Post by FLCardinalFan on Jun 20, 2021 17:09:14 GMT -7
Position Linebackers
I. Strong Side Linebackers
Roster
Starter Chandler Jones 6" 5" 265 lbs
Came to the Cardinals in a trade
with the New England Patriots.
He is 31 years of age.
Chandler Jones returns to the Cardinals after sustaining a
a season ending biceps injury during the game versus the N.Y. Jets.
This was a big loss for the Cardinals in 2020. Now, The Cardinals
are left with a tough decision for this upcoming season.
I'm sure the front office want Chandler back but at what cost?
Chandler is a current holdout who is feeling deserving of a fair payday.
Two things come to mind when dealing with Chandler and his particular situation.
The Cardinals decided in free agency to pay J.J Watt at RDE this season.
Watt is 32 years of age. His PFF rating was very good for 2020 at
85.4. He played in all 16 game last season. In 2019 he played in only
8 games. Watt has missed 32 games in the last 5 years.
Chandler Jones has missed only 11 and they all happened to be
last season. This is a big problem to me. Chandler Jones
and his deal should have been worked out beforehand.
The second problem and to me it represents another big one.
Steve Keim and his front office fully guaranteed the contract
of Devon Kennard for this season. Jones had 10 tackles in
the 5 games he played in during 2020. Kennard had 17 in tackles
13 games. If you look at our depth chart on the Ourlads link
Kennard is 3rd string over at Outside linebacker.
The decision to guarantee Devon's contract was a
terrible blunder inmho.
To sum this up, You take care of your own before
you sign others up to big contracts. C. Jones
has put forth every faithful effort to playing
the game right and producing on the field.
Make no illusions, a deal to trade him as are
the rumors should have been worked out months ago.
The handling of this matter is a blackeye to the organization
and to Chandler. Business may be business but he deserves
better. Is he a risk? The Cardinals took one on Watt with
his injury plagued career. I hope we reach a deal or make a
fair trade for both the player and the team.
Link:
raisingzona.com/2021/06/05/arizona-cardinals-disgruntled-chandler-jones/
Top 100 players 2020 Season
#15 Chandler Jones
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