Change at RB Imminent?

Reports have surfaced over the last couple of days that indicate that the Bills may be becoming more serious about making a change in their offensive backfield. These initial reports are speculation at the moment, but are interesting nonetheless. Here are the two stories:

Bears RB Jones Seeking Trade
The first report, surfacing out of Chicago, has Bears RB Thomas Jones (right) seeking a trade. His wish will apparently be granted by Bears GM Jerry Angelo, but only at the right price. Jones has been unhappy with his role in the Bears' offense, where he split carries with 2005 first-round pick Cedric Benson.

Jones represents the type of back the Bills would likely seek should they depart with Willis McGahee. Blessed with good speed, vision and great hands out of the backfield, Jones has the ability to handle a full rushing load himself, and would give the Bills the versatility the desperately need from the position.

The likely asking price for Jones is a high draft choice or two. Initially, it is likely that the Bears will ask for a first-round pick, although eventually they may be talked down to a second and a later pick.

Giants GM Reese Replacing Tiki with Willis?
The second report is, admittedly, far less concrete than the Jones report; however, this observation from Chris Brown does hold some water. View the report here

The report holds that when discussing potential trade replacements for the retired Tiki Barber, Giants GM Jerry Reese blatantly mentioned McGahee (pictured left). That is interesting, especially when you consider the fact that some of McGahee's best games have come against the Jets in the Meadowlands - the same stadium where the Giants play all of their home games.

What's interesting is that if the Bills decide to deal McGahee, they may get the pick necessary to deal to Chicago in order to land Jones. This possibility seems far-fetched, but in reality seems a lot more feasible than anybody originally thought.

Combine Update Coming Soon
I've been watching the workouts from the Scouting Combine this morning, and have seen some interesting stuff. In particular, Miami TE Greg Olsen has been stellar in his workouts. Check back early tomorrow morning for a mini-report on some of the players who impressed.