Saints add fullback Greg Jones

SmashMouth · 08-06-2014, 06:16 PM

The Saints have added some veteran depth at fullback, announcing the signing of Greg Jones on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old Jones appeared in all 16 games for Houston in 2013. He played 332 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus records.

An 10th-year pro from Florida State, Jones (6-1, 251) has primarily been a blocker throughout his career, with the bulk of his 272 carries coming early in his career with Jacksonville.

The Saints’ addition of Jones comes on the heels of blocking back Erik Lorig missing a few days of practice. According to Nick Underhill of the Baton Rouge Advocate, Lorig is dealing with a leg ailment.

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SmashMouth · 08-06-2014, 06:21 PM

With Lorig hurt, Saints sign free agent FB Greg Jones | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Danno · 08-06-2014, 06:33 PM

Keeping the seat warm for Lorig.

Jack Vegas · 08-06-2014, 09:09 PM

This guy was the real deal as a pure blocking fullback just a couple of years ago. I don't think he'll be around for very long but it does make you think we're going to be power-running the ball a lot. At least in the preseason.

halloween 65 · 08-06-2014, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

This guy was the real deal as a pure blocking fullback just a couple of years ago. I don't think he'll be around for very long but it does make you think we're going to be power-running the ball a lot. At least in the preseason.

If we are going to do that our O-line has to be right.

Rugby Saint II · 08-06-2014, 10:18 PM

It never hurts to bring in some insurance and let him learn the system. Way to be on top of things Mickey.

ScottF · 08-06-2014, 10:19 PM

Kind of like calling a temp agency and getting some short-term labor...
not bad deal though- he gets a couple weeks pay and the other 31 teams get a free look
That guy ran people in college, but that was a long, long, time ago

billyt81 · 08-14-2014, 02:32 AM

I hope Lorig is OK. Everyone who ran behind him last year was successful. I think Tampa had three different backs go for at least 100yds last year. I know whoever was starting at RB for Tampa last year did great in Fantasy Football.

hagan714 · 08-14-2014, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

This guy was the real deal as a pure blocking fullback just a couple of years ago. I don't think he'll be around for very long but it does make you think we're going to be power-running the ball a lot. At least in the preseason.

it has been a good while since the saints have had a proven lead blocker and that is exactly what they went out and got. pass blocking is pretty darn good too.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Saints add fullback Greg Jones The Saints have added some veteran depth at fullback, announcing the signing of Greg Jones on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Jones appeared in all 16 games for Houston in 2013. He played 332 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus records. An 10th-year pro from Florida State, Jones (6-1, 251) has primarily been a blocker throughout his career, with the bulk of his 272 carries coming early in his career with Jacksonville. The Saints’ addition of Jones comes on the heels of blocking back Erik Lorig missing a few days of practice. According to Nick Underhill of the Baton Rouge Advocate, Lorig is dealing with a leg ailment. link back

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints add fullback Greg Jones Originally Posted by Jack Vegas This guy was the real deal as a pure blocking fullback just a couple of years ago. I don't think he'll be around for very long but it does make you think we're going to be power-running the ball a lot. At least in the preseason. If we are going to do that our O-line has to be right.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints add fullback Greg Jones Kind of like calling a temp agency and getting some short-term labor... not bad deal though- he gets a couple weeks pay and the other 31 teams get a free look That guy ran people in college, but that was a long, long, time ago

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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints add fullback Greg Jones I hope Lorig is OK. Everyone who ran behind him last year was successful. I think Tampa had three different backs go for at least 100yds last year. I know whoever was starting at RB for Tampa last year did great in Fantasy Football.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints add fullback Greg Jones Originally Posted by Jack Vegas This guy was the real deal as a pure blocking fullback just a couple of years ago. I don't think he'll be around for very long but it does make you think we're going to be power-running the ball a lot. At least in the preseason. it has been a good while since the saints have had a proven lead blocker and that is exactly what they went out and got. pass blocking is pretty darn good too.

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