Thomas Jones expected to be traded :(
 

The Bears have reached a preliminary agreement with the New York Jets to trade Thomas Jones + the 63rd overall pick for the Jets 2nd round pick.

I really see no reason for the Bears to do this other than avoid a RB controversy, as Jones obviously knows Benson is signed for big bucks. This just seems like an awful, awful deal for the Bears to make at this point. Jones was a huge part of the Super Bowl run last year.

For the Jets, this seems like a GREAT trade.

Re: Thomas Jones expected to be traded :(
 

I saw an article 2-4 weeks back that made reference to Jones wanting to be traded.

Re: Thomas Jones expected to be traded :(
 

the bigger concern is what the hell are the Bears doing messing with Briggs---show him the money!!

Re: Thomas Jones expected to be traded :(
 

Curious move by the Bears. Thomas Jones is a solid back and still has some tread on his tires. 31 starts in the last two years, 610 total carries, and 3 total fumbles (lost or recovered) playing often in adverse weather conditions. Again, curious move that I think hurts the Bears chances of getting to next year's SB.

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the bigger concern is what the hell are the Bears doing messing with Briggs---show him the money!!

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I think they are past that point with him, unless he becomes the highest paid LB

Re: Thomas Jones expected to be traded :(
 

Those late first/early second round draft picks are pretty valuable.

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I would rather have a proven starting running back who is durable and doesn't put the ball on the ground than a prospective draft pick. It took Jones a good 5 years in the league to really establish himself as a viable starter, why get rid of him for an unproven???

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Jeez, how much is it worth to move up 2/3rds of the second round? Like a late third round pick? I suppose it isn't that bad of a deal, but were they really that desperate to get rid of him? For next year at least I would still rather have Jones than Benson. Jones was the player of the game in the SB and basically has tore it up the last two years to the point that I don't see how anyone none the less Benson would be much of an upgrade. Also, Benson seems to get injured a lot, so what are they going to do, play Peterson? Or draft a RB? What do they gain if they trade a good RB for picks and then draft one who will almost certainly be worse? Yes, I know he probably wasn't going to resign so at least they get something in return, but the Bears are good and the NFC doesn't look any tougher next year, they should be trying to win now.

Re: Thomas Jones expected to be traded :(
 

As a Jets fan, this rules!

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Terrible trade. Theres gotta be teams willing to give up more than that.