RIP JJ Jones

Deadly house fire: University Place - KCPQ

This doesn't seem to be getting the headlines of McNair, but it is just as tragic.

TheGodInAGreyHoodie said:

Deadly house fire: University Place - KCPQ

This doesn't seem to be getting the headlines of McNair, but it is just as tragic.

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It's probably not getting the same headlines, because who the hell is JJ Jones??

Family and friends identify the man as J.J. Jones, also known as John Jones. He played for the New York Jets in the 1970's. His best friend, Leonard Elion, tells Q13 FOX News that Jones was one of the first three African-American quarterbacks in the NFL. He says Jones was third string when Joe Namath was the quarterback.

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Tragic, yes; but I have to admit I have no recollection of this guy at all.

letekro said:

It's probably not getting the same headlines, because who the hell is JJ Jones??

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A former Jets QB. He was cut when after shared with the New York media and the whole world the private words told him by new Head Coach Lou Holtz that, "He had never had a Black Quarterback play for him that and he never would."

TheGodInAGreyHoodie said:

A former Jets QB. He was cut when after shared with the New York media and the whole world the private words told him by new Head Coach Lou Holtz that, "He had never had a Black Quarterback play for him that and he never would."

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Apparently, Tony Rice made a liar out of ol' Lou.

RIP Kid Dynamite!

That sucks...

Death comes in threes, I feel sorry for the third former QB in the set to perish

TheGodInAGreyHoodie said:

A former Jets QB. He was cut when after shared with the New York media and the whole world the private words told him by new Head Coach Lou Holtz that, "He had never had a Black Quarterback play for him that and he never would."

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I don't want this to turn into a political thread, but God almighty I can't believe the stupidity and arrogance of some people. I know, I know, it was a different time then, doesn't make it any easier to understand.

Not that Holtz had much of a clue about anything anyway, he tried to get the Jets players to memorize a team fight song during his brief tenure there.

efin98 said:

That sucks...

Death comes in threes, I feel sorry for the third former QB in the set to perish

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My concern is with Jason Taylor hoping he doesnt make Mcnairs mistake with that fanbase of his and die from swine flu

APatrioticVirginian said:

My concern is with Jason Taylor hoping he doesnt make Mcnairs mistake with that fanbase of his and die from swine flu

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This post makes no sense.
First, its a thread containing condolences to a fallen qb.
Nothing to do with McNair or Taylor.
Lastly, Taylor does not play for the Redskins, thus, they do not root for him.
But, I'm sure your thoughts are in prayer for JJ Jones.

efin98 said:

That sucks...

Death comes in threes, I feel sorry for the third former QB in the set to perish

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Anyone wonder why Favre wants to play?

scout said:

This post makes no sense.
First, its a thread containing condolences to a fallen qb.
Nothing to do with McNair or Taylor.
Lastly, Taylor does not play for the Redskins, thus, they do not root for him.
But, I'm sure your thoughts are in prayer for JJ Jones.

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Doh! I meant Jason Campbell I would have thought you could have made that connection, I guess you just wanted to be contrary. This thread is not JJ JONES holy ground, it is not his tribute on earth, its a hey look this guy died too thread and nothing more.

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