Comments on: Jenkins Should Be Next In Line For A New Contract

By: Jones May Not Be Back | Total Packers

Jones May Not Be Back | Total Packers — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:01:37 +0000

[...] 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 [...]

By: Daaaave

Daaaave — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:27:40 +0000

Jones fast. Swain not that fast. DD will not last forever.
Rather have fast guy than slow guy.

By: DevilDon

DevilDon — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:26:14 +0000

I’m unsure about Jolly, but him and Neal would go a long ways to help against the loss of Jenkins. Peprah and Bigby is trouble, I can’t see either one sitting all season. I think it depends on if Capers is back next year, he can use people to get them in the game.
I’m all over Nelson over Jones, I’m sad he doesn’t step up to the plate more often (Jones). If Nelson gets the reps I’m certain he’s a better receiver and Swain as the 5th is pretty solid.

By: Jurgens

Jurgens — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:48:59 +0000

Guys, there is a reason James Jones is 2/3 and Swain is barely a number 5. To say that he is a better receiver is insane? Based on what – a couple nice catches and some solid special teams tackles? Jones has had some drops and fumbles, but the more reps he and Jordy get the less that will happen.

Swain is a solid player but lacks the size and speed of Jones and Nelson.

By: iltarion

iltarion — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:05:47 +0000

Yeah, we talked about most of this on the Bishop thread.

Jenkins is just too injury prone. It doesn’t matter how good you are if you are always on the sideline. Some team will hope Jenkins finds the fountain of good health and throw a ton of money at him. The Packers are prepared for his departure. We have a dominant NT in Raji, who can also rush the passer. We have Pickett locked up, and we have younger and cheaper options in Neal, Wynn and Wilson, all of which have shown flashes. We also have Green and some rights to Jolly, who we can use a tag on if he becomes a free agent. The Packers have too much young talent at that position to spend a ton of money on a guy who is an IR case.

I am not a huge Crosby guy, but you better have someone in mind before you just let him go.

Charlie Peprah needs to come back and shouldn’t be an expensive option.

John Kuhn absolutely has to come back. Considering the guy isn’t a lights out blocker, I don’t see anyone offering a big contract. He is more valuable to us than he is to anyone else.

Same goes for James Jones. He is in the perfect situation here. The guy has made big plays for us ever since he was a rookie. Not only is he more valuable to us than to anyone else, but he is also a guy like Crosby that if you decide he has been too inconsistent and isn’t worth the money, then you better have someone in mind (draft someone) to take his place. Brett Swain is NOT a #2 WR.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:02:20 +0000

so glad they resigned bishop. id like to see them keep big cullen mcmullen jenkins but he, like his brother, seem to becoming injury prone. cant wait to see who they draft!! im goin offensive line or running back 1st round

By: Vijay

Vijay — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:00:03 +0000

James Jones is a good #2…yes, he drops a few but they ALL do that. James is our physically imposing WR and he can provide a lot of route options in this offense. He is a better route runner than Nelson, anyday. Did anyone catch Jordy’s 3rd down catch from this past weekend where he simply chose to go outof bounds before reaching the first down marker (even though the blocking was there to push for the extra yardage)? I’m not a James Jones lover, but I think he’s pretty damn good option.

Jenkins deserves to remain here, but the #’s may not work out between what he and his agent are looking for and what the Pack are willing to spend for his services. Also, it was mentioned that Jolly could be back next year and that Neal could be a very viable option as well – either of those guys don’t hold a candle to a healthy Jenkins, but as we’ve seen under Don’s system, people can just be plugged into the scheme and have success. The real issue is KEEPING DOM CAPERS!!! Career advancement is a realistic possibility, especially when you consider all of the head coaching vacancies.

By: ay hombre

ay hombre — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:42:12 +0000

Sounds good to me.

By: Tyko Steamboat

Tyko Steamboat — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:25:14 +0000

Mike Neal was a 2nd round draft pick that will seriously contribute next season and Jolly should be welcome back too…i wanted Alan Faneca but the Cardinals got him…i’d also like to see Mason Crosby tar-and-feathered. Barnett and Peprah are a ‘brain-trust’ decision.
How about drafting a hybrid like a Percy Harvin or a Dexter McCluster???

By: jeremy

jeremy — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:54:33 +0000

-Let Bigby (3mil) and Jones walk.
-Trade Barnett (6mil) for whatever you can get.
-Release Poppinga (4mil)
-Tauscher retires (4mil).

Use the 17mil thats freed up to resign Peprah (2mil per), Jenkins (add 3mil to the 4 per he’s already getting), Hawk and add the best available free agent Guard and Kicker.