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I heard a rumor a few weeks ago that the Jets were interested in Thomas Jones but didn't think much of it. I mean there was a rumor that the Jets were going to trade Vilma, how seriously can you take rumors. So I shook it off and for the most part forgot about it. Than yesterday on my ride home from the gym I turned on WFAN and heard all the callers discussing how the Jets just picked up Jones. Oh really, well that's pretty sweet. However, the radio never mentioned what the Jets had to give up so I was pleased with the fact they got a solid running back which they desperately needed but wanted to see exactly what they gave up.

So I got home looked at ESPN.com, nothing, looked at Jets.com nothing, alright how about Google news. Ok sweet MSNBC has it up. So the first portion of the article reads the Jets acquire Thomas Jones for a second round pick #37. And I'm thinking to myself, that might be a little steep but hey he did put back to back really good seasons together. Than I read on and in the 3rd paragraph, "in addition the Jets receive the Bears 2nd round pick #63." Why the hell don't they mention that in the beginning I think that's a big piece of the puzzle don't you? Anyway moving back in the draft 26 spots in order to get someone who's rushed for 4+ yards a carry the past 4 seasons seems pretty outstanding to me especially when you had no significant top option on your roster. Now Leon Washington can assume the 3rd down back role which he will be perfect for. I am pumped.

2003 Tampa Bay 16 137 627 39.2 4.6 3 24 180 11.3 7.5 29 7.8 9 0 4 2
2004 Chicago 14 240 948 67.7 4.0 7 56 427 30.5 7.6 45 7.4 16 0 2 1
2005 Chicago 15 314 1335 89.0 4.3 9 26 143 9.5 5.5 41 7.2 6 0 2 2
2006 Chicago 16 296 1210 75.6 4.1 6 36 154 9.6 4.3 21 7.3 5 0 1 1

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