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Julius Jones
- Thread starter WWJD
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That wasn't the kind of news I wanted to hear on a Monday morning. I guess ReShard Lee will get more time as an RB.
texasguy346
Mod Squad
WWJD said:
I wouldn't say they had a lousy draft quite yet. Injuries can happen to any draft pick at any given time. Besides that ignores the 1st round pick they got from the Bills. They way Buffalo is going it could be a very high pick.
I'd love to know what rookie they drafted that is making an impact this year...the Texans drafted Babin and Robinson and they're both playing. I don't see that with the Cowboys. Jones is out, the offensive lineman is out from USC and who else is there? I'm not up on all that but it seems from my vantage point that they right now are getting nothing out of this draft for the year.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
serious, HUGE and all Cowboy fans I'm sorry to hear the bad news. I was really looking forward to tracking his numbers & success. Kinda puts a damper on the Steven Jackson vs. Julius Jones debate. One positive note I got to see a little College ball over the weekend and I really liked that back from Auburn, Cadillac Williams he reminds me alot of Curtis Martin, and I think we all know Parcells loves Martin & that Martin is currently still tearing it up in NY.
Huge
All Pro
Robinson and Babin were both first round draft picks that are filling "need" positions. Does Dallas have any players from that draft that fit this description? Most thought Jones was expected to take over the starting role as a 2nd rounder but then we signed Eddie George. So his (as our other draft picks) role became one of depth.WWJD said:
So if you compare the rest of our draft to yours...
Dallas:
Jacob Rogers - 2nd Round - Back-up RT.
Stephen Peterman - 3rd Round - (When healthy) Back-up OG.
Bruce Thornton - 4th Round - Secondary depth.
Sean Ryan - 5th Round - Cut.
Nathan Jones - 7th Round - Secondary depth.
Patrick Crayton - 7th Round - Listed on WR depth chart but does return duties.
Jacques Reeves - 7th Round - Secondary depth.
Houston:
Glenn Earl - 4th Round - I see he's made 1 tackle so far.
Vontez Duff - 6th Round - Is he even on the team?
Jammal Lord - 6th Round - Is he on the team?
Charlie Anderson - 6th Round - I see he's made 1 tackle so far.
Raheem Orr - 7th Round - Is he on the team?
Sloan Thomas - 7th Round - Practice Squad.
BJ Symons - 7th Round - Practice Squad or cut?
Is our's really so lousy?
I still think many teams had a much better draft than the Cowboys including the Texans. Depth is fine, needed and I understand all that but we'll wait and see how JJ works out. Right now his rookie year is a diaster with the injury and all.
I'll always believe Jimmy Johnson was the best draft day man the Cowboys had. Jerry stinks at it and I'm not real impressed with Bill either. But we'll agree to disagree and I'll leave it at that.
I'll always believe Jimmy Johnson was the best draft day man the Cowboys had. Jerry stinks at it and I'm not real impressed with Bill either. But we'll agree to disagree and I'll leave it at that.
HowBoutThemCowboys!
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Unfortunate for JJ with the rib problems, but I think Dallas will do fine with George and especially Lee. George hasnt been doing that bad so far after 2 weeks
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
HowBoutThemCowboys! said:
Well if you are looking in the category of continuing declining stats, I guess not:
Eddie George 3.3 ypc
Troy Hambrick 3.5 ypc
Emmitt Smith 3.8 ypc
Each in their current or last year with the Cowboys. Man, with that kind of progress in 4-5 years you might actually manage to get a RB that goes backwards. Explain again to me why it was smart to get rid of Emmitt (because JJ wouldn't offer above vet. minimum) and smart to sign Eddie (for $4 mil)?
Huge
All Pro
$2.2 million ($660,000 base + $1.54 million bonus). But I've already stated my opinion of George coming to Dallas in the other thread (against it).
As for Emmitt, several teams offered him the vet. minimum. Yet he signed with Arizona for a fat contract. Do you think he would've re-signed with Dallas had they offered a bit more than the vet. minimum? I don't. And at that point, it made no sense to re-sign him for anything more.
As for Emmitt, several teams offered him the vet. minimum. Yet he signed with Arizona for a fat contract. Do you think he would've re-signed with Dallas had they offered a bit more than the vet. minimum? I don't. And at that point, it made no sense to re-sign him for anything more.
HowBoutThemCowboys!
Rookie
Huge said:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
HowBoutThemCowboys!
Rookie
We have him now!! 198 baby.
texansfan88
Rookie
HowBoutThemCowboys! said:
"If you're 5-7 in the NFC...you might be a sucky team" Matt Foxworthy
HowBoutThemCowboys!
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texansfan88 said:
You do know that I said that on September 23rd. About 2 and a half months ago sherlock.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
Huge said:
I've been waiting for you HUGE to say something, all I can say is what took you so long...............exactly! my congrats & what a comeback by the Cowboys. Say what other team came back on those Seahawks late in a game this year..........thats right the Rams with Steven Jackson. Gee there sure are a lot of similarities (2 carries difference, 51 yards and a couple TD'S).
Really I'm happy to see Jones healthy & running well that means there is absolutly no need on the part of the Cowboys to draft a RB, hence one less team the Texans need to worry about if they decide to go that direction 1st or 2nd round.
Its also a positive for Texas with the Cowboys winning again, keep the Tuna on the hook for as long as possible, I can't wait to see if y'all make the playoffs again & who the two # 1 draft picks will be. Any ideas?
Strange you would say that about the Cowboys not picking a RB with one of their 2 choices.
I was just reading an article yesterday and Stephen Jones said they will pick the "best player available" no matter what position he plays which means it could very well be a running back. He could be blowing smoke...because I'd go defense for sure if I were them.
I'm not so sure the Texans are thinking RB. I guess it depends on how DD does the rest of the year.
I was just reading an article yesterday and Stephen Jones said they will pick the "best player available" no matter what position he plays which means it could very well be a running back. He could be blowing smoke...because I'd go defense for sure if I were them.
I'm not so sure the Texans are thinking RB. I guess it depends on how DD does the rest of the year.
beerlover
Hall of Fame
tongue & cheek
its simply an ongoing response to HUGE (whom I respect by the way) refrencing our little battle @ the beginning of the season between Jones & Steven Jackson. It was shelved out of due consideration for Jones unfortunate injury, now that he's healthy we (HUGE & beerlover) can continue comparisons
i was caught prematurely calling out the HUGE TUNA a mistake by passing on Steven Jackson & that the Cowboys would need to use that extra 1st pick to select a REAL RB. But now looks like I was wrong, beer all over my face
Dallas with two #1's & Julius Jones can focus on other needs besides RB. It takes a big beerlover to admit the error of his ways, however I still haven't changed my opinion of Steven Jackson, just my opinion of Jones 
its simply an ongoing response to HUGE (whom I respect by the way) refrencing our little battle @ the beginning of the season between Jones & Steven Jackson. It was shelved out of due consideration for Jones unfortunate injury, now that he's healthy we (HUGE & beerlover) can continue comparisons
i was caught prematurely calling out the HUGE TUNA a mistake by passing on Steven Jackson & that the Cowboys would need to use that extra 1st pick to select a REAL RB. But now looks like I was wrong, beer all over my face
Dallas with two #1's & Julius Jones can focus on other needs besides RB. It takes a big beerlover to admit the error of his ways, however I still haven't changed my opinion of Steven Jackson, just my opinion of Jones
Huge
All Pro
I'll repeat what I've said in previous posts: I believe Steven Jackson is a better RB. But I'd rather have Julius Jones and his production (even if it is a little lower than Jackson's) plus an extra first round pick.
My comparison wasn't pointing out that Jones has outperformed Jackson. Just that he has shown he can be as productive.
What took me so long? Oh, I don't know...maybe Jones missing out on 7 weeks of action with a broken shoulder?
As far as the similarities...again what would you rather have: Jones' numbers plus an extra first rounder or Jackson's numbers?
I'm with WWJD. I can't see the Texans taking another RB. You've got a high 2nd rounder invested in Hollings and another RB that could just be suffering a sophmore slump.
I'll also agree with WWJD's perception that Steven Jones is blowing smoke about taking the "best available player". Since when has Dallas done that in a draft under Jerry Jones? He has consistently NOT taken the best available player or traded out of the spot. So because of their irrational ways, it's hard to form an idea of what they'll do.
We need a CB in the worst way but I don't think we'll finish high enough to take Rolle. But Marlin Jackson would be a nice consolation prize. If both picks are mid-first, use picks on both. Say a CB (Jackson because Rolle is sure to be gone) and a DE (Erasmus James?) or DT (Anttaj Hawthorne?).
If us or Buffalo tank the rest of the season and one of them becomes a pretty high pick, I wouldn't mind trading it and moving down (but not out of the first round).
I wish Rolle would be available for the Cowboys but he won't be.
I'm wondering about a WR or LB. This Cooper kid off the practice squad seems to be playing well. Maybe he can be the 3rd receiver they need or pick up a FA. Of course Glenn should be back and he was having a wonderful year till he got hurt. I think that hurt Vinny alot when he went out.
Witten is also becoming a good "go to " guy. The guy has quietly become a quality TE.
If you are Dallas you go defense and heavy. They need a tackle and they need a fast, quick LB. The corners are horrible too although at this point I have more faith in Frazier than Newman who seems to be lost this year.
I'm wondering about a WR or LB. This Cooper kid off the practice squad seems to be playing well. Maybe he can be the 3rd receiver they need or pick up a FA. Of course Glenn should be back and he was having a wonderful year till he got hurt. I think that hurt Vinny alot when he went out.
Witten is also becoming a good "go to " guy. The guy has quietly become a quality TE.
If you are Dallas you go defense and heavy. They need a tackle and they need a fast, quick LB. The corners are horrible too although at this point I have more faith in Frazier than Newman who seems to be lost this year.
Fiddy
All Pro
STEEL BLUE TEXANS
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Julius Jones is a lot like Curtis Martin
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
texan279 said:
No offense (and I definitely believe a strong OL contributes to a RB) but this is one of the great cop-out/myths of folks that don't want to give Smith his due. Yes he had a good OL, but a great RB makes his OL look like a dominant OL as well by making the most out of it. Part of how you can tell it wasn't all the OL is that 2/3rds of Emmitt's yards were made after 1st contact. The OL wasn't just opening gigantic holes for some no talent hack. They opened a hole that gave a great back an opportunity to demonstrate why he was great--an ability to minimize contact, make a cut, run through arm-tackles and maintain balance for maximum yards. OK rant over.
HowBoutThemCowboys!
Rookie
WWJD said:
lol, I hope he doesn't get too quick. Madden was saying on the MNF game that the O-line really needs to open holes fast for Jones. Hopefully it won't become a problem later on. I doubt it though.
HowBoutThemCowboys!
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Yeah, where was Jones in college? I barely heard anything about him at ND.
Youngstown Colt
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he was suspended for academics during the irish's big 1st season under willingham, then he came back last year, put up a few 200 yard games and the rest is history.HowBoutThemCowboys! said: