James Jones responds to hoodie ban

James Jones responded to a new rule that will be implemented for the 2016 season, banning players from wearing hoodies over their shoulder pads.

Last season, while a member of the Green Bay Packers, Jones debuted a hoodie as part of his uniform in a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 22. He recorded six receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown, prompting him to keep the trend going for the rest of the year.

Jones, now a free agent, felt the NFL should've prioritize other problems instead of the uniform violation.

"I understand where they’re coming from, but some rules, you just really don't think need to be talked about. I don't think they should have went in and had a meeting about the hoodie and changed the rule up. We've got bigger and better things in our league that need to be fixed," Jones said to ESPN's Jason Wilde.

Jones figured the hoodie would be banned, but felt it was a harmless infraction.

"I knew that was going to happen, but I was like, ‘Man, why are they picking on the hoodie?’” Jones said. "It was strictly just to stay warm and then it became a little good-luck charm. It wasn't harming anybody.

"If it's because the hoodie covers the name like they say, there's a bunch of guys in the National Football League that have long hair and it covers their name. I don't know the real reason but Roger Goodell and them, [maybe] they're doing it for safety reasons. I'm not mad, but I am kind of angry that they attacked the hoodie."

If Jones signs with a team for the 2016 season, don't expect him to attempt to wear his signature garment.

"You've got to respect [the rule]," Jones said. "I've never gone against any rule, so it’s not like I’m going to run out there with a hoodie and take the fine. I've got babies to feed. So the hoodie is officially retired."