Scott Dierking Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I did not read this until now-This deal is contingent on the Jets signing Jones to a deal, for the deal to be consummated. This gives the Jets some leverage. If Jones really wants to be out, and wants to be a feature back, he may give up a little $$ and sign now. A little edge to teh Jets, and it appears they can back out if the $$ is too rich. That would place Jones and the Bears in a tough spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinsChampionships Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Jones is going to run great behind N.Mangold... We now have a rusher who care tire the Defenses out and L.Washington will be a GREAT change of back behind Thomas Jones. I almost wanna go Offense with out 1st round picks, draft a run blocking gueard and a slot wr, i really think this Jets Offense can be one of the best next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I did not read this until now-This deal is contingent on the Jets signing Jones to a deal, for the deal to be consummated. This gives the Jets some leverage. If Jones really wants to be out, and wants to be a feature back, he may give up a little $$ and sign now. A little edge to teh Jets, and it appears they can back out if the $$ is too rich. That would place Jones and the Bears in a tough spot. I look at this as great news. I wouldn't want to make a deal like this without either a contingency like this or already having the deal in place (ala' Branch to the Seahawks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 This is really good news. My only fear was how much Thomas Jones wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I did not read this until now-This deal is contingent on the Jets signing Jones to a deal, for the deal to be consummated. This gives the Jets some leverage. If Jones really wants to be out, and wants to be a feature back, he may give up a little $$ and sign now. A little edge to teh Jets, and it appears they can back out if the $$ is too rich. That would place Jones and the Bears in a tough spot. Even better. This way He can't force our hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 The paper indicated the deal was already struck on an extension and he only has to pass his physical today. I would imagine Rosenhaus was anxious to get something done and get him out of Chicago prior to his 30th birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 yeah the deal was agreed upon before the trade - it was something like 12M up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gang_green03 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 yeah the deal was agreed upon before the trade - it was something like 12M up front. http://blogs.nydailynews.com/jets/archives/2007/03/jones_officially_a_jet.php http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm... "In addition to the basic terms of four years, $20 million, we're told that Jones will get $13.1 million in the first two years, $12 million of which will be guaranteed." If this is the deal I don't think its too bad for 4 years. 12 million gauranteed is OK but the fact that he's getting most of his money in the first 2 years makes it fine for me since I think 2 years is the minimum he'll give us in terms of production. This way we can cut him after year 2, I'm assuming. Sounds like an alright deal, Sperm correct me if I'm wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 He passed his pyhsical today too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyCans Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 http://blogs.nydailynews.com/jets/archives/2007/03/jones_officially_a_jet.php http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm... "In addition to the basic terms of four years, $20 million, we're told that Jones will get $13.1 million in the first two years, $12 million of which will be guaranteed." If this is the deal I don't think its too bad for 4 years. 12 million gauranteed is OK but the fact that he's getting most of his money in the first 2 years makes it fine for me since I think 2 years is the minimum he'll give us in terms of production. This way we can cut him after year 2, I'm assuming. Sounds like an alright deal, Sperm correct me if I'm wrong... If this is true, it is a great deal for the Jets. TJ has a minimum of two years of producing in his "prime". And in these two years he will be financially taken care of for his effort, hopefully creating a happy camper. We are also not forced to draft a RB this year in what is pretty ugly class of RB's. We can wait until the right RB at the right draft pick comes along next year or in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Good contract, if the cap hit is indeed minimal after the second year. Still don't like the fact that we moved down 30 spots, but I can live with the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Seems like a good contract. Good job by Tannenbaum here, I must admit. .........hmmmmm Ray Rice in 2009? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 the Jets front office is showing their intelligence and it is a nice change compared to the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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