Signed by Cowboys Dallas signs RB Ronald Jones

[Risen Star]

Jones doesn't play ST so that's why they re-signed Dowdle this morning. Jones, Dowdle, and Davis will be battling for one spot assuming Dallas drafts a back.

If they don't draft a back, Dowdle is likely secure in his ST role while Jones and Davis battle for RB2 behind Pollard.

It's an embarrassment of riches.

 

[Aven8]

Not putting any stock in this as-if significant. There was an expectation that he would be a substantial asset in KC last season, but that didn't happen. As far as I can decipher, that wasn't because of injury. He just didn't earn snaps, evidently.

I think the emergence of Pacheco changed all of that. Kid was a steal in the 7th.

 

[lkelly]

I wonder how much is guaranteed. Could be a placeholder that gets kicked to the curb if a draft pick or two look like they will pan out in camp.

 

[gimmesix]

Not putting any stock in this as-if significant. There was an expectation that he would be a substantial asset in KC last season, but that didn't happen. As far as I can decipher, that wasn't because of injury. He just didn't earn snaps, evidently.

He didn't. May have just been a bad fit or early struggles that put him behind the other backs. I don't know. I guess we'll find out.

 

[Floatyworm]

I like this signing....

Me too....add some speed to the back field. Been missing for way too long.

 

[infamousstyles]

Was fournette not an option or or did he want too much money?

 

[phildadon86]

Me too....add some speed to the back field. Been missing for way too long.

Speed? Do you guys watch other teams?

 

[Floatyworm]

Curious what made him the 3rd string/healthy scratch in Kansas. Thought he was decent in Tampa to start his career before Fournette took over.

Change of pace back that put it on the carpet a few times. That can be corrected. Kid runs hard though...that can't be taught.

 

[Floatyworm]

Speed? Do you guys watch other teams?

Do you? He would do laps around Zeke...

 

[DandyDon52]

I don't mind this signing either but is the running back pecking order now Pollard, Jones, Davis and Dowdle?

that is what I would think it is.
They wont draft one high, jones is replacement for elliot I think.
They may not draft a rb at all or wait till round 5.....oh they traded that one lol, so 6 or 7.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Vet. depth signing.

 

[Floatyworm]

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ronald-jones-ii-improves-40-time-at-usc-pro-day/

 

[Floatyworm]

Ran a 4.4 @ his pro day....I will take that...

 

[Rayman70]

nice insurance signing. Its a CYA signing. Smart.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Who is this Jerry Jones? I'm loving our offseason!!!

 

[USArmyVet]

For those bragging about what Jones did back in 2020, his total stats for the last 2 years: 118 carries 498 yards 5 td's

He played in only 5 of 17 regular season games in '22 ( he was inactive the first 10 games because he couldn't crack the roster) and 15 of 17 games in '21....and of the 20 of 34 games played the last 2 seasons he only had 1 occasion where he carried for more than 10 carries in a game, 3 games where he carried exactly 10 times, and the rest of the games was between 0-9 carries.....

So I am at a loss why Dallas signed this guy yet refused to sign D'Onta Foreman who has had 2 good last 2 seasons and signed for only $3M.

 

[Carson]

For those bragging about what Jones did back in 2020, his total stats for the 2 years: 118 carries 498 yards 5 td's

He played in only 5 of 17 regular season games in '22 ( he was inactive the first 10 games because he couldn't crack the roster) and 15 of 17 games in '21....and of the 20 of 34 games played the last 2 seasons he only had 1 occasion where he carried for more than 10 carries in a game, 3 games where he carried exactly 10 times, and the rest of the games was between 0-9 carries.....

So I am at a loss why Dallas signed this guy yet refused to sign D'Onta Foreman who has had 2 good last 2 seasons and signed for only $3M.

We don’t know the full story, but it’s possible Foreman likely wants touches and feels he can be a focal point. Jones likely comfortable in the position.

 

[Coogiguy03]

I like this signing....

Why

 

[Coogiguy03]

Good signing. We all knew they would bring in a vet. Now I wonder if they will bring in another to compete with Jones.

For the record, I still believe the Cowboys draft a RB in the first half of the draft. This is just a complementary piece.

No he's fine but someone to battle with Davis a ROOKIE

 

[Coogiguy03]

HOW OLD IS HE