Fat chance, man!
Even though it’s unlikely, Aaron Rodgers expressed hope that the Green Bay Packers would re-sign receiver James Jones for another season.
Jones, who was signed just before the regular season began after being cut by the Giants, is playing on a one-year deal.
“Yeah, for sure,” Rodgers said when asked if he wants the Packers to re-sign Jones. “He’s been through some injuries this year, and done a great job for us. He had a fast start, and then was dealing with some issues and pushed through them. He’s the kind of guy who practices all the time, competes really hard.
“He’s a big contributor for us. A pro’s pro. He’s been a great addition to our locker room and I’d love to see him return.”
Jones has 46 catches for 788 yards and eight touchdowns, this season.
If he has 30 yards receiving on Sunday, he’ll set a new career high for yardage. His 17.1 yard average is both impressive and would also be a career high. Jones’ eight touchdown receptions lead the team.
So why wouldn’t the Packers want to re-sign him?
For one, Jones will be 32 next season. For another, Ted Thompson didn’t even bother to make Jones an offer when he became a free agent in 2014.
He was coming off a season of 59 receptions and 817 yards then.
Ted had obviously decided Jones was finished. The only reason he landed back in Green Bay was an emergency-type situation. We’re not sure why Thompson would change his mind about Jones two years later.
Don’t get me wrong. We’d be happy to see Jones come back on another one-year deal.
He’s the only Packers receiver who’s actually earned his money this season.
We just don’t think it’s probable.