Poll: Is Chris Long an upgrade from Chandler Jones?

[Soul_Survivor88]

I'd say so. Though the sample size is small, Long is aking plays that are impacting the game.

 

[Patstopia]

Three weeks is too short a time to evaluate anything. But so far I like what I see.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Ask me that question after Thanksgiving.

Long is playing very well. Lets hope his health holds up.

 

[Schmo]

Not necessarily a better player, but better for this team. I never saw Chandler as a guy who could move inside, stand up, or be really effective against the run. From what I've seen from Long he can do all that, with a non-stop motor.

Not really a contest when it comes to pure pass rush ability though.

 

[oldrover]

Nice thing about Long so far is that he's a continuous presence... unlike Jones, who'd make a great play and then for a while...

...disappear.

 

[captain stone]

He's an upgrade from Ninkovich, so far…

Long will also benefit more than anybody else whenever Ninkovich returns.
A DE rotation of Long/Ninkovich/Sheard/Flowers should be competitive on most days.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Not necessarily a better player, but better for this team. I never saw Chandler as a guy who could move inside, stand up, or be really effective against the run. From what I've seen from long, he can do all that, with a non-stop motor.

Not really a contest when it comes to pure pass rush ability though.

That is THE biggest difference between the two players. Jones was fine vs the run and did a good job rushing the passer He also worked hard and gave 100%.

but...

Long's motor is out of control. Hes relentless. Chasing down that play and recovering the fumble was very, very impressive.

 

[RobertWeathers]

He's an upgrade from Ninkovich, so far…

Long will also benefit more than anybody else whenever Ninkovich returns.
A DE rotation of Long/Ninkovich/Sheard/Flowers should be competitive on most days.

Agree on Nink.

Gotta keep those guys fresh- especially Long and Nink as they are both north of 30.

 

[sieglo]

I don't see Long getting ****ed up on some kind of hallucinogen and ending up at a police station.

So win for Long.

 

[Gronkowski123]

long is playing well, seems like he's loving life in NE

but he's no chandler jones!

 

[patchick]

I'll commit to this much:

Chris Long + $5.4 million more in cap space + Joe Thuney >> Chandler Jones

 

[The Gr8est]

Well Long + Thuney + Mitchell > Chandler Jones.

The downside is they take up 3 times the roster spots.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

long is playing well, seems like he's loving life in NE

but he's no chandler jones!

Amendola, Bennett, Long..Take them out of football purgatory where they were for so many years and it must seem like heaven...........Wonder if it will help for future free agents who are tired of dysfunctional coaching and crappy QBs.....

 

[Mack Herron]

Long has been terrific and looking like one of the best FA signings. Curious to see what happens with Cooper when Brady and Nink return.

 

[captain stone]

I'll commit to this much:

Chris Long + $5.4 million more in cap space + Joe Thuney >> Chandler Jones

And don't forget Jonathan Cooper!

 

[JMC00]

Said it in another thread Chris Long has had a better 3 game run in terms of pressure and just distruptiveness than Chandler Jones ever had over 3 games. I'm sure someone Jones fanboy will throw at sacks acting like that tells the whole story.

 

[JMC00]

And don't forget Jonathan Cooper!

You must be really worred that this trade is gonna end up being a good deal on the Pats end even if Cooper never plays a snap. Thuney looking like the Mankins replacement they were looking for and Malcolm Mitchell already making big/clutch plays. Not to mention Chris Long these first 3 games looking better in terms of pressure and disruption than Chandler Jones ever has over 3 games.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Lol come on man. Chris Long may be a great leader have a good motor and be playing very effectively this year, but Chandler is on a different level than long. Not a fair comparison. Chandler is an elite pass rusher good run stuffer and very vocal leader (listen to his MICed up). Chandler is better period. And don't give me that baloney about long being better for our system.

So many patsfans downplay the accomplishments of ex patriots. Guys like Welker Martin Samuel Revis Seymour did great things for us and patsfans downplay what they did because they don't play for us anymore

 

[patchick]

And don't forget Jonathan Cooper!

...and Malcolm Mitchell. Yeah, Long is definitely making that move look smarter and smarter.

 

[farn]

I am surprised at how much he is contributing. Sometimes, vets come in and they just don't work out. I figured Long might not be contributing much. Glad to be wrong. Feel like leadership is there as well. Hunger for winning, team first guy, experience. Excellent pick up so far.

For the money, better than CJ - straight up, not sure yet.