Green Bay Packers: 3 Possible trade partners for safety Josh Jones
By Joe Kipp
Seattle Seahawks
Admittedly, the Seattle Seahawks have a formidable secondary on paper. Strong safety Bradley McDougald played extremely well at times last year, while free safety Tedric Thompson was solid if not spectacular, considering the void he had to fill for an injured Earl Thomas. That said, the depth behind those two is relatively unproven, with Delano Hill boasting the most experience. Rookie Marquise Blair figures to battle for snaps this season, as well.
Seahawks general manager John Schneider has strong ties to the Packers, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him at least give a call to his friend Brian Gutekunst regarding Josh Jones. The Packers have swapped first-round picks with the Seahawks for two consecutive years.
Like Green Bay, Seattle values uber-athleticism when scouting defenders and Jones fits the bill perfectly. Having previously posted a 4.4-second 40-yard dash, Jones has all the tools to be a contributor when it comes to an athletic standpoint. It’s the mental aspect of the game Jones needs to work on most.
If there’s anyone who could harvest the fruits of production from Jones it’d be Pete Carroll. Carroll is well-known for being a player’s coach, and it’s likely Jones is looking for a team with a player-friendly culture. Seattle could gain the most from Jones by playing him in a dime linebacker role in their Cover 3 scheme.