much about Matt. Maybe that’s just the problem. If he’s a middle of the pack receiver what’s the big deal? Unless he is a true #1 even a solid #2 this is no news. If we can pry Boldin from the Cards then holla at me.

Much like with Kevin Jones last year, I’ve been looking for this one ever since seeing that Jones was released in Jacksonville.

I think he gives us the total package on offense. A big fast target like Jones is an ideal compliment and foil to Hester and supplement to Olsen working the middle of the field and the sidelines.

Size? Check. Experience? Check. Doesn’t have the nickname Droppapotamus? Check. We already know that Hester will demand attention, Olsen is our best all-around receiver and defenses also have to account for Forte coming out of the backfield. We already know that whoever lines up alongside Hester will have every oppotunity to have a great season. It boils down to the this question: After investing in the franchise QB, who would you rather have catching his passes now: Matt Jones or Rashied Davis?

right now we have a group of recievers that, regardless of talent, are mostly undersized. Save for Brandon Rideau, who I like, no one on the roster is taller then 6’1", unless you count Devin Aromashodu, who probably won’t make the 53 man cut. Depending on where you look, Jones is roughly 6’6", 218. Along with Greg Olsen, that makes two guys who are great targets based solely upon their size, which is unfortunatly one of the few things we can use to judge the current recievers

There is a REASON why Matt Jones is unemployed at the end of July. One, his involvement with cocaine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two, his thoroughly unimpressive NFL career to date.

Bears don’t want anything to do with this guy. He’s potential poison and generally sucks otherwise.

I mean really, what would the bears lose from this? He’s cheap and if it does’nt work out then we could just get rid of him and have a very minimal loss. However, if he does work out then the Bears would benefit big time. He’s got size and speed and is a great option in the red zone. I think he would be good for Hester and also would put Earl Bennett in a more suitable spot in the slot. And don’t forget how well Cutler played with a similar sized reciever in Brandon Marshall. I like it, but like others have said, as long as he’s clean.

Go get him we need him bad….Big target recivers dont always pop up for nothing..Give him a chance he pans out great if not we dont take a big hit and get rid of him.anthing is better than davis…lol…And will be adding more speed teams will hate us even more..I think hes a very good reciver…Go bears..!!!

For a kid to get thrown on a run-happy team, be switched to the WR position, knowing you’re not gonna get too many tosses, kinda screws with you.

Now, transplant him in an opportunity to be the #1-#2 go-to guy, with a Pro-Bowl quarterback who has an improved line to work behind and a guaranteed running threat, and speed running amok in the defensive backfield, and who wouldn’t want to get jazzed about that as a player? You’re going from a so-what role to a chance to be a difference maker.

I say give him a whirl, and park him next to Forte on the bus. That kids a work-apotamus when it comes to dedication to learning the game and being a team player.

Just my two cents:

As an Arkansas Razorback/Matt Jones fan, I am really eager for another team to pick up Matt. He is an unusual personality, but really a good KID. This of course, KID, is how he got into trouble.

Matt has always been a kind-hearted, christian man. The coke thing is way over blown. The percentage of college educated people under 50 who have tried ‘coke’ would probably boggle your mind. He was just stupid enough to get caught.

So relax, he is not a doper, druggie, locker room cancer kind of guy. He’s just a college kid who went home to party with his old buddies on an NFL salary and screwed up.

This kid deserves a chance and I believe HAS seen the error of his ways. He has dedicated himself to working out in FL since his release from the drug program. For a guy with a rep as lazy, this is a good sign. Personally, I saw Matt play in college and listened to his coach and others gripe about his demeanor. But, he still performed above everyone else.

The years he has under his belt and his issues have matured him. I can hear it in his voice. Also, he seems to be taking responsibility and not letting his parents do his talking as he has in the past.

NFL.com shows receiving stats for last year. Matt was #30 in receptions for players at any position and #25 for WR’s. And, he had 3 less games to do it. His 1st down percentage was 72.3%. There were only 3 other receivers in the league with as many receptions and a better 1st down percentage.

And, most of the other receivers in those stats have played receiver for 4 years in college and 4 or more in the pros. Matt is just now comfortable in the position and with the level of play in the NFL. He is just now ready to produce.

I think there was a glimpse of all of this last year.

This is the last person the Bears need. Having lived in Arkansas the last few years- this guy is a big headed self-centered overrated player. His drug problems have been around for years and they won’t stop. The best thing that has happened is that Jacksonville told him to take a hike.