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Ernest Jones knee hasn’t been a problem has it? Wasn’t that a reason we were supposed to be cool losing him?
No, on the penalty.Should that have been a penalty on the Darnold hit?
They think it should have been. He is runner, it was close.
Which means that we should root for the Seahawks. (Puke.)
noShould that have been a penalty on the Darnold hit?
They think it should have been. He is runner, it was close.
I thought he was a little slow for the ISLB position. Turns out we haven't found anyone better. I do think he is better suited as a 4-3 middle LBer.Ernest Jones knee hasn’t been a problem has it? Wasn’t that a reason we were supposed to be cool losing him?
Ernest Jones knee hasn’t been a problem has it? Wasn’t that a reason we were supposed to be cool losing him?
Not sure who to believe...I thought he was a little slow for the ISLB position. Turns out we haven't found anyone better. I do think he is better suited as a 4-3 middle LBer.
Ernest Jones left the Los Angeles Rams because the team traded him to the Tennessee Titans in August 2024 after the two sides reached a stalemate over a long-term contract extension. [1, 2]
The primary factors behind the split included:
While the Rams gave him permission to seek a trade when negotiations stalled, Jones publicly stated on social media that he never actually requested to leave Los Angeles. [1]
- The Contract Impasse: Jones was entering the final year of his rookie contract and wanted to be paid like a top-tier linebacker. The Rams' front office was unwilling to commit to a high-priced extension, as they historically devalue the inside linebacker position financially. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Concerns Over His Knee: Jones had been dealing with an ongoing knee injury (including a torn meniscus) that caused him to miss a chunk of offseason practice. Jones later revealed that he felt the Rams "gave up on [his] knee" and assumed his career was on a downward trajectory. [1, 2]
- Emergence of Cheaper Options: Head coach Sean McVay characterized the trade as a pure "football decision". The Rams felt confident moving forward with a younger, significantly cheaper rotation of linebackers. [1, 2]
It was one of the stranger quick moves by the Rams. They only had Roseboom and Reeder. They basically gave him away with a year remaining on his contract. Jake Ellenbogen had some thoughts. talks about Jones coming into camp out of shape. I remember that.Not sure who to believe...
Front office speak -- or player speak....