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Thomas Jones could be next to get the boot

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Thomas Jones is getting old, and is above average at best. 2.6 ypc avg compared to Shonn Greene's 5.6 ypc avg with Greene having MORE carries.

He's 31, might as well get some picks out of him while they still can. They still have one of the best run blocking o-line's, as well as their all-pro, insanely talented fullback Tony Richardson. They'll be fine without him.

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Thomas Jones is getting old, and is above average at best. 2.6 ypc avg compared to Shonn Greene's 5.6 ypc avg with Greene having MORE carries.

He's 31, might as well get some picks out of him while they still can. They still have one of the best run blocking o-line's, as well as their all-pro, insanely talented fullback Tony Richardson. They'll be fine without him.

jones had over 1400 yards and 4.6 yards per career during the 2009 season. where did those numbers come from?

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jones had over 1400 yards and 4.6 yards per career during the 2009 season. where did those numbers come from?

post season, where he really showed his age.

also: during regular season he had 4.2 yards per carry, which is a respectable number, but not good enough to be resigned at his age.

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I can agree with that. but don't you think they could get some value out of him? hes 31, but hes had 5 straight 1,000 yard seasons

I'd have to agree that someone out there might spend a pick or 2 on him.. Chargers have the little man (Sproles) as their #1? I'd say Jones would be a good fit there..

Jones had his career start late, so there is debate on how worn out his legs are -vs- his actual age.. His last 5 years are good, and I think there are teams out there who might spend on him...

I also think it would be a good move for the Jets to get rid of him since they have 2 very capable backs and free up some cap space/roster spots.. If they can get value, that's an added bonus..

If they have no one worth keeping on the roster more valuable in some degree than Jones, well,... a 3 headed RB core never hurt... Especially since Washington went out and Greene/Jones was a good combo...

But anytime you can get value or free up a roster spot for a much needed player, is always a bonus when someone is expendable..

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I'd have to agree that someone out there might spend a pick or 2 on him.. Chargers have the little man (Sproles) as their #1? I'd say Jones would be a good fit there..

Jones had his career start late, so there is debate on how worn out his legs are -vs- his actual age.. His last 5 years are good, and I think there are teams out there who might spend on him...

I also think it would be a good move for the Jets to get rid of him since they have 2 very capable backs and free up some cap space/roster spots.. If they can get value, that's an added bonus..

If they have no one worth keeping on the roster more valuable in some degree than Jones, well,... a 3 headed RB core never hurt... Especially since Washington went out and Greene/Jones was a good combo...

But anytime you can get value or free up a roster spot for a much needed player, is always a bonus when someone is expendable..

agreed. theres no i'd send him packing for free. But I would be confident in Greene and washington

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you do realize the man was 2nd in the league in carries. after Washington went down he was the work horse. look im not saying they shouldn't get rid of him. But hes better than LT at this point. and if they release him, he'll find work within a week of free agency

def agree..

just saying... he's expendable.. get some value and put the Washington/Greene into gear.. If it's not worth it from the F.O. stand point and they don't need a roster spot open, then keep him..

I'd take draft picks for him in a second though...

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of course he's better than LT. I'm not arguing that he's a bad running back. I think he's slightly above average, and agree he'll have no problems finding a starting role.

What I'm saying is for the Jets it's best to move on with their 2 very capable RB's that are cheaper than Jones.

if we could get value for Stew, id love to sign TJ

oh god no. keep double trouble going until D-Will starts losing a step, then let Stewie take the reigns as the #1.

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