just a question out of curiosity. say they do go with the contract or even an adjusted contract and you know he has been the starter for the last two seasons and by signing the contract, a basically middle of the pack level contract, why would they have a competition of any kind assuming they draft a prospect who will likely sit a season or two and keep Jones?
competition between Taylor, Jones and draft prospect?
now, if he were not to go with the contract and moves on they will have to bring in at least two more QBs assuming they cut ties with Manuel, then you would have good reason for a 3-way competition.
where do you get the idea "not just handed the starting job" when he is/will be considered the starter if they go forward with the contract?
just curious