Jets RB Thomas Jones Might Make Sense For The Chiefs
by Joel Thorman on Mar 1, 2010 9:38 AM CST
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PrintAccording to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New York Jets will release RB Thomas Jones before he is due a $3 million roster bonus on March 9th.
Jones, 31, could provide a short-term answer for the Chiefs running back situation. Todd Haley said yesterday, "Yeah, one way or another, we need to get [Jamaal Charles] some help, because you know he's 200 lbs. soaking wet."
Here are a few reasons I think Jones could be intriguing for the Chiefs:
*Durability: Over the last five years, he's had at least 290 carries and at least 1,100 yards.
*Still has it: He had a career high 1,402 rushing yards last season.
*Above the LJ-line: He's averaged at least 4.0 yards per carry in six of the last seven year.
Jets beat writer Rich Cimini of the NY Daily News strongly believes the Jets brass should hang onto him.
They should've kept him. I'm willing to bet there's another 1,000-yard season left in Jones' legs, and the Jets better hope he doesn't land on a team they play in 2010. (The Patriots, anyone?)
On the most important running play of the 2009 season -- fourth-and-1 in the San Diego divisional playoff game -- who did Rex Ryan want to have the ball? Jones. Despite all the [Shonn] Greene fireworks, the coach wanted Jones.
Jones is better, in my opinion, than many of the veteran backs out on the market including LaDainian Tomlinson, Jamal Lewis and Brian Westbrook.
With Haley being adamant that the Chiefs need some backfield help for Charles, I suspect they'll take a look at Jones, who should be one of the better backs available via free agency.
Who knows, maybe he can bring Tony Richardson back with him.
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Thomas Jones has never really been given his due. He has been nothing but consistant seemed to handle sharing the load in NY with Leon Washington. I think he would be a decent signing and would bring some veteran leadership to our very young backfield.
(But I would rather have Chester Taylor)
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
Sproles>Blount>Jones>Westbrook>LT
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
Whoa there AD, all character disagreements aside, Blount has never taken a snap in the NFL...
….I don’t think at this point you could seriously put Blount ahead of any of those RBs. He didn’t exactly impress at the combine, not saying he couldn’t be a good back just saying you’re giving him too much credit at this point.
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
Blount ranks ahead for his potential. Rather give a young guy a shot than some washed up p.o.s. (LT)
I like Jones, but how much does he owe to TRich?
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
TRich is a helluva blocker no doubt but Thomas Jones has been getting it done for years...
…He was fantastic for the Bears and when he actually wanted to get paid they shipped him off to NY. Thomas Jones produces on the NFL level, Blount has yet to prove that. But yes I would also preffer grooming a young RB but I would rather it been Toby Gerhart personally.
Speaking of which I saw Toby was a top performer in all catagories except the 40. Does anyone know what his 40 time was?
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
Not for sure...
but I think he was in the mid 4.5’s. Which is pretty good for back his size.
4.53
is in the mid 4.5’s to me:) Also NFL network does not list him as a top performer and the slowest time 4.58. I can’t find an official time for Gerhart on there site.
others
Tate from Auburn and Hardesty from Tennessee are both impressive to me. I just don’t think they’ll be around in the later rounds. And I think we’ll be addressing more important issues with the earlier rounds in the draft.
The future is ours KC Chiefs fans!!!!!
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 1, 2010 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
Was A top preformer not THE top preformer.... I didn't expect Toby to do as good as he did.
I’m even more impressed with him now.
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
I like the idea
I suppose it depends on how much he wants….he’s getting up there in years for a RB, but he’s a proven consistent back. Probably can’t expect 1k yards out of him this year…maybe 800 yds because he’ll start getting nicked up within the season. Experience is a plus, but I thought that our needs were for more of a bruiser type back?? Sproles? MMmmmaybe. But I think we’re faced with the same issues age wise there. Perhaps a 1 year stop gap with a guy like Jones could be what the RB corps needs. For sure we’ll want to pick up a young guy in the draft.
The future is ours KC Chiefs fans!!!!!
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 1, 2010 10:00 AM CST reply actions
Javarris Williams
Pretty nice size bruiser – I think we give him a solid look this offseason and he will take care of business on short yardage.
yea i still say Williams should be our first option
Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....
Are you referring to our 7th round draft pick Javarris Williams?
He is not an NFL running back, imo. He looked lost last year. Lost is being generous.
Lost
Are you referring to our 7th round draft pick Javarris Williams?
He is not an NFL running back, imo. He looked lost last year. Lost is being generous.
Ya several guys were lost for a while…but that’s what you can expect from a 7th rounder in his first year. No one expected him to “get it” quite yet. But, he’s got intangibles and the general ball carrying skills. He just needs improvement on receiving out of the backfield and pass blocking to become the “football player” the Chief’s are looking for. We’ll see if the revamped coaching staff and one full off-season can help him put it together for this year.
The future is ours KC Chiefs fans!!!!!
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 1, 2010 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
He would be a good fit at the right price.
I think he is going to want too much money. He sees himself as a number one back, which he would not be here and not worth that money.
Team Player
I think that the Chiefs are looking for a guy who isn’t full of himself. One of the right 53 that will see his role on the team to be significant, no matter how much actual playing time he might get.
Example from the coaching staff: How did we land Crennel and Weiss? They have a “team” mentality and that’s why they came. They know we’re going places and they want to be a part of it.
That’s the kind of FA RB I think Pioli is looking for; a high caliber guy who is humble, has a good 2-3 years left, and buys into the vision of the team.
The future is ours KC Chiefs fans!!!!!
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 1, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
Preach on gifted
Right now the only veteran players on the O-side of the ball with a high percentage of returning and playing significant time next season are Waters and Chambers.
Jones has been there, done that. Either him or LT would be great in showing Charles and crew another role model for NFL running backs. I know LJ taught them all how to spit with accuracy, but there is more to football than that.
There is something in the water in NY
A few years ago it was Curtis “My Favorite” Martin and now Jones. Martin truly resurrected his career in NY, where as Jones just continues his. My take? Jones would probably cost too much to be a stop gap solution in KC. Since we already have an up and comer at RB, why not get him some help without cracking open that rainy day piggy bank that Clark keeps next to his soccer trophies. JC will excel when he gets his reps, so does it matter that much who spells him? Kolby will probably never make it in the NFL, very few players ever seem to shake off the injury bug once it is that dug in. Williams is just a big ? at this point, but he can get in the game and take a few hits for JC. Draft another RB way down the line with the multitude of picks we have this year and move on. With no other big name in the backfield along side JC, our run game could catch the other side sleeping when JC sits out plays. The only reason I like Sproles any better is because of his ability to play in the slot.
Not saying he's not a good running back anymore
But he had a damn good line in NY. We could not expect those numbers in KC. If we can’t get Sproles, I like McCluster.
1. Are they an upgrade over what we already have?
2. Do they have high football IQ?
3. Can they make a difference from Day 1?
4. Do they have a history of leadership?
5. Sign him up.
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