former and future packer james jones released by giants

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/05/giants-cut-wide-receiver-james-jones/

i'd feel a lot better with him on our roster

[pittstang5]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/05/giants-cut-wide-receiver-james-jones/

i'd feel a lot better with him on our roster

I would too, but I have a feeling TT won't make the move.

Question - does he have to pass through waivers or is he free to sign anywhere?

[Guiness]

I'm torn on this - he's 31 and is obviously not going to get better. How are his legs, is he starting to decline? Who is cut to make room for him? You're giving up a young guy with potential for an aging vet who's at a mid-level ceiling.

I do think he had an ok season with the Raiders last year, I don't understand why they cut him.

[Guiness]

I would too, but I have a feeling TT won't make the move.

Question - does he have to pass through waivers or is he free to sign anywhere?

vested vet, I expect he immediately becomes an FA.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'm guessing they pass on Jones. I'd feel different if the young guys hadn't stepped up. I think the Packers reward White for his hard work and improvement.

[Bretsky]

Fine to pass

[Patler]

I get the feeling White is all that he might ever be, a guy who can get open but offers little to nothing after the catch. Even if Jones has lost some speed, he will offer as much as White before the catch and probably more after the catch just because of his strength and size; plus he will make some awfully difficult catches. I think they can release White, sign Jones; and if it doesn't work out, resign White again. I doubt anyone will be hot after White for their 53 man roster.

Jones isn't that old, just 8 seasons played and a year older than Nelson (31 vs. 30); yet he has more experience than the current Packer wide receiver corp combined.

Janis has upside potential; but I can't see any advantage long term or short term for keeping White over signing Jones.

[Rutnstrut]

Unless Jones has some nagging injury that we don't know about, I think he would immediately improve this offense. Which means TT will NOT sign him as it goes against the TT way.

[pittstang5]

I get the feeling White is all that he might ever be, a guy who can get open but offers little to nothing after the catch. Even if Jones has lost some speed, he will offer as much as White before the catch and probably more after the catch just because of his strength and size; plus he will make some awfully difficult catches. I think they can release White, sign Jones; and if it doesn't work out, resign White again. I doubt anyone will be hot after White for their 53 man roster.

Jones isn't that old, just 8 seasons played and a year older than Nelson (31 vs. 30); yet he has more experience than the current Packer wide receiver corp combined.

Janis has upside potential; but I can't see any advantage long term or short term for keeping White over signing Jones.

Exactly!

[Pugger]

I wonder. If he couldn't stick in Oakland or Philly is he worth resigning? Normally your reserve WRs play ST and Jones doesn't.

[smuggler]

I would think Jones' talents aren't as appealing to the Giants because he doesn't generate a ton of separation. Rodgers' incredible accuracy and ability to hit the back shoulder and throw guys open makes Jones more valuable here than there.

Whether we sign him... I'm doubtful unless there's another injury.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think TT is grooming team for Superbowl run this year. That's why Kuhn & Tolzien may stick, and it is also why Jones is possibility if not probability.

[MadtownPacker]

I would think Jones' talents aren't as appealing to the Giants because he doesn't generate a ton of separation. Rodgers' incredible accuracy and ability to hit the back shoulder and throw guys open makes Jones more valuable here than there.

Whether we sign him... I'm doubtful unless there's another injury.There it is right there. Only as good as the guy throwing him the ball. Eli requires his WRs to make big plays for him. Rodgers sets his WRs up for big plays. JJ was never that fast to begin with and last year with a brand new Carr he showed his hands are the same as always. This move would make a lot of sense.

[bobblehead]

I think TT is grooming team for Superbowl run this year. That's why Kuhn & Tolzien may stick, and it is also why Jones is possibility if not probability.

This. It was the reason I though Kuhn over Ripkowski. Although TT kept both which I should have seen coming.

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Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 35s35 seconds ago
Lions have released WR Jeremy Ross

Well, Ted will have his pick of former Packer WR. Jones, Boykin and Ross all available.

[Jimx29]

http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/reports-cut-raiders-giants-wr-jones-rejoins-packers?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo

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does dick-rod give up #89?

[Carolina_Packer]

80 would be cool, perhaps 82 or 84 as other options. He's a big dude, he needs a number in the 80's. None of this single digit or teens stuff.

[Joemailman]

80, 82, 84, 85, 87 available

[Pugger]

80, 82, 84, 85, 87 available

87 is Jordy's number and can Abby keep his 84 even tho he is on the PS?

[mraynrand]

80, 82, 84, 85, 87 available

If he takes the 85, does the sister come with it?

[mraynrand]

Eli requires his WRs to make big plays for him.

it helps.

http://www.sikids.com/sites/default/files/multimedia/photo_gallery/0906/nfl.moments.that.defined.2000s/images/david-tyree.strohmeyer.jpg
http://juliannewman.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Brandon.jpg

[pbmax]

That Tyree catch should be celebrated like the moon landing.

RichRod should cough it up for a year to Double J. He's gonna get it back soon anyway.