Koetter: Bucs RB Ronald Jones' 'day is coming'

Sep 29, 2018

Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter was asked this week about why second-round draft pick Ronald Jones has been inactive, despite Tampa Bay ranking last in the league in yards per carry (3.0).

"Listen, I've said it multiple times: Rojo's day is coming," Koetter said. "And this has nothing to do with anything he's not doing well. It's on me. It's on us. His day is coming. You know, guys can get drafted where they get drafted but my job is to put the 46 guys out there that give us a chance that week to win and that's always what we're going to do."

Starter Peyton Barber is only averaging 2.9 yards per carry.

Fantasy Impact:

If you have an available bench spot, Jones might be worth a stash ahead of inactives coming out Sunday. If Jones is inactive again, you just cut him with Tampa Bay on a bye next week. The Bucs coaching staff also indicated Jones isn't active ahead of third-string Duke undrafted free agent Shaun Wilson because Jones doesn't play special teams. However, Barber has provided next to nothing in the running game, and neither has Jacquizz Rodgers. It will be curious to see if this staff installs a package of plays for Jones in the coming weeks, where he is not asked to pass protect, another concern that has kept him inactive.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

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Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

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A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

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Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.