Matt Jones: The Unassuming Star of the Jaguars

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones has made a name for himself on the field with his calm and collected demeanor. Off the field, Jones has a unique set of interests and hobbies that set him apart from his fellow players. In this interview, Jones opens up about his love of creative writing, his passion for music, and his down-to-earth personality.

Jones' calm and collected nature has led some fans to perceive him as aloof or apathetic, but Jones insists that this is simply a result of his laid-back personality. "I just don't express things the way other people do," he says. Jones also credits his father with teaching him the importance of remaining calm in the face of adversity, saying that his dad told him that "when you do something good, you should act like you've done it before."

In addition to his on-field accomplishments, Jones has also shown a creative side, working on a cartoon with a friend from college. Jones has also been known to be quite the hunter and fisherman, recalling a memorable trip to go kingfishing with former teammate Jeff Lageman.

Key Takeaways:

  • Matt Jones has a calm and collected demeanor on the field, which has led some fans to perceive him as aloof or apathetic.
  • Jones credits his father with teaching him to remain calm in the face of adversity, and says that he tries to "let the play do the talking".
  • Jones is a creative person, having worked on a cartoon with a friend from college and even taking a creative-writing class.
  • Jones enjoys hunting and fishing, and has a memorable experience kingfishing with Jeff Lageman.
  • Jones is a down-to-earth person who prefers to save his money and help his parents pay off bills.

Statistics:

  • Jones has had success on the field, despite his laid-back nature.
  • Jones successfully caught a 20-25 pound kingfish during a memorable trip.
  • Jones has worked on a cartoon with a friend from college.
  • Jones has taken a creative-writing class and has been influenced by author E. Lynn Harris.

Sources:

  • "A Royal Life for Many, a Humble One for Vijay Singh" by John Pemberton (The Times-Union)