Ed Lee Jones (born February 23, 1951), sometimes known as Ed "Too Tall" Jones owing to his height, is a retired American football player who played with the Dallas Cowboys for 15 seasons (1974-1978, 1980-1989). He temporarily abandoned football in 1979 to pursue a career in professional boxing. After returning from that hiatus, he finished his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.
Jones's nickname "Too Tall" came about because when he first arrived at training camp and stood 6' 7", everyone around him was surprised by how tall he was. His father, a high school coach who also served as Ed's manager, noticed this and decided to give him a nickname to distinguish him from other players with the same name. The nickname caught on with the coaches and fans and has been used ever since. At the time of his retirement, Jones was tied for third among all-time leaders in career sacks with 50.5 sacks.
He currently works for the Dallas Cowboys as their director of player development.
Jones attended Mississippi Valley State University and was a three-year letterman who played defensive end for the Delta Devils. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 1973 after graduating college early. Jones immediately made an impact upon his arrival in the league because he was one of the biggest players at his position. He weighed nearly 300 pounds when he started his NFL career and was still listed at 260 during his final season.
Edward Lee Jones (born February 23, 1951), sometimes known as Edward "Too Tall" Jones owing to his height, is a retired American football player who played with the Dallas Cowboys for 15 seasons (1974-1978, 1980-1989). Jones, Ed "Too Tall"
| Sacks: | 57.5 |
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| Fumble Recoveries: | 19 |
| Interceptions: | 3 |
Jones was the team's sole back picked in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Jones broke his scapula bone in a win over the Cleveland Browns early in week two, after already having a bruised rib. The club was forced to rely on veteran free agency addition Eddie George during his absence.
Julius Andre Maurice Jones (born August 14, 1981) is a former American football running back who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, and New Orleans Saints in the National Football League. He attended the University of Notre Dame and played football there.
Jones attributes his professional football success to his parents instilling in him the drive and work ethic that he is known for. He went to Powell Valley High School and lettered in football, basketball, and track. In football, he had 2,564 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior, earning him honorable mention USA Today All-American accolades.
Julius elected to work out quietly in Arizona during off-season training, away from the distractions of Dallas, despite the multiple trade negotiations and tremendous public support for Barber to start. In terms of statistics, he had his worst season as a pro, with 164 carries for 588 yards and two touchdowns.
Jones was the team's sole back picked in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Jones shattered his scapula bone in a Week 2 win over the Cleveland Browns after already having a damaged rib. During his absence, the club was forced to rely on experienced free agency addition Eddie George.
The Washington star is a six-year NFL veteran who is presently unsigned. Jones spent his first five years in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, who chose him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and this past season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has not reached 1,000 yards rushing in any year during his career.
Jones's career high in touchdowns is nine, which he scored eight times with the Cowboys from 2010-11. His best season so far was in 2015 when he led the league in rushing with 1,406 yards for an average of 4.6 per carry. He also added 42 receptions for 497 yards and three scores that year.
In 2016, Jones missed four games due to a knee injury but still managed to post 556 yards and four touchdowns on 125 carries (4.5 avg.). He returned even better in 2017, leading the league in rushing twice and earning First Team All-Pro honors. This past season, Jones had 1,687 yards and 21 touchdowns on 355 carries (5.1 avg.).
Prior to joining the Cowboys, Jones starred at East Carolina where as a sophomore in 2004 he ran for 1,977 yards and 23 touchdowns while adding seven catches for 114 yards. His 24 total touchdowns ranked second in NCAA history at the time behind only Marshall Faulk of San Diego State.
Joseph Edwin Jones (born February 21, 1994) is a National Football League linebacker for the Denver Broncos (NFL). He attended Northwestern University and played football there.
Jones and his two bomb technicians, Staff Sgt. Eric Chir and Cpl. Daniel Greer, proceeded gingerly through the beige maze of streets and lanes before approaching dusty mud-brick cottages and storage stalls, some with spare components, others with fallen walls and roofs.
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