Howard Jones is Player of Week

[stillers4me]

Two fumble recoveries by the rookie linebacker were the only two takeaways for the Steelers

HOWARD JONES
Outside Linebacker

Coming into this preseason, one of the points of emphasis for the Steelers was to create more turnovers, because in 2013 they managed just 20, including 10 interceptions. The team finished with two in the preseason opener, and both came courtesy of rookie free agent linebacker Howard Jones.


Both of Jones’ takeaways came via fumble recoveries. The first of those two came on a muffed punt by the Giants’ Charles James, and Jones covered the bouncing ball at the New York 21-yard line. That led to a 38-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham.

The second came as the result of a nice play by outside linebacker Vic So’oto, who penetrated on an attempted swing pass to Thomas Gordon and got his hand on the ball. Jones scooped that one up and ran 28 yards for the touchdown that gave the Steelers a 16-13 lead with 10:16 left in the fourth quarter.

Howard Jones is the Steelers Digest Player of the Week.


http://www.steelers.com/news/article...7-ab0efc2c6dd3

[ALLD]

It's possible if he shows anything over the next couple of games that his performance helped him make the 53-roster.

[Count Steeler]

Moats and Jones could make Worilds go bye-bye next year.

[Steelerette]

They could make Carter go byebye this year.

Seriously, with Jarvis and Worilds outside,

Carter is what he is. A decent backup but nothing special. With Moats and Howard Jones both being downright impressive, So'oto making a nice play out there, some looks at Zumwalt still to come, and a guy like Harrison probably waiting for the phone to ring in case of injuries, is there really room for Carter?

[tube517]