Matt Jones-Redeemer at work

[SupaBran]

I like it for one reason. It hopefully means no Owens. Ok 2 reasons, the guy is also huge.

Not true. I heard John Clayton on NFL Live and he said he thinks this move helps the possibility of a TO signing. Jones provides the deep threat to back the defenses off of Chad and TO. He said he thinks the Bengals will be very interested in TO.

We would obviously release Coles and I think we should release him no matter whether we sign TO or not.

It's not an all-time frightening receiving corps but Chad, TO, and Matt Jones looks tough to guard.

I read on the .com that attacking the WR's in free agency would allow us to draft a tight end early rather than having to draft a receiver high.

[jjvolt]

whatever. I don't mind the signing. we seem to be turning into the raiders...

let's use our top picks on the line of scrimmage ala the patriots

I'd rather sign jones and maybe t.o. then spend another high pick on a wr. too many other holes.

I wouldn't mind developing another mid-round qb like tony pike. carson is starting to worry me.

[cincyhokie]

This addition doesn't mean anything except:

The Bengals made a move at a much needed position earlier than any other team

The move is low risk, he doesn't perform at camp, he's cut

Simpson has been not "given up on"

The Bengals have identified an important need and it helps them plan for the draft where a contributing WR is not likely

They can look at using the first 1-3 picks to solidify the defensive line, offensive line, TE, and possibly safety

It's a good, safe move. What's not to like?

[wpeldios]

whatever. I don't mind the signing. we seem to be turning into the raiders...

let's use our top picks on the line of scrimmage ala the patriots

I'd rather sign jones and maybe t.o. then spend another high pick on a wr. too many other holes.

I wouldn't mind developing another mid-round qb like tony pike. carson is starting to worry me.

If the bengals signed Jones(1 year), sign TO(1 year), and have Chad who i believe is in the last year of his deal. They will still need to go wr in the draft early. WR is a position that usually takes some time to develop, so we don't want to run out Caldwell, who imo is a slot wr, and 2 rookies next year.

I do like that this move was made early too. This is an extra month Jones has to work on his playbook and with other coaches/players. If he is dedicated, this could work out well. The more I look at this move, the more I like the idea of it.

[BengalPimp]

This all begs the question...why start at the bottom of the clearance bin?

Seriously...You expected Mike Brown to shop somewhere else?

[JoePong]

Categorized | Featured, NFL

Tags | Andre Caldwell, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Benals, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kenn Britt, Laveranues Coles, matt jones bengals, matt jones comeback, matt jones hiatus, matt jones news, matt jones return, matt jones rumorsWhy Matt Jones Belongs in Cincinnati

Posted on 11 February 2010 by Kevin Roberts

It’s about friggin’ time.

The former Arkansas quarterback and Jacksonville Jaguars receiver, Matt Jones, appears to finally be getting another crack at the NFL, after sitting out the entire 2009 season.

Jones, who was released during the 2009 offseason following cocaine allegations, sat out the entire 2009 NFL season, as he was unable to find the right (or any) suitor, despite appearing in an interview on ESPN in an effort to clear his name and display his eagerness to move on from his mistakes.

However, despite just the one “screw-up”, serving a three-game suspension, being released, and coming clean with his issues (as well as over-coming them), this fast, talented receiver went job-less for an entire season.

And the worst part was, no one seemed to care. Even more, few people cared to even question: where the hell is Matt Jones?

After catching 65 passes for 761 yards in just 12 games as Jacksonville’s top receiver in 2008, Jones was inexplicably released after serving a suspension to end the season, despite the alleged instance that led to the suspension occurring before the season began.

But let’s not get into Jack Del Rio and all of his shenanigans. Because, let’s face it, no one knows why Del Rio does what he does. And unless you’re a Jaguars fan, you simply just don’t care.

Still, it’s fairly interesting that the team knew about Jones’ situation all season, kept him, used him, and then threw him away after he served the suspension.

What’s even more interesting, though, is that with all the crimes (many being much worse than doing some coke) committed by other players, Jones is the one guy you hear about (or don’t hear about) who suddenly falls off the face of the earth.

Regardless, Jones is making a comeback, and at 26, with great height and speed, he shouldn’t have much trouble.

Right?

Well, in the past year, he’s only been quietly mentioned to be “trying out” for Tampa Bay, Tennessee, and now Cincinnati.

It is believed that the Titans were fairly interested in bringing him on last year, as they were unsure of their receiving corps with Justin Gage, rookie receiver Kenny Britt, and slot-man, Nate Washington.

However, Jones didn’t sign with the team, as the team ended up feeling confident Britt could make an immediate impact (he did), and Jones didn’t want to sign on to battle for a third spot, or worse, settle for fourth on the depth chart.

Not settling for that fourth spot could have killed his career, as a sense of humility and “starting over” would have been a good sign that Jones had grown up and was willing to put the team ahead of his personal accolades and goals.

Regardless, he’s still proven that he has grown as a person, and now he has another chance with the Bengals (go figure).

But this time it’s really a chance. He’s no trying out to be a back-up to some rookie and a slot receiver. He’s not going into Tampa Bay to rattle Michael Clayton.

He’s trying out in Cincinnati, so he can give Chad Ochocinco and the Bengals something they’ve been lacking; a true deep threat that has the ability to go over the middle, run slants, and also be used as a possession receiver.

Good-bye Laveranues Coles, and hello Matt Jones?

It may sound odd, but it could very well happen.

In fact, it really just makes perfect sense. The Bengals take in the league’s so-called trash, they need a receiver with the tools that Jones has, and Jones can be had for cheap (slightly over $700,000).

This move could potentially slide Coles into a slot role, where he’d be better suited, or it could even prompt the Bengals to release him (the better option), giving Andre Caldwell slot duties, while giving Cincy‘ two guys on the outside who have experience as a number one, can burn down the field, and aren’t afraid of going over the middle.

Folks, this is exactly what Carson Palmer has been missing; a true complement to Chad Ochocinco, a guy who knows humility, a guy who has something to play for.

Ochocinco will keep running his mouth, flashing the gold, and reporting news via Twitter. That’s what he does.

Coles will continue to sulk, drop passes, and play ineffective football. That’s what he does.

Jones, on the other hand, will come in, prepare, study, and fill the role he’s going to be signed for.

Yes, the Bengals have had a history of taking in troubled, damaged talent, and yes, despite Jones appearing completely clean and safe, there’s always a certain level of risk.

But this is a can’t-miss play. Jones isn’t the bust people think he is.

He simply never got a fair shake in Jacksonville, never had a truly elite quarterback throwing him the ball, and quite frankly, when he did play, he was completely misused.

As we saw for Cincinnati in 2009, things are beginning to change for the better, and so too, will they for Jones.

Experts complained all season long that, while the Bengals defense and running game were strong, they lacked a vertical passing game that could stretch the field.

Well, Cincinnati fans, you can call it a knee-jerk reaction if you want (especially since he hasn’t even signed yet), but consider Jones your answer to those critics.

Well, here’s to hoping, anyways

[Stripes]

I love it. Keep it up Bengals.

[kingwilly]

This all begs the question...why start at the bottom of the clearance bin?

Because the clearance bin is the only bin open right now.

I admit that this team struck gold with its largely scrap heap defense but it does not always apply. in this offense I'd argue that a guy like Tory Holt

Really? Holt? Really? Didn't we just try that with Coles.

would have been a better fit, rather than a largely undeveloped WR like Jones.

Undeveloped? He has 2,000+ career receiving yards, which makes him more developed than anyone other than Chad and Coles.

1. you r right. I am just generally bitching.

2. C'mon. Holt may not be any faster than Coles, or bigger, but the guy does not drop passes and is as smart of a WR as it gets, ie, won't take 8 games to get in synch with Carson.

3. Again, I will probably be totally wrong on Jones, and he'll pull down 50-60 catches for 900+.

[redsbengalsbucks]

This all begs the question...why start at the bottom of the clearance bin?

Because the clearance bin is the only bin open right now.

I admit that this team struck gold with its largely scrap heap defense but it does not always apply. in this offense I'd argue that a guy like Tory Holt

Really? Holt? Really? Didn't we just try that with Coles.

would have been a better fit, rather than a largely undeveloped WR like Jones.

Undeveloped? He has 2,000+ career receiving yards, which makes him more developed than anyone other than Chad and Coles.

1. you r right. I am just generally bitching.

2. C'mon. Holt may not be any faster than Coles, or bigger, but the guy does not drop passes and is as smart of a WR as it gets, ie, won't take 8 games to get in synch with Carson.

3. Again, I will probably be totally wrong on Jones, and he'll pull down 50-60 catches for 900+.

3. seems like it would be very possible for Jones, he was on pace for much better than those kinds of numbers before his suspension two seasons ago. It is nice to pick up a former #1 WR for almost vet minimum pricing. Hopefully he takes advantage of the second chance and dominates defenses that still give alot of attention to Chad's side.

[HAPPYJAQ]

Great signing. The Bengals needed more speed and size at the position and they filled both needs in the signing of Jones. I mean, has there ever been a WR that goes 6'6'', 242 pounds, and can run a forty-yard dash in 4.34 seconds? More than anything, I think it means that Jerome Simpson needs to have a really strong offseason to make the opening day roster.

I think Matt was just coming into his own when he was suspended for off-the-field issues (65 catches in 12 games his last season). I'm not quite ready to say that he's the next Chris Henry, but he has to talent and ability to be a difference maker in the offense, at a position where we need more players who are capable of making plays opposite Chad.

I may be pipe-dreaming, but Chad, T.O. and Matt Jones would be absolutely scary in 3 WR alignments. With or without T.O., I think our first-round pick just opened up, and that's a bonus in itself.

[BengalszoneBilly]

I may be pipe-dreaming, but Chad, T.O. and Matt Jones would be absolutely scary in 3 WR alignments.

Ya' think!?! Just Ocho and T.O. alone would be scary!

[cincy5885]

I may be pipe-dreaming, but Chad, T.O. and Matt Jones would be absolutely scary in 3 WR alignments.

Ya' think!?! Just Ocho and T.O. alone would be scary!

I'm hatin all this Ocho and T.O. talk because that is all it is talk. Of course our owner would love to bring him in who hasn't he brought in he has a reputation for picking up anybody no matter how big of a punk he is. I know alot of people are going to hate when I say this but thats what he is a punk he used to be one of my favorite recievers but now all he has been is an over grown cry baby and I don't think he will change. And even if the Bengals do show interest T.O. wants money and wants the number one spot niether one of those things he will get for the bengals I know the thought is overwhelming but it is just a thought a mere dream. I think with Caldwell, Simpson, Matt Jones, and possibly Coles and a draft pick we have enough recievers to analyze and play with all of them are talented and could be #1,2, or 3 recievers somewhere else we are blessed enough so just be happy.

On the subject of Jones love it if he does good he will defenitely be signed and you know what I don't care what anaylist say he is in Cincy baby and he will get his life turned around and I do think he is a Vincent Jackson and Michael Floyd and that will help us in big games just like the Chargers. But I do agree he is no Chris Henry with him gone that ship has set sail and there won't be another like him for awhile Matt Jones isn't Chris Matt Jones is Matt Jones.

[Walrus]

I like this signing. A lot less pressure to draft a WR who can start right away -- although I do think they will draft one (or two, depending on how they feel about Simpson) early on day 2.

I don't see signing another WR to a one-year deal (TO), although as others have pointed out he and Chad would give opponents fits (if they don't give Carson and Marvin too many first). That really seems like too many band-aids in one spot -- esp considering WR is a position in which rookies generally need a year or two to really get into their prime.

[jjakq27]

The good thing is that he will (or should) be here all spring as well as training camp.

[HAPPYJAQ]

I like this signing. A lot less pressure to draft a WR who can start right away -- although I do think they will draft one (or two, depending on how they feel about Simpson) early on day 2.

I don't see signing another WR to a one-year deal (TO), although as others have pointed out he and Chad would give opponents fits (if they don't give Carson and Marvin too many first). That really seems like too many band-aids in one spot -- esp considering WR is a position in which rookies generally need a year or two to really get into their prime.

In this case, a one year deal for a proven WR is a need. You've got two WRs on the roster (Caldwell and Simpson) with limited or no success in the NFL, another WR (Coles) who appears to be in the downside of his career, one more (Cosby) who'll probably never be anything more than a returner and bit player and as much as I like the signing of Jones, he hasn't played in the NFL in over a season, and he's coming into a new situation with the Bengals. For a comparison for Matt, think about how much Chris Henry struggled after a year-long layoff when he came back...and he even knew the offense (RIP)!

I'll agree that a rookie is not the best option. I like Dez, but in being head-and-shoulders the best WR in the draft, I think it'll still take him half the season (or longer) to adjust to the speed of the NFL, with himself coming off of a long layoff in playing a real football game. All of the others who are projected to be picked in the first two rounds look to either have a limited upside (Tate and Williams), or are more raw and less likely to contribute immediately (Benn or BayBay Thomas).

That said, on paper, the draft looks like a hit-or-miss proposition for the early guys, and can the Bengals afford to miss again on a WR in the first three rounds??

[Walrus]

I like this signing. A lot less pressure to draft a WR who can start right away -- although I do think they will draft one (or two, depending on how they feel about Simpson) early on day 2.

I don't see signing another WR to a one-year deal (TO), although as others have pointed out he and Chad would give opponents fits (if they don't give Carson and Marvin too many first). That really seems like too many band-aids in one spot -- esp considering WR is a position in which rookies generally need a year or two to really get into their prime.

In this case, a one year deal for a proven WR is a need. You've got two WRs on the roster (Caldwell and Simpson) with limited or no success in the NFL, another WR (Coles) who appears to be in the downside of his career, one more (Cosby) who'll probably never be anything more than a returner and bit player and as much as I like the signing of Jones, he hasn't played in the NFL in over a season, and he's coming into a new situation with the Bengals. For a comparison for Matt, think about how much Chris Henry struggled after a year-long layoff when he came back...and he even knew the offense (RIP)!

I agree with you on signing a veteran -- if we lose Coles. Take him out of the corp and I would be in favor of taking a look at TO or some other veteran looking for a short-term deal. However, I guess I'm in the minority of people who think Caldwell has shown solid development and feel pretty good about him as a future starter going into his 3rd year. I think he will battle Coles and Jones for the #2 spot in camp. Behind him we have Cosby who did great with the small role he had last year. He seems like a smart player and tough despite his small stature.

Simpson is obviously the huge question mark and how highly they draft a WR will be more a referendum on his progress than anything else, IMO.

[TJJackson]

Bold prediction: Matt Jones will be gone from this roster before the 3nd preseason game, and likely earlier

I'd love to see him become a successful deep threat for us, and if he does, I will be as happy as anyone about it.

I just dont see it happening

[skyline]

Bold prediction: Matt Jones will be gone from this roster before the 3nd preseason game, and likely earlier

I'd love to see him become a successful deep threat for us, and if he does, I will be as happy as anyone about it.

I just dont see it happening

That's certainly possible, which is really the beauty of this deal. If it doesn't work out, ties are easily cut. Low risk, high reward.

[HairOnFire]

Bold prediction: Matt Jones will be gone from this roster before the 3nd preseason game, and likely earlier

Mercy, that is a bold prediction.

In fact, some might say it's almost as bold as Matt Jones's porn star moustache.

My compliments.

[HairOnFire]

What's that you say? All washed up and busted?

Sign 'em!

Bengals sources unimpressed by the Joneses

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports 57 minutes ago

The Cincinnati Bengals returned to their roots last week by signing wide receiver Matt Jones(notes) and working out cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. The Jones boys, a pair of 2005 first-round NFL draft busts, are well-documented examples of recalcitrant youth rather than of NFL success.

That's why the Bengals, who make a habit of giving second chances to troubled players, were kicking the tires off of them. The Bengals, who are desperately looking for a wide receiver to replace the late Chris Henry, signed Matt Jones and passed on Adam Jones(notes).

Sadly, the word from two team sources is that neither of the Joneses figures to make it back to the NFL in the regular season based on their condition. Matt Jones, a 6-foot-6, 218-pounder who once ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, didn't exactly impress the football people with the Bengals despite getting signed.

"It was one of the worst workouts I have ever seen," one of the sources said. "I don't care how fast his 40 time is or was, he's a slow-twitch athlete."

What that means is that Jones, who is a repeat offender in the NFL's substance abuse program and did not play in 2009, doesn't move very quickly over short areas, such as the 10- and 20-yard areas where most pass routes are run. That's a major reason why Jones had only one season with more than 41 receptions in his four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being the No. 21 overall pick.

"He obviously has great size, but not even that is much of an advantage when you don't move very fast," the other source said. "He's not really the solution to what we need."

One of his former coaches with the Jaguars said the onus is completely on Jones.

"He has always had the athletic ability," the coach said. "The desire, that's another matter. All I'll say is that it's up to Matt what kind of player he wants to be."

As for Pacman Jones, the word was even worse.

"He worked out, but he wasn't really ready to work out, if you know what I'm saying," said the first of the two Cincinnati sources. "If he really wants to get back in the league, I don't know what he's been doing to get ready for it."

Beyond the workout, Pacman didn't endear himself to management very much when he gave a bunch of excuses about his litany of arrests and run-ins with the law over his career.

"There wasn't a lot of consistency with his explanations," the source said.

[Trevor]

What's that you say? All washed up and busted?

Sign 'em!

Bengals sources unimpressed by the Joneses

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports 57 minutes ago

The Cincinnati Bengals returned to their roots last week by signing wide receiver Matt Jones(notes) and working out cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. The Jones boys, a pair of 2005 first-round NFL draft busts, are well-documented examples of recalcitrant youth rather than of NFL success.

That's why the Bengals, who make a habit of giving second chances to troubled players, were kicking the tires off of them. The Bengals, who are desperately looking for a wide receiver to replace the late Chris Henry, signed Matt Jones and passed on Adam Jones(notes).

Sadly, the word from two team sources is that neither of the Joneses figures to make it back to the NFL in the regular season based on their condition. Matt Jones, a 6-foot-6, 218-pounder who once ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, didn't exactly impress the football people with the Bengals despite getting signed.

"It was one of the worst workouts I have ever seen," one of the sources said. "I don't care how fast his 40 time is or was, he's a slow-twitch athlete."

What that means is that Jones, who is a repeat offender in the NFL's substance abuse program and did not play in 2009, doesn't move very quickly over short areas, such as the 10- and 20-yard areas where most pass routes are run. That's a major reason why Jones had only one season with more than 41 receptions in his four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being the No. 21 overall pick.

"He obviously has great size, but not even that is much of an advantage when you don't move very fast," the other source said. "He's not really the solution to what we need."

One of his former coaches with the Jaguars said the onus is completely on Jones.

"He has always had the athletic ability," the coach said. "The desire, that's another matter. All I'll say is that it's up to Matt what kind of player he wants to be."

As for Pacman Jones, the word was even worse.

"He worked out, but he wasn't really ready to work out, if you know what I'm saying," said the first of the two Cincinnati sources. "If he really wants to get back in the league, I don't know what he's been doing to get ready for it."

Beyond the workout, Pacman didn't endear himself to management very much when he gave a bunch of excuses about his litany of arrests and run-ins with the law over his career.

"There wasn't a lot of consistency with his explanations," the source said.

*facepalm...........

HOpefully he can get the drive to be a good player... Like the coach said he certainly has the ability...

[blueridge]

What's that you say? All washed up and busted?

Sign 'em!

Bengals sources unimpressed by the Joneses

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports 57 minutes ago

The Cincinnati Bengals returned to their roots last week by signing wide receiver Matt Jones(notes) and working out cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. The Jones boys, a pair of 2005 first-round NFL draft busts, are well-documented examples of recalcitrant youth rather than of NFL success.

That's why the Bengals, who make a habit of giving second chances to troubled players, were kicking the tires off of them. The Bengals, who are desperately looking for a wide receiver to replace the late Chris Henry, signed Matt Jones and passed on Adam Jones(notes).

Sadly, the word from two team sources is that neither of the Joneses figures to make it back to the NFL in the regular season based on their condition. Matt Jones, a 6-foot-6, 218-pounder who once ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, didn't exactly impress the football people with the Bengals despite getting signed.

"It was one of the worst workouts I have ever seen," one of the sources said. "I don't care how fast his 40 time is or was, he's a slow-twitch athlete."

What that means is that Jones, who is a repeat offender in the NFL's substance abuse program and did not play in 2009, doesn't move very quickly over short areas, such as the 10- and 20-yard areas where most pass routes are run. That's a major reason why Jones had only one season with more than 41 receptions in his four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being the No. 21 overall pick.

"He obviously has great size, but not even that is much of an advantage when you don't move very fast," the other source said. "He's not really the solution to what we need."

One of his former coaches with the Jaguars said the onus is completely on Jones.

"He has always had the athletic ability," the coach said. "The desire, that's another matter. All I'll say is that it's up to Matt what kind of player he wants to be."

As for Pacman Jones, the word was even worse.

"He worked out, but he wasn't really ready to work out, if you know what I'm saying," said the first of the two Cincinnati sources. "If he really wants to get back in the league, I don't know what he's been doing to get ready for it."

Beyond the workout, Pacman didn't endear himself to management very much when he gave a bunch of excuses about his litany of arrests and run-ins with the law over his career.

"There wasn't a lot of consistency with his explanations," the source said.

*facepalm...........

HOpefully he can get the drive to be a good player... Like the coach said he certainly has the ability...

What "coach"? The so-called team source was never identified as a coach. I would like to know what coach from the Bengals supposedly trashed Matt Jones to a 3rd rate internet writer after the Bengals offered him a contract.Just asking.

[blueridge]

Bold prediction: Matt Jones will be gone from this roster before the 3nd preseason game, and likely earlier

I'd love to see him become a successful deep threat for us, and if he does, I will be as happy as anyone about it.

I just dont see it happening

Matt Jones was not a consistent deep threat with the Jaguars, so it is not realistic to expect that he was signed as a deep threat for the Bengals.Jones was,and probably will continue to be, a possession receiver who moves the chains. That was his M.O. in Jacksonville. If so, that will fill a huge need for this team. The Bengals will probably have to find a deep threat in the draft.

[BengalPimp]

What's that you say? All washed up and busted?

Sign 'em!

Bengals sources unimpressed by the Joneses

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports 57 minutes ago

The Cincinnati Bengals returned to their roots last week by signing wide receiver Matt Jones(notes) and working out cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. The Jones boys, a pair of 2005 first-round NFL draft busts, are well-documented examples of recalcitrant youth rather than of NFL success.

That's why the Bengals, who make a habit of giving second chances to troubled players, were kicking the tires off of them. The Bengals, who are desperately looking for a wide receiver to replace the late Chris Henry, signed Matt Jones and passed on Adam Jones(notes).

Sadly, the word from two team sources is that neither of the Joneses figures to make it back to the NFL in the regular season based on their condition. Matt Jones, a 6-foot-6, 218-pounder who once ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, didn't exactly impress the football people with the Bengals despite getting signed.

"It was one of the worst workouts I have ever seen," one of the sources said. "I don't care how fast his 40 time is or was, he's a slow-twitch athlete."

What that means is that Jones, who is a repeat offender in the NFL's substance abuse program and did not play in 2009, doesn't move very quickly over short areas, such as the 10- and 20-yard areas where most pass routes are run. That's a major reason why Jones had only one season with more than 41 receptions in his four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being the No. 21 overall pick.

"He obviously has great size, but not even that is much of an advantage when you don't move very fast," the other source said. "He's not really the solution to what we need."

One of his former coaches with the Jaguars said the onus is completely on Jones.

"He has always had the athletic ability," the coach said. "The desire, that's another matter. All I'll say is that it's up to Matt what kind of player he wants to be."

As for Pacman Jones, the word was even worse.

"He worked out, but he wasn't really ready to work out, if you know what I'm saying," said the first of the two Cincinnati sources. "If he really wants to get back in the league, I don't know what he's been doing to get ready for it."

Beyond the workout, Pacman didn't endear himself to management very much when he gave a bunch of excuses about his litany of arrests and run-ins with the law over his career.

"There wasn't a lot of consistency with his explanations," the source said.

I am convinced the Bengals get some sort of discount on jerseys with Johnson and Jones on the back....We all know they've led the league in Johnson's for the past decade, but they're slipping on the Jones' Dropped down to 2 (Dhani & David) after letting Levi go. They had an opportunity to double that number, but instead elected to sign just 1 more Jones.

Official Johnson count-- 5 , 6 if you count Chad...Brandon,Jeremi,Larry,Michael,Tank.

Official Jones count-- 3 David,Dhani,Matt

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

What "coach"? The so-called team source was never identified as a coach. I would like to know what coach from the Bengals supposedly trashed Matt Jones to a 3rd rate internet writer after the Bengals offered him a contract.Just asking.

One that's seriously fed up with Mike Brown making decisions that look better on paper than real life.

What's your counterargument, that Jason Cole made it up? Thanks to how the Brown organization runs the team, we have relatively few suspects. I'm guessing it's not Pumpkin or any of the rest of the Brown family. It's not scouts since they have none. So it's either the GM or the coaches.

Personally I'm hoping the GM called out the owner.