What does the Cardale Jones trade from Buffalo to Los Angeles mean for Phillip Rivers? Right now? Nothing. In the future? Everything. Listen, Philip Rivers is 35 years old and the clock is ticking. That means it’s time for the Chargers to start looking for Rivers’ heir apparent. Is that Cardale Jones? It’s hard to say. He only threw 11 passes last year.
But, Anthony Lynn apparently thinks enough for him to bring him along with him to Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Chargers have acquired Bills second-year quarterback Cardale Jones in a trade that sends a conditional draft pick back to Buffalo. A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter the draft pick is conditional for the seventh round.
Jones appeared in only one game as a rookie last season for the Bills, completing 6 of 11 passes for 96 yards in a Week 17 loss to the New York Jets.
The Ohio State product is familiar with new Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, as Lynn served as Buffalo’s interim head coach at the end of last season. Jones also is joining ex-Buckeyes teammates Joey Bosaand Joshua Perry in Los Angeles.
Why would Buffalo trade away Cardale Jones if he’s good?
Excited for the new start, can’t wait to get to work @Chargers ⚡️
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) July 26, 2017
Big thanks to @buffalobills and #BillsMafia for showing me nothing but love & support my during my brief time with the organization
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) July 26, 2017