Should Bears' WR Velus Jones Jr. Seek New Horizons?
The Chicago Bears have substantially bolstered their receiver ranks over the past year, which might leave Velus Jones Jr. feeling a tad sidelined. As a freshman, Jones Jr. had a modest tally of 7 catches for 107 yards and a single touchdown, while also adding value on special teams with his punt and kick returns.
However, the recent recruitments of DJ Moore and Chase Claypool, along with the promising draft pick Tyler Scott, have shifted Jones Jr. further down the pecking order. While his performances haven't quite made a compelling case for a permanent spot on the Bears' roster, Bleacher Report's Jake Rill suggests he could be a desirable trade target for another franchise.
According to Rill, Jones Jr. possesses an untapped reservoir of talent but, at 26, his future as a Bear may not shine as brightly as some of his fellow receivers. Given the ambiguity clouding his position on the Bears' team sheet ahead of the training camp, it might be wise for Chicago to consider trading him in exchange for a draft pick. This would simultaneously offer Jones Jr. the chance to prove himself elsewhere and potentially fetch the Bears some valuable returns.
Bears' GM Ryan Poles has already made commendable progress reshaping the team's offense and defense, but there's more work on the horizon. A deal involving Jones Jr. could benefit both parties - allowing him a fresh start while the Bears could reap rewards from a strategic trade. Only the post-training camp depth chart will truly reveal where Jones Jr. stands in the greater scheme of Bears' plans.
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7 JUILLET | 52 ANSWERS Should Bears' WR Velus Jones Jr. Seek New Horizons? Should the Bears cut Velus Jones? | ||
| Yes | 11 | 21.2 % |
| No | 41 | 78.8 % |
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