The Detroit Lions are starting a rebuild in 2021, and this is not exactly the time when you want your top two wide receivers to reach the open market. Both Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay are free agents during the off-season, and the Lions, who have already swapped eighth-man Matthew Stafford, make it even more unlikely that one or both of the broad players will be back next season. They will probably want to join a claimant to chase a ring or get paid. Jones actually recently said he wants to do both.
Jones spoke to Thursday SiriusXM NFL Radio about his upcoming free agency, and he said that chasing a Super Bowl is definitely a major goal of his in 2021, but he also wants to be paid.
“At this point in my career, this is what I want,” Jones said. Detroit Free Press, about winning a Super Bowl. “This is what I want, but at the same time it’s not going to be – I’m not just going to sacrifice and not get what I’m worth just because I put in my work to get where I am and it’s the first time. happened, and I did it, and I think I surpassed it the second time. ‘
Jones, who turns 31 next month, will get a career-high 978 yards in 76 and nine times in 2020. His time with the Lions has been impressive, as he has scored nine receiving touchdowns in three out of five seasons in Detroit. Jones played in all 16 games for the first time in three years last season and showed no signs of slowing down.
“I think there are variables, of course,” Jones said. ‘I know if certain teams come knocking on my door, we’ll get something to work for both sides. But at the same time I’m 31, I’m going on my 10th season, but I’m still running past people. and I do the things I have always done. So I have no signs of slowing down. And I think what I get will reflect that. ‘
One prospective landing spot for Jones could be a reunion with Stafford in Los Angeles with the Rams. Sean McVay probably wants to add another deep threat to his arsenal, but the Rams currently have the third worst game in the league, according to Over The Cap. If we’re looking at teams with a big headroom that also has title hopes, we might need to keep an eye on the possible marriage between Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. TY Hilton is a free agent and the Colts may be in the market for a new wide-ranging No. 1. There are, of course, some questions about Carson Wentz’s talent, but Indy has an excellent list now ready to go. thing. Another team interested in Jones could be the Baltimore Ravens, who have a wide receiving corps that struggled with drops in 2020. Jones would immediately help improve Lamar Jackson and his attack, which could help them take another step forward in the pursuit of a Super Bowl.