McFadden, Jones To Announce Plans Today - Dallas Cowboys Forum

PosterChild · 01-14-2008

Arkansas tailbacks Darren McFadden and Felix Jones will announce their future plans at a 1 p.m. press conference.

McFadden and Jones are expected to declare for the NFL draft. Both juniors have been projected to go as high as the first-round.

Much of the spotlight this season was on McFadden, who earned his second consecutive Doak Walker Award and became the first Walter Camp Foundation player of the year award in school history. He ran for a school-record 1,725 yards, running or 100 yards or more in nine of 12 games this season.

Jones, an All-American kick returner, was often overshadowed, though he also topped 1,000 yards rushing this season. He scored 11 touchdowns and averaged 8.7 yards per carry.

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PosterChild · 01-14-2008

Darren McFadden isn't sticking around for another run at the Heisman Trophy. The Arkansas All-American announced Monday he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft."When I was growing up, I dreamed of playing for the Razorbacks," McFadden said. "Now, the time has come for me to pursue another dream of mine — playing in the NFL."

McFadden was the Heisman runner-up in 2006 and 2007, so his decision to turn pro wasn't surprising. He ran for 1,830 yards last season, second on the Southeastern Conference's single-season list. He is also second on the career list with 4,590 yards rushing.
Felix Jones, the Razorbacks' other talented tailback, said he'll also enter the draft a year early.

McFadden rushed for over 1,000 yards all three seasons at Arkansas. Jones did it the last two. They were part of a backfield that also included senior fullback Peyton Hillis, another NFL prospect.
Now Arkansas will have to rebuild under new coach Bobby Petrino.
McFadden's decision comes a week after he was involved in a "pretty rowdy scene" at a piano bar in Little Rock, when he was handcuffed by police and then released without charges. In the summer of 2006, he severely injured his toe in a fight outside another club, but recovered in time to play in the season opener.

McFadden holds Arkansas' career and single-season rushing records.
McFadden, from Little Rock, made an immediate impression in 2005. He ran for 1,113 yards and was chosen SEC freshman of the year. In 2006, he led Arkansas on a 10-game winning streak and was second in the Heisman race to Ohio State's Troy Smith.
It was during that season that the Razorbacks began using McFadden in the shotgun at quarterback — he could run, throw or hand off to Jones.
McFadden spoke first at a joint news conference Monday. Then it was Jones' turn.

"I guess that'll be the last handoff from D-Mac," Jones joked.
This season, the Razorbacks lost their first three SEC games but rebounded late. They beat then-No. 1 LSU in the regular-season finale. McFadden ran for 206 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for a touchdown in Arkansas' triple-overtime 50-48 win.
McFadden also tied an SEC record with 321 yards rushing in a November win over South Carolina. He figures to be one of the first players taken in the April draft.

"I just want to go play in the NFL," McFadden said. "Whether I went No. 1 or dead last, it'll be the same feeling for me."
McFadden and Jones join an impressive group of running backs in this year's draft, including Central Florida's Kevin Smith, Michigan's Mike Hart, Rutgers' Ray Rice and West Virginia's Steve Slaton

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PosterChild · 01-14-2008

"I just want to go play in the NFL," McFadden said. "Whether I went No. 1 or dead last, it'll be the same feeling for me."
McFadden and Jones join an impressive group of running backs in this year's draft, including Central Florida's Kevin Smith, Michigan's Mike Hart, Rutgers' Ray Rice and West Virginia's Steve Slaton"
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And Jamal Charles and Reshard Mendenhall

In order of preference-- Mcfadden, Felix Jones, Jamal Charles, Reshard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Kevin Smith, Steve SLayton, Peyton Hillis(FB),Owen Schmidt(FB), and Mike Hart (don't like the dude)

marchetta · 01-14-2008

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Originally Posted by PosterChild

In order of preference-- Mcfadden, Felix Jones, Jamal Charles, Reshard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Kevin Smith, Steve SLayton, Peyton Hillis(FB),Owen Schmidt(FB), and Mike Hart (don't like the dude)

Great ranking. But I have it:
Mcfadden (Batman), Felix Jones (Robin), Reshard Mendenhall (Julius Jones v2.0), Ray Rice (Emmitt-Light), Jamal Charles (3rd Down RB with Brian Westbrook Potential), Steve Slayton (3rd Down RB), Kevin Smith (slow to the LOS, but I still like him).

Nors · 01-14-2008

I think Jones will be a solid Pro RB.

Avery · 01-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Nors

I think Jones will be a solid Pro RB.

At the very least, he'd be a good return guy.

I'm extremely excited about this year's crop of RB's.

tomson75 · 01-14-2008

I'm down with Jones and Cason.

locked&loaded · 01-14-2008

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Originally Posted by marchetta

Reshard Mendenhall (Julius Jones v2.0)

thats your opinion, and you still want him?

Biggems · 01-14-2008

1. Kevin Smith - not the fastest guy around, but he is a workhorse in the mold of Emmitt Smith, Larry Johnson.....plus he is one helluva director

2. Jamaal Charles - if he has truly fixed his fumbling, whoever drafts him will get an awesome RB
3. Chris Johnson - speed, elusiveness, and versatility
4. Rashard Mendenhall - size, speed, power, vision
5. Ray Rice - he can definitely carry the load
6. Mike Hart - i like his heart and determination, unfortunately he is injury prone
7. Felix Jones - the other hog....fast and elusive
8. Yvenson Bernard - versatile back, but doesn't seem to deliver against top flight competition
9. Anthony Alridge - could be our Wolfe/Sproles

Yep, you read correctly...I don't want McFadden. I think he has bust written all over him. Even if I am wrong, McFadden is way out of our range anyway. He will be a top 5 pick.

locked&loaded · 01-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Biggems

1. Kevin Smith - not the fastest guy around, but he is a workhorse in the mold of Emmitt Smith, Larry Johnson.....plus he is one helluva director

2. Jamaal Charles - if he has truly fixed his fumbling, whoever drafts him will get an awesome RB
3. Chris Johnson - speed, elusiveness, and versatility
4. Rashard Mendenhall - size, speed, power, vision
5. Ray Rice - he can definitely carry the load
6. Mike Hart - i like his heart and determination, unfortunately he is injury prone
7. Felix Jones - the other hog....fast and elusive
8. Yvenson Bernard - versatile back, but doesn't seem to deliver against top flight competition
9. Anthony Alridge - could be our Wolfe/Sproles

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J STEW. JAMES DAVIS. HOLLLLLLLLLLA.

CowboyWay · 01-14-2008

Nobody has Jonathan Stewart on your lists? Or did he say he wasn't coming out and I missed it? Cause he's definetely top 10. Probably top 5

Elsinore Blue · 01-14-2008

I's true we need to draft in the first round a rb/cb but we also need to draft another back in the later rounds because Tyson Thompson is not worth 2 cents. This third back should be able to retun kicks also.

Biggems · 01-14-2008

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J STEW. JAMES DAVIS. HOLLLLLLLLLLA.

I knew I was forgetting someone.....Stewart. thanks.......put Stewart at 6.

James Davis? is he the guy from Clemson?

locked&loaded · 01-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Biggems

I knew I was forgetting someone.....Stewart. thanks.......put Stewart at 6.

James Davis? is he the guy from Clemson?

Stewart at 6...... wha

and yes davis is part of the two headed monster over there.

Avery · 01-14-2008

Great depth in the first two rounds.