Taking punt returns for touchdowns greatly inflates the average. Peterson had several kick returns for touchdowns last year. ANY team would take a guy who can run back kicks like Peterson or Hester (why the Bears use Hester less on kick returns is somewhat baffling).
I think the bottom line here is that Jones is earning his keep as a kick returner and periodic receiving option. Enough to justify his contract?? I don't really think so but he's closer to it than many here think he is.
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