Ronald Jones makes it clear why he chose Chiefs in free agency: ‘Everybody’s going to eat’

Ronald Jones was a Super Bowl champion with the Tampa bay Buccaneers and still wanted an opportunity to compete for a championship. Why not join the team the Buccaneers beat in the Super Bowl two seasons ago — and one that’s been to four consecutive AFC Championship Games? 

Jones signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs worth up to $5 million. While Jones appears set to split carries with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the reason he picked Kansas City instead of seeking a feature role was quite clear. 

“They fit very well, talking to Coach (Andy Reid) and Coach EB (Eric Bieniemy). Just seeing the things they do with running backs, I think my skill set translates perfectly,” Jones said to reporters at his introductory press conference Saturday. “I think that’s another thing about the Andy Reid system, everybody’s going to eat. So, I’m excited to see my number get called and take it from there.”

Jones was the odd man out in Tampa Bay after the Buccaneers re-signed Leonard Fournette to a three-year deal. He had just 101 carries for 428 yards and four touchdowns last season (4.2 yards per carry), one year after his breakout campaign of 978 yards and seven touchdowns (5.1 yards per carry).