Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 13:55:33 GMT -6
Bears vs. Vikings: Christian Jones flashes why he deserves new contract
By: Bryan Perez | 59 minutes ago
Link: bearswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/31/bears-vs-vikings-christian-jones-flashes-why-he-deserves-new-contract/
Chicago Bears linebacker Christian Jones is playing on an expiring contract and has developed into a player that general manager Ryan Pace must re-sign this offseason.
He’s been a warrior at inside linebacker filling in for injuries to Danny Trevathan and Nick Kwiatkoski as well as the suspended Jerrell Freeman.
He entered Week 17 as the team’s leading tackler.
But he also brings value on special teams, as evidenced by this play: (won't post so watch on link, worth it)
Jones has starter’s ability and will be pursued heavily in free agency. The Bears have to pay him like a starter and allow him to enter the offseason in a competition to start alongside Danny Trevathan next season.
