Redskins RB Matt Jones, whose agent, Hadley Engelhard, asked Washington to release his client last month, has changed agents. Jones will now be represented by one of the biggest names in the sports world, Drew Rosenhaus, according to Rosenhaus himself (via Twitter).
Jones, of course, is not a part of the Redskins’ plans for 2017, so it made sense for Engelhard to approach the team about cutting him. It is unclear what — other than Rosenhaus’ name value and Engelhard’s inability to convince Washington to release Jones — might have triggered Jones’ decision, but now it will be Rosenhaus’ job to secure a change of scenery for his newest client.
Jones was once the Redskins’ starting back, but he has been bypassed by Robert Kelley. This year, Oklahoma product Samaje Perine figures to see a good percentage of the carries and Chris Thompson will return as the team’s pass-catching specialist out of the backfield. That leaves little-to-no room for the talented but fumble-prone Jones.
Washington also tried to trade Jones in the spring but did not find much of a market for his services. The 2015 third-round pick is still under club control on his rookie deal through 2018.
Matt Jones is an idiot. He does not represent himself as understanding what is required to be a starting caliber pro bowl running back. Never heard him talk about staying after practice to catch passes. Never ever heard him address how he is working on his fumbling problem. It is as though he is unaware that there is a problem.
Like I said. He’s an idiot. And he thinks the problem is is agents fault. lol change agents and problem solved! LOL
I’m guessing he knows that he’s not good enough “as is.” If not, he’ll be out of the league pretty soon.