Packers Sign Jones

[MJZiggy]

You would be correct on the sentiment of that statement, if it was indeed correct. He went to the Eagles though, where he likely will be in a solid rotation to keep him fresh and after the ball.

You are correct. Excuse me. Local news was so high on the possibility of him coming...

[TheRaven]

It was still a good line, so I think we should look past his actual destination.

[vince]

Here are the details of Jones' contract. 3 yrs./9.4 mil. Good value.

Jones’ contract had a $1.5 million signing bonus plus a $1.3 million base salary and $950,00 roster bonus for this year, for a $3.75 million first-year total. Next year he’ll make a $2.3 million base salary and $200,000 roster bonus ($2.5 million total), and in 2013 he’ll make a $2.95 million base salary and $200,000 roster bonus ($3.15 million total).

[Harlan Huckleby]

I guess he demanded to be paid more than the kicker

[ThunderDan]

Here are the details of Jones' contract. 3 yrs./9.2 mil. Good value.

I can live with that contract for Jones. If he has a breakout season in 2011 you look to extend him half way thru 2012 if not you let him play out his contract.

[pbmax]

Dirt cheap for Driver insurance.

[channtheman]

That is a great deal for the Packers. I did not expect it to be so low, but I am really happy about that.

[smuggler]

Crosby was probably worth it just based on onsides kicks alone. He's a master at that craft! As for Jones, we got a pretty good deal. It was about 1/2 what I expected us to pay him on the high-end.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Interesting stats.

http://wp.advancednflstats.com/playerstats.php?pos=WR

According to their stats, our most valuable receivers last year (including playoffs) went Jennings, Nelson, Jones, Driver (in order).

Jennings - targeted on 23.8% of pass plays, 10.0 yards/target, 61.8 catch/target ratio, 35.7 deep %
Nelson - targeted on 14.1% of pass plays, 9.3 yards/target, 71.0 catch/target ratio, 24.7 deep %
Jones - targets on 15.1% of pass plays, 8.2 yards/target, 61.0 catch/target ratio, 32.0 deep %
Driver - targeted on 16.0% of pass plays, 6.9 yards/target, 61.3 catch/target ratio, 20.8 deep %

Deep % = the percentage of targets in which the receiver was more than 15 yards downfield.

[RashanGary]

I hate to say it, but with Chastin West and Gurly, I think it's time to move on from Driver. I don't know what his bonus was, he's a great guy and still a solid player, but I'd hate to let one of the young guys go.

[Harlan Huckleby]

The problem with Driver is he is likely to have injuries all season just like last year.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't see how you get rid of Jenkins, who is 6 years younger than Driver, who earns less money than Driver, and who plays a position where we have far more need of talent.

[smuggler]

Lineman like Jenkins, who rely on quickness more than size and strength, break down more quickly than receivers like Driver, who rely on toughness and leadership.

I'm not saying I disagree with your sentiment, but their ages are a bit deceptive. Plus I think the coaching staff has a real crush on Mike Neal.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Its also possible that Thompson really didn't have the option to retain Jenkins after he decided to let Jenkins test the market. Maybe Jenkins was pissed at being let go. You never really know what goes on with these things. I agree with decision to let Jenkins test the market.

[smuggler]

I think Jenkins was fooled by the Eagles' offer. He saw the 5y/$25m and jumped at it. Truth is, it's actually a 1y/$4m contract unless he really kicks butt this year. There's no way we were going to offer Jenkins a 5y deal.