the season-ending variety, but the second-round rookie nonetheless will have his professional development stunted while he gets his hamstring back in order. Look for Peyton Barber to continue to operate as the clear lead back in the meantime, with Jacquizz Rodgers and Shaun Wilson around to help carry the load.

    Published: Mon, Oct 29 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out with hamstring injury

    Jones has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Cincinnati due to a hamstring injury, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jones has been incorporated into the Buccaneers offense the past four games, acting as a change-of-pace option to starter Peyton Barber. After earning 22 touches in the first three, Jones turned three touches into one yard before departing this contest. Expect Jacquizz Rodgers to handle any reps that Barber doesn't while Jones is sidelined.

    Published: Sun, Oct 28 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting reps with Barber injured

    Jones took most of the running back reps at Wednesday's practice in the absence of Peyton Barber (undisclosed), Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Tampa Bay backfield situation will require close watching leading up to Sunday's game at Cincinnati. In addition to Barber's unspecified injury, the team may simply have a desire to get Jones more involved with the offense. Undrafted rookie Shaun Wilson reportedly also had a role at Wednesday's practice.

    Published: Wed, Oct 24 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches first NFL touchdown during win

    Jones rushed six times for 13 yards and a touchdown and brought in his sole target for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Browns on Sunday.

    Analysis: The rookie found his way into the end zone late in the third quarter from two yards out, giving the Bucs a seemingly comfortable 23-9 lead at the time. While the fact he scored the first rushing touchdown of his career was encouraging, just as in the preseason, Jones has been unable to do much with the opportunities he's seen. Factoring in Sunday's line, he's rushed just 17 times for 45 yards over the three games he's seen action in. He'll look to improve versus the Bengals in a Week 8 matchup.

    Published: Sun, Oct 21 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs four touches in Week 6 loss

    Jones rushed once for three yards and brought in all three targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-29 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: The rookie had seen 11 total touches in a Week 4 blowout loss to the Bears, but it appears that the bump in opportunity may have been largely due to game script. Jones was back to playing a decidedly secondary role to Peyton Barber in Week 6, with the latter showing well by averaging 6.3 yards per rush on 13 carries and adding another four touches through the air. Jones' modest passing-game involvement is somewhat encouraging, but he remains largely out of the fantasy conversation heading into…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 14 at 7:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads backfield in carries during loss

    Jones rushed 10 times for 29 yards and brought in one of two targets for minus-1 yard in the Buccaneers' 48-10 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: Making his NFL debut, Jones struggled to find running room, although not to the extent that he had during an utterly forgettable preseason. The rookie notably outpaced starter Peyton Barber in carries by three, but the atypical game script that saw the Bucs trailing by five touchdowns at halftime could certainly have had something to do with that. Given that Barber hasn't been able to get much going in his opportunity as the No. 1 back, it will be interesting to see how Dirk Koetter uses the…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 30 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for NFL debut

    Jones is active for the first time in his NFL career Week 4 against the Bears.

    Analysis: The second-round pick was sidelined by virtue of head coach Dirk Koetter's decision over the first three games of the season, but he'll finally have a chance to suit up against Chicago. The Buccaneers' running game has been relatively nondescript while being helmed by Peyton Barber over the first trio of contests, although game flow has at least partly affected the his opportunities. It remains to be seen how the Bucs' backfield workload will be divided Sunday, but Barber is likely to still log…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 30 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pro debut imminent?

    Jones is expected to be active for Sunday's game at Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The Buccaneers invested a 2018 second-round pick in Jones, only to include him among their inactives for the first three games of the season in favor of running backs Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers. Neither player has been particularly productive en route to the 30th ranked rush offense, so Jones may be tasked with jump-starting the Bucs' backfield. Still, it's difficult to envision a large workload for Jones if all three are active.

    Published: Sun, Sep 30 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive again Week 3

    Jones (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday versus the Steelers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones' pro debut will be delayed another week following the Buccaneers' decision to deactivate him. The trend likely will continue as long as Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers remain healthy and productive. Jones' next chance to play arrives Sunday in Chicago.

    Published: Mon, Sep 24 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains inactive Week 2

    Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 tilt against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Jones will thus spend the first two games of his professional career on the sidelines, a result of both Peyton Barber's clear hold on the No. 1 running back role and Jones' own deficiencies in the preseason. The rookie's next chance to make his NFL debut comes in a Week 3 Monday night matchup against the Steelers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 16 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Week 1

    Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season-opening tilt against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: It's the latest taste of adversity for the 2018 second-round pick, who struggled to find any running room throughout the preseason and saw Peyton Barber unequivocally take the reins of the No. 1 running back job in the process. However, Sunday's inactive status also signifies that veteran Jacquizz Rodgers is the preferred game day option to start the season, adding further disappointment to the early portion of Jones' NFL career.

    Published: Sun, Sep 9 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as third running back to open season

    Jones is listed as the Buccaneers' third running back behind Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers on the initial version of the regular-season depth chart, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: The inauspicious start to Jones' career continued Tuesday with the depth-chart release, as his slotting was more or less commensurate with his preseason performance. The rookie second-round pick carried 28 times for 22 yards over four exhibitions, with a two-yard touchdown run in the preseason opener against the Dolphins serving as one of the only positives this summer. How long into the season the initial backfield pecking order endures would seemingly hinge on the pace of Jones' development.…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 5 at 5:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not struggling with playbook

    Coach Dirk Koetter said Jones doesn't have any issues with effort or knowledge of the playbook, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "When his runs came up, we didn't block them very well, number one, and he wasn't able to do much with it on his own," Koetter said. "I know from Ronald's standpoint, it's not at all from lack of effort, or from him not knowing what he's doing."

    Analysis: Koetter seems to see the same thing as everyone else -- poor vision and decision-making from Jones combined with terrible blocking by the offensive line. The final product was a 28-22-1 rushing line for the rookie in four preseason games, with his lone reception producing more yards (37) than the cumulative total from 28 carries. Meanwhile, Peyton Barber toted the rock 15 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns in three preseason appearances, locking down the lead job for Week 1 in New Orleans.…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 31 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shut down on ground again

    Jones took 10 carries for four yards and didn't draw any targets in Thursday's preseason game against Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Blown up in the backfield for a five-yard loss on the first snap of the game, Jones struggled to get anything going while handling most of the backfield work throughout the first half. He finishes the preseason with a dismal stat line -- 28 carries for 22 yards and a TD -- though he did at least have one highlight with a 37-yard gain on his lone reception. All signs point to Peyton Barber starting and getting most of the carries Week 1 in New Orleans, but it won't come as any surprise if the…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 30 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches deep pass

    Jones had six carries for seven yards and one reception for 37 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Lions.

    Analysis: Peyton Barber got the start and was once again far more effective on the ground, but it wasn't a total lost cause for Jones, who burnt a linebacker to catch a deep pass while split out wide. The rookie reportedly has struggled with drops during training camp, prompting running backs coach Tim Spencer to say earlier this week that there's a reason Jones was only targeted 17 times at USC last season. Though he may be a work in progress, the second-round pick possesses the kind of explosive…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 24 at 8:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggling in passing game

    Jones' struggles with drops during practice haven't gone unnoticed by the Tampa Bay coaching staff, ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reports. "In college, there was probably a reason why [Jones] was only thrown the ball 17 times," said Bucs running backs coach Tim Spencer. "He's never going to be the best catching guy on the team, but he certainly can improve on catching the balls that we want to throw to him."

    Analysis: In addition to commenting on the rookie second-round pick, Spencer acknowledged Peyton Barber has solidified his own place atop the depth chart. Jones may still enter Week 1 with some kind of role in the backfield, but he hasn't exactly made the best case for himself with 12 carries for 11 yards and a touchdown through two preseason games. The USC product only caught 32 passes in 40 collegiate appearances, though he did average 13.4 yards on 14 receptions last year, proving to be dangerous once…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 21 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles for running room again

    Jones rushed four times for two yards and failed to come up with his only target in the Buccaneers' 30-14 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday.

    Analysis: For the second time in as many preseason games, Jones couldn't get much going on the ground, although he had the misfortune of seeing a seven-yard run called back due to an offensive holding call against tight end O.J. Howard. Jones logged time in the second and third quarters -- giving him plenty of reps against the Titans' second- and third-team defenders -- making his overall numbers particularly disappointing. Current starter Peyton Barber enjoyed significantly more success versus…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 18 at 9:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not gaining ground

    Peyton Barber seems to have an early edge over Jones, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports. "Peyton is our starter," Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter said Monday. "We're definitely going to use Ronald Jones and take advantage of what he's going to do. We do have the two veteran backs behind him. Again, we've got three more preseason games. Let's just let it sort out a little more."

    Analysis: Jones took eight carries for nine yards and a touchdown in Thursday's preseason opener against Miami, getting all of his opportunities after Barber -- who had four carries for 21 yards and a score -- had been removed from the game. Koetter seems content with the current pecking order, though his Monday comment did leave the door open for Jones to make a push for the starting job over the final three weeks of the preseason. With Charles Sims, Jacquizz Rodgers and Shaun Wilson competing for a…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 13 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles for running room in preseason opener

    Jones rushed eight times for nine yards and a touchdown and failed to come up with his only target in the Buccaneers' 26-24 preseason win over the Dolphins on Thursday.

    Analysis: If not for the fact that he got into the end zone, the rookie's NFL debut would have been utterly forgettable. Jones was repeatedly stymied by the Dolphins' front, and his main competition for touches, Peyton Barber, outpaced him on the ground during his time on the field. The USC product also came up empty on the pass-catching front, a dimension of his game the Bucs have emphasized they want to develop. Jones will look to have a bigger impact in the Buccaneers' second exhibition tilt, which…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 9 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggling with pass protection

    Jones has struggled with pass protection during training camp, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Already expected to split work with Peyton Barber this fall, Jones could be hard pressed to carve out a majority stake in the backfield if he can't prove capable in protecting his quarterback. Furthermore, Jones only caught 32 passes in three years at USC, so he seemingly has work to do on multiple fronts in order to be a factor on third downs this season. That said, running backs coach Tim Spencer recently indicated that Jones' pass-catching chops are developing. "They didn't throw him a lot…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 8 at 7:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting more work with first team

    Jones has been receiving first-team reps since Friday's practice and has looked the part of a starting running back, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The former USC Trojan has looked stout and quick in his cuts according to Vitali, who notes that Jones has been seeing his work with the first unit tick up since Thursday. The team is particularly seeking a home-run dimension from Jones, who notched 12 runs of 40 or more yards during his college career. Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Bucs are one of five teams (the Patriots, Texans, Colts and Lions being the others) that hasn't had a running back rip off a run of greater…read more

    Published: Sun, Jul 29 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Jones signed his rookie contract Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The second-round selection was the last of the Buccaneers' eight draft picks to ink his rookie deal. Jones received the four-year contract that all players selected from the second round onward are slotted into, one that also contains a team option for a fifth season. The former USC Trojan will be counted on to provide a big-play dimension that the Tampa backfield has lacked for multiple seasons, and he could ultimately end up splitting carries fairly evenly with incumbent lead back Peyton…read more

    Published: Fri, Jun 15 at 4:31am by Rotowire.com
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