Thursday 10 July 2008

Matt Jones: Bust(ed)

In this quiet point of the season, there is very little in the way of real news in the NFL. Thankfully, the fact that so many players are on holiday gives a,ple opportunity for some good ol' arrests.

Jacksonville receiver Matt Jones, selected 21st in the 2005 NFL draft, has ben arrested for possession of cocaine in Fayetteville, Arkansas. According to Police, the former Razorback was found in a parked car, chopping up a white substance with a credit card. Jones has admitted Cocaine possession, but Cannabis residue was also later discovered in the vehicle.

Bad news for a player who has failed to show the kind of production that the Jags hoped for. Jones was a QB in college, but his exceptional speed and height were ideally suited to the Wide Receiver position. Jones has spectacularly failed to live up to any expectations, and the experiment can be said to be a failure. Last year he finished with just 317yds from 24 catches, with 4 Touchdowns.