Just a thought....

[montgod]

Even though I have good expectations of Julius Jones, there is also the possibility of him being very similar to this rb drafted in the '99 draft:

3rd ranked RB - Amos Zereoue
West Virginia
5-7 3/8, 203
Barry Sanders-style running back, but without Sanders' speed. Ran a 4.49 40 in his individual workout, however. Quick, elusive darter. Needs a hole. Thick and muscular but not a power runner. He was productive for three years at West Virginia before coming out early. There are questions about whether he can take a pounding.

Hope this won't be the case.

[Wimbo]

I think Jones has more of his weight in his lower body than Zereoue.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Originally Posted by montgod

Even though I have good expectations of Julius Jones, there is also the possibility of him being very similar to this rb drafted in the '99 draft:

3rd ranked RB - Amos Zereoue
West Virginia
5-7 3/8, 203
Barry Sanders-style running back, but without Sanders' speed. Ran a 4.49 40 in his individual workout, however. Quick, elusive darter. Needs a hole. Thick and muscular but not a power runner. He was productive for three years at West Virginia before coming out early. There are questions about whether he can take a pounding.

Hope this won't be the case.

I don't see Jones as being very simular to Zereous at all. Completely different backs IMO.

Actually, Jones reminds me more of William Green out of BC coming out. We're talking physical ability and running style only.

[twa]

Originally Posted by montgod

Even though I have good expectations of Julius Jones, there is also the possibility of him being very similar to this rb drafted in the '99 draft:

3rd ranked RB - Amos Zereoue
West Virginia
5-7 3/8, 203
Barry Sanders-style running back, but without Sanders' speed. Ran a 4.49 40 in his individual workout, however. Quick, elusive darter. Needs a hole. Thick and muscular but not a power runner. He was productive for three years at West Virginia before coming out early. There are questions about whether he can take a pounding.

Hope this won't be the case.

From what i have seen of JJ he is a good inside runner with enough speed to make the corner ,also strong lower body helps him run thru tackles.All in all a complete back.

[dbair1967]

Originally Posted by montgod

Even though I have good expectations of Julius Jones, there is also the possibility of him being very similar to this rb drafted in the '99 draft:

3rd ranked RB - Amos Zereoue
West Virginia
5-7 3/8, 203
Barry Sanders-style running back, but without Sanders' speed. Ran a 4.49 40 in his individual workout, however. Quick, elusive darter. Needs a hole. Thick and muscular but not a power runner. He was productive for three years at West Virginia before coming out early. There are questions about whether he can take a pounding.

Hope this won't be the case.

Jones and Zereoue have nothing in common, not even remotely close in size or running style...sorry

David