Kevin Jones has a crazy injury history. Good back. Bad luck. He's not coming to NE. He'd be a role player, and role players are special teams players. And like Alexander, Im sure he doesnt see himself playing special teams.
When we've brought guys like Dillon or Antwoin Smith in to be the lead back, then they didnt really need to serve a role on special teams. But Maroney is obviously the lead back on this team, and even he plays special teams once in a while. These other high profile, veteran backs dont fit here with this club. A young guy, 2 years behind Maroney who can play ST and back up and fill a role makes alot more sense.