The Patriots made a few big moves yesterday, trading Chandler Jones to the Cardinals in exchange for a second round pick and guard Jonathan Cooper. A few hours later they also signed former Rams defensive end Chris Long.
Here are a few quick thoughts:
1. Chandler Would Be Gone Anyway
This is the biggest takeaway I have from this trade. Jones’ contract is up after the 2016 season, and after seeing some of the ridiculous contracts pass rushers got this offseason, there was no way in hell the Pats would be forking up that kind of money to keep Jones next year.