"You got to create your own character outside of the game," said Jones, who received the prestigious Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award this year for his off-the-field contributions. "I think the fans appreciate it. [The tailgate] coincides with the Ravens season, so the Baltimore fans that are so loyal come out and support. I know the season isn't going the way everyone wanted it to go … but the fan base still comes out to support, they understand the cause [for the tailgate] and they understand it's affecting the city they live in. The thing about Baltimore is they are proud to be from Baltimore, and that's the humbling factor.
Jones carries giving spirit into offseason
