Comments on: Some Thoughts on the Thomas Jones Trade http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/ Ranting and Raving about the Gang Green Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:47:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tony Marshall http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11304 Tony Marshall Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:55:50 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11304 wow this is a great deal....forget the age because hes been sharing his carries the past year and seems very excited to come to new york. with this trade the jets could be a proven contender. plan mangini is working out quite well if you ask me wow this is a great deal….forget the age because hes been sharing his carries the past year and seems very excited to come to new york. with this trade the jets could be a proven contender. plan mangini is working out quite well if you ask me

]]> By: Jared http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11269 Jared Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:12:03 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11269 I agree it was a good deal because we were able to get Jones for so little, but do Leon Washington and Thomas Jones compliment each other well? I just hope the Jets still utilize and develop the incredible skills which Washington possesses I agree it was a good deal because we were able to get Jones for so little, but do Leon Washington and Thomas Jones compliment each other well? I just hope the Jets still utilize and develop the incredible skills which Washington possesses

]]> By: Zenlaw http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11250 Zenlaw Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:38:17 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11250 I know someone already suggested this, but I have to stress the point... Check out what the Bears fans are saying on their blog... http://www.dabearsblog.com/2007/03/welcome_to_511.php I promise. You will all LOVE this. I know someone already suggested this, but I have to stress the point…

Check out what the Bears fans are saying on their blog…

http://www.dabearsblog.com/2007/03/welcome_to_511.php

I promise. You will all LOVE this.

]]> By: SackDance99 http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11249 SackDance99 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:23:24 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11249 Just a brilliant move because of what little the Jets gave up for him. I know that they'll have to spend some money to lock him up, but judging from Ahman Green's insane contract, he would've gotten a boat load of cash in free agency. He is not the ideal complement for Leon, but Addai and Rhodes did very well for the Colts with similar skill sets. When you think about it, this deal fits the Schott ideal of placing maximum pressure on the D at all times. If a Duckett comes in, you play 8 in the box and have little concern about passes in the flat or him breaking through to the second level. But, Jones and Leon are both terrors at the second level and can do everything in the passing game. Now, I feel a lot better about the running game. Upgrading the OL won't be hard, the draft has plenty of intriguing OG prospects and lots of OGs and OTs are cut during training camp. Although, I'd like to see Clement re-signed, better the devil you know. Just a brilliant move because of what little the Jets gave up for him. I know that they’ll have to spend some money to lock him up, but judging from Ahman Green’s insane contract, he would’ve gotten a boat load of cash in free agency. He is not the ideal complement for Leon, but Addai and Rhodes did very well for the Colts with similar skill sets. When you think about it, this deal fits the Schott ideal of placing maximum pressure on the D at all times. If a Duckett comes in, you play 8 in the box and have little concern about passes in the flat or him breaking through to the second level. But, Jones and Leon are both terrors at the second level and can do everything in the passing game. Now, I feel a lot better about the running game. Upgrading the OL won’t be hard, the draft has plenty of intriguing OG prospects and lots of OGs and OTs are cut during training camp. Although, I’d like to see Clement re-signed, better the devil you know.

]]> By: zenlaw http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11248 zenlaw Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:16:16 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11248 Am I the only one who is having trouble adjusting to the fact that the Jets' management are now making smart decisions? Although I was excited about having an early 2nd round pick, it would appear that the Jets received great value in TJ and simply trading 2nd round picks. It was only 2 short seasons ago that the Jets traded their 1st round pick for Jolley! Also, Will made a good point above that I want to reiterate. TJ is a decent receiver, which I would imagine is a valuable commodity in this offense particularly given Chad's strengths. Any word as to whether the Jets are going to address the FB position? Am I the only one who is having trouble adjusting to the fact that the Jets’ management are now making smart decisions? Although I was excited about having an early 2nd round pick, it would appear that the Jets received great value in TJ and simply trading 2nd round picks. It was only 2 short seasons ago that the Jets traded their 1st round pick for Jolley!

Also, Will made a good point above that I want to reiterate. TJ is a decent receiver, which I would imagine is a valuable commodity in this offense particularly given Chad’s strengths.

Any word as to whether the Jets are going to address the FB position?

]]> By: Andrew http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11245 Andrew Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:49:03 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11245 yes!! iv wanted thomas Jones all offseason and we got him..hes hard nose runner and has goodspeed..woo hooo thats what im talking about Bassett yes!! iv wanted thomas Jones all offseason and we got him..hes hard nose runner and has goodspeed..woo hooo thats what im talking about Bassett

]]> By: Bassett http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11243 Bassett Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:27:39 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11243 <p>For the record, I do like the deal, I was trying to take an objective approach at midnight... clearly didn\'t work out too well. :D </p> For the record, I do like the deal, I was trying to take an objective approach at midnight… clearly didn\’t work out too well. :D

]]> By: TFP http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11242 TFP Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:24:33 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11242 Bassett you sound like a (paranoid) Jet's fan..every con you listed isn't a con, but questions that would come with ANY acquisition..even if we traded for LT you can still ask all those questions..yes, they're valid points, but they are NOT cons on TJ..the dude rarely gets injured and killed in the post season..if you want proof that this guy will be an asset to our team check out what bears fans are saying..I posted some quotes from dabearsblogs.com on the last post..their reactions are the equivalent that ours would be if the jets traded mangold and kerry rhodes for a third round pick..they are disgusted because they are losing their best offensive weapon (granted it wasn't that great of an O)..for what we gave up and what we're getting this is an awesome transaction for the Jets..being that he has a relatively lowamount of touches over the years, it looks like TJ has many more years of producticity Bassett you sound like a (paranoid) Jet’s fan..every con you listed isn’t a con, but questions that would come with ANY acquisition..even if we traded for LT you can still ask all those questions..yes, they’re valid points, but they are NOT cons on TJ..the dude rarely gets injured and killed in the post season..if you want proof that this guy will be an asset to our team check out what bears fans are saying..I posted some quotes from dabearsblogs.com on the last post..their reactions are the equivalent that ours would be if the jets traded mangold and kerry rhodes for a third round pick..they are disgusted because they are losing their best offensive weapon (granted it wasn’t that great of an O)..for what we gave up and what we’re getting this is an awesome transaction for the Jets..being that he has a relatively lowamount of touches over the years, it looks like TJ has many more years of producticity

]]> By: R_in_CT http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11239 R_in_CT Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:13:51 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11239 How can you not be happy about this move? They got a proven starting-caliber running back with some tread left for swapping an extra pick they had in the same round! To all those out there who were grumbling about the Jets being left behind in the free agent frenzy -- clearly this management team is paying attention and looking to improve the team with good players and value rather than just throw their $$$ at any body that can fog a mirror. Keep in mind these are the same guys that wrangled a #1 pick for a disenfranchised and perennially hurt Abraham -- they are paying attention and doing their due diligence. Have a little faith and patience. How can you not be happy about this move? They got a proven starting-caliber running back with some tread left for swapping an extra pick they had in the same round!

To all those out there who were grumbling about the Jets being left behind in the free agent frenzy — clearly this management team is paying attention and looking to improve the team with good players and value rather than just throw their $$$ at any body that can fog a mirror.

Keep in mind these are the same guys that wrangled a #1 pick for a disenfranchised and perennially hurt Abraham — they are paying attention and doing their due diligence. Have a little faith and patience.

]]> By: will http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/03/06/some-thoughts-on-the-thomas-jones-trade/#comment-11238 will Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:38:54 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1894#comment-11238 I think you under-report Jones' 'pros' as they pertain to the Jets. He is a good receiver whose skills were underutilized in CHI because Grossman is so inaccurate (arguably the worst short passer in the league). Jones played behind a better line in CHI but will have a much, much better QB for his purposes in NYC. The exchange works to Jones' advantage. Its conceivable that the Jets will sign Columbo, a road grader, and draft a guard with one of the first three picks - there are some really good, and big, offensive linemen that will be there for the Jets in the bottom of the second round - and have a line with good upside potential. Though, if they can sign Columbo I would expect the Jets to shore up the defense with their first day draft picks. In any event, the Jets have a solid piece in Jones and can move on from here to address other pressing needs. I think you under-report Jones’ ‘pros’ as they pertain to the Jets. He is a good receiver whose skills were underutilized in CHI because Grossman is so inaccurate (arguably the worst short passer in the league). Jones played behind a better line in CHI but will have a much, much better QB for his purposes in NYC. The exchange works to Jones’ advantage. Its conceivable that the Jets will sign Columbo, a road grader, and draft a guard with one of the first three picks – there are some really good, and big, offensive linemen that will be there for the Jets in the bottom of the second round – and have a line with good upside potential.

Though, if they can sign Columbo I would expect the Jets to shore up the defense with their first day draft picks.

In any event, the Jets have a solid piece in Jones and can move on from here to address other pressing needs.

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