MOskins56 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1670644 Wednesday, November 19, 2003 Jones signs through 2004 season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Desperate for help at offensive tackle with starter Chris Samuels likely sidelined for several weeks, the Washington Redskins have signed free agent veteran Kenyatta Jones to a contract through the 2004 season, ESPN.com has learned. Financial details of the contract were not immediately available, although it is believed that Jones will receive the minimum base salary of $380,000 for 2003, prorated over the remaining five games. Jones, 24, recently was released by the New England Patriots following an incident in which he allegedly poured scalding water over an aide of his. The former South Florida standout, chosen by New England in the fourth round of the 2001 draft, is a promising player whose potential has been slowed somewhat by a series of knee injuries. Since his release, he has been a popular player on the workout circuit, and was arguably the top tackle available in free agency. Several teams auditioned Jones in the wake of his release and he was on the "ready list" of most of them. Given the injury to Samuels, who suffered a strained knee ligament in Sunday loss at Miami, there is a chance Jones could line up for the Redskins very quickly. Washington is thin at tackle and, after Samuels left the game against the Dolphins, he was replaced by the little-used Brandon Winey. Washington officials thought enough of Jones to make sure he agreed to a deal that tied him to the Redskins beyond just the final five games of 2003. Although he has mostly lined up at tackle, the Redskins' starters are set there for 2004, with Samuels and Jon Jansen signed to long-term contracts. That means Washington could consider Jones as a candidate to start at left guard -- its one line position that could need upgraded. In two-plus seasons in New England, Jones appeared in 18 games, starting 11 of them. He underwent surgery on both knees this spring, opened the year on the physically unable to perform list, then subsequently was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I just hope he'll do better than Winey did... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I thought Winey did a decent job, considering he was up against Jason Taylor. He gave up the one sack and got a lot of help but he was solid I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieInferior Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 COuld the fact that he is signed for two years combined with subpar play and high upcoming cap hits for Samuels indicae the FO making a hasty decision in this offseason? I sure hope nigh, we need to stick out Samulel's problem as here is an all-pro having an off year. He will be fine in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I think it means that we want to groom a steady backup for either Tackle Spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByLinebacker Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Originally posted by Posse81 I thought Winey did a decent job, considering he was up against Jason Taylor. He gave up the one sack and got a lot of help but he was solid I thought. It seemed like he should have done something about Seau on one of the runs that got blown up in the backfield, but overall he didn't seem bad. It certainly wasn't the disaster I feared it would be when Samuels went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Fever Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Jones, 24, recently was released by the New England Patriots following an incident in which he allegedly poured scalding water over an aide of his. Scalding water?!?! There has got to be an interesting story behind this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. D Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 scraping the bottom of the barrell...darrell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRBFan Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I really think Chris Samuels is hurt, and has been playing hurt for a good part of the year. I just can't fathom such a talent just completely losing his ability to perform his job any other way. Perhaps it's something he was just not disclosing until it became obvious this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OURYEAR#56 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Sit Samy boy down, and let Jones absorb the hits. See you guys in 04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 We are becoming the Oakland raiders from the 60's & 70"s.... taking on talented players with problematic personal lifes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 It is going to be hard to cut Samuels based on Jones play for 5 games. Even if he does do well. I would imagine that maybe the Skins FO has in mind cutting Fiore and moving Jones over a spot, if he can handle it. Once Samuels is healthy we will see if Samuels + Jones both are on the line at the same time and how it goes.....I like the pickup on PAPER, but it is as of yet to be determined any real impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OaktonSkins/BushFan Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Sounds good to me. With his play over the past two seasons, Samuels has been on my sh*t list. He was also responsible for the hit/sack that put Ramsey out of the game against Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNorth Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Strictly a stop-gap, think of it as a 5 wk job interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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