Ronald Jones will be the starting running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going forward, coach Bruce Arians announced Monday, one day after the second-year player made his first career start against Seattle.
"I think he handled it really well," Arians said. "I think RoJo has earned the right to play a little bit more and start the ballgame."
Jones rushed for 67 yards on 18 touches, averaging 3.7 yards per carry and a touchdown while tacking on two catches for 15 yards.
"He's been consistent (and) he's been more explosive. It's not that Peyton (Barber) did anything wrong," Arians said, adding that T.