That’s Right Thomas Jones, Get Your Butt Back On The Field

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Published: May 30, 2009

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... the first two seasons you belong to it, why are you asking for a raise? I guess you finally realized it wasn't the right move.

The first season you averaged 3.6 yards per carry and crossed the goal line with the ball in your hands just once. You also started a play with the ball in your hands, and twice finished the play without it. 

More fumbles than touchdowns? Nice. The Jets were irrelevant but your paycheck wasn't. You were originally signed to a four year, $20 million deal, and I thought THAT was a little bit of a reach. 

The season prior to your signing, with the Bears, you averaged 4.1 yards per carry with six touchdowns. Not bad. Pretty good actually. But $5 million a year after that? I guess.

And now, $13 million and two years later, you've averaged barely 4.1 yards per carry and seven touchdowns a year with the Jets. And oh yeah, zero playoff appearances. 

So I don't really see any evidence that shows you've improved&...

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