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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
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I don't think Jones is coming back. That looks like a tag and trade waiting to happen. So his salary slot can go into Peterson and some lower pedigree reinforcements (and possibly retaining Breeland) long-term. Meanwhile in the short term you have the guy you need for the stretch run and playoffs AND Chris Jones. You've improved the near term without substantially altering the long term as I think Jones is a fait accompli at this point.
I'd give up a 2 for that. I'd sure as shit hate doing it given that it's now the 49ers 2 (seriously Frank Clark - be better), but I'm there. And we get a little cap relief to boot because of his suspension.
I was against Peterson because I felt like you needed to keep the books clean to retain Jones. But I'm feeling more and more like Jones is going to walk and if that's the case, go ahead and use some of that dry powder to up your shot this year and you're in the same position next year as you'd have otherwise been (only with a little more stability at CB).
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Agree I don’t see him back either. Amazing dude and locker room presence. Very talented but his impact in this scheme may not be enough for the cost to keep him. I think as he gets more comfortable he will be good, I’m not questioning his talent at all just don’t think it’s a wise investment in the long run.
On a bit of a side note. Spag can’t bring pressure much right now if he has to worry about Ward getting burnt or miscommunication. When things get cleaned up in the back, especially an addition of say a PP, then you can afford to attack more.
I think we will see more of the same against the raiders. Carr won’t hold the ball long. We won’t risk giving up the big play because Reid knows the offense can score, how many teams can keep marching the ball down the field one first down at a down and keep up with the chiefs O?