WR James Jones to the Giants on a one year deal

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A 4th receiver who could step in and produce..Sure he's dropped his share of passes, but I'm not going to get too caught up in that..He also makes plays..As a 4th receiver, this was a no-brainer imo

where's the sticky? Hop to it!

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personnel packages. If we need speed on the field we can go with Cruz, OBJ, and JJ in situations.

I hope he doesn't take playing time away from him.

DE?

Kick dem tires I guess.

is good..

or just depth.

Yet you felt compelled to make a new thread about it 5 minutes later? Would checking on that thread first really have been that hard?

it's a good depth signing. If the kids perform he probably doesn't make the team...if someone falters or gets hurt(now there's something we sometimes see)he can step in.

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But only 5 drops last year with Oakland...maybe he didn't like the cold or thought Rodgers threw the ball too hard?

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would have preferred an OL.

It made too much sense. Prefer JJ over Preston. More speed, bigger target and knows the system.

One hopes he doesn't push Corey Washington off the 53. Nice injury insurance at least.

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But jones can definitely play. He's the 4th best wr on this team at the very least.

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Nothing bad with this signing.
Good move.

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Not at this point in his career. Look up the season he had and compare it to Randle's.

can he play special teams?

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In comment 12394895 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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In comment 12394865 djm said: Quote: . Not at this point in his career. Look up the season he had and compare it to Randle's.

Look at the offenses and who was throwing to them.

This is more than just competition. This is a legit pro WR, who rarely is hurt and knows the offense. This is a really good signing.

73 catches for 666 yards and 6 TDs.

I know those aren't the deeply analytical stats, but I don't think he'd make a bad 4th WR.

14 touchdowns 3 years ago, at least 50 grabs four of the last five seasons.

This guy is here for a number of reasons. An insurance policy for Cruz, a motivator for Randle, and most importantly... a good players who's gonna help us win games... and he's cheap somehow.

Fantastic.

He got very little desperation on most of his short routes that's not good for Eli. These are the kind of moves that make you ask if they felt they needed someone what took so long. From all reports our WR's have been doing well in OTA's hope this move does not hold back Washington and Davis .

Not desperation I would have liked this move about two years past much more

That being said, hopefully he doesn't make the team. Right now he provides extra insurance in case of injury and other circumstances. Having too many good players at a position is a good problem to have.

Could also be the real truth about where Cruz is at right now.

chart. Completely removes any need to keep parker and enables you not to have to rely on talley or washington to develop.

He's definitely had some shitty drops on occasion but the guy definitely can get open and he'll be right up to speed on the offense.

We just got a solid starter with the ability to stretch the field as a 4th/5th WR. Hard to find fault in this move

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Could also be the real truth about where Cruz is at right now.

Jones is competition for what should be a strong group. I still think we'll see the "real" Cruz later in the season. I just don't know how "real" he'll be. My gut tells me he will never be 100% but 99% ain't bad either.

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Hard to find fault in this move

But BBI is up to the challenge!

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Could also be the real truth about where Cruz is at right now.

I understand this thought. I thought it immediately, too... but that just isn't the deal and we shouldn't read to much into it. Everyone.... from the Giants organization, to the players, to the media, to Cruz himself, says that Cruz's rehab (knock the fuck on wood) has been literally as perfect as possible. Ahead of schedule and nary a set back since that awful night in Philly.

I'm not going to read into this and assume something bad is happening to Cruz simply because we picked up a quality WR. Is it fair to say that this is an insurance policy for Cruz? Absolutely. I'd have a backup option EVERY TIME one of my best players is coming back from major surgery, no matter how good the rehab has gone.

From a Victor Cruz standpoint, that is all this is.

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Yet you felt compelled to make a new thread about it 5 minutes later? Would checking on that thread first really have been that hard?

Thank God Speedy Wheels is here to police these things! What we would do without you??

signing.

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In comment 12394982 GMenLTS said: Quote: Hard to find fault in this move But BBI is up to the challenge!

Hahaha this was never in doubt!!

Didn't he lead receivers with the most drops a couple of years ago.

it gives the Giants, the option to PUP Cruz and give him more time to get ready?

and Jones and McAdoo are familiar with each other -- low risk -- high reward!!!

those of you barking about Cruz are making the wrong assumption -- this is more about Randle, Washington and Parker

Jones is a proven commodity and he makes TDs -- I think he will push Randle for #3 -- Randle better get it

I can imagine a 4 WR set that will drive defenses absolutely crazy!!

I like it alot..Cannot wait to see the 4WR formations

WR James Jones, who chose the #Giants over offers from #Eagles, #Chiefs, #Seahawks & #Bengals, will be signing a 1-year deal with NYG.

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In comment 12394895 Ten Ton Hammer said: Quote: In comment 12394865 djm said: Quote: . Not at this point in his career. Look up the season he had and compare it to Randle's. Look at the offenses and who was throwing to them.

He's 31 years old and was cut 1 year into a 3 year /11m deal.

I'm all for signing him. I even like it. But the downplaying of Rueben Randle goes a bit far at times.

contributing on offense. Not necessarily bad. I think his play improves both as a gunner and as a returner when he focuses on ST.

Good depth, will easily be the 4th wr.

Jones is a slow avg size WR. I'd rather see the team try and develop Harris or Washington.

about signing a guy who clearly improves the depth on your football team, and will be comfortable with your offense.