Thought about Jordy Nelson and James Jones

ajhawk5047 · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 876

Seeing as both JJ and Jordy are going to be free agents soon, I was thinking that we'll likely lose at least one of them. They'll both be around 30 by the time they hit free agency, and I doubt we'll be able to afford both of them. Who do you guys think is more likely to stay in GB? I think Jones is much more likely because although he led the league in TD's this past year, he isn't nearly as a big a name as Jordy. What do you all think?
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HyponGrey · Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Posts: 1886 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Pugger · Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 4335 Location: N. Fort Myers, FL

Will both of them become FAs the same year? If not I wonder if TT will try to extend them both one at a time...? Think

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AaronCharles · Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 782

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but because of their contract situations as OP said, I would not be surprised to see WR very high this year. (Then again, wouldn't be surprised to see it not addressed till late either, cause its TT but moreso than if we went that way early.)
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spilltray · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 8650 Location: Green Bay, WI

After this season: James Jones and Jermichael Finley
After next season: Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb

All 4 are FA within the next 2 years. I can't see any other way around it than to invest heavily in passcatchers this year to get them ready. I'm going to guess that we end up keeping 2 and losing 2. I wouldn't be surprised to see both Jones and Finley walk next offseason.

I'd bet on Nelson. He has the better skillset more consistent production, and the price between the two of them isn't going to be that huge of a difference. Last time around, the Packers were willing to let Jones test the market in FA, but Nelson they locked up pretty early with an extension. That's pretty telling.
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TheGreatZepp · Joined: 27 Jan 2010 Posts: 2811 Location: Brookfield, WI

I don't see anything getting decided until at least mid way through the season. In the end I believe all of Jordy's, James' and Jermichael's futures are up in the air right now.

I could see any or all walking to be honest but not all staying.
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SDN40 · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 3121

While unavoidable and absolutely necessary, the Rodgers, Matthews contracts are really going to put a damper on handing out 6 million dollar extensions. Imagine if we still had Collins contract on the books. Off the top of my head, Pickett may be the only expiring large contract in the near future . I would add Hawk to that list but we may be stuck with him. With a plateau in the cap, I see tough days ahead
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ECPackers · Joined: 24 Oct 2010 Posts: 651

There's no way the packers are letting either guy go. Also, jones is considerably better than Nelson.

All Nelson ever does is get injured, and fail to produce if two other wr studs aren't on the field.
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DavidatMIZZOU · Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 6041 Location: The ZOU

I think we may already have Jones' replacement in Jarrett Boykin. I'm interested to see his development this preseason. If he picks it up that can be his role, and for a much friendlier cap hit.
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