Just as many reports said earlier, the New York Jets released running back Thomas Jones, and the move was made officially on Friday. Along with Jones, cornerback Donald Strickland was also cut on the first day of free agency.
"I just want to start off by thanking Thomas for everything he’s done on and off the field," Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a conference call today. "In terms of respect and admiration, I’d put Thomas up on the very short list of guys who’ve ever been through our program, not only because of what he’s done on the field but the leadership he brought as well and the passion he played with."
Jones finished last season with a career-high 1,402 rushing yards, and if he is indeed as good as Tannenbaum, why did the Jets still decide to release him?
Well, Tannenbaum said it was a “very difficult decision” after considering all factors including skill and budget, even though there will be no salary cap in 2010. The decision to release Jones has angered his teammates in Jets jerseys, but it was eventually made. However, Tannenbaum did not rule out having Jones wear back Jets jerseys but he said that Jones himself is looking at other opportunities.
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