Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones’ rookie period has been a forgettable experience.
“Last year, it was certainly disappointing for me personally for myself and from a team perspective,” Jones said during minicamp, through the Tampa Bay Times. “Certainly, for me, it’s all about getting on the ideal track. We have a new system, a new staff, we are attempting to make our mark in here.”
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When given a opportunity, Jones, A pick fought to get on the area and did not impress. The running back was a healthy scratch for the first 3 months. He then dealt with a hamstring difficulty later in the season. In all, Jones wasn’t remarkable when he got the ball and participated in only nine games. The 21-year-old compiled 23 carries for only 44 yards, a ghastly 1.9 yards per tote, with a single TD. The trunk fought hauling in seven balls for 33 yards.
After compiling just 77 scrimmage yards Jones has a fresh start in a new crime under Bruce Arians. Running backs coach Todd McNair said Jones looks like a different player.
“He was drafted where he was drafted for a motive,” McNair said. “He has a wealth of talent. Our goal is to take the tension take the expectations off him. Let focus and make this thing small. And it seems to be paying off. He’s working hard, and he is going to keep working hard.”
The Bucs did little to upgrade their running backs room this season leaving Peyton Barber and Jones as the projected leading runners. Jones should get every opportunity early in the season to prove he’s set a disappointing rookie year before and is ready to move forward.
“The crime is a lot more free,” Jones said. “I think we’re in a position to play within ourselves and be ourselves. I enjoy it a lot. For me personally, it’s fun. They are all fantastic coaches, but I believe just for me personally, I am starting to put all the verbiage and everything together.
“I’m definitely ready and that I can not wait to get the most of those chances, but I’ve just got to show them that I could be a player that is reputable and they can count on me in critical scenarios.”
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