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Despite Super Bowl victory, Patriots DB Cyrus Jones not happy with rookie season
By Adam Spencer
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The 2016 NFL season didn’t exactly go according to plan for New England Patriots rookie DB Cyrus Jones.
The former Alabama standout was designated as inactive for all of the Patriots’ postseason wins, including the thrilling come-from-behind victory in Super Bowl LI.
Jones took to Instagram on Sunday to express his disappointment in himself for his rough season, calling it “by far one of the most challenging times in my life”:
“I experienced a lot of pain, disappointment, embarrassment and overall dissatisfaction with myself,” he added.
Playing in 10 games as a defensive back, Jones recorded seven tackles. In 10 games on special teams, he returned 11 punts for 43 yards and also amassed 180 yards on eight kickoff returns.
After playing a key role at Alabama during his Crimson Tide career, taking a step back as a rookie was tough for Jones.
However, a new season brings new opportunities and he’ll likely have every chance to make an impact on both defense and special teams as the Pats look to defend their Super Bowl title in 2017.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.