Why Release a 1400 Yard Rusher For a Miniscule Amount of Money That Was Owed to Him For His Performance?

As of now, I have an issue with the New York Jets releasing Thomas Jones.  It does not seem like the right decision at all.  Leaving a majority of the teams to a second year player, Shonn Greene, seems a bit risky.  He did show promise in the regular season, as well as the playoffs, but with the Jets' only backbone at the moment in the running back position being Leon Washington; I am feeling pessimistic about this decision wholly.  Jones had a career year eclipsing the 1400 yard mark. It seems cheap of the Jets not to give him the "performance bonus" he solemnly deserves. With him being the catalyst of the offense and the proven veteran/mentor, the Jets not only lose a great presence on the field, but the lose a ten year veteran with unmatched presence in the locker room.











"I can tell you, it's not going to be a popular move in the locker room," said one player, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "We loved T.J. The man loved the game and put it all on the line only to get dumped after his best season. I think you should reward players for performance. You dump him but give Vernon (Gholston) another shot? Doesn't make sense."

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