Felix Jones - should we use him more???

[khiladi]

Why are we worrying about giving Felix the ball more?

We are second in the league in offense, and part of the reason we aren't first is because of two bone-headed plays by Tony Romo, actually three. Against the Browns, he threw a pick in the end-zone, and against the Eagles, one interception and a fumble.

All we have to do is limit the number of penalties, and protect the ball a little bit better. Oh yeah, and get Holland in there for Proctor.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Lendale White also only averaged 3.7 yards per carry last season, 3.7 yards per carry for his short career and his longest run is only 28 yards. They want more big plays and are giving CJ the opportunity to get those. White is not as good as Barber in Dallas or Parker in Pittsburgh. That is why Tennessee drafted a running back in the 2nd round of 2007 as well as CJ in 2008.

6 RB last year had over 300 Carries only 2 of them averaged more than 4 yards per carry.

Dallas has plenty of big plays without Felix. He will get more opportunities as the season rolls along. I am not worried about his substance. Heck, he just had a 98 yard TD return, over 200 return yards in a single game and has scored 2 TDs in 2 games. There is already good substance there.

Oh the return game is no problem....my beef is one they didn't want to use him there and two were hyping him up to be weapon X and he hasn't be used the way they said he would be.

Like I have said already, if CJ was in Dallas right now he would have the same number of rushing attempts as Felix. Barber only has 34 rushing attempts. The same amount as CJ has in Tennessee.

Do you really think CJ would come into Dallas and have more rushing attempts than Barber? I don't. The Titans really push their rushing game. White has 33 rushing attempts. Dallas is never going to average over 30 rushes per game like the Titans or Steelers and the Steelers still lean more heavily on Parker than give Mendenhall more carries so far.

Of course not I never said that however you would think a change of pace RB would get more carries or chances no??? If your supposed to spell someone wouldn't you come in more??? He didn't get into the browns game until MB3 got injured.

I like CJ and think he will do a good job this season. He is just in a different situation than Felix Jones. If he was in Pittsburgh or Dallas he would not have 34 rushing attempts on the season after two games. Either you have unrealistic expectations of Felix or have some sort of agenda because your player did not get drafted by Dallas.

I agree with this however I think he would be used more and be on the field more than what Felix have been in. If my expectations are unrealistic then blame it on the cowboys who wouldn't shut up about him and where saying how much he would be used on offense and how vital he was to the offense that why we couldn't risk losing him to injury on ST

 

[DallasEast]

Either you have unrealistic expectations of Felix or have some sort of agenda because your player did not get drafted by Dallas.

The answer is "B". "Agenda". Final answer.

Once upon a time, I thought that Eduncan22's seemingly neverending crusade against Anthony Henry because he favored Jacques Reeves would be the most mind-boggling thing that I would ever read on this forum. Luckily, everyone was fortunate when Reeves signed with the Texans since it effectively ended that crusade.

I was wrong. Now, here's the 'scary' part...

Felix Jones ain't going nowhere.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

The answer is "B". "Agenda". Final answer.

Once upon a time, I thought that Eduncan22's seemingly neverending crusade against Anthony Henry because he favored Jacques Reeves would be the most mind-boggling thing that I would ever read on this forum. Luckily, everyone was fortunate when Reeves signed with the Texans since it effectively ended that crusade.

I was wrong. Now, here's the 'scary' part...

Felix Jones ain't going nowhere.

lame.

 

[zrinkill]

The answer is "B". "Agenda". Final answer.

Once upon a time, I thought that Eduncan22's seemingly neverending crusade against Anthony Henry because he favored Jacques Reeves would be the most mind-boggling thing that I would ever read on this forum. Luckily, everyone was fortunate when Reeves signed with the Texans since it effectively ended that crusade.

I was wrong. Now, here's the 'scary' part...

Felix Jones ain't going nowhere.

Funny thing is that guy is quoting combine speeds of Stanbach and Felix just like old Edunce.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Funny thing is that guy is quoting combine speeds of Stanbach and Felix just like old Edunce.

you have a man crush on Edunce

 

[DallasEast]

Funny thing is that guy is quoting combine speeds of Stanbach and Felix just like old Edunce.

Agreed. Here's Felix Jones, who, as a rookie, has proved his first round draft value through only two games. Maybe he'll stumble down the line, but there haven't been any indication (none whatsoever) of that yet.

You would think that this kind of agenda would be focused on a player such has Bobby Carpenter. That would make sense. This nearly six month crusade doesn't.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Agreed. Here's Felix Jones, who, as a rookie, has proved his first round draft value through only two games. Maybe he'll stumble down the line, but there haven't been any indication (none whatsoever) of that yet.

You would think that this kind of agenda would be focused on a player such has Bobby Carpenter. That would make sense. This nearly six month crusade doesn't.

When he picks up the blitz better and starts doing something on offense maybe then he will prove his draft status

 

[jterrell]

We can't use him much more when he had 250 return yards but in other games where he has only 1 or 2 returns then yes he should be a bigger factor int he offense.

In his 10 to 12 plays where he touched the ball it seems that in 80% of them he was one missed tackle from going all the way.

 

[DallasEast]

When he picks up the blitz better and starts doing something on offense maybe then he will prove his draft status

That's agendaspeak. Through only his first two professional football games and very limited participation, Felix Jones has:

• 1 rushing touchdown
• Averaging 6 yards per carry
• Averaging over 38 yards per return with all seven returns over 20 yards & two returns over 40 yards
• 1 kick return touchdown

At this time, he has proven his first round draft status. As I've said earlier, he may stumble as the season progresses, but that hasn't been determined. With that said, let's read some more agendaspeak, shall we?

 

[DaBoys4Life]

That's agendaspeak. Through only his first two professional football games and very limited participation, Felix Jones has:

• 1 rushing touchdown
• Averaging 6 yards per carry
• Averaging over 38 yards per return with all seven returns over 20 yards & two returns over 40 yards
• 1 kick return touchdown

At this time, he has proven his first round draft status. As I've said earlier, he may stumble as the season progresses, but that hasn't been determined. With that said, let's read some more agendaspeak, shall we?

You're obvious pimp you pet cat. I don't see how has proven his 1st round status. When he come he has looked nice. What he did on KR was expected as far as him being a change of pace scat back that will spell barber he has fails at that.

 

[DallasEast]

You're obvious pimp you pet cat.

Am I to feel offended by someone with an obvious agenda? Come on, my friend. You can do better than that

I don't see how has proven his 1st round status.

Come on, be honest. When all three blind mice tails were cut off, was anyone TRULY surprised?

When he come he has looked nice.

Him posing in his jersey could be considered nice. You may have to ask the ladies about that, but don't ask Tank Johnson. Whenever he looks a Felix, he only sees a 40-year old looking rookie.

What he did on KR was expected as far as him being a change of pace scat back that will spell barber he has fails at that.

So, what he was expected to do by you is run for a touchdown as a kick returner, but what he wasn't expected to do by you is run for a touchdown spelling Marion Barber?

Are you typically this confused while you're logged on or does this follow you around all day?

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Am I to feel offended by someone with an obvious agenda? Come on, my friend. You can do better than that Come on, be honest. When all three blind mice tails were cut off, was anyone TRULY surprised?

Him posing in his jersey could be considered nice. You may have to ask the ladies about that, but don't ask Tank Johnson. Whenever he looks a Felix, he only sees a 40-year old looking rookie. So, what he was expected to do by you is run for a touchdown as a kick returner, but what he wasn't expected to do by you is run for a touchdown spelling Marion Barber?

Are you typically this confused while you're logged on or does this follow you around all day?

he didn't spell barber in the browns game he didn't come into the game until MB3 got dinged up.....considering what he did as a KR in college yes its not a shocking what he brings to the KR game.

 

[DallasEast]

he didn't spell barber in the browns game he didn't come into the game until MB3 got dinged up.....considering what he did as a KR in college yes its not a shocking what he brings to the KR game.

So, in your book when a starter gets injured he isn't 'spelled' or substituted by a backup? Okay. What term would you use?

[Edit]And how is it that you're not shocked by his kick returning abilities? You labeled him as a bust last April. How exactly can a draft bust translate his "nonshocking return skills" to the professional level?

 

[DaBoys4Life]

So, in your book when a starter gets injured he isn't 'spelled' or substituted by a backup? Okay. What term would you use?

[Edit]And how is it that you're not shocked by his kick returning abilities? You labeled him as a bust last April. How exactly can a draft bust translate his "nonshocking return skills" to the professional level?

because your drafted to play a position.......no thats not spelling him whats the point of the 2 back system to cut down on injury is he only comes in where the starter gets hurt the kid is an All American KR i've been wanting him to return kicks its clear that he was going to be an impact on KR you obv don't read all my post......

 

[DallasEast]

because your drafted to play a position.......no thats not spelling him whats the point of the 2 back system to cut down on injury is he only comes in where the starter gets hurt the kid is an All American KR i've been wanting him to return kicks its clear that he was going to be an impact on KR you obv don't read all my post......

You're killing me.

Greg Ellis was drafted as a 4-3 defensive end. Parcells took over and converted him to a 3-4 outside linebacker. Going by your logic, Greg Ellis should have either been traded or joined the unemployment line simply because he was drafted as a 4-3 defensive end.

Your argument, for lack of a better term, is not flexible to reflect the reality of the situation. Felix Jones was drafted as a running back. He was not drafted to be solely a running back. Do you not understand this reality or not?

It is a two-back system. It is obviously the two back system which Coach Phillips, Jerry Jones and probably most fans envision. It is not a two back system system which will have both Marion Barber and Felix Jones on the field at the same time 100% of the time, and before you decide to throw out a percentage of your own, understand this: it will very probably never be what you claim it should be.

Felix Jones will get his carries as a running back. He has and will continue to be used appropriately in the running game. He will also be used to return kicks since he was drafted to be a multi-talented professional football player and not pigeonholed into a one position only DaBoys4Life agenda character. Obviously, that will never satisfy you, but que sera sera.

:madden: Either get used to it or don't, but your agenda will never gain any merit. Agendas never do.