• Articles
  • News
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms of Use
  • Contact
Total Packers - Green Bay Packers Blogs and News
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
No Result
View All Result
Total Packers
No Result
View All Result

Jones May Not Be Back

Monty McMahon by Monty McMahon
January 14, 2011
in Uncategorized
26
James Jones
Jones is nothing if not inconsistent.

We surmised that receiver James Jones would be at or near the top of the list for a new contract after the Green Bay Packers re-signed Desmond Bishop to a long-term deal, but that may not be the case.

Word is, the Packers are debating whether Jones is worth a long-term investment.

The reason isn’t surprising — Jones drops too many balls.

A case in point was Jones’ performance in the Packers’ wild-card victory in Philadelphia. His tough nine-yard catch of a low Aaron Rodgers throw in the corner of the end zone in the second quarter was the type of play that has to make Thompson think Jones could be a decent long-term replacement for the aging Donald Driver as the Packers’ No. 2 receiver. Then again, after Jones dropped what would have been an easy 63-yard TD in the same quarter — two weeks after dropping what would have been a sure 71-yard TD against the Giants — Thompson had to be wondering whether the Packers might be better off just letting Jones move on.

Jones has shown potential — amazing potential, at times — but he’s also shown an inability to consistently hang onto the ball. In addition to dropping passes, he’s also put the ball on the ground. Jones fumbled three times this season and lost one, which helped the Chicago Bears beat the Packers in their first game.

Thompson has to determine if the potential is worth the risk. My bet is he looks elsewhere.

[polldaddy poll=4388847]

Tags: Green Bay PackersJames JonesJames Jones
Previous Post

Aaron Rodgers vs. Matt Ryan

Next Post

Predictions: Packers vs. Falcons

Packers vs Jets 2018

Recapping Packers 2019 Off-Season Moves

July 9, 2019
Green Bay Packers in snow

[Updated] A Look Ahead at the 2019 Packers Schedule

April 17, 2019
Geronimo Allison injury against Buffalo

Were the Packers Snake-bit with Serious Injuries Last Season?

February 23, 2019
Jimmy Graham - November 2018

Can the Course of Jimmy Graham’s Career Be Reversed?

February 18, 2019
Next Post

Predictions: Packers vs. Falcons

Comments 26

  1. Avatar for Rob Rob says:
    12 years ago

    The kid’s just too talented to let go. If he can hold onto the ball he becomes a solid WR2 / WR1. Besides, how much longer can we expect Driver to play before he retires?

  2. Avatar for ri ri says:
    12 years ago

    yeah keep him and just up the stick em on his gloves.

    • Avatar for nurseratchett nurseratchett says:
      12 years ago

      I just got a “The Replacements” flash…

  3. Avatar for ay hombre ay hombre says:
    12 years ago

    Good riddance. If he hasn’t learned to catch the ball by now he never will. MM can claim he has a hand injury but that’s nothing more than a coach covering his player’s ass.

    • Avatar for Rob Rob says:
      12 years ago

      4 catches for 75 yards and a TD against ATL.

      Huh, guess he finally learned to catch the ball.

  4. Avatar for martinez martinez says:
    12 years ago

    let his ass go, there are always plenty of recievers to pick from in the draft. in our circle he’s known as James “don’t drop me” Jones. He’s fumbled too many times in big games, and dropped to many passes in big games. twice he fumbled in ’07 against the bears in week six, fumbled against the bears earlier this year and if i’m not mistaken the nfc championship against the giants. Let his ass go!

    • Avatar for ay hombre ay hombre says:
      12 years ago

      And despite his penchant for fumbling in key situations, I never see him change the ball to his outside hand. That’s the shit I can’t tolerate…the inability to learn from past mistakes.

  5. Avatar for Doug Doug says:
    12 years ago

    And one of those three fumbles lead to the season ending injury to Finley. What I wouldn’t give to have him lining up at tight end tomorrow.

    • Avatar for ay hombre ay hombre says:
      12 years ago

      Actually Doug it was a fumble by Donald Lee that led to Finley’s injury.

    • Avatar for big t big t says:
      12 years ago

      Wow, tell me about

  6. Avatar for Matt Matt says:
    12 years ago

    i agree with Rob. keep him for at least one more season, maybe see if we can steal a good receiver in the later rounds of the draft and see how he develops. as much as jones’ drops stand out, jennings and driver have had their fuck ups too. he really is a great 3rd wr, and when finley is back hes pretty much a 4th wr. i hope they keep him, if he doesnt improve next year, boot him.

  7. Avatar for Joe Joe says:
    12 years ago

    The real question is would you rather have james jones or jordy nelson as your #2 (when driver hangs it up) ? knowing TT, he will never take a WR who isnt undrafted or dropped from a practice squad out of FA (and why should he) but he may draft a few this year. I really dont know if nelson is really #2 worthy, and i feel the same about jones. Maybe we can conjure up anohter jennings this year from the NCAA.

  8. Avatar for iltarion iltarion says:
    12 years ago

    It really depends on whether he gets other offers or not. That’s why the drop against Philly really helped the Packers’ cause when it comes to resigning him. A drop there in such a big spot will make it more difficult for GMs to throw money at him.

    My likeliest scenario at this point would be that the Packers sign him back on a 1 year tender. If he struggles again, he’s gone. If another team offers him a decent multi-year contract, good bye.

    TT is due to draft another WR. Expect one in the 2nd – 5th rounds. Maybe even two. Chances of finding a guy just like Donald Driver? – 0.

  9. Avatar for SpiderPack SpiderPack says:
    12 years ago

    One big FA move this year, sign Free Agent Larry Fitzgerald. Let JJ go, unless he drops zero more balls and makes catches that put us in the SB. He could stay and be a #3/#4, but even then, Jordy is a better #3 option because he’s more reliable as the #3 WR position in which he’ll get fewer opportunities.

    • Avatar for jeremy jeremy says:
      12 years ago

      That would be ridiculous! Jennings, Finley, and Fitzgerald! Ya right I know, but I’ll live in my dream world for just a moment.

    • Avatar for Sheegan Sheegan says:
      12 years ago

      I don’t think this offense is suited to having one player who commands most of the passes. I like having a lot of very good receiver as opposed to one great one. That way even if the defense puts a Darrelle Revis type corner on the top guy, there’s several other places to throw the ball with a great deal of success. Also don’t want Rodgers having to worry about making sure one player gets the ball thrown his way enough. In conclusion, we don’t need Larry Fitzgerald, that would be a major waste of money.

  10. Avatar for Buddy Buddy says:
    12 years ago

    If fucks up tomorrow then he deserves to be shit on. If he does well and possitively impacts the game then he deserves Kudo’s. Jennings has been guilty of dropping passes ( case in point against the Eagles) but Craig has also made spectacular plays to overshadow the drops. Jordy has fumbled more than he should have and Donald put one on the ground against Duh Bearse. Let’s just see how James does against the Falcons, we still need him out there so don’t jinx him with negativity.

    • Avatar for Sheegan Sheegan says:
      12 years ago

      Craig? really? it’s GREG Jennings.

      • Avatar for Buddy Buddy says:
        12 years ago

        Fuck off error police! Get a life loser!

  11. Avatar for Andy Andy says:
    12 years ago

    Yeah! Get larry! :)

  12. Avatar for jeremy jeremy says:
    12 years ago

    James Jones looks like Sterling Sharp -20 on the Wonderlik. Word is that the guy can barely write a complete sentence.

  13. Avatar for Sheegan Sheegan says:
    12 years ago

    I think James Jones is a very good receiver. I just think Jordy Nelson is better. He’s as fast, taller, a better leaper, has much better (and more consistent) hands, and is just as good (or better) running after the catch. If they do re-sign him, they should place him behind Nelson as the 3 or 4 (depending on the status of Driver, who is at an age where retirement will be a distinct possibility after any season). Either way, I think they should draft a wideout somewhere between the second and fourth rounds in this draft and start developing them like they did with Nelson at first.

  14. Avatar for Andy Andy says:
    12 years ago

    So? That doesn’t mean anything. I know what you mean but we could let go of james jones and then get larry and have three or four good recievers. There we go. Not a waste of money sheegan

  15. Avatar for VersusTheMoose VersusTheMoose says:
    12 years ago

    Let him go, you don’t need a guy with such inconsistent hands on the roster when there are so many other threats. I doubt DD calls it quites, that gives Nelson one more season to develop as a #2.

  16. Avatar for Daaaave Daaaave says:
    12 years ago

    Jones aint that bad. I remember Antonio Freeman and Robert Brooks used to drop the easy ones at times but make up for it with some impossible catches. I’m not sayin Jones is at that level, but sometimes the easy ones get dropped just because they’re too easy, ya knows what ah mean.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Total Packers - Green Bay Packers News and Rumors

Find It!

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Packers Season Recap: Best NFL Highlights from Green Bay
  • Comparing The 2022 First Round Wide Receivers with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs
  • Look Into the Top 5 Favorites of This Season’s 2023 Super Bowl
  • Reviewing Gutekunst, the Packers Roster and Coaches: Where Did it All Go Wrong: The Preseason Decisions
  • Packers Fall Apart in 4th: Lose 20-16 to End Season
  • Packers vs Lions – Game Day: Week 18
  • Packers Make Statement: Pound Vikings 41-17
  • Packers vs Vikings – Game Day: Week 17
  • Packers vs Vikings: The Pack Needs to Save the Season
  • Packers Deliver Huge Present: 26-20 Over Dolphins
  • Packers Bring Rams; Mayfield Back to Earth 24-12
  • Packers vs Rams – Game Day: Week 15

Popular Tags

A.J. Hawk Aaron Rodgers Brett Favre Brian Gutekunst Bryan Bulaga Charles Woodson Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III Dallas Cowboys Davante Adams Detroit Lions Eddie Lacy fans Featured free agents game analysis Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers Greg Jennings injuries Jay Cutler Jermichael Finley Jordy Nelson Julius Peppers Mike McCarthy Mike McCarthy Minnesota Vikings Morgan Burnett New England Patriots New Orleans Saints NFL Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles predictions Randall Cobb Sam Shields San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks T.J. Lang Ted Thompson Ted Thompson Tramon Williams Ty Montgomery
No Result
View All Result
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Articles
  • News
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms of Use
  • Contact

© 2022 Total Packers -- This site is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or Packers.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer

© 2022 Total Packers -- This site is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or Packers.com