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It was not what the Buccaneers expected when they made him a second-round choice . . . or what Jones expected.He expects more this season.“Last year Max Scharping Jersey , it was definitely disappointing for me for myself and from a team standpoint,” Jones said, via Eduardo Encina of the . “Definitely, for me, it’s about getting on the right track. We have a new system, a new staff http://www.texansauthorizedshops.com/authentic-kahale-warring-jersey , [and] we’re trying to make our mark in here.” Bruce Arians called Andre Ellington, Peyton Barber and Jones an “OK backfield.” A new start with a new staff certainly can’t hurt Jones.Whether that means more chances remains to be seen, but, unless Jones is injured, it would be hard for him to have fewer snaps and touches than last season.He played 90 offensive snaps and 92 on special teams in nine games, gaining only 77 yards from scrimmage and averaging 1.9 yards per carry with one touchdown.“The offense is a lot more free Cullen Gillaspia Jersey ,” Jones said. “I think we’re able to play within ourselves and be ourselves. I like it a lot. For me, it’s fun. They’re all great coaches, but I think just for me, I’m starting to put all the verbiage and everything together. “I’m definitely ready and I can’t wait to get the most of those opportunities, but I’ve just got to show them that I can be a dependable player and they can count on me in critical situations.” RENTON, Wash. (AP)Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas officially commenced his holdout as the team began its three-day mandatory minicamp Tuesday.Thomas released a statement on Twitter on Sunday announcing his intention to skip the minicamp and all team-related activities until his contract situation is resolved.”Kind of had heard that he was making that choice Tytus Howard Jersey ,” head coach Pete Carroll said. ”I wish he was here. That would be nice. But we’re focusing on the guys that are here and we’ll see how that goes.”Thomas is entering the final year of a four-year extension signed prior to the 2014 season. He is scheduled to make $8.5 million in base salary in 2018.”I want to remain a Seahawk for the rest of my career but I also believe that based on my production over the last 8 years that I’ve earned the right to have this taken care of as soon as possible,” Thomas wrote. ”I want to have certainty in regards to the upcoming years of my career.”The Seahawks can fine Thomas $84,435 if he misses all three days of the minicamp. Fines are ultimately at the team’s discretion.Defensive end Chris Clemons was the last Seahawks player to skip the mandatory minicamp in 2012, but he signed a new contract prior to training camp and was in attendance there. Running back Marshawn Lynch in 2014 and safety Kam Chancellor in 2015 did hold out from training camp with Chancellor missing the first two weeks of the regular season.Carroll said each situation is different when it comes to holdouts.”It’s an individual case with whoever the guy it, whatever his story is,” Carroll said. ”I don’t see putting them in a basket. I think you look at each guy and whatever is going on Rock Ya-Sin Jersey , the history and all that and you deal with it accordingly.”Thomas, defensive end Frank Clark and cornerback Byron Maxwell had all stayed away from the team during voluntary workouts. Clark and Maxwell were both in attendance Tuesday, though Clark was limited due to a sore hamstring.If Thomas’ holdout extends into training camp, he can be fined $40,000 a day for each day he misses. Additional penalties are incurred if he misses more than six days of camp. Carroll said he is uncertain how the situation will play out but that he still views Thomas as a part of their program.”Heck yeah, he’s under contract. Sure http://www.coltsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-ben-banogu-jersey ,” Carroll said. ”… He gives you everything he’s got when he’s with you.”Notes: CB Dontae Johnson had surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot. He is currently in a walking boot and recovering.—