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Velus Jones Jr.'s career so far resembles another former Saints free agent addition

The New Orleans Saints' latest signee, former Chicago Bears draft pick Velus Jones Jr., has the potential to be used similarly to another former Saint, Ty Montgomery. Jones is a wide receiver, but he's been most prominently featured as a returner, a rusher then a receiver, in that order.

That is very similar to Montgomery's usage during his career, who kept his wide receiver number but was truly a running back. Montgomery had more rushes than receptions in most seasons. That's been true in every season of Jones' three-year career.

Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller will lead the Saints running back room, but Kellen Moore needs to add another threat in the running game.