Hey Shanny, Call The Bears, NOW!

by John Bena on Feb 23, 2007 5:01 PM MST in Rumor Mill

A couple weeks ago I spoke on MHR Radio about my wishes for the off-season. Patrick Kerney was one, and another, to stabalize the running back position was Thomas Jones of the Bears. "He would look great with a horse on his helmet" I said. And now it appears the Bears are willing to part with Jones, who was a lone bright spot during the Super Bowl Loss.

Jones would look great in Blue and Orange

SI.com reported in its Rumors section that Jones has requested a trade and that the Bears are prepared to at least try and appease Jones.

If I am Mike Shanahan I am on the phone rigth now with the Bears seeing what it will take. If Adrian Peterson were a sure thing to be there around pick 8 or 9 I might wait, but since that may not happen Jones is the best back available in my opinion.

What do you guys and gals think???

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I Don't Want Him.

I know most fans are in love with the idea of Thomas Jones right now, but I'm hesistant. Much like the sudden interest in Indy's RB Rhodes, I feel that this current crush is driven by the lasting image of his sparkling play in the Super Bowl. First, consider that he's already 28 years old and that he's carried the ball close to 1,400 times already in his career. He was much better in his first 15 carries in a game last year than he was after that point (not the mark of a franchise back), he only averaged 3.6 ypc on 3rd and less than 6 (2.5 ypc in 3rd and less than 2) and he's better the closer to center he runs (less ypc towards the sidlines than towards the tackles than towards the middle). What I'm saying is this: he's not a savior, he's not the longterm solution and he'll likely cost more than he's worth. Honestly, I'd prefer to snag any of the second tier RBs that are likely to be available when we pick in the 2nd round of the upcoming draft (Bush, Irons and, most of all, Pittman) than to trade that pick for Jones. I really don't think he's much of an improvement over Mike Bell...

by ejruiz on Feb 23, 2007 7:16 PM MST reply actions

You...

bring up several valid points. My interest in him goes beyond just the Super Bowl, and I think he could be a solid piece for the next 3 years or so.

In my gut I think he is m ore of a sure thing than any of those 2nd tier guys. Now if we can trade up and get one of the top backs I am all for it....

-TSG www.thesportsguru.com www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena on Feb 23, 2007 7:26 PM MST up reply actions

Too old

As much I think Thomas Jones is a very good running back, I don't think he is worth what it would take to get him. As previously mentioned, he is 28 and has played 7 years in the nfl with 100+ carries every year. He certainly won't be valuable as long as someone from the draft might be and if it would really take a 2 to pry him from the Bears, that doesn't seem worth it. If he were available for less than that, then he might be worth it.

by bushwah on Feb 24, 2007 10:55 AM MST reply actions

The Bills

are open to trading Willis McGahee. Another name out there, but I'd rather see him with the Giants. I can close my eyes and still see his injury in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl perfectly.

Russ
Purple Row

by Russ Oates on Feb 24, 2007 6:55 PM MST reply actions