is Julius an average back?

[ravidubey]

At this point after 9 games in his pro-career I think giving him any label is a bit unfair, "Great", "Averge", "Good"-- whatever. I think it can be said the guy is potentially outstanding-- potentially. But he has a long way to go to cement that position. He has the tools, that I think he's proven but he has to do it on the field week after week for at least a couple seasons before we give him the title of "great".

Stop being so cautious; JJ is a very good running back. You can usually tell right away; just look as Willis McGahee-- has hit 100+ yards something like 9 of 13 games played. Sorry, but the kid is special.

Ditto Cadillac Williams-- there was a reason he was starting at Auburn.

 

[Doomsday101]

Stop being so cautious; JJ is a very good running back. You can usually tell right away; just look as Willis McGahee-- has hit 100+ yards something like 9 of 13 games played. Sorry, but the kid is special.

Ditto Cadillac Williams-- there was a reason he was starting at Auburn.

I agree with you. It is not hard to tell that Jones is one of the top backs in the NFL today

 

[VACowboy]

Right now he is an average pass catcher and blocker but the rest of his game is top 10 in the league at his position.

JJ may not be a great receiver yet but he is great in blitz pickup.

Other than his quickness and the instinctiveness with which he runs, I think Julius' finest attribute as a runner is patience. The way he sets up blockers can be beautiful to watch.

 

[Intrepid]

JJ needs 88 yards to get his first 1,000 yards. Hopefully this will be the first milestone of many to come. If he can get more involved in the passing game and continue to block well, he'll be a complete back. Also, the kid is stronger this year, so he'll break more tackles and avoid injuries. Come on, Cowboy fans, smile!!

 

[VACowboy]

Stop being so cautious; JJ is a very good running back. You can usually tell right away; just look as Willis McGahee-- has hit 100+ yards something like 9 of 13 games played. Sorry, but the kid is special.

Ditto Cadillac Williams-- there was a reason he was starting at Auburn.

I couldn't agree more. You don't even have to look at stats to see it. Anyone watching Julius making DBs look silly knows he's got "it." Download "Hotstepper," watch it and be objective. (shrug)

 

[chicago JK]

I have no issue with ranking Julius as the 4th best back in the division right now...only because he hasn't proven he can do it for a full year yet. With that being said i wouldn't trade him for any other back in the division right now (Especially when you consider Portis' large salary and Tiki's age). I would guess most Dallas fans would agree with me.

 

[Funxva]

From Extremeskins.com

julius jones has the potential.. i hate the word potential!!! its over rated cause its unproven....everybody has potential if they give it all there might!!! julius jones is not close to clinton.. clinton right now is the closest to barry sanders.. but noone is even close to sanders.. lets just say clinton marks his own name...

Oh good lord.