Poll: Is Chris Long an upgrade from Chandler Jones?

[fnordcircle]

Sidegrade. Which is a win considering we traded Chandler for a #2 and an OL who may or may not be imaginary.

 

[JMC00]

but Chandler is on a different level than long. Not a fair comparison. Chandler is an elite pass rusher

Chris Long is playing at higher level than Jones right now

When did Chandler Jones become an elite pass rusher?

 

[rochrist]

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

You apparently didn't watch Long during his good years in SL when he was healthy. He was every bit the player Jones is.

 

[Luxusdk]

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

Jones also took alot of plays off or should I say games.... I liked him, but Eilte... Not so much !

 

[IllegalContact]

Long is awesome
Jones sucks

 

[NG Pats Fan]

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[Tunescribe]

long is playing well, seems like he's loving life in NE but he's no chandler jones!

And that's a good thing. Long is making plays on sheer hustle that Jones never made.

 

[The Boston Patriot]

If he stays healthy, absolutely, no question. He is someone other teams need to plan for unlike AD, IMHO.

 

[nabwong]

I've been really consistent about saying that Chandler Jones is a physical specimen but he has ZERO pass rush moves and his discipline in setting the edge is suspect. So yes, Long is a much better FIT for our system.

 

[Wheelman]

Chris Long is more consistent, constantly getting pressure, doesn't get on the stat sheet but he's helped a few plays so far. CJ was more boom or bust. And still is even with the Cardinals.

 

[BradyFTW!]

No, not yet. I like what Long has done so far, but hasn't been as good as Jones was last year so far. And that's fine, he doesn't need to be and isn't paid to be. He, Flowers and Sheard are all stepping up extremely well in Jones' and Ninkovich's absence.

And I still love the trade for the Pats. The trade was entirely about getting value for a player they knew they wouldn't be able to sign, then using his cap space to sign multiple players. The fact that there's even a conversation to be had re: Long and Jones is a win.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

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No, pass rush was not his forte

 

[BobDigital]

No. Jones is a better player overall but Long is having a good year. Jones has failed to stay healthy at times and Long might be the better player for our particular system that ask DEs to run block a lot which is something Long appears to do better than Jones.

 

[jefmblrd]

I always liked Chandler Jones, but the intensity of his play was inconsistent; Long seems to give a maximum effort on every play.

 

[strngplyr]

Upside, no, he is not better, Jones can explode for 3 sacks in a game. But, that's where long has been better so far, Long is a consistent annoyance in the backfield, something Jones struggled to do on a regular basis.

Through 3 games, I'm going to say that we've seen more from Long than we would have from Jones, were he still here.

 

[Joey007]

Chris Long has been far more consistent.

I would still take Chandler Jones whenever Chandler is hot, though. Just all depends on what Chandler you're getting.

 

[FourierSeries]

Jones has never, at any point in time, contributed anything meaningful after Thanksgiving weekend. If Long can do so, then he's definitely an upgrade.

 

[MainePatsFan26]

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

We will have to see how Long's health endures throughout the season *fingers crossed*.

In terms of athleticism, I'd give the edge to Jones. But in terms of hunger, Long is playing like a man on a mission versus Jones being a little too relaxed. Like he's been passing the refer a bit too often...

 

[RayClay]

They're different types of players. When you put long, Sheard and Flowers in there, we are better. Sheard and Flowers might reproduce Jones outside rush better than Long, but they are all versatile.

 

[Uptown]

Most definitely. The guy's never out of a play, he's relentless, most important puts constant "pressure" on opposing QBs. It may not always reflect on the stat sheet, but it damn sure is appreciated on the hoodie sheet. CJ was probably slightly better against the run. As stated many times before, pressure is a more accurate measure of the pass rush effect. Sacks can sometimes be overrated. Lastly, Long's a prototypical Patriot.