Jack Jones plans to 'gain some weight' and, in the meantime

Jack Jones plans to 'gain some weight' and, in the meantime, 'play big as big as possible'

Maybe he’s on the smaller side, weighing just 175 pounds. Maybe he was a fourth-round pick.

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But in minicamp and organized team activities, the Patriots gave Jones more and more work with the first-team defense.

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His college coach at Herm Edwards said he thinks Jones could be a CB1 — and in short time.

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But OTAs and minicamp are unpadded and with no contact. A lighter player has an easier path to shine.

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When training camp rolls around, the Patriots will strap on pads. That’ll be a totally new test for Jones.

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“Of course I need to add some weight. I’m a little small but I try to play as big as possible” Jones said after practice on Wednesday.

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