Sean Jones

by AaronD on Feb 13, 2009 11:22 AM EST

What will new coach Eric Mangini do with Sean Jones?

Let him test the market? Franchise Tag him? Try to work out a long term deal?

Yes, he had a down year but I doubt he was 100% either. It would be nice to get to a point where our DB's are solid enough that Sean could roam around and be that atypical AFC North Safety.

Mike Adams is also a free agent. Brodney Poole has had his share of concussions so the secondary is not looking to solid at this point.

I assume Adams will resign for a reasonable amount and if Poole can stay on the field Adams would be a solid backup but what if Jones leaves? Is Adams and Poole good enough of a tandem to play safety in the NFL?

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What should be done with FA - Safety - Sean Jones?

Franchise Tag

6 votes

Sign long-term asap

23 votes

Let him test the market

14 votes

43 votes | Poll has closed

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Really tough question that I honestly don’t know how to answer.

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by kwoog on Feb 13, 2009 4:13 PM EST reply actions

I think you make every effort to sign him to a reasonable dollar limit that you have already figured out if you are Mangini/Kokinis. If Jones thinks he is worth more than we should be paying him, you allow him to test the market or slap the franchise tag on him if that is palatable to your plan for next season.

by Roger Dorn on Feb 13, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions

I think we’ve got to franchise him if he wont sign a palatable deal, we have too many holes to address this season to let another one be created. Deal with it next year.

by vegasbrown on Feb 14, 2009 11:38 AM EST reply actions

Kokinis and Mangini are not attempting to sign any of our free agents until they get a chance to test the market.

I think someone will offer Jones 5 million/year for four or five years and he will take it.

Daven Holly is the only other person I am concerned about losing, and he probably won’t get anything close to a good offer. While we might not have many draft picks, we do have lots of roster spots. Here’s hoping Kokinis does a good job in free agency.

by rufio on Feb 21, 2009 12:39 PM EST reply actions

Looks like safety is a need.

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by kwoog on Feb 21, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

He’s not Ed Reed, Troy Polamalu, or anyone irreplaceable. Franchising him may be necessary, but a long term deal is questionable.

by gahnki on Feb 22, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions

I personally think we will sign Gibril Wilson. I don’t think he was cut because of his play on the field. He might come at a cheaper price than Jones and my personally favorite Leonhard will end up with the Jets.

by JS2310 on Feb 24, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions