vikings sign datone...

[SMBASS]

I won't be surprised if Jones ends up playing better for the Vikings as a 4-3 DE on a faster turf surface. I think he was miscast as a 5-tech DE because he wasn't strong/heavy enough and he had no business trying to play as a 3-4 OLB in space. I never really liked him as a #1 pick but I hoped that he would find a spot and become productive. I just never thought he was a good fit for a 3-4 D. He had the ability to apply some pressure and get close but he never seemed to be able to close the deal and get the sack. He was also notorious for committing a stupid penalty for what seemed like just about every game.

Hard to believe he's already had 4 years with the Pack. Where in the hell did that time go so quickly? Maybe it doesn't seem like he's been here that long because he never really did much of any consequence.