The Facts: With Jones currently pegged to be the Redskins' starting RB in 2016, the second-year Florida product must improve on his ball security to take his game to the next level. With a full offseason to work on his craft and coaches having the opportunity to sharpen his technique, the hope is that will no longer be an issue for Jones.

Diehards Line: During his rookie season in 2015, Jones flashed capabilities of carrying the full load, even with incumbent starter Alfred Morris still in town. But the running back struggled with keeping hold of the ball as he fumbled it five times, tied for second most in the NFL. As he gets more into a flow this season, HC Jay Gruden believes the biggest aspect for Jones’ ability to keep possession of the football will be when he’s outside away from traffic. “When he’s in traffic, he protects it pretty well, it’s when he gets outside he gets a little bit loose with it and the guys that he doesn’t see are the ones that pokes it away,” Gruden said. “So he’s just got to be more secure with the ball all the time, not just when he’s in traffic. ..." In his first season with the Redskins, Jones appeared in 339 offensive snaps, accumulating 144 carries with 490 yards and three touchdowns along with 19 receptions for 304 yards which includes his 78-yard touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints.