Jets-Boys discuss trade for Julius Jones

[JohnsKey19]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/413463p-349586c.html

Before the draft, the Jets talked to the Cowboys about acquiring running back Julius Jones, who has rushed for 1,812 yards in two injury-plagued seasons. If the Cowboys had drafted a runner, it would've made Jones expendable. Talks appear dead.

 

[CoCo]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/413463p-349586c.html

Before the draft, the Jets talked to the Cowboys about acquiring running back Julius Jones, who has rushed for 1,812 yards in two injury-plagued seasons. If the Cowboys had drafted a runner, it would've made Jones expendable. Talks appear dead.

This rumor was surfacing early on draft day but didn't name a trade partner.

I can only assume the Jets would offer their early 2nd round pick.

But what runner would've made us pull the trigger? Both Maroney & Williams were still there at 18 if we were really wanted to go that direction. Obviously we must have preferred Carpenter to 'upgrading' at RB.

The fact remains that Julius for all his flash has missed significant time in both his seasons thus far. Barber is an adequate backup but he's not a full-time starter. Can Julius stay healthy and develop more consistent production? I hope so. But you can understand why Parcelss would at least consider a different direction.

 

[Smith22]

I didn't read the link, but maybe we would have considered the move IF all 3 LB'ers were gone? Anyhow, I'm glad JJ is staying.

 

[stilltheguru]

why cant barber be a full time starter?i dont get that one.


he has size and enough speed to be a starter.explain

 

[CantonBound08]

why cant barber be a full time starter?i dont get that one.


he has size and enough speed to be a starter.explain

I think he runs with a lot of heart. I didn't think he seemed to have a whole lot of speed though. I think he could be productive, but I don't think I would want to build a team around him.

I like him as a change of pace and compliment player though.

 

[Reality]

Actually, I would think that since the Cowboys didn't go RB in the first round, the only running back they would have dealt Julius for would have been Reggie Bush. So, basically, the Cowboys would have packaged Julius and their first round pick probably along with a second or third round pick next year to move up to the Jets' fourth pick to take Reggie Bush had he still been there. These talks probably started when Houston surprised everyone by going with Williams on the first pick.

-Reality

 

[speedkilz88]

The rumor was that they wanted Maroney if the OLBs were gone at #18

 

[BlueStar22]

this should light a fire under Julius. I like it.

 

[followthestar]

he's had injury issues, but at the same time if you agree that 3 years is the right amount for allowing a player to "arrive" then he deserves another year. he's shown significant flashes of ability, toughness, etc and that he can carry the load. you have to figure with an improved passing game and OL, Julius is set to put up 1400+ yards IF he can stay healthy...

 

[Sifillest]

as long as julius can maintain his health, hes going to have great career in dallas....but if he keeps getting hurt i wouldnt be surprised if we found someone else.....but i would be upset about it though, cause i saw so much damn potential his rookie year...

 

[Eddie]

For all of JuJo's injuries, I wouldn't trade him for a 2nd round pick. Not yet. I think he can pull it together and really light it up this season.

 

[cobra]

My understanding is that the Boys wanted to grab LenDale White with the Jets's 2nd if they traded Julius for him.

It would have been effectively a trade straight up of Julius for LenDale.

 

[Sarge]

this should light a fire under Julius. I like it.

I agree. I think JJ was injured a lot worse than we were lead to believe last year. This coming year is pivotol for JJ.

 

[thewivil]

Actually, I would think that since the Cowboys didn't go RB in the first round, the only running back they would have dealt Julius for would have been Reggie Bush. So, basically, the Cowboys would have packaged Julius and their first round pick probably along with a second or third round pick next year to move up to the Jets' fourth pick to take Reggie Bush had he still been there. These talks probably started when Houston surprised everyone by going with Williams on the first pick.

-Reality

If we somehow were able to pull that move, Jerry would have been arrested for robbery.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

With the knowledge the Boys are willing to part ways with JuJo, keep a this Day 2 prospect in mind: Taurean Henderson, Texas Tech, ave. 1,325 total yards per season (4 year career) and 17 TDs per season. Great pass catching abilities out of the backfield

 

[adbutcher]

Some times the best trades are the one's that doesn't happen. I would hate to see JJ kick the injury bug and go on to having several 1500+ seasons elsewhere.

 

[PacoReloaded]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/413463p-349586c.html

Before the draft, the Jets talked to the Cowboys about acquiring running back Julius Jones, who has rushed for 1,812 yards in two injury-plagued seasons. If the Cowboys had drafted a runner, it would've made Jones expendable. Talks appear dead.

We should have taken Laurence Maroney. He's a much better bank than Jones and at least he can stay healthy unlike our current, pathetic RB.

 

[adbutcher]

We should have taken Laurence Maroney. He's a much better bank than Jones and at least he can stay healthy unlike our current, pathetic RB.

you are hilarious...thanks for the laugh.

 

[thewivil]

With the knowledge the Boys are willing to part ways with JuJo, keep a this Day 2 prospect in mind: Taurean Henderson, Texas Tech, ave. 1,325 total yards per season (4 year career) and 17 TDs per season. Great pass catching abilities out of the backfield

I dunno, bro. I only think we were going to give him up if it would have been a significant upgrade. Julius has Pro Bowl potential but hasn't been able to stay healthy for a full season. But keep in mind, it's not like he has any chronic health problems. All his injuries have been of the more "freakish" kind that more than likely not happen again.

I say we stand pat with running back. We still have JuJo, MB3 and Tyson Thompson. I like that running back corps an awful lot.

 

[PacoReloaded]

you are hilarious...thanks for the laugh.

What good is it to have a Rb who can't stay healthy and can't gain any yards unless there's a whole big enough to drive a truck through?

Barber was by far the best Rb on the team last year and if you're too blind to see that then that's truly a shame for you.