PFT- Jets Will Try And Bring Thomas Jones Back
by David_Wyatt on Mar 4, 2010 11:54 AM EST
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PrintI know a lot of people here are not big fans of PFT, and personally I'm not either, I always take what they say with a pinch of salt, but this makes sense. At least to me it does anyway.
On Friday, the New York Jets will cut running back Thomas Jones, in order to avoid paying him a $2.8 million roster bonus.
But then the Jets will try to re-sign him, a league source tells us.
The team's ongoing interest in Jones makes sense, given the decision to apply only a second-round tender to Leon Washington. Surely, they won't be going from a multi-player rushing game to Shonn Greene and a rookie; so if Leon leaves they'll need another veteran.
Now some fans liked letting Thomas go, others didn't. However if Mike were to bring him back for a reasonable price, would anyone object? I'm not sure how likely this is, I'm sure some team will offer him a good deal, but if we can bring him back for a sum less than $5.8 million. Then Mike T has done another good job evaluating worth on the open market.
Do I think this is going to happen? Not really. However I was hoping that we would at least leave talks open, let their agent do some sniffing on the open market, and then when they realise the increase they can get from another team is minimal, they will agree to return to the Jets. Players were not happy, and understandably so. If TJ is back next year however, it will be a good step for an off-season that so far IMO has seen us take 2-3 steps back.
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The Jets still like Jones.
They just don’t like the price.
Beat writers have been mentioning this scenario here and there. Mike Florio just likes to make a big deal like he’s the only one who’s thought of it.
What makes this unlikely is that someone will want Jones enough to pay him.
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It will be interesting if he just wants the $$$’s though, say the only team that offers him a good increase on what the Jets were offering is Cleveland…..does he go to the Browns who are a couple of years away from being contenders and take the money and have a quiet end to his career. Or does he take slightly less and come back with the Jets for a chance to win the whole thing next year.
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Yeah, you made a good point about the increase possibly being minimal. Also, he’ll probably want job security, but who will want to sign him long term? There are other good RBs out there for teams to sign.
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No idea, it’s going to be interesting. I really can’t see him coming back with the Jets, but it will depend on where other teams see his value. If it’s the same as the Jets, then he might as well come back to play behind a good offensive line and a chance to win…that’s if he doesn’t feel too disrespected.
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Wouldn't this be a great way to make him feel underappreciated?
Maybe Jones loves playing for the Jets and understands the business aspect enough that he wouldn’t feel dissed, but I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he did. Yes it’s a business, but there’s pride involved as well and if they temporarily cut him just to save a bonus that he feels he earned then wanting to go elsewhere would be understandable.
TJ, Dont take it personal.
He needs to take a pay cut and stay with the jets. He is no longer an every down back. He needs a young Back like Greene to share the load with. There are not alot of perfect fits for him around the league because he would have to carry a heavier load with average O-lines.The Jets still give him the best chance to win a ring before hes all done.
That being said. I think this is a great chance for the Jets to do the right think and not try to pick his pocket. He deserves to be rewarded for what he did for this team. THIS COULD HAVE MORE TO DO WITH REX AND THE LOCKER ROOM THEN WE REALIZE. POSSIBLY A MIKE T MUTINY. GET IT DONE TANNY. HAHA
by colinyoung on Mar 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST reply actions
I agree with you on a lot of levels. The pay cut makes sense if he’s splitting the carries with two guys.
I also think he should be rewarded for what he has done not only last season but every season he has been here. His track record with fumbled is nothing short of incredible.
As for the locker room, I don’t think Mike T. liked all of those quotes from the players saying they loved his locker room presence and that he will be missed. We all know it’s a business, but I think keeping him makes sense.
It kind of makes me think back to Deuce McCallister being signed by the Saints during the playoffs just to lift the locker room up. The difference with Jones is that he has proven he can still perform at a high level. He gets the job done, and as many have said, that’s why he got the ball when the San Diego game was on the line.
by revis_island on Mar 5, 2010 12:59 AM EST up reply actions
ive been called slow before so maybe this is the case now...
why would he be so willing to say, sure u can have my 3 mill that i strongly feel i earned. he is the best back on the market.he will get the biggest pay day……..i said it before ill say it again . big mistake .in a uncapped year, its just $. and when u come as close to a SB as the jets did , please tell why u would want 2 F%$# that up! with that O line ,3 HEADED MONSTER,and D..full speed ahead———————>
arizona , eagles , redskins ,chargers and falcons are looking for RBs
most of those are pretty good teams.
TJ has two years left in him.
It boils down to two things. Does he want to get paid? Or can he accept a lesser role with this team and help it win. Mabye he will go anywhere if the price is right. This team would be better with Greene taking the lead role and TJ keeping him healthy. But TJ may think higher of himself then a back-up to a 2nd year phenom.
I honestly don’t know whats gonna happen. I hope Mike T makes this thing right cause it could mess with the locker room.
by colinyoung on Mar 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST reply actions
He definitely wants to get paid since he wouldnt restructure his contract. Then again it was a business decision for us and a business/pride decision for him. I agree that there’s a big pride issue involved and typically, that’s hard to get over. I don’t think he needs to either. Good luck to TJ with whomever he ends up with.
He definitely wants to get paid, and feels he’s earned that money. And rightfully so, he did have his best season; and those were the conditions of the contract. He fulfilled his end of the bargain. He also probably thinks he can still start and be effective. Why shouldn’t he if he just had his best season? I just don’t see him agreeing to come back at a lesser role for a lot less money than he feels he’s worth, to a team that basically breached their contract with him.
The Jets are just trying to save face wih the players and the fans here. No way TJ comes back. I hope we go in another direction anyway. I think TJ is over-rated.
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The money is only part of it. I don’t want Jones as our feature back, I think with our O-Line we could get better production elsewhere. If Jones were to comeback and get 8 carries a game I’d be okay with that, but why would he do that?
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Update
Just came in from Cimini:
TheJetsStream
Chances of Thomas Jones re-signing immediately with the Jets? Very remote
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