According to this report, the Jets just traded one of their second round picks (#37) to the Bears for Thomas Jones. And a late second-round pick (#63).
Um, wow. That's a really good deal for the Jets, who really need a power running back. And considering that their number one choice, Michael Turner, would have cost a first and third round pick, plus more money than whatever they will end up paying Jones... wow. Jones rushed for 1,200 yards last year, and is a solid workhorse, who will be spelled occasionally by change of pace tailback Leon Washington.
What this really means, if you are a Jets fan, is two things: One, your GM just took care of a pressing need, and did a decent job. Two, your GM is not paying an arm and a leg to get things done; dropping 25 picks in the 2nd round to get a 1,000 yard rusher is a really good deal. The Jets seem to have some really good management in their franchise, from the GM down to the coaching....
Of course, this trade likely occured because Travis Henry, another 1,200 yard rusher (with the Titans last season) who was just cut, signed today with the Broncos for 5 years, $12 million dollars. Look for Jones to request a similar deal.
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This move should make every Jet fan happy.