Emmit and Micheal disapprove of this post.:evil:

2008 was the first time he made the team. He was an undrafted free agent the same year.

Actually maybe he didn't come a few years ago.. I'm thinking of Brackenridge..

Yeah I caught myself!

I'll be happy when the team is good so we don't have to discuss how we hope we get production from crappy dudes.

Don't forget about the Quinten Lawrence kid we drafted in the 6th round this year. He gives us some much needed speed.

ROFL This.

Doesn't have to be Jones. He's but one option.

BUT...
I guess I don't get riled up as some about athletes in Jones position.
My expectation of Professional Sports culture, which is often ANYTHING BUT moral, is a little different.

Maybe, just maybe Pioli plans on signing Burress.

I can't understand the advantage in waiting to do so...
His court date is in September IIRC.

It's not like he'll have a real idea of what Burress' fate will be prior to the season starting.

If he'd brought him in 2 months ago he'd be very well conditioned, partially acclimated to the offense, AND in the beginning stages of developing some chemistry with his QB.

Because like the rest of the NFL, they don't want to sign someone unless they know he can play. If Burress is smart, he will at least be keeping in shape.

Based on what we've seen so far, I'd say Jones is more of a "Pioli guy" than Burress.
And if Burress gets cleared, I'll bet the farm he goes "across town" to Rex Ryan.

Sweet Baby Jesus! This could be the beginning of my 2010 draft dream scenario, where the Chiefs take Jermaine Gresham!

Oh great a high pick TE.

They'd have every opportunity to work Burress out and give him a physical before they ever even presented a contract. You aren't going to get a good read on a player without bringing him in. Waiting doesn't afford you any information on him either.