Why Arthur Jones to the Colts Is the NFL’s Key Offseason Acquisition

June 3, 2014   ·   Max Garland   ·   Jump to comments

With defensive lineman Arthur Jones signing a five-year, $33 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the AFC now has a new contender in the arms race with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots.
Jones, the former Baltimore Raven, has 100 combined tackles and 8.5 sacks in the past two seasons, per ESPN.
For the Colts, who gave up 234 yards rushing and posted just two sacks in their playoff loss to the Patriots, Jones’ ability is desperately needed. They now have a defensive lineman considered a cornerstone-type of player by Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller. That pushes Indianapolis into the top tier of the AFC, making Jones the key acquisition of this NFL offseason.
What makes Jones deserving of this praise is his balance and versatility. The 6’3”, 315-pound lineman is equally great as a pass-rusher and a run-stuffer. Jones can play both defensive end and nose tackle at a high level, morphing between roles as the team se...

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