Is There Any Reason for TJ to Return?
by John B on Mar 6, 2010 11:37 AM EST
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PrintI have a question that has been on my mind. Is there any real chance of Thomas Jones coming back to the Jets? I've heard a few reports saying the Jets are interested in bringing him back, but the whole idea seems kind of far fetched to me.
What kind of contract are they going to give him? It doesn't seem like they really want to pay. They didn't redo his deal last year when he asked them, and they cut him rather than pay the roster bonus. If the Jets were serious about keeping him, wouldn't they have restructured to avoid that roster bonus? Now they're going to give him a new contract with a signing bonus?
The other question is what's in it for Thomas. Would he want to come back to the Jets? It's pretty clear he'd be the third back here. Even at his age, a back coming off consecutive 1,400 yard seasons can expect to get offers of more playing time elsewhere with some good teams.
I can't really blame the Jets either. Jones was a great guy on and off the field, but running back is an easy position to fill on the cheap. This team can find a younger and potentially more effective runner for less of a price. Don't get me wrong. I'd be thrilled to see him back, but I don't see it happening.
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As badly as I want this to be true, it seems impossible. TJ has consistently shown he does not want to work at a reduced rate, and after being ‘demoted’ at the end of the regular season, and then dumped following a 1,400 yard year, I can’t imagine he’d want anything to do with us again. And he wouldn’t be wrong.
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IMO TJ would only return if he got no offers anywhere else.
To come back now, after getting slapped in the face with getting cut while team doesnt ask Gholston to restructure, and being ask to play second/third fiddle after you’ve just put up the best season in franchise history, is a lot to ask a man to swallow.
TJ lived up to his contract. The Jets breached. I can’t see him returning unless its a last resort.
That said, I don’t want him back anyway. He’s not really the right kind of back for us IMO.
He seems like a good fit for the browns. Stopgap guy we could get on a short contract. Nice complement to our current (speedy slasher style) running backs.
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Definitely. And going back a year, his style kind of reminds me of Jamal Lewis’s also. Would be a good fit for them.
We will certainly miss him here, but I think it’s time to move on. $5.8-6 million is a lot for a guy that will be used only in short yardage situations or in the red zone.
He can still hit holes like the best of em, just cant break one or break through into the secondary anymore.
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I'm not sure I agree with the end of your comment
I distinctly remember two very long runs against the Bills. He didn’t really have to do much to break through the front 7, but he definitely at least had the speed to take it to the house on each play against a pretty good secondary.
The thing I’d be concerned about now is how he comes back from his knee issues. In fact, that’s really the only thing that makes me concerned about how he’ll do this year. Once the knees start to go for a RB (especially a one-cut kinda guy like TJ), then that’s it, it’s over.
Those also happened to be the 2 longest runs of his career,
against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. He really doesn’t have almost any speed, and he really doesn’t break any tackles. I thought Matt hit the nail on the head, he has great vision, so he can find a hole that is there and make the right read, he just doesn’t have the speed or the tackle breaking ability to break long runs or to pull away from the last line of defense once he gets to the second level.
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You're all correct....
There are a bunch of running backs on the market right now, but a running back like TJ still will elicit interest.
There are teams out there who will sign him, albeit at a reduced role and reduced salary.
I wish him well but he won’t be back with the Jets. He could’ve renegotiated his deal and probably stayed with the Jets in a different capacity, I only hope he signs with a team who’s offensive line can give him some cover, but usually that’s not the case. The injuries only become more pronounced as the years pass.
you got to try to keep him
TJ has never been my favorite runner, however, he’s always been productive and I rather keep someone who’s use to the offensive scheme then some new runner. One other thing, he does not fumble the ball.
Yes, yes there is.
How bout………….his record setting season last? Wait “record setting”, nah that’s not a good enough reason to bring the toughest runningback back for at least 1 more year to see what he can do.
Thomas Jones runs this league
By toughest, what exactly do you mean?
The one with big arms?
I’m not saying he isn’t tough, but what basis are you calling him the toughest running back? He almost never breaks tackles and he almost always goes down on first contact.
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Cuz he's 32 freaking years old and he's tougher and more fit that some 20-25 year olds. Thats why. Recognize.
It is time to unleash LT and the Greene Machine
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How else would one find out the worth in the market, other than releasing and measuring the offers and assessments – then they can offer TJ a spot for 2 years and his best option to reach and win a SB before he’s 33 and heading out…
TJ will be re-signed and that is Thomas’ best chance in 2010|11
I don't even think it is about money.
I think taking carries away from Greene and giving them to TJ hurts this team. Greene showed at the end of last season, he is clearly the more productive back of the two. It is partly about money, it is partly about letting an old guy go, replacing him with the young stud you drafted last year, and just moving on. Everybody always wants some nostalgic move. Jones is 32 years old, 32 year old running backs get cut, especially when you have a kid who dominated on the biggest stage last year, who is only 24 with fresh legs.
"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS
The way the team is dealing with this situation leads me to believe that they have more respect for their O-line then their RB’s. They release TJ out-right and put a tempting 2nd round tender on Washington. Not to mention the team only carried one FB all season and Richardson is no spring chicken. This team thinks it can be successfull in the running game with almost anybody. If that means signing a vet last min. Or drafting the dark horse I have pushing for weeks now (Lagarrot Blount). It seems to make little difference. This team is clearly sending a message…
“We have all the faith in the world in Shonne Greene. And if you don’t want to ride this thing out on our terms then we’ll find somebody who will”
by colinyoung on Mar 6, 2010 4:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It's business for both sides
and at this point even if nobody else wanted TJ I’m not sure how practical him coming back would be for either side.
RB Alternatives?
TJ will be back for less money for several reasons: 1) there’s a bus-load of quality rb’s available in equal or better shape, 2) although he wanted more $, who doesn’t? its a business and he will get a chance to make decent $ and retire a Jet. Woody/Mike were right for not giving him what he asked, it was too much for a guy behind such a great OL. Look what Steven Jackson did behind a sieve…that deserves big money, and 3) Jets still need him. LW might be back to form as #2 back, Greene is nice but IMO not ready to be the go to guy, and without another back like TJ, our run game isn’t close to the same; they aren’t about to draft another rb with so much need for pass rushers, wr’s and OL depth for an aging squad.
I don't think so.
I think we’ve parted ways, and thats that.
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