Did we ever find out about F. Jones workout

[CactusCowboy]

Did anything ever come out as to why he had so few reps on the weights? That was so low I was thinking he may have hurt himself or something. Just curious. I am not too worried as our program can most likely help him build upper body strength, but that I could probably do 9 reps.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

8 reps is a joke

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[ThreeSportStar80]

Honestly I'll be pissed if Dallas selects this guy, he's not an every down back like is needed in Dallas.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

As BigDave95 has pointed out, that was a mistake. Felix didn't lift at the combine.

 

[Bizwah]

As BigDave95 has pointed out, that was a mistake. Felix didn't lift at the combine.

Really?

I hadn't heard that.

But something still bothers me about him. I have never been high on him. I see him more as a third rounder than a first rounder.

I've seen so many mock drafts having us take him.....that worries me.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

As BigDave95 has pointed out, that was a mistake. Felix didn't lift at the combine.

He didn't? Then why was NFL network repeatedly showing that he only got 8 reps?

 

[Chocolate Lab]

From a longer and very nice article about Felix from his hometown newspaper:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.aspx?articleID=20080227_2_B1_spanc05111

Jones' time in the 40 was adequate but not blazing, 4.47, which tied for eighth among running backs.

"I feel like I could have done a little bit better," Jones said. "There's always room for improvement."

He was among the top 10 in all the jumps and sprints and stood out in the 20-yard shuttle, finishing second among running backs in 4.19 seconds.

Jones, who was named Tulsa World state player of the year after rushing for 2,282 yards and 48 touchdowns in 2004 as the Hornets were 5A runner-up, didn't shy away from any aspect of the Combine except the bench press, which he'll do for scouts at his own pro day at Arkansas.

"I liked it all," he said. "I enjoyed it; the experience of all the top players and just enjoying my time there around all those coaches and all."

Typical of his laid-back nature, Jones said he's not planning any big draft-watch parties.

"Well, I'll probably be with my family," he said. "We'll just be chillin', waiting for the draft, waiting for that pick or whatever, just laying back and spending time with my family."

 

[CrazyCowboy]

8 reps is a joke

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I just returned from the gym and did 10 reps with 225lbs myself....47 yrs old

 

[QT]

Haven't been to the gym in like 2 week b/c I have been sick, but I'm sure I can put up 225 12 times tonight and I weigh much less then him right now.

8 reps from a soon to be NFL RB is pathetic, but I read that it's not true.

 

[CactusCowboy]

When is the Razorback pro day?

 

[dbair1967]

Talib is a CB I know, but he reportedly managed only 10 reps...yet some of you are going crazy over wanting him...and he is bigger than F Jones

ultimately I really dont care what a RB bench pressed, it has nothing to do with speed, quickness or running ability, and Jones has those. He can always get stronger...a player cant be coached to run much faster or suddenly learn how to have quick feet and good vision

David

 

[dbair1967]

When is the Razorback pro day?

end of this month

David

 

[austintodallas]

I just returned from the gym and did 10 reps with 225lbs myself....47 yrs old

Yeah, but what is your 20-yard shuttle time Crazy? :laugh2:

 

[BigDave95]

As BigDave95 has pointed out, that was a mistake. Felix didn't lift at the combine.

Those 8 reps belonged to Rafael Little, the RB from Kentucky who was next alphabetically behind Felix. NFL Network attributed them to Felix, everyone ran with the story, and the "Vince Young wonderlic" story happened all over again.

 

[BigDave95]

When is the Razorback pro day?

Next Tuesday the 25th.

Now no one is expecting Felix to throw up 30+ but my guess is he'll at least break double digits

 

[Little Jr]

every down back like is needed in Dallas.

Is that a joke? Dallas needs a every down back?

 

[TheCount]

Honestly I'll be pissed if Dallas selects this guy, he's not an every down back like is needed in Dallas.

Agreed, what makes me mad is more people seem to keep putting him in the freaking mocks as a Dallas pick, EXCEPT the Dallas fans.

 

[BigDave95]

I'm as big a Felix Jones fan as you'll find and I'd be very upset if we took him at #22.

I'd be ok with him at #28 due to the fact he's a PHENOMENAL kickoff returner as well as a good change of pace back. But if we missed out on him, I wouldn't be that upset.

I'd rather take a sliding J Stewart.

 

[jterrell]

Talib is a CB I know, but he reportedly managed only 10 reps...yet some of you are going crazy over wanting him...and he is bigger than F Jones

ultimately I really dont care what a RB bench pressed, it has nothing to do with speed, quickness or running ability, and Jones has those. He can always get stronger...a player cant be coached to run much faster or suddenly learn how to have quick feet and good vision

David

He's a corner back. I couldn't care less how many reps he can do.

Deion was not exactly Larry Allen and he covered just fine.

 

[DR.WARE]

if your in going to be in the nfl and your only getting 8 reps you are a *****
im 18 i can bench 215 for 9 and i dont play sports/ work out everyday yeah thats not 225 but im not going to be a nfl player

felix jones is a joke