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Buccaneer Ronald Jones : Pumped and primed to explode in 2020

By JD Stenger

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ronald Jones #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes during a game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ronald Jones #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes during a game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 21: Runningback Ronald Jones II #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaps over his blockers during the game against the Houston Texans at Raymond James Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. The Texans defeated the Buccaneers 23 to 20. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 21: Runningback Ronald Jones II #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaps over his blockers during the game against the Houston Texans at Raymond James Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. The Texans defeated the Buccaneers 23 to 20. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

He is every bit the player the Buccaneers thought he was when they scooped him up after slipping a bit in the 2018 NFL Draft. The fact that he was a forgotten man in his rookie season and hardly ever touched the ball hurt him in a lot of fans eyes.

That being said, it was actually last season that was for all practical comparisons, his rookie season. Speaking of comparisons, here’s one for you.

Derrick Henry’s numbers from his rookie season are almost identical to Jones’ numbers last season. I know that Henry and Jones are different types of runners and are different sizes from each other. The comparisons are justified in I’m just looking at talent, potential, and progression.

Derrick Henry had his carries increase in his second year, and then again in his third when he won the league rushing title. His production in his first full/rookie season almost mirrored Jones last  year.

  • Henry: 175 attempts for 744 yards.
  • Jones had 172 attempts for 724 yards

You can’t get much closer. Their stats are dead on alike.

If Coach Bruce Arians and Byron Leftwich will tilt their system a bit to make room for a true weapon like Jones, as well as address the O-line in the draft. Ronald Jones could explode this season. It’s not if, it’s when.

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So get strapped in for an upcoming exciting season of Buccaneer football. Who will be the players that step up and shine this season? There is a very good chance Ronald Jones will be one of those players. Don’t be caught unaware when it comes, because it’s coming.

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