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Chiefs | Experience is why Thomas Jones is starting

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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:49:43 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs RB Thomas Jones is listed as the starter over RB Jamaal Charles because Jones has proven himself over a full season, according to head coach Todd Haley, reports The Kansas City Star's Adam Teicher. "What he did last year … it was an eight-game window or an eight-game sample that we saw," Haley said of Charles. "What we're pushing Jamaal to do is show that he can do that throughout a 16-game and hopefully-plus schedule. That's something that Thomas has proven through time." Charles has rushed nine times for 63 yards in two preseason games while Jones has 10 rushes for just 31 yards.

Chiefs | Jamaal Charles still second on depth chart

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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:07:12 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles is second on the team's depth chart behind RB Thomas Jones, according to Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star.

Chiefs | Thomas Jones injured?

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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:47:14 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs RB Thomas Jones (undisclosed), according to the Chiefs' broadcast crew, suffered an injury Saturday, Aug. 14, reports Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star.

Chiefs | Thomas Jones listed as No. 1 running back

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Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:07:57 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs RB Thomas Jones was listed as the team's No. 1 running back on their initial depth chart, reports Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star. He has been lining up that way in practices, too, ahead of RB Jamaal Charles. Head coach Todd Haley said he believes that will continue for the foreseeable future, too, but added that he shouldn't be held to the depth chart at this time. He has indicated both backs will see enough work to keep them happy.

Chiefs | Will use RB that gives team best chance to win

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Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:59:27 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said that RB Thomas Jones probably will continue to work with the starters before RB Jamaal Charles will during practice but that the team will use whoever they believe gives them the best chance to win, reports Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star. "They both want to be the starter," Haley said. "There's no doubt about that. Somebody's got to start. That's just the way it is. We'll do our due diligence. We'll play the guy that gives us the best chance to win on that particular day, that particular series, that particular half, whatever it is. I will not be shy in making sure the guy that I think is running the best at a particular time is in there."

Chiefs | Using the Wildcat

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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:50:58 -0400

The Kansas City Chiefs spent a lot of time using the Wildcat formation during practice Saturday, July 31, reports Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star. RBs Thomas Jones, Jamaal Charles and WR Dexter McCluster all took at least one direct snap.

Chiefs | Jamaal Charles/Thomas Jones battle will be interesting

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Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:52:45 -0400

The battle between Kansas City Chiefs RBs Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones during training camp will be one of the more intriguing ones for the Chiefs, writes Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star. Both had over 1,000 yards rushing last year, so it will be interesting to see how much playing time each player receives. Both will have a role in the offense, but the Chiefs need to be mindful that Jones will turn 32 soon and Charles doesn't have the size to be an every-down back.

Chiefs | Jamaal Charles expected to be centerpiece of offense

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:35:22 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles needs to show signs that he can keep improving and last year's strong performance wasn't a fluke, reports Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star. Charles is expected to be the centerpiece of the Kansas City offense. The coaching staff also needs to keep him grounded, and remind him that RB Thomas Jones will happily take over the starting job if Charles regresses.

Chiefs | Jamaal Charles willing to share carries

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Sat, 22 May 2010 13:35:54 -0400

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles said he is willing to share carries with RB Thomas Jones this season, according to The Kansas City Star's Adam Teicher. "I knew we had to get another playmaker and somebody to help me out," Charles said. "He'll get some carries, I'll get some carries. I don't have any problem with that. It's turning into a two-back league, anyway."

Chiefs | T. Jones not worried about carries

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Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:58:34 -0400

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Thomas Jones said his goal is to help the team win and does not care how many carries he will receive. "I'm here to help the team win. If I get five carries, I get five carries. If I get 25 carries, then I get 25 carries. All I can do at this point is prepare for the season like I have always done. That is how I play and that is how I have looked at my career. I will continue to look at my career like that," Jones said.

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