Packers Trade James Jones for NE's 2014 First Round Pick

[Patler]

I would not make that trade.

The Packers have a legitimate shot at the SB this year. If Jones and Perry develop and Neal grows in his new role, when Burnett and Hayward return the defense could improve significantly as the year progresses. Trading Jones would weaken the offense considerably, and would put them one injury away being weak at WR.

This offense needs 3 very good WRs at a minimum, which makes me wonder where they will be next year if Jones goes elsewhere in free agency. At least next year they have the opportunity to bring in a draft pick, have a year of development in Charles Johnson and Myles White, etc.

He was talking about trading JAMES Jones, not Brad.

Yes, I know he meant trading JAMES Jones.
....and, FYI, I was not referring to development of BRAD Jones.
Apparently all the Jones have you confused, so I will rewrite my comment below with clarification:

I would not make that trade (of James Jones).

The Packers have a legitimate shot at the SB this year. If Datone Jones and Perry develop and Neal grows in his new role, when Burnett and Hayward return the defense could improve significantly as the year progresses. Trading JamesJones would weaken the offense considerably, and would put them one injury away being weak at WR.

This offense needs 3 very good WRs at a minimum, which makes me wonder where they will be next year if JamesJones goes elsewhere in free agency. At least next year they have the opportunity to bring in a draft pick, have a year of development in Charles Johnson and Myles White, etc.

[mraynrand]

I wasn't fooled.

another first!

[KYPack]

Was that Spanish? It's been a while.

Si.

[CaptainKickass]

Yes, I know he meant trading JAMES Jones.
....and, FYI, I was mot referring to development of BRAD Jones.
Apparently all the Jones have you confused, so I will rewrite my comment below with clarification:

[Bossman641]

No fucking way would I trade James Jones. This offense needs 3 quality WR's to be firing on all cylinders. Even if you think Boykin could replace Jones, that puts us one injury away from Ross playing significant WR minutes. PASS!!!

[King Friday]

The Packers are not the Browns. We aren't trading away known NFL-caliber talent for the crap shoot that is a draft pick.

[MJZiggy]

We were all thinking it.

Nah, I learned a while ago not to trust thread titles from you people.

[hoosier]

I agree that they are not very similar as players but my point is that there are only so many balls to go around so it starts to matter what you can do with each catch. My comparison between all of those guys is how much damage they can do with each catch. A guy who can burn you deep like Jordy can rack up 1,000 yards on just 65 catches. Nobody else on the team will be able to achieve that kind of efficiency. At some point you get diminishing returns on guys like Jones and Cobb. When we had a healthy Jennings and Jordy at the same time in 2011 though we had 2 guys who could stretch the D and make the most of their 65 catches and subsequently made it rain.

Yes, there are only so many balls, but there is a huge difference between having three or four receivers the defense has to worry about on the field, vs. less than three. Replace Jones with Boykin and all of a sudden Nelson, Cobb and Finley will start seeing more attention. And if one of them goes down, most defenses will be able to account for the remaining two. The current corps of receivers makes the Packers much more difficult to defend.

[Bretsky]

Quite honestly, I'd probably do that trade--unless the Pack thinks they have a great chance at signing James long-term. You'd have to seriously think about trading a solid #2 receiver who is in the final year of his contract for a 1st round pick. Boykin could probably do most of what Jones does. New England wouldn't do it though, so it's pure fantasy.

What Harvey Said
I take the 1st and Run with it

[Bretsky]

Gotta admit....this deal really had me stoked.....this of the Wr's Tom Brady has made look realy really good....David Givens....Branch......they went elsewhere, got rich, and were very average. I think JJ is great for us...but I don't think he's first round talent and I really think TT will choose to pay Jorday and Cobb over James Jones

[RashanGary]

I heart this offense with james jones in it. AR is in his absolute prime right now. Jordy is amazing on the outside, Cobb amazing inside, Finley more complete and lacy/healthy starks helps us run. Jones is another legit weapon for us. Bahk and barclay are good hands players, solid run blockers outside and can pass pro too. Its just a very complete offense right now. We can play the same 5 skill players in just about every situation. No huddle is dynamite. Would hate to have to go back to more subbing.

That said, I like 1st round picks. Clay and Aaron were first round picks (late). Would be nice to have two next year. i was intrigued.

[bobblehead]

Yes, I know he meant trading JAMES Jones.
....and, FYI, I was not referring to development of BRAD Jones.
Apparently all the Jones have you confused, so I will rewrite my comment below with clarification:

I do try and keep up with the joneses, but its not easy.

[Pugger]

It isn't the first nor will it be the last.

[Willard]

Has Boykin even played the first two weeks other than on STs? MM doesn't seem to be making any effort to work him into the rotation like he did with 4 and 5 receivers in previous years. That tells me that Boykin is no more than a capable backup who should see the field only when necessary.

detailed answer in Wilde column: http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/...9781&is_corp=1

Our Big 3 have all been on the field for 109 of the Pack's 128 offensive plays. Ross & Boykin have a combined 4 plays on offense. The Pack O is almost always 3WR, 1TE, 1RB so far this year.

[mraynrand]

I heart this offense with james jones in it. AR is in his absolute prime right now. Jordy is amazing on the outside, Cobb amazing inside, Finley more complete and lacy/healthy starks helps us run. Jones is another legit weapon for us. Bahk and barclay are good hands players, solid run blockers outside and can pass pro too. Its just a very complete offense right now. We can play the same 5 skill players in just about every situation. No huddle is dynamite. Would hate to have to go back to more subbing.

That said, I like 1st round picks. Clay and Aaron were first round picks (late). Would be nice to have two next year. i was intrigued.

The future's so bright, I have to wear shades.