When Christian Jones stepped in to fill Shea McClellin’s role as middle linebacker and signal-caller for the Bears defense at Kansas City, it meant that sage and savvy veterans like Jeremiah Ratliff had to do what Jones told him to do.
More or less.
“Sometimes he’s scary,” Jones said, laughing. “He’s waiting for the call and kind of gives you "The Look." I’m like, ‘OK, hold on a second, I’ll get it for you.’”
In certain ways, this is Jones’ dream job. When he slipped through the 2014 draft without hearing his name called, the Florida State linebacker had choices.