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Thomas Jones
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#20 Thomas Jones
 Pos: Running Back
NFL Team: NYJ
Injury: OK
Experience: 10
College: Virginia
Height: 70
Weight: 212
Born: 8/19/1978
 Year  Tm  Gm  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum  Catch  Yds  TDs 
PROJNYJ10128261710
2008NYJ162901312131362072
2007NYJ16310111910282171
2006CHI16296121061361540
2005CHI15314133592261430
SUMMARY
Running Back Rank: #20   
Overall: #31


An improved offensive line and the arrival of Brett Favre were just the ingredients to provide Jones with a career year. He had over 1,500 total yards and scored 15 touchdowns. The downside for Jones is he'll be 31 when the season starts this year. How much does he have left? Jones hasn't missed a game in three seasons and has four straight 1,000-yard seasons. Jones has been a dependable starter. He isn't a huge back, but very fast with surprising power. Jones also catches the ball well out of the backfield.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Leon Washington will start taking more and more of his work. Jones is a guy likely to be drafted too early this season based on last year. He isn't likely to repeat his huge season. He can get 1,000 yards but don't count on all the scores. Take him as a No. 2 and hope for one more good season from Jones.
Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been impressed with RB Shonn Greene (ankle) and said he wants to use Green as part of a rotation with RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. Green rushed for 23 yards on four carries in Week 4, although he did suffer an ankle injury in the game. 'The kid is a good running back,' Ryan said. 'He has some explosiveness. He kind of turned his ankle late in the game. I think this kid has a chance to be a good one.'
Fantasy Impact: Not good for Jones, who hasn't been great this season. He could be losing carries going forward.
Source: KFFL.com
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have been seeing nearly equal playing time this season. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team will use whichever runner is producing at the time and will not give them a defined role. The Jets are hoping to make the offense more unpredictable. Washington said both running backs are fine with the situation. Schottenheimer said he believes Jones and Washington are interchangeable in all situations.
Source: KFFL.com
The Associated Press reports New York Jets RB Thomas Jones and RB Leon Washington were held to a combined 66 rushing yards Week 3. Jones had 14 carries for 20 yards while Washington carried the ball 12 times for 46 yards.
Fantasy Impact: After a big first game, Jones has been held in check the last two weeks.
Source: KFFL.com
New York Jets RB Thomas Jones struggled during preseason play Saturday, Aug. 29, rushing 12 times for 16 yards and one touchdown against the New York Giants. He also had one reception for seven yards during the game.
Source: KFFL.com
Contrary to a previous report, Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports the New York Jets are not shopping RB Thomas Jones to other teams, according to a source.
Source: KFFL.com
Brad Biggs, of The National Football Post, reports the New York Jets are gauging the trade interest in RB Thomas Jones and have contacted an NFC West team about Jones, according to a league source.
Fantasy Impact: The Seahawks and Rams would be a good fit for Jones, who probably wouldn't cost much to get.
Source: KFFL.com
Dave Hutchinson, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Thomas Jones reported to training camp on time despite being unhappy about his contract situation.
Fantasy Impact: Jones doesn't have much of a choice at this point. He isn't in a position of power with two backs pushing him for playing time.
Source: KFFL.com
Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports the New York Jets will not re-work the contract of RB Thomas Jones, according to a source.
Source: KFFL.com
M.A. Mehta, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he fully expects RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington to report to training camp on time. Both running backs are looking for new contracts.
Source: KFFL.com
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Thomas Jones likely will report to training camp on time but it is not guaranteed.
Source: KFFL.com
2009 Draft Guide - Running Backs
 # 1  Adrian PetersonMIN  
 # 2  Maurice Jones-DrewJAC Hot
 # 3  Michael TurnerATL  
 # 4  Matt ForteCHI Hot
 # 5  DeAngelo WilliamsCAR  
 # 6  Steven JacksonSTL  
 # 7  LaDainian TomlinsonSDG  
 # 8  Chris JohnsonTEN  
 # 9  Steve SlatonHOU  
 # 10  Frank GoreSFO  
 # 11  Brian WestbrookPHI Injury Concern
 # 12  Clinton PortisWAS  
 # 13  Ronnie BrownMIA  
 # 14  Brandon JacobsNYG  
 # 15  Marion BarberDAL  
 # 16  Kevin SmithDET  
 # 17  Ryan GrantGNB  
 # 18  Darren McFaddenOAK Hot
 # 19  Joseph AddaiIND Cold
 # 20  Thomas JonesNYJ  
 # 21  Knowshon MorenoDEN  
 # 22  Willie ParkerPIT  
 # 23  Marshawn LynchBUF  
 # 24  Reggie BushNOR  
 # 25  Ray RiceBAL Hot
 # 26  Larry JohnsonKAN  
 # 27  Chris WellsARI  
 # 28  LenDale WhiteTEN  
 # 29  Pierre ThomasNOR Sleeper
 # 30  Cedric BensonCIN  
 # 31  Jamal LewisCLE  
 # 32  Jonathan StewartCAR  
 # 33  Earnest GrahamTAM  
 # 34  Darren SprolesSDG  
 # 35  Derrick WardTAM  
 # 36  Felix JonesDAL  
 # 37  Laurence MaroneyNWE  
 # 38  LeSean McCoyPHI Sleeper
 # 39  Willis McGaheeBAL Injury Concern
 # 40  Julius JonesSEA  
 # 41  Tim HightowerARI  
 # 42  Donald BrownIND  
 # 43  Glen CoffeeSFO  
 # 44  Leon WashingtonNYJ  
 # 45  Ricky WilliamsMIA  
 # 46  Jerious NorwoodATL  
 # 47  Correll BuckhalterDEN  
 # 48  Ahmad BradshawNYG Sleeper
 # 49  Sammy MorrisNWE  
 # 50  Chester TaylorMIN  
 # 51  Rashard MendenhallPIT  
 # 52  Shonn GreeneNYJ  
 # 53  Fred JacksonBUF  
 # 54  Jamaal CharlesKAN  
 # 55  Le'Ron McClainBAL  
 # 56  Justin FargasOAK  
 # 57  Edgerrin JamesSEA  
 # 58  Michael BushOAK  
 # 59  Brandon JacksonGNB  
 # 60  James DavisCLE Hot
 # 61  Mewelde MoorePIT  
 # 62  Carnell WilliamsTAM Injury Concern
 # 63  Peyton HillisDEN  
 # 64  Fred TaylorNWE  
 # 65  Mike BellNOR Hot
 # 66  Maurice MorrisDET  
 # 67  Tashard ChoiceDAL  
 # 68  Jerome HarrisonCLE  
 # 69  Kevin FaulkNWE  
 # 70  Michael PittmanDEN  
 # 71  LaMont JordanDEN  
 # 72  Ladell BettsWAS  
 # 73  Jacob HesterSDG  
 # 74  Danny WareNYG  
 # 75  Javon RingerTEN  
 # 76  Gary RussellOAK  
 # 77  T.J. DuckettSEA Cold
 # 78  BenJarvus Green-EllisNWE  
 # 79  Mike GoodsonCAR  
 # 80  Gartrell JohnsonNYG  
 # 81  Deuce McAllisterNOR  
 # 82  Aaron BrownDET  
 # 83  Kolby SmithKAN  
 # 84  Jason WrightARI  
 # 85  Reuben DroughnsNYG  
 # 86  Rudi JohnsonDET  
 # 87  Andre HallHOU  
 # 88  DeShawn WynnGNB  
 # 89  Adrian PetersonCHI  
 # 90  Brian LeonardCIN  
 # 91  Dominic RhodesBUF Cold
 # 92  Garrett WolfeCHI  
 # 93  Tatum BellDEN  
 # 94  Bernard ScottCIN  
 # 95  Michael BennettSDG  
 # 96  Kenneth DarbySTL  
 # 97  Brian CalhounDET  
 # 98  Patrick CobbsMIA  
 # 99  Michael RobinsonSFO  
 # 100  Warrick DunnTAM  
 # 101  Leonard WeaverPHI  
 # 102  Selvin YoungDEN  
 # 103  DeShaun FosterSFO  
 # 104  Ryan TorainDEN Injury Concern
 # 105  Chris PerryCIN  
 # 106  Najeh DavenportIND  
 # 107  LaRod Stephens-HowlingARI  
 # 108  Chris BrownHOU Injury Concern
 # 109  Kenny WatsonCIN  
 # 110  Maurice HicksMIN  
 # 111  Greg JonesJAC  
 # 112  J.J. ArringtonDEN  
 # 113  Ahman GreenGNB  
 # 114  Aaron SteckerATL  
 # 115  Lorenzo BookerPHI  
 # 116  Javarris WilliamsKAN  
 # 117  Fui VakapunaCIN  
 # 118  Cedric PeermanDET  
 # 119  Heath EvansNOR  
 # 120  Rashad JenningsJAC  
 # 121  Ryan MoatsHOU  
 # 122  Shaun AlexanderWAS  
 # 123  Andre BrownNYG Injury Concern
 # 124  Antonio PittmanSTL Cold
 # 125  Jason SnellingATL  
 # 126  Chris TaylorNWE  
 # 127  Mike HartIND  
 # 128  Samkon GadoSTL  
 # 129  Jesse ChatmanNYJ  
 # 130  Thomas BrownATL  
 # 131  Chris HenryHOU  
 # 132  Chris OgbonnayaSTL  
 # 133  Chauncey WashingtonDAL  
 # 134  DeDe DorseyCIN  
 # 135  Justin ForsettSEA  
 # 136  Ahmard HallTEN  
 # 137  Kevin JonesCHI Injury Concern
 # 138  Xavier OmonBUF  
 # 139  Owen SchmittSEA  

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