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Matt Jones arrested for Cocaine:: The end of an era.

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[Note by River City Rage, 07/10/08 11:50 AM EDT ] UPDATE: 1010XL had an amusing comment: "Matt Jones was caught cutting cocaine with one hand". Zing. In actual news, Jones was in possession of one-eighth of a ounce of Cocaine, or an 8-ball as it is commonly known.  It's hard to speculate on the intent, but that is a fairly substantial amount.  I restate my earlier point, Matt Jones is done. (Edit, ounce not gram)

I rushed to my computer this morning looking for news about Wayne Weaver and the future of the Jaguars.  As I anxiously awaited the RSS reader to fill up, I noticed something different in my "Jacksonville Jaguars" folder.  Matt Jones, arrested, involved with Cocaine.

From the : Florida Times-Union

The arrest report said that three Fayetteville officers were walking toward an unlit parking lot about 12:30 a.m. when they spotted a white Toyota 4Runner parked with several people inside. The area is known for thefts and drug use, the report said.

One of the officers walked up to the passenger side rear door and saw Jones sitting inside. The report said he had in his lap a white card with a white powder and in his had a credit card that he was using to chop up and scrape the powder.

The officer opened the door, identified himself and ordered Jones to put his hands in plain view. Jones did not initially comply and the officer pulled out his gun, keeping it at the "low ready," the report said. Jones was ordered out of the vehicle and complied.

Matt Jones, as far as I am concerned, as helped clear up the muddled mess with the wide receivers.  This finally gives the Jagaurs an excuse to release Matt Jones without worry of him emerging somewhere else as he's now connected to hard drugs and an arrest, something the Jaguars will have no business with.  The Matt Jones era in Jacksonville must come to an end it and it must happen quickly.  Giving him another chance, to matter how freakish the talent, is not worth taking the risk of penalities and damaging the already fragile relationship the Jaguars have in the public eye.

Last night I talked about how I hate covering relocation issues.  There is one thing I dislike more, that's players being arrested while being stupid.

-Chris

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Later Jones

You are absolutely right. The guy has finally worn out his welcome in grand fashion. It boggles the mind, why would a guy who is already on thin ice with his team make such a bad decision. I have zero respect for a person like him. Oh well, you know the saying, “You dont have to go home, you just cant stay here”. Bye bye Matt.

by JagSoldier on Jul 10, 2008 11:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, we can forget about trading him...

I doubt he makes it in football. In a few years we’ll be hearing about how he’s in bankruptcy and his home is being foreclosed on. Seriously, this guys a joke. Everything makes sense now… his heart was never in football and now we see why. His nasty drug habit…
-Collin

p.s. if you’re doing cocaine, then you most likely would/have tried alot more. It’s not like Pot where someone might believe that you don’t do it often, and it’s just an fluke you got arrested. If someone gets popped for an offense with a substance as addictive as coke, chances are they’re an addict, or at least have some serious issues… See ya later YA BUM!!

by silencecs on Jul 10, 2008 11:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jones...One First Rounder For Another...

So we don’t get anything for a first rounder… well we picked up a former first rounder this offseason & he might actually produce! We’ll find out this month.

by St. Augustine on Jul 10, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just one clarification...

Not that I have any reason to actually know this, other than growing up in South Florida in the early 80’s…, but an 8-ball is an eighth of an OUNCE, not an eighth of a gram.

by pksiv on Jul 10, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Edited!

Thanks, there was a crossed wire in my head or something. Thanks for the tip!

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by River City Rage on Jul 10, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

I’m made uncomfortable that Adam Podlesh is: A. Throwing Parties with Strippers. B. That Matt Jones would be doing drugs around his teammates.

It’s grapevine stuff, but very disturbing.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 10, 2008 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

End of an era?

More like the end of an error!

by Jacked Up on Jul 10, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zing!

You win the Matt Jones pun of the day award!

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 10, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, thank you!

I’m here ‘til Thursday. Try the veal – it’s delish!

by Jacked Up on Jul 10, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sad and pissed off at the same time...

I always liked #18. Assuming his dumb@#$ doens’t get cut, I always evisioned he would have still made the final cuts in TC regardless. If Mike Walker’s knee cannot hold up through TC, your WR final roster spots would obviously be Troy and Jon, or maybe D’Juan Woods over Brousard. Either way, Mike Walker is the only true replacement for him because of height. Thanks Matt, youv’e been nothing but a disappointment to me and hundreds of other fans. Even a disappointment to your fans in Arkansas and your own freakin’ team. Seriously dude, get some help. You are at rock bottom bro and it’s depresing to see someone throw their life away like this.

by keef on Jul 10, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Da Bears!

Too bad, waste of talent.

by DaaBears on Jul 10, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

It’s a waste.

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by River City Rage on Jul 10, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a douche!

I was pulling for him. Maybe this is why he’s had such motivation problems. Your head isn’t going to be on straight, doing that stuff. Hopefully we can trade him for a little something. I’m sure it wont be much if anything.

by Ewdtrey on Jul 10, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Give me a Break.......

Doing drugs is a bad thing and yes most people that are on drugs do not think striaght. Smoking Pot and snorting lines are both equally addictive. One is frowned upon more than the other and possibly for good reason. You may not like him and he may not be all you hoped for as a player, but this seems to happen more often than not in Professional sports. Matt Jones is a Great Player based on his college days and the few games he was allowed to play in as a Jaguar. Good Luck Matt!

by JanetDoe on Jul 10, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First off, as someone who has seen already 2 of his friends literally blow themselves out of college, I want to say I am saddened by this. Cocaine is an extremly life destroying and expensive drug, and although a poster above me said it more harshly, it wouldn’t surprise me if a good deal of his rookie contract is up his nose. I hope with this coming to light, if he does have a serious addiction it will be treated as such and atleast revive his career in some capacity. As for Adam Podlesh, he’s just a kicker guys, not that big a deal ;). Also, but if Jones has been hooked on the stuff for a good majority of his pro career, shows what a joke the NFL’s drug policy is.

by FSBlueApocalypse on Jul 10, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vick to jones

Maybe matt will be able to catch a little better when vick is the QB…Lefty and jones out…well done shack

by zachgatorjag on Jul 10, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the same token..

Shack scored home runs with Maurice Jones-Drew, Gerald Sensabaugh, Rashean Mathis, Bobby McCray, Greg Jones, Scott Starks, Clint Ingram, and the other 2nd to late round successes?

It’s too much to put on one guy. Mistakes in the first round are the responsibility of the head coach and the GM, no matter how they try to separate the chef from the guy who buys the groceries, it’s a decision that comes as a part of group consensus, whether it’s through the process or otherwise. It’s not like James Harris puts the board together in a closet somewhere and surprises everyone.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 10, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad you spoke up

James Harris is a fine GM and a fine guy. First rounders have a 50% chance of being a decent football player. Please appreciate the staff we have, it has done a great job.

by Tkopa on Jul 10, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ease up on Podlesh

The Podlesh thing is complete hearsay. No police reports. No problems out of the guy, just that he was near a party. Come on, he was a rookie last year. I’m sure rookies go to any event a player invites them to. Wouldn’t you if you were trying to make relationships in a new city, with a locker room full of guys you barely know?

That is, even if he was there. Don’t know either of them, just sayin’.

As for Matt, glad to see him make the front office’s choices easier to make. I know he can be a good receiver at times, and he’s only been around because of his First round contract holding us hostage. Hope upon hope that he’d turn out after spending all of that time and money. Time to cut our losses.

Matt, I wish you all the best… somewhere else.

by Pyrofish on Jul 11, 2008 10:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well said.

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by River City Rage on Jul 11, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im from Arkansas and have always been a Matt Jones Fan. I am totally disapppointed that a Man with such talent can throw it all away. Although this drug thing does explain alot on his performance. I couldnt see any fire in his eyes showing he was excited about playing, or even being in the NFL. He was an Ark Icon and now he’s a ding dong. I do wish him the best of look becauce who are we too judge?

by Alpha1 on Jul 11, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the chances the team doesn't release him?

Just curious, but what if the team let’s him play out his final year and then let him walk. How much money is he due to earn and would it make any sense both financial and for the team to keep him around this year? We really don’t know how Walker’s health will hold up through this season, if he even makes final cuts. Like it or not, but we kinda need Matt this year. I personally feel he will be cut/released, but wanted to see what you all thought about this.

by keef on Jul 12, 2008 10:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jones will make only slightly over 600,000k this season.

But, they’d also be subject to any fines or penalties imposed by the league office for Matt’s behavior.
Under the new rules imposed by commish Goodell, teams can be fined if they don’t quickly cut ties with a player after an arrest. I believe the time limit is 1 week but I may be wrong.

-Collin

by silencecs on Jul 12, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's what Jags02 resident Capologist says about the options for Jones regarding his release
Jags02: They have a few options…

If they cut Matt Jones now they save his salary for the rest of the year while signing bonus hit remains the same. If they cut him today they would save two game checks, or roughly $68,000, this year, and then next year his remaining amortization would forward. The result would be a $2.52 mil dead money hit in ‘08.
If they cut or trade Matt after the season, his remaining amortization would forward and he’d be a $2.52 mil dead money hit in the books.
If they claim Jones as a June 2 cut-keep in mind they can claim two players as June 2 cuts in late February-or else wait until June 2nd to cut or trade Matt Jones, then he’d be a $1.26 mil dead money hit both in ‘08 and in ‘09.
If they keep him even longer so that he’s on the roster opening day, then they’d also owe him his entire base salary for ‘08, or an additional $625,000 tacked onto his dead money hit if subsequently released.

by silencecs on Jul 12, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was from months ago... Way before even mini-camp.

So ignore what would happen if they cut him today(it was six months ago), that’s not an option.

by silencecs on Jul 12, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

proof

Matt was always seen as the possession reciever, he would have been fine if they were parked inside the 20.

by blitzfreigabe on Jul 14, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zing.

Hi-Oh!

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by River City Rage on Jul 14, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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