Jones was drafted by the Colts during defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s stint as defensive coordinator and played some of his best football under his guidance. Because of that connection, he already knows the system, which should help him carve out a role early in his tenure.
Jones even pointed this out when he spoke with Jim Wyatt after signing.
New cornerback Jaylon Jones. — Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports)"Just (try) to get up to speed pretty quick," Jones said. "I've been in this defense before, so I'm ready to get to work. "
Cornerback depth and play were major topics of discussion throughout preseason and training camp, and general manager Mike Borgonzi has been active since the rosters were reduced to 53 players, churning the depth to build quality depth; Jones could be an intriguing addition. A big, physical cornerback with special teams experience could just be what he has been searching for.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: