Kevin Jones Visiting Chicago

by Adam T on Jul 15, 2008 7:19 AM CDT Comment 15 comments

Although initially not showing any interest in former Detroit Lions runner Kevin Jones, the Bears seem to now have the interest.

Apparently, the Bears are curious enough to take a good look at the ex-Lions running back, a former first-round draft pick who believes he can return to 1,000-yard form after two serious injuries the last two seasons.

NFL sources said Jones was to take a physical and visit Halas Hall on Tuesday, one week before the Bears open training camp.

The big hold up is Jones' knee. If he passes physical, then I think he can be a useful addition. We don't know what we have in Matt Forte. We hope we have our franchise back, but we don't know. If he can't get the job done, it would be a luxury to have another running back with some time in the league.

Jones has never had a great season, but with injuries and being on an awful Lions team his whole career did not help that.

Not contract has been offered so far.

Maybe the Bears feigned interest early on to see what the market was. Once only 4 teams showed interest and none of them signed him they figured they could get a deal more to their liking if they decided to pursue that route.

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According to reports (and his agent), Kevin Jones will signed with the Bears or Steelers today.

"Don't take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us."

by Twins Territory on Jul 15, 2008 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Guess I was on to something

I posted this on July 1st “Is Kevin Jones worth a look” in the fanpost. Apparently he was and maybe he signs. My whole thinking was the same, a veteran with some experience that has something to prove and has some decent talent. Shouldn’t cost them too much.

by chacks on Jul 15, 2008 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

awesome

we need this signing just as a safety back. Jones is a solid runner that can add a lot to our relatively inexperienced group of backs. I think the bears need him more than the steelers, hopefully the team understands this too.

by careyrd on Jul 15, 2008 10:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The steelers want him?

Don’t they already have one good RB and a fantastic rookie? Are they trying to pull a Tampa Bay and stockpile huge numbers at one position?

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Jul 15, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thinking the same thing...

doesn’t make sense

by chacks on Jul 15, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

From MLive.com:

It appears the Detroit Lions are going to see Kevin Jones again.
Jones, the former Lions running back, flew to Chicago last night and is taking a physical today. According to a source close to the situation, he’s leaning very strongly toward signing with the Bears and a deal could be done as early as today.

"Don't take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us."

by Twins Territory on Jul 15, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

According to reports, Jones is expected to turn down bigger offers from other teams and sign for the league minimum. He thinks Chicago is his best chance to get playing time.

"Don't take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us."

by Twins Territory on Jul 15, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs