Baltimore Orioles: Five players who could transition to the gridiron

This was one of the easiest decisions to make. Adam Jones has been catching balls in the outfield for more than 10 years. He’s got the moves and the sass to play the most stylish position on the field.

Jones has three Gold Glove awards, proving that he can make a catch from far away. And, considering how much the size of a baseball in comparison to a football, it is easy to picture Jones seeing a football.

While Jones doesn’t have much experience getting away from defenders, he’s a tough guy who could get a few yards with his speed. Consider that Jones has played in an average of 148 games in his decade with the Orioles, he should be able to withstand some pounding on the gridiron.

At 6’2 and 215, Jones has the size and weight to be formidable as a punt returner and wide receiver. He’s got good hands, an aggressiveness on the field, and the knowledge of the angles (which are pretty much the same as “routes” in football).

The only issue with Jones transitioning to football is the problem with bubble gum. He’d have to leave the gum behind in exchange for the mouth guard. We certainly wouldn’t want anything to happen to that grin of his.