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What’s wrong with Bucs rookie running back Ronald Jones?

TAMPA — Whenever a running back has more rushing attempts than yards, there's reason for concern. When that running back is Ronald Jones, the Bucs' second round pick from Southern Cal, it's confounding.

Jones had his most extended play in the Bucs' 25-10 preseason loss to the Jaguars Thursday night. But he had little more than a few new welts to show for it.

Two of his first three carries against the Jaguars each went for a loss of five yards. Jones finished with four yards on 10 rushing attempts. On the preseason, he rushed for only 22 yards on 28 attempts, a 0.