Product of His Environment? Jets’ Thomas Jones Must Repeat Success for Sanchez

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Published: September 1, 2009

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... to be the running back every defense has to respect.

But before that happens, the 31-year-old running back has to prove he's actually capable of shouldering the responsibility on his own. Yes, he's still at that stage of his career.

It may seem absurd to suggest such a notion with Jones coming off one of the best statistical seasons he's ever had, but there are harsh realities that shouldn't be overlooked or, at the very least, examined in-depth.

New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum may not realize it, but he sparked some legitimate questions and concerns when he pretended not to hear Jones' offseason grumblings for a new contract.

Although the 10th-year running back led the AFC in rushing with more than 1,300 yards and set a single-season Jets record for TDs (15), Tannenbaum refused to listen, fully expecting Jones to honor the contract he signed. And Jones did exactly that, avoiding any ugly offseason standoffs with the Jets.

Yet the obv...

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