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Green Bay Packers: Five players to re-sign in 2016 offseason

By Freddie Boston

Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) is defended by Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) on a 30-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Packers defeated the Raiders 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) is defended by Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) on a 30-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Packers defeated the Raiders 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

James Jones

James Jones might not make the Packers’ 53-man roster in 2016, but he should at the very least have a chance to compete for a job. Jones’ availability was a miracle for the Packers after Jordy Nelson went down for the year with a torn ACL. Initially brought in to patch a need on offense, nobody quite expected the unit’s struggles.

Davante Adams disappointed. Randall Cobb failed to build off of an outstanding 2014 season. Ty Montgomery flashed a ton of promise before getting hurt and the combination of Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis didn’t get enough playing time to know with any certainty how much they can contribute in the future. The fact neither was on the field much this year is perhaps telling.

Jones was the Packers’ standout receiver, catching 50 passes for 890 yards and eight touchdowns. Those were career-best numbers for the 31-year-old, and are deserving of an extension.

Jones won’t be asked to be the premier receiver in 2016 barring another streak of injuries at the position, and it’s understandable the Packers want young talent to come through. But when the season begins, it’s about fielding your best players no matter their age. Jones should be brought back to camp, and if he’s good enough for roster spot, keep hold of him.

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