Comments on: Rodgers: James Jones should be Packers’ top priority

By: tangysizzl

tangysizzl — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:35:07 +0000

I like Jones and would like to retain him but with all the other options on this team TT can simply not afford to pay him what he wants or what the market will dictate for him.

JerMichael Finley is a hell of a lot better than David Martin was on his best day. To say Finley can’t make the switch to WR just because Martin couldn’t is stupid to say the least.

This team has Driver, Jennings, Nelson, Cobb, Finley, Quarless, Crabtree and the rooks DJ Williams and Ryan Taylor. Thats a good stable of pass catchers if I’ve ever saw one.

Not to mention they just signed like 4 undrafted WRs who will compete for a job here. One guy named Tori Gurley is 6’4″ and reminds me of a certain 7th round pick the Saints drafted a while back named Marques Colston.

By: judsonjr

judsonjr — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:57:40 +0000

I would like to see Jones back as I think it’s a huge advantage when your 3rd and 4th WR are very good and can exploit the nickle and/or dime back of the opponent. I also think that Driver only has about 1 more year in the tank.

The problem is that Jones he has all the physical tools, but he isn’t really a “heady” player. By that I mean he does things like: carry the ball in the wrong hand along the sidelines and coast out of bounds a yard short of the 1st down (on 1st or 2nd down). Even in the SB last year there was a play late where he should have stayed in bounds to run clock and instead went OB.

It’s going to be tough as I think someone will probably overpay for him, particularly since his peak years will be on this contract. So if you pay Jones now, who leaves 1-2 years down the road? Maybe you sign Jones now and cut bait on Finely next year.

By: bmue42

bmue42 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:34:23 +0000

how about we keep our second best WR and cut Driver, he’s 36 caught 51 balls for 565 yards 4 tds. hes been getting more dinged up every year and has been losing two steps each of the last 3 years . i bleed green and gold but i would be ok with that, he already said he wouldnt go anywhere else. also he isnt a TT guy and just because he’s kept his mouth shut doesnt mean he will be spared at the cost of the betterment of the team

smell ya later taush to, it was fun

By: thehatefulnerd

thehatefulnerd — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:00:42 +0000

Dude is a slightly lesser version of Sterling Sharpe. He’s got power and bulk like that. Except for some reason they rarely send him over the middle anymore. He’s almost always the designated “along the sidelines” guy.
Yeah, he had some grotesque drops, all on what would have been SURE TDs. But I chalk that up to Mike McCarthy’s “low percentage” downfield passing game. Plus, if he’s your #1 (and on most teams he’s good enough to be) he’ll be more consistent, because he’ll be in the action more.
He’s worth the money if your team doesn’t already have 5 or 6 potential pro bowlers at the position.

By: emoney826

emoney826 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:32:56 +0000

I recall T.O. having a problem holding onto balls early in his career and look how he turned out.

By: Little Earthquake

Little Earthquake — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:57:51 +0000

cleonslamminsalmon says: Jul 27, 2011 9:09 AM

Little Earthquake-
I think you mean: Rodgers-Super Bowl MVP.
Must be a Vikes fan.

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Actually I’m a huge Packers fan. I was hoping people would get the joke…

By: vikescry1

vikescry1 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:31:00 +0000

yes jones has hads some big drops, but he has also made some great catch’s. i hope they keep him, i believe he has his best football in front of him. hopefully jones stay’s cuz he’s not a #1 and if he get’s big money somewhere and doesn’t produce like it, fans will crush him….

By: gregjennings85

gregjennings85 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:30:40 +0000

You hear it straight from the mouth of one of the best QBs in the NFL, and your reaction?

“Meh, he drops too many balls, pass.”

I’m going to go ahead and side with his teammate on this one.

Jones should be kept, period.

By: smoothjimmyapollo

smoothjimmyapollo — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:18:34 +0000

“Seriously, I would prefer our QB to quit talking publicly about personnel matters. He is the QB, not the GM. Our last QB had that problem.”

Within the context of the interview, he’s not trying to be the GM.

By: Chuck Wood

Chuck Wood — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:11:39 +0000

Does anyone remember the preseason game against Cincy a few years back when Jones was crushed by three guys, lost his helmet and still walked into the enzone for a TD?? Where has that guy been ever since? Fumbling and dropping passes. That’s the guy everyone sees… if he comes back it will only be because Uncle Teddy gets him on the cheap.

By: jodyzzzz

jodyzzzz — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:16:40 +0000

Sponge-Favre no-pants!!! Now that’s funny!!!

By: smoothjimmyapollo

smoothjimmyapollo — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:53:19 +0000

It may not be popular, but Thompson’s standard operating procedure has been to go with the younger guys, and at this point, who has a better future, Driver or Jones? I don’t know if Jones will ever be as good as Driver used to be, but he’s probably better than Driver is now – high profile drops and all.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:19:29 +0000

Jones should be re-signed…he’s very good and will only get better. I agree with the poster that suggested Rodgers shut up about player preferences. That was one of the annoying traits of SpongeFavre No-Pants.

By: calloustongue

calloustongue — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:12:02 +0000

I like Jones better as an option to replace Driver than Jordy Nelson. Nelson is a great player but I don’t think he’s a #2, whereas I think Jones can be. If Driver gets injured or falls of this year, I don’t think Cobb nor Nelson can bring it quite like Jones.

That said, he’ll want to much money. He’s probably looking for 6-7 million and the Packers are probably offering 3.5 at most. Sadly, he’ll probably be a Bear.

By: cleonslamminsalmon

cleonslamminsalmon — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:09:39 +0000

Little Earthquake-
I think you mean: Rodgers-Super Bowl MVP.
Must be a Vikes fan.

By: countyk66ers

countyk66ers — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:08:42 +0000

Jones will be back. In regards to Finley going to WR, not going to happen. The Packers tried that experiment with David Martin.

By: purpleisreallypinkyouknow

purpleisreallypinkyouknow — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:51:41 +0000

irishgary says:Jul 27, 2011 8:11 AM

I think you are all wrong about Jones, he can and will be a top NFL receiver if he stays with the Packers. If he does go to the Bears, Cutler will make him an average receiver.
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Correction: Cutler will make him a DB, just like he does to the rest of his WRs after pulling his Favre impersonations.

By: sterilizecromartie

sterilizecromartie — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:29:03 +0000

“Peter King recently predicted in Sports Illustrated that Jones would sign with the Bears, something no Packers fan would want to see.”
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Sorry Bears fans. If Peter King predicts it, it almost certainly is not going to happen.

By: Little Earthquake

Little Earthquake — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:19:12 +0000

Rodgers – can’t win games decided by 3 points or less!

By: bsreimer

bsreimer — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:18:08 +0000

Jason Wilde brought up an interesting point yesterday. James Jones had less drops than Driver in the regular season last year. Granted, the drops against Philly in the WC round and the Super Bowl were magnified, I don’t know how you can say we won’t miss Jones.

By: irishgary

irishgary — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:11:36 +0000

I think you are all wrong about Jones, he can and will be a top NFL receiver if he stays with the Packers. If he does go to the Bears, Cutler will make him an average receiver.

By: shieldsisland37

shieldsisland37 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:06:43 +0000

James Jones was the strongest wr in his draft. He has T.O. like strength. He could really develop into a great wr. Do we really want to give up on him because of a few drops and send him to the bears? P.S. The scoop the ball off the ground catch he made on the final superbowl drive was a thing of beauty.

P.S.S. He also made an amazing catch against atlanta for a td. Do lets not just bash the kid.

and like they say, happy wife happy life. If the qb wants a wr, you sign that wr.

By: kevishu

kevishu — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:31:18 +0000

Jones is far from being over-rated. While he had some horrible drops last season, the guy also made some of the best catches I’ve ever seen a WR make, but people never remember those for some reason. I’m glad Rodgers is being vocal in trying to keep Jones around.

By: bobnelsonjr

bobnelsonjr — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:25:04 +0000

With all the talent the Green Bay Packers have Jones will not be missed much.

If you look around that talented roster and ask “Who would I cut to keep Jones?”

The answer is no one.

The Packers just drafted a new WR in the 2nd round and Jones signing elsewhere will give the Packers a nice compensatory draft pick.

By: philleagles

philleagles — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:23:36 +0000

way to stick by your teammate aaron! now if dmac had done this with T.O..

By: timdykeman

timdykeman — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:50:06 +0000

JJ is way over rated, needs better hands. Remember the drop in the Super Bowl?

By: axespray

axespray — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:44:42 +0000

Can’t we just convert Jermichael Finley to a WR and keep the young TEs?

By: yessams

yessams — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:38:19 +0000

Top priority is to get Jones some stickum!

Seriously, I would prefer our QB to quit talking publicly about personnel matters. He is the QB, not the GM. Our last QB had that problem.

By: eaglesfootballfan

eaglesfootballfan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:30:42 +0000

James Jones is a good slot receiver but he had some key drops last year and that’s why the Packers may let him go.

By: MCxShow

MCxShow — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:27:31 +0000

He’s too inconsistent and drops too many passes to be considered Priority #1