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James Jones just wants to play football; should we?
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:15 pm
Posted by Josh Alper on June 1, 2016, 3:28 PM EDT
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Wide receiver James Jones wants the NFL to know that he has cleats and will travel for work.
During an interview with Bruce Murray and Kirk Morrison on Sirius XM NFL Radio Wednesday, Jones said that he is “extremely surprised” that he hasn’t signed with a team this offseason. Jones had 50 catches for 890 yards and eight touchdowns in Green Bay last season, but the Packers have opted to go with younger receivers after turning to Jones in the wake of Jordy Nelson’s torn ACL.
Jones said other teams have expressed some interest in his services and made sure to let any possible suitors know that he’s open to any and all offers.
“I got me a Super Bowl ring,” Jones said. “I’d love to get another one. But my ultimate goal is to play 12 years. And I just want to get out there and play football. It doesn’t matter who it’s for. I just want to play. If it is a chance where I can get to a team that they’re a contender or we have a chance to win the Super Bowl, that’s awesome, too. Everybody thinks they’re going win the Super Bowl right now. I’m just trying to get somewhere to play.”
Whether through an injury or dissatisfaction with the receivers on hand, Jones is likely to land on radars before the start of the regular season. It’s late in the offseason program, though, so Jones may be waiting to start work with a new club until training camp.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:18 pm to Mrwhodat
We could, didn't we just get back a couple mill off the cap that Browner couldn't run off with?
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:20 pm to Mrwhodat
I've always been impressed with JJ's play. He's a really good teammate too from all indications.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:41 pm to Bkaaw
Money for the regular season roster (when 52 and 53 start counting and money for PS players) with just a tad left for emergencies.
So we'd have to make a move to shed cap or he has to play for the minimum (which I think is the reason he isn't signed yet; likely asking for $2 m).
So we'd have to make a move to shed cap or he has to play for the minimum (which I think is the reason he isn't signed yet; likely asking for $2 m).
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:57 pm to Mrwhodat
I'd definitely get behind this. James Jones still has some gas left in the tank and he'd be a much needed veteran to lead this young roster.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 4:07 pm to Mrwhodat
They do pump the AC pretty good in the Dome. Short-sleeve hoodie temp.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 4:24 pm to Mrwhodat
No problem with him competing for a roster spot at all.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 4:53 pm to goatmilker
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No problem with him competing for a roster spot at all.
No problem with WR Larry Burton, Purdue competing for a spot either.
But, if you sign James Jones in the first place, he makes the team.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 4:56 pm to Mrwhodat
He showed he can still play so i don't see why not.
Obviously he has been asking for too much $$$ or he'd already be signed somewhere.
Obviously he has been asking for too much $$$ or he'd already be signed somewhere.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 5:07 pm to Mrwhodat
Jones caught 50.5% of his 99 targets last season. Mike Evans was the only guy w more targets with a worse %
Jones is old, he could get Brees killed while he waits for him to get open like Colston (same age) did. Rodgers threw Jones open a lot, put the ball right on him
Why not Brian Hartline? 3 years younger, big WR, and has produced with bad QBs, to boot.
Jones is old, he could get Brees killed while he waits for him to get open like Colston (same age) did. Rodgers threw Jones open a lot, put the ball right on him
Why not Brian Hartline? 3 years younger, big WR, and has produced with bad QBs, to boot.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 5:12 pm to Mrwhodat
He would be a perfect fit for the Saints. Wouldn't hurt to sign him if it works out.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 5:23 pm to Mrwhodat
We are fricking loaded at WR. There is absolutely no reason to bring him in here. The whole adage of needing some father time wideout to mentor 2 and 3 year guys is bullshite. I swear we need Antonio Brown, OBJ, Dez, and AJ Green to make you fools satisfied at the WR position.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:07 pm to Mrwhodat
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he makes the team.
I find your 100% assuredness of this very amusing.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:08 pm to whodatfan
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We are fricking loaded at WR
???
Brandin Cooks
Willie Snead
Michael Thomas
Coleman
Prater
Brown
Harris
Even if you count Fleener, that's far from being loaded.
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The whole adage of needing some father time wideout to mentor 2 and 3 year guys is bullshite.
Yeah, that is dumb
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:14 pm to GynoSandberg
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Jones caught 50.5% of his 99 targets last season. Mike Evans was the only guy w more targets with a worse %
Jones is old, he could get Brees killed while he waits for him to get open like Colston (same age) did. Rodgers threw Jones open a lot, put the ball right on him
Why not Brian Hartline? 3 years younger, big WR, and has produced with bad QBs, to boot.
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2015 Season
Passes dropped for every Quarteback
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CHANGE SEASON:
Drops Leaders
Rank Player Pos Team Receptions Drops Targets Targets % Drop %
1 Mike Evans WR TB 74 11 148 50.0% 7.4%
2 Ted Ginn Jr. WR CAR 44 10 96 45.8% 10.4%
3 Brandon Marshall WR NYJ 109 10 173 63.0% 5.8%
4 Amari Cooper WR OAK 72 10 130 55.4% 7.7%
5 Demaryius Thomas WR DEN 105 9 177 59.3% 5.1%
6 Martavis Bryant WR PIT 50 9 92 54.3% 9.8%
7 Julian Edelman WR NE 61 8 88 69.3% 9.1%
8 Michael Crabtree WR OAK 85 8 146 58.2% 5.5%
9 Jeremy Langford RB CHI 22 7 42 52.4% 16.7%
10 Julius Thomas TE JAX 46 7 80 57.5% 8.8%
11 Devonta Freeman RB ATL 73 7 97 75.3% 7.2%
12 Davante Adams WR GB 50 6 94 53.2% 6.4%
13 Tyler Eifert TE CIN 52 6 74 70.3% 8.1%
14 DeMarco Murray RB PHI 44 6 55 80.0% 10.9%
15 Julio Jones WR ATL 136 6 203 67.0% 3.0%
16 Leonard Hankerson WR ATL 26 6 46 56.5% 13.0%
17 Vance McDonald TE SF 30 6 46 65.2% 13.0%
18 Brandon LaFell WR NE 37 6 74 50.0% 8.1%
19 Nate Washington WR HOU 47 6 94 50.0% 6.4%
20 Randall Cobb WR GB 79 6 129 61.2% 4.7%
21 Brian Hartline WR CLE 46 5 77 59.7% 6.5%
22 Quincy Enunwa WR NYJ 22 5 46 47.8% 10.9%
23 Michael Floyd WR ARI 52 5 89 58.4% 5.6%
24 Odell Beckham Jr. WR NYG 96 5 158 60.8% 3.2%
25 Frank Gore RB IND 34 5 58 58.6% 8.6%
26 Owen Daniels TE DEN 46 5 77 59.7% 6.5%
27 Benjamin Watson TE NO 74 5 110 67.3% 4.6%
28 Jordan Matthews WR PHI 85 5 128 66.4% 3.9%
29 Allen Robinson WR JAX 80 5 151 53.0% 3.3%
30 Eric Ebron TE DET 47 5 70 67.1% 7.1%
31 John Brown WR ARI 65 5 101 64.4% 5.0%
32 Jarvis Landry WR MIA 110 5 166 66.3% 3.0%
33 Dez Bryant WR DAL 31 5 72 43.1% 6.9%
34 Cecil Shorts III WR HOU 42 5 75 56.0% 6.7%
35 Jared Cook TE STL 39 4 75 52.0% 5.3%
36 Giovani Bernard RB CIN 49 4 66 74.2% 6.1%
37 Terrance Williams WR DAL 52 4 93 55.9% 4.3%
38 Nelson Agholor WR PHI 23 4 44 52.3% 9.1%
39 Travis Kelce TE KC 72 4 103 69.9% 3.9%
40 Chris Hogan WR BUF 36 4 59 61.0% 6.8%
41 Eric Decker WR NYJ 80 4 132 60.6% 3.0%
42 Dorial Green-Beckham WR TEN 32 4 67 47.8% 6.0%
43 Charles Clay TE BUF 51 4 77 66.2% 5.2%
44 Zach Ertz TE PHI 75 4 112 67.0% 3.6%
45 Seth Roberts WR OAK 32 4 55 58.2% 7.3%
46 Devin Funchess WR CAR 31 4 63 49.2% 6.4%
47 Garrett Graham TE HOU 4 4 19 21.1% 21.1%
48 Rishard Matthews WR MIA 43 4 61 70.5% 6.6%
49 Alshon Jeffery WR CHI 54 4 94 57.4% 4.3%
50 Dion Lewis RB NE 36 4 50 72.0% 8.0%
51 Will Tye TE NYG 42 4 62 67.7% 6.5%
52 Andre Johnson WR IND 41 4 77 53.2% 5.2%
53 Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE TB 21 4 39 53.8% 10.3%
54 Dwayne Harris WR NYG 36 4 57 63.2% 7.0%
55 Calvin Johnson WR DET 88 4 149 59.1% 2.7%
56 Ryan Mathews RB PHI 20 4 28 71.4% 14.3%
57 Taylor Gabriel WR CLE 28 4 48 58.3% 8.3%
58 Danny Woodhead RB SD 80 4 106 75.5% 3.8%
59 Mike Wallace WR MIN 39 4 72 54.2% 5.6%
60 Gary Barnidge TE CLE 79 4 125 63.2% 3.2%
61 James Jones WR GB 50 3 99 50.5% 3.0%
62 Sammy Watkins WR BUF 60 3 96 62.5% 3.1%
63 Golden Tate WR DET 90 3 128 70.3% 2.3%
64 Greg Olsen TE CAR 77 3 124 62.1% 2.4%
65 Jeremy Butler WR BAL 31 3 44 70.5% 6.8%
66 Marques Colston WR NO 45 3 67 67.2% 4.5%
67 Emmanuel Sanders WR DEN 76 3 137 55.5% 2.2%
68 Greg Jennings WR MIA 19 3 36 52.8% 8.3%
69 Delanie Walker TE TEN 94 3 133 70.7% 2.3%
70 DeAndre Hopkins WR HOU 111 3 192 57.8% 1.6%
71 Justin Hardy WR ATL 21 3 36 58.3% 8.3%
72 DeVante Parker WR MIA 26 3 50 52.0% 6.0%
73 David Johnson RB ARI 36 3 57 63.2% 5.3%
74 Quinton Patton WR SF 30 3 57 52.6% 5.3%
75 Benny Cunningham RB STL 26 3 36 72.2% 8.3%
76 Darren McFadden RB DAL 40 3 53 75.5% 5.7%
77 Lance Kendricks TE STL 25 3 40 62.5% 7.5%
78 Riley Cooper WR PHI 21 3 41 51.2% 7.3%
79 Darren Sproles RB PHI 55 3 83 66.3% 3.6%
80 Marqise Lee WR JAX 15 3 32 46.9% 9.4%
81 Latavius Murray RB OAK 41 3 53 77.4% 5.7%
82 Kendall Wright WR TEN 36 3 60 60.0% 5.0%
83 Arian Foster RB HOU 22 3 28 78.6% 10.7%
84 Stevie Johnson WR SD 45 3 65 69.2% 4.6%
85 Rashad Jennings RB NYG 29 3 40 72.5% 7.5%
86 Andre Holmes WR OAK 14 3 33 42.4% 9.1%
87 Kenjon Barner RB PHI 9 3 12 75.0% 25.0%
88 Eddie Royal WR CHI 37 3 50 74.0% 6.0%
89 Rashad Greene WR JAX 19 3 35 54.3% 8.6%
90 James Starks RB GB 43 3 53 81.1% 5.7%
91 Albert Wilson WR KC 35 3 57 61.4% 5.3%
92 Coby Fleener TE IND 54 3 84 64.3% 3.6%
93 Shane Vereen RB NYG 59 3 81 72.8% 3.7%
94 Rueben Randle WR NYG 57 3 90 63.3% 3.3%
95 James White RB NE 40 3 54 74.1% 5.6%
96 Tavon Austin WR STL 52 3 87 59.8% 3.5%
97 Josh Huff WR PHI 27 3 40 67.5% 7.5%
98 Harry Douglas WR TEN 36 3 72 50.0% 4.2%
99 Roddy White WR ATL 43 3 70 61.4% 4.3%
100 Torrey Smith WR SF 33 3 62 53.2% 4.8%
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:22 pm to whodatfan
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We are fricking loaded at WR. There is absolutely no reason to bring him in here. The whole adage of needing some father time wideout to mentor 2 and 3 year guys is bullshite. I swear we need Antonio Brown, OBJ, Dez, and AJ Green to make you fools satisfied at the WR position.
You should be ashamed for saying this. None of this is even remotely true.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:22 pm to Mrwhodat
Colston had a pretty good year last year. He just didn't get the targets that he used to because of Cooks, Snead, and Watson.
More than anything Watson kind of took his "spot".
More than anything Watson kind of took his "spot".
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:33 pm to Mrwhodat
If we signed jones wouldn't it make releasing Colston kind of a head scratcher?
Posted on 6/1/16 at 6:33 pm to Mrwhodat
He's not that great of a WR anymore but I'd take him cheap in a heartbeat.
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