Mike Jones enters the 2020 season as the favorite to start at the strong outside linebacker spot manned by Isaiah Simmons over the last few years, but he knows he doesn’t have to be Simmons. He just needs to be the best Mike Jones possible.
Jones enters 2020 credited with 22 career tackles (4.0 for loss), a forced fumble and a pass breakup in 196 snaps over 18 career games.
"We're counting on him," defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "Putting in a lot of extra time on his own. Pleased with him and the progress he's made.