Jets nab RB Jones; Giants yet to make a splash

The Jets have filled their running back void by dealing a 2nd round pick (No. 37 overall) to Chicago for veteran Thomas Jones and the Bears 2nd round pick (No. 63 overall).

I personally thought the Bears would look to get much more value for Thomas Jones, but I guess with Jamal Lewis, Dominic Rhodes, and a few other 2nd tier running backs out there in free agency like Kevan Barlow and T.J. Duckett, the Bears felt like this was the best they could get. It's a complete steal for the Jets, who still have two 2nd round picks, no. 59 overall and no. 63 overall in the draft. Now that they're set at running back, they can look to address other positions such as cornerback, tight end, and outside linebacker early in the draft. Look for Thomas Jones to be a great signing for the Jets, and look for Cedric Houston and Leon Washington to both play pretty big supporting roles next season in an attempt to keep Jones healthy and throw defenses off balance.

The Giants have yet to make any signings this off-season. They've re-signed C Shaun O'Hara and tendered Restricted Free Agents Gibril Wilson, Reggie Torbor, and Derrick Ward. This is not the time to back down in free agency, and it seems as though new GM Jerry Reese is, for the most part, content with the players he has going into the draft.

Despite the lack of activity, there hasn't been a lack of rumors involving the Giants. Numerous reports say the Giants are still interested in former Colts running back Dominic Rhodes despite him leaving without a contract last week. There have also been rumors that the Giants are serious about trading for running back Tatum Bell, who's currently a Detroit Lion. There have been some unconfirmed reports that the Giants are also interested in disgruntled running back Willis McGahee. Also in for a visit this week will be former Rams wide receiver Kevin Curtis. Curtis is looking for a starting job and may just be using this visit as leverage when it comes to signing with the Lions and former Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz.

What's best for the Giants? Personally, with Ahman Green, Travis Henry, and Thomas Jones all finding new homes this week, the Giants may be better off making a trade to move up in the 2nd round and getting a back like Kenny Irons. With any luck, OT Levi Brown out of Penn State will fall to the Giants in the 1st. Mock's have him going as high as top 10, or as low as past the Giants in the 1st. The cornerback position can be addressed in free agency as there are still good cornerbacks available. Nick Harper is the most appealing, but also out on the market are corners Roderick Hood (PHI), David Macklin (ARI), former Giants corner William James (PHI), Tory James (CIN), and Travis Fisher (STL). All would be good compliments to returning veterans Sam Madison and R.W. McQuarters. Look for the Giants to give Corey Webster a fair shot in training camp despite his sub par performance last season.