Should The New York Giants Give James Jones Another Shot In 2016?

The Green Bay Packers informed James Jones that they do not intend to re-sign him for the 2016 season. The 31-year old receiver returned to the Packers after the Week 1 injury to Jordy Nelson and finished the season with a career-high 890 yards.

Giants fans should remember Jones spent the summer and the preseason in New York before he was eventually cut in favor of Preston Parker. Parker dropped five passes in the first two games of the season and then was released himself.

During those first two weeks, Jones had three touchdown receptions and the decision to release him haunted the Giants for weeks to come. Jones finished 2015 with 50 catches and eight touchdowns. So, should Jerry Reese take a look at Jones again in 2016?

The Giants situation at wide receiver going into the this season is similar to 2015. Again, there’s a hope that Victor Cruz will finally be healthy. Will we finally see Cruz and Odell Beckham Jr. as one of the most threatening WR duos in the league?

Then, there’s Rueben Randle. He’s a free agent, but it’s doubtful he will return to the Giants in 2016. Is a 31-year old Jones a better option than Randle in the slot? Dwayne Harris performed admirably in 2015, but he’s primarily a return specialist.

The Giants will undoubtedly find a wide receiver in the draft, but Jones has already proven himself a reliable receiver with steady hands. Should the Giants give Jones another look in 2016?