it sounds like bullshit, but if the rumor was real, Jones makes Dallas a much more serious contender, so it almost doesn’t matter that you trade a 1st.
Window is now, while Micah and Lamb are young and Pollard and Diggs are playing at a high level. Gaining a true all-pro at the position of greatest need who is still in his 20’s would be worth borrowing future cap dollars. He might be good for three more seasons— that’s huge, and worth the 23rd-27th pick or whatever it will be.
The Chiefs though would be stupid to trade him since they fricking need him right now.
Bluntly stated, this season is why you trade for him. If you can do it for a 2nd instead, even better.