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Bruce Arians names Ronald Jones as Buccaneers' starting RB

Ronald Jones will be the starting running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going forward, coach Bruce Arians announced Monday, one day after the second-year player made his first career start against Seattle.

"I think he handled it really well," Arians said. "I think RoJo has earned the right to play a little bit more and start the ballgame."

Jones rushed for 67 yards on 18 touches, averaging 3.7 yards per carry and a touchdown while tacking on two catches for 15 yards.

"He's been consistent (and) he's been more explosive. It's not that Peyton (Barber) did anything wrong," Arians said, adding that T.