Greg

Jones

The converted fullback was making second straight start on Sunday. Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala got the short-yardage work for the Jaguars.

The easy conclusion after the Duce Staley signing is that Pittsburgh would go defense with their first pick. They may still pick a “running back of the future” with their first pick.

The Florida St. product is being out-played by Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala and rookie Rich Alexis. If Jones doesn’t pass them both on the depth chart soon, we’d seriously downgrade his sleeper status.

The possible TD vulture is huge, but appears to lack quickness. Check out his preseason performance before handcuffing him to Fred Taylor.

The team compares him to Mike Alstott, which means he could still get some goal-line work. His fantasy value, though, is close to nill.

Jones has been moved fulltime to fullback, but the team could consider him for occasional short-yardage work.

Greg Jones started at fullback over the weekend, but played just three snaps in four series. Instead, the Jaguars are expected to use tight ends Kyle Brady and Todd Yoder in the backfield more often.

The former Florida State back says it took this long to get his explosion back. Edgerrin James once said a similar statement. It’s something to keep in mind with players like Javon Walker and Deuce McAllister in their first season back from the surgery.

Maurice Drew was taken in the second round, but he appears to be a third-down/return type. It’s a difficult situation for fantasy leaguers because Drew and Jones would share carries when (and if) Taylor is hurt.

“You can pick your fantasy team anyway you want,” Del Rio said. “The guys who make plays, we’re going to give more plays so they can make more of them.” We are taking Jones earlier than ever on our fantasy team because he’s likely to get short-yardage carries and possibly more.