The Chargers were not very good at returning kicks or punts in 2014. They added a piece to change that on Friday, signing former Ravens return specialist Jacoby Jones to a two-year contract.
Jones is the most dangerous return man the Chargers have had since Darren Sproles was allowed to leave for New Orleans.
Last season, Jones was second in the NFL in total return yards and average yards per return. His ability to flip the field will help both the San Diego offense and defense (the Bolts ranked 25th in average starting field position last year).
As an added bonus, Jones brings breakaway speed to Southern California.
He only caught nine passes in an off year, but has the ability to stretch defenses. It might not always work, but the threat of it being there will only help Philip Rivers and the Chargers attack.
In fact, it was Rivers who helped recruit Jones. The sell started in Baltimore on November 30 of last year. Rivers just didn't know it yet. Jones told the story of what happened after he returned a kickoff 72 yards to set up a late score the Ravens thought would have won the game.
