Matt Jones

[Madadamus]

It appears he is on the verge of being released by the Redskins. Anything to see here?

He's a third round pick with solid metrics and sported a solid 4.6 ypc last year. His biggest flaw is obviously ball security.

I kind of think Gruden was frustrated and pulled the plug too early. Ball security is certainly a fixable part of a backs game. I think he could compete for a starting role in a lesser backfield.

[maxhyde]

Giants or he could battle it out with Blount in PHI. Actually probably a few teams that will take a look if he is released. The Jets seem like they are picking up everyone's cuts.

Reality is I don't think he is very good but I think he would get a shot somewhere. Picked him up off waivers in one league where I am short at RB and left him on the wire in a few

[mullmania]

Good I was just able to make this thread. He could go from waiver heap to camp watch list pretty quick here.

My main question is which teams are real RB needy that might take a shot on him?

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The Jets have no one who is any good in their backfield. Then again, given all of their off season moves, they seem hell bent on going 0-16 so bringing someone in to fix their issue may not be the course they choose to take.

[Space Cowboy]

Hes' worth rostering but that doesn't mean he's any good or that he'll produce.

[pokerface40]

I could see Colts, Dolphins, Cardinals, Eagles, Giants, Bears. Maybe the most likely is the Rams. They don't have much behind Gurley and McVay is familiar with him

[FiremanEd]

I could see Colts, Dolphins, Cardinals, Eagles, Giants, Bears. Maybe the most likely is the Rams. They don't have much behind Gurley and McVay is familiar with him

Wasn't McVay part of the driver for him being benched for a UDFA? I don't think Jones would pick that destination as a result. Familiarity doesn't always mean a good thing.

Got to figure he's on the outs and any change of scenery could drive a slight value increase. But if he's owned, what could you actually give for him that you don't think is an overpay? I feel like if you don't get him for free, then why bother?

[DLF3000]

Yeah I just got him as a throw in but he's still fringe/cut material for me - unless he ends up somewhere amazing.

[Dynasty DeLorean]

I swear Matt Jones is the most overrated RB right now. Plz listen to me, anyone... lol. You'll thank me a year or two from now.

[Spinkso]

The Jets have no one who is any good in their backfield. Then again, given all of their off season moves, they seem hell bent on going 0-16 so bringing someone in to fix their issue may not be the course they choose to take.

You have not watched Bilal Powell. Rewatch him. He can play.

[Vcize]

I swear Matt Jones is the most overrated RB right now. Plz listen to me, anyone... lol. You'll thank me a year or two from now.

Not really going out on a limb to not believe in a fringe starter RB with a 7th round ADP. He was a decent stab in the middle rounds and really was on his way to a pretty nice RB2 season if he hadn't fumbled.

[Dynasty DeLorean]

I swear Matt Jones is the most overrated RB right now. Plz listen to me, anyone... lol. You'll thank me a year or two from now.

Not really going out on a limb to not believe in a fringe starter RB with a 7th round ADP. He was a decent stab in the middle rounds and really was on his way to a pretty nice RB2 season if he hadn't fumbled.

You must not remember the hype.

Edit: I'm on mobile and maybe it's not clear that quote was from 2015

[IR1]

Yeah I just got him as a throw in but he's still fringe/cut material for me - unless he ends up somewhere amazing.

Ditto, picked him up off ww, if Redskins don't cut I'll drop him first chance

[ImaRounder]

Not really going out on a limb to not believe in a fringe starter RB with a 7th round ADP. He was a decent stab in the middle rounds and really was on his way to a pretty nice RB2 season if he hadn't fumbled.

You must not remember the hype.

Edit: I'm on mobile and maybe it's not clear that quote was from 2015

I remember the hype on him and moncrief middle of fifteen. Unreal hype.

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You have not watched Bilal Powell. Rewatch him. He can play.

I didn't realize I wasnt watching these guys play to develop an opinion...?

Go back over the last 6 seasons and demonstrate for me any evidence suggesting the Jets consider Powell a starting caliber RB. Every single season they have brought someone in to start instead of Powell. Now at his age...28 is it? they have suddenly done a 180?