Schefter: Pats meet with RB Kevin Jones - New England Patriots Forums

drakesta101 · 05-12-2008, 06:25 PM

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reported on Total Access that the Patriots brass met with RB Kevin Jones recently - nothing has come of the meeting thus far, but worth noting.

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story;...o&confirm=true

JoePats · 05-12-2008, 06:29 PM

Interesting.

Assuming Morris is healthy and a lock to be on the team (along with Maroney and Faulk), if Jones were to be on the roster he would have to play on special teams in addition to his RB duties. Not saying that he's not better than Eckel because he is but Eckel is a good guy on all the kick teams.

Patsgofor4 · 05-12-2008, 06:38 PM

I remember reading somewhere that Belichick really liked him coming out of VT and that the Pats almost picked him in the '04 draft.

WhiskeyBreath · 05-12-2008, 06:40 PM

He would be a nice addition if he is healthy. Good back for receiving downs and short yardage situations.

***BelichickFan*** · 05-12-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsgofor4

I remember reading somewhere that Belichick really liked him coming out of VT and that the Pats almost picked him in the '04 draft.

Right, we had drafted Wilfork (and traded for Dillon) and when Jones was sliding we were interested in trading up to get Jones with the pick we ended up taking Ben Watson.

signbabybrady · 05-12-2008, 07:11 PM

I like the idea of adding something to the running back position.

I am a little concerned about the injury but that is for our DRs to worry about.

Kevin Jones when healthy has shown some nice ability and on a crappy Detroit team. Could be real interesting to see a healthy Kevin Jones on one of the best instead of one of the worst.

Pats726 · 05-12-2008, 07:18 PM

ANYTHING to improve the team...get competition in camp..whether it be the top positions...or the 43rd to 53rd...it all matters...

MrClutch · 05-12-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by signbabybrady

I like the idea of adding something to the running back position.

I am a little concerned about the injury but that is for our DRs to worry about.

Kevin Jones when healthy has shown some nice ability and on a crappy Detroit team. Could be real interesting to see a healthy Kevin Jones on one of the best instead of one of the worst.

Took the words out of my mouth.

This would be a pretty solid pickup, considering the possibility that Maroney, Faulk and Morris are all vulnerable to injury obviously. Guess it's more of a comfort thing.

Julius · 05-12-2008, 07:26 PM

Dare I say it...insurance if Faulk goes down.

tombonneau · 05-12-2008, 07:27 PM

Only problem is that KJ is the guy you pickup injury insurance *for*, not vice versa. I could see them keeping at extra RB on the roster this year with KJ as a potential heir apparent to Faulk. Will be real interesting if he signs ...