By all indications, Jermaine Jones wasn't likely to re-sign with the New England Revolution. The two parties seemed to be too far apart in terms of money, an issue that Jones himself commented on via social media. With this in mind, the trade with the Colorado Rapids was a smart piece of business.
Acquiring Jones in August of 2015 was an important moment in Revolution history. The move showed that the club had ambition, a trait that many had long questioned. This was a big-name, highly-paid player coming to Gillette Stadium.