James Jones on the trade block

[Brando19]

By Ryan Van Bibber

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones is said to be on the trading block. Which teams could be interested in an extra set of hands?

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/6/13/3083476/james-jones-trade-rumors-packers

[Fosco33]

I'm on the fence with this one. Say we get DD for a year - Jones could then be #3 guy. If Borel/Gurley are the next chapter - this would work out - especially if we got a position of need or a high draft choice.

Since we're playing Houston this year - last thing we need is a shitty trade, some freak injury to Greg/Jordy and watch Jones actually catch a pass to beat us...

[hoosier]

I see Jones right now as vying with Driver for 4 and 5, with Jennings, Nelson and Cobb ahead of them (Cobb on potential alone). So if Driver suddenly can't go any longer, you're still only talking about trading your fourth WR, and the dropoff between Jones and Borley might not be all that significant. I wouldn't give Jones away but if someone's offering something substantial (a third?) I would consider it. Or maybe a player-for-player trade: are there any positions you would take an average starter at in trade for James Jones?

[Brandon494]

If true that means they really like what they see from Gurley and Borel. I don't see us getting anything but a 4th or 5th for him though, I'd rather just keep him.

[pittstang5]

I've said this before when all the Cut/trade/get rid of Driver stuff came out. Trade Jones. Problem is, what's he worth? To some teams, he could be their # 2 receiver. However, no one showed any interest when he was a FA last year and he didn't winning any bowling trophies for his performance this past year. I'm guessing he's probably only worth a 6th and I would be quite happy with a 5th rounder. Player for player might be better. If we're talking Texans, I don't know who though. They have any decent RBs behind Foster they'd give up? (Pure speculation).

[hoosier]

Yeah, Ben Tate, straight up.

[Brandon494]

Yeah, Ben Tate, straight up.

shit I'd even throw in a 2nd round pick.

[SkinBasket]

JAMES JONES!!!

That guy's got a great smile!

[pbmax]

Texans are receiver poor. But this isn't likely coming from the Packers side.

[MJZiggy]

You guys did notice the word COULD in the lead of the original post right? This is nothing but speculation at this point. Arrigo probably wrote it.

[hoosier]

You guys did notice the word COULD in the lead of the original post right? This is nothing but speculation at this point. Arrigo probably wrote it.

That's something that might be worth pointing out if it were August or September. In mid June it's just called being a buzz kill.

[MJZiggy]

That's something that might be worth pointing out if it were August or September. In mid June it's just called being a buzz kill.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Sounds like pure speculation to me.

[Bretsky]

If this is true it's very clear that Ted Thompson does read PR; I was calling for this before the draft occured

[Joemailman]

If it happens (about a 10% chance), it will happen on the final cutdown day. TT won't make a move like this unless Gurley or Borel play lights out in the preseason.