Jets, 'Boys Might Be Interested in Jones

Matt Jones has been out of work for three days now, but rangy wide receivers who can run -- even the mediocre, seemingly apathetic ones -- are forever at a premium. And that probably means he won't be jobless for long.

The New York Daily News' Bob Glauber writes that the Jets and Cowboys -- two teams in need of big-play threats -- could be interested in Jones' services. It sounds like nothing more than speculation at this point, but the Jets gave Laveranues Coles his release earlier this month, and they don't have a legit No. 1 wideout currently on the roster. They also don't have a legit No. 1 quarterback, so maybe it doesn't matter.

After parting ways with Terrell Owens, Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones hinted that the team wouldn't use an early draft pick on a wide receiver; Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Sam Hurd will do nicely, thanks.

Unless, of course, Jones goes after his namesake with the same Arkansas ties. Which is exactly what the Dallas Morning News' Tim MacMahon predicted would happen yesterday:

Jerry Jones has long been infatuated with the athleticism of his fellow former Razorback. Plus, Jerry has talked a lot recently about his high hopes for the young receivers on the Cowboys' roster, so it makes perfect Jerry sense to do the complete opposite of what he's indicated is the plan. And the recent signing of Gerald Sensabaugh shows that the Cowboys still won't shy away from a guy with a little legal trouble despite the fact that Pacman Jones and Tank Johnson no longer report to work at Valley Ranch.

MacMahon also kindly directs us to this letter of recommendation for Matt Jones courtesy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Wally Hall. It reads like something that might be submitted by a character witness at a parole board hearing, right before parole is denied. Luckily, Matt Jones has served his debt to society and is now free to dispassionately pursue his NFL career.