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Bears trade RB to Jets
Monterey County Herald, CA - 59 minutes ago
CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears' quest for a return to the NFL title game might have become a bit harder Monday as they traded No. 1 running back Thomas Jones to the New York Jets amid the furor created by Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs declaring that he wants out of Chicago.

Jones met with Jets coach Eric Mangini on Monday night, and a multiyear contract extension with about $12 million guaranteed is expected to be announced today once Jones passes his physical with the Jets.

The Bears are sending Jones to New York in exchange for a move up 26 spots in the second round of April's NFL draft, from 63rd overall to 37th. They also own the 31st pick in the first round, and the Jets get the 63rd pick in the deal.

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:01:49 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

Wow... they didn't even pick up an extra pick here. They gave up Thomas Jones to move up a few spots in the 2nd round. This will have to go down as one of the worst trades in history, not quite as bad as the Herschel Walker deal, but in the same ballpark. How do you give up your starting tailback for next to nothing?

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Wow... they didn't even pick up an extra pick here. They gave up Thomas Jones to move up a few spots in the 2nd round. This will have to go down as one of the worst trades in history, not quite as bad as the Herschel Walker deal, but in the same ballpark. How do you give up your starting tailback for next to nothing?

Because jones wanted traded and kept on and on..

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Because jones wanted traded and kept on and on..

Which is a reason to make a trade...but not a poor one...did they at least get an ice pack to be named later or a roll of tape with the deal?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Which is a reason to make a trade...but not a poor one...did they at least get an ice pack to be named later or a roll of tape with the deal?

Seriously. It was a terrible deal; they certainly should've been able to get more for Jones.

[bears9]

i like Benson but Jones is betterand is worth more than 2 nd round pick

[azrael492]

The Jets GM must have had illicit photos of the Bears GM to be able to get Jones basically for free. They didn't even have to give up a pick. The Bears must be working on getting a high draft pick next year.