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    Announces his retirement. Thanks for some great years. Big shoes to fill. Should save a little cap space.
    We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

  • #2
    Originally posted by musicman View Post
    Announces his retirement. Thanks for some great years. Big shoes to fill. Should save a little cap space.
    Great punter whose time has come. Thanks Donnie!
    "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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    • #3

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      Donnie Jones is going out on top

      By Dave Zangaro | NBC Sports Philadelphia February 27, 2018 11:48 AM


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      Donnie Longball is going out a champion.
      After 14 seasons in the NFL, Eagles punter Donnie Jones announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday morning.
      During those 14 seasons, Jones played for five different teams, but had been with the Eagles for the last five. At 37 years old, he helped the Eagles win their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
      “After 14 seasons in the NFL, I have decided to retire so that I can spend more time with my family," Jones said in a statement released by the team. "I am grateful for all those who have supported me throughout the years. Specifically, I would like to thank Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson, and the entire Eagles organization for allowing me to be a part of their family for the past five seasons. I will truly miss my teammates, coaches, friends, and the best fans in the NFL.
      "Although I am retiring, I will always be an Eagle and will forever have a special place in my heart for the city of Philadelphia. It is a great honor to be a part of the first Super Bowl championship team in Eagles history and there is no better way to finish my career.”
      Jones joined the Eagles in 2013 and went on to spend the next five years becoming the greatest punter in team history. He's the Eagles' all-time leader in gross punting average (45.37), net average (40.5) and career punts inside the 20 (13.
      As he retires, Jones leaves behind a consecutive-games-played streak of 208, the third-longest in the NFL.
      Jones was a seventh-round pick of the Seahawks in 2014 and played in 214 regular season games. He was an All-Pro in 2008 and 2009 in St. Louis.
      Aside from being one of the more solid punters in the league throughout his time in Philadelphia, he also became one of the most well-liked players in the locker room despite being a specialist and the oldest guy on the roster.
      “We want to congratulate Donnie Jones on reaching the pinnacle of his career and retiring as a Super Bowl champion," the Eagles said in a statement. "Donnie is a professional in every sense of the word and we wish him all the best in retirement. We owe much of our recent special teams success to Donnie, as evidenced by the numerous franchise punting records he set during his five-year run with the Eagles. We will miss Donnie’s ability on the field, but will also miss his enthusiastic personality and the daily commitment he made to engaging with our community and our fan base.”
      Before the 2016 season, Jones told NBC Sports Philadelphia that his goal was to play as long as he could. He thought he had much more left than just one or two seasons. He ended up playing just two more and it seems like going out a champion was appealing to him.
      The only Eagles player who could legally have a drink when Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl, it was pretty clear how much the opportunity to play in Super Bowl LII meant to Jones. "I've been in this league a long time and in my 14th year to have an opportunity to play for a world championship, it means everything," Jones said in the run-up to the big game. "I look back at the sacrifices I've made, different cities I've lived in, moving my wife and kids around, countless hours of preparation and practice, and finally it's all paying off. I couldn't be happier about the opportunity."
      With Jones gone, the Eagles still have another punter on their roster. The Birds brought back Cameron Johnston, who was with them during training camp before last season. Johnston went undrafted out of Ohio State in the 2017 draft. He was the Big Ten punter of the year as a senior and his 46.7-yard average was fifth in the nation.
      The Eagles will also see some slight salary cap relief from Jones' retirement. Jones was set to have a cap hit of $1.875 million for this upcoming season.

      We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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      • #4
        Great holder too. Like the long snapper, you only care about the holder when you notice there's a holder because he f-ed up. We've been spoiled for years with long snapping and holding.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by yourpalchrismal View Post
          great holder too. Like the long snapper, you only care about the holder when you notice there's a holder because he f-ed up. We've been spoiled for years with long snapping and holding.
          q. F. T.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by YourPalChrisMal View Post
            Great holder too. Like the long snapper, you only care about the holder when you notice there's a holder because he f-ed up. We've been spoiled for years with long snapping and holding.
            "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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            • #7
              Can't agree more. He was outstanding for the team in every way. I will say this year he seemed a little less than his normal self so this doesn't surprise me and I am glad he got the ring in his last year. I think they liked Johnston and it would be outstanding to see him pan out. Elliot filled in nicely for Sturgis and Lovato filled in okay for Dorenbos once he got the talk. Let's hope they get a holder to fill in nicely.
              As an aside I also hope Celek decides to go out on top also.
              Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
              Hope is not a strategy
              RIP

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              • #8
                His reliability will be missed

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                • #9
                  The Eagles will also see some slight salary cap relief from Jones' retirement. Jones was set to have a cap hit of $1.875 million for this upcoming season.

                  Yes, it will be a slight savings because some of that $1.875 million will be spent on the replacement punter.
                  "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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                  • #10
                    After the parade my son and I were first in line to get Jones’ autograph at a local event. He was unbelievably nice and shook my sons hand and ebgaged with him immediately. He is a class act and will bep missed.
                    Official Driver of the Eagles Bandwagon!!!
                    Bleedin' Green since birth!

                    "Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." - Mike Willey

                    ”Enjoy The Ride!!!” - Bob Marcus

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                    • #11
                      Jones was a terrific player & a "Stand Up Guy" who will be missed. Glad to see him retire with a Ring but gotta think that Howie saw this coming & has a Plan in mind.
                      Just give me ONE before I go!

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                      • #12
                        It's unusual for punters to be one of the guys-he's quite a character

                        "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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