{"id":50935,"date":"2022-08-20T08:16:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T08:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/velus-jones-shows-playmaking-ability-in-preseason-debut\/"},"modified":"2022-08-20T08:16:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T08:16:34","slug":"velus-jones-shows-playmaking-ability-in-preseason-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/velus-jones-shows-playmaking-ability-in-preseason-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Velus Jones shows playmaking ability in preseason debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. fumbled the opening kickoff at the end of a 31-yard return Thursday night. He recovered but lost 3 yards. He later showed why the Bears drafted him, returning a punt 48 yards to set up a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Jones learned long ago to have a short memory.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up, my grandma always taught me there’s nothing you can do about something if it’s in the past, and I have that mentality,\u201d Jones said, via Larry Mayer of the team website. \u201cI know in this game of football, adversity can strike anytime in the game. It’s how you respond. I know my abilities. I know what I can do when I get the ball in my hands. So it’s never stressful. I’m never down on myself; just looking forward to the next play.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bears drafted Jones in the third round to do what he did against the Seahawks. He was SEC co-special teams player of the year in 2021 while at Tennessee, returning one kickoff for a touchdown and averaging 15.1 yards on 18 punt returns.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s fast, for sure,\u201d coach Matt Eberflus said. \u201cHe’s explosive. It’s a challenge for him because he’s a rookie, and he’s going to have to come in there and show guys what he can do. I think he’s up for the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones missed the preseason opener with an undisclosed injury, so Thursday marked his preseason debut. He had two punt returns, a kickoff return and caught a pass for 4 yards.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s a big confidence boost,\u201d Jones said. \u201cAll day in the hotel I was just thinking about the plays I was going to make, just trying to visualize everything, so it was a good feeling overall.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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Getty Images Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. fumbled the opening kickoff at the end of a 31-yard return Thursday night. He recovered but lost 3 yards. He later showed why the Bears drafted him, returning a punt 48 yards to set up a touchdown. Jones learned long ago to have a short …<\/p>\n

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