Ronald Jones ready to put disappointing season in past
The rookie period of Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a experience.
“Last year, it was certainly disappointing for me and by a team perspective,” Jones said during minicamp, via the Tampa Bay Times. “Certainly, for me personally, it’s all about getting on the right track. We have a new system, a new staff, we’re trying to make our mark here”
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A choice struggled to get on the area and didn’t impress when given a opportunity. The running back was a healthy scratch for the first three weeks of the year. He dealt later. In all, when he caught the ball Jones engaged in just nine matches and was not remarkable. The 21-year-old compiled 23 carries for only 44 yards, a ghastly 1.9 yards per tote, with one TD. The back also struggled as a pass-catcher, hauling in seven balls for 33 yards.
Jones has a fresh start at a new offense under Bruce Arians, after compiling only 77 scrimmage yards all year. Running backs coach Todd McNair stated Jones looks like a different player than the one who struggled last season.
“He was drafted where he was drafted for a motive,” McNair said. “He has a wealth of talent. Our purpose is to take the anxiety take off the expectations him. Let only focus and make this thing small. And it seems to be paying off. He is working hard, and he is going to continue working hard.”
The Bucs did little to update their running backs room this season departing Peyton Barber and Jones as the projected leading runners. Jones should find every chance early in the season to prove he has set a disappointing rookie year in the past and is ready to proceed forward.
“The offense is a lot more free,” Jones said. “I think we are in a position to play inside ourselves and be ourselves. I enjoy it a whole lot. For me personally, it’s fun. I believe just for me personally, I am beginning to place all of the verbiage and what together, although they’re all fantastic coaches.
“I’m definitely ready and that I can not wait to get the most of these opportunities, but I have only got to show them that I could be a dependable player and they can count on me in critical situations.”
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