Ronald Jones Seems Underrated Here So Far

[deerhunter11]

I hate that word jag where did that come from players are either good or they are not

 

[buybuydandavis]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

2020 was a stacked Brady SB winning offense. Easy row to hoe. Had one 98 yard run that basically bumped his ypc up half a yard by itself.

Also, 2020 was 3 seasons ago. 3 years is a long time for a RB. Jones has looked mediocre in two seasons since, and has been a non-factor in the passing game as well.

They may not even plan on him making the season, or sticking around the full season. Looks like health insurance on Pollard's leg, in case he has some setback and can't start the season.

Look at his contract. Maybe a hair over veteran minimum, with only 150k guaranteed. That's not a salary that says "we think you have a lot to contribute". That he took it indicates he agrees.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I hate that word jag where did that come from players are either good or they are not

JAG means "they are not good".

 

[Pass2Run]

I hate that word jag where did that come from players are either good or they are not

JAG means they're not good, nor bad, but average.

Just. Another. Guy. JAG

Or you could say, some good, some bad.

 

[Big_D]

JAG means they're not good, nor bad, but average.

Just. Another. Guy. JAG

Or you could say, some good, some bad.

Can he make a play when he’s supposed to? Cause we have had plenty of so-called “superstars” who haven’t. The term jag means nothing. Can’t have a steak on every plate very much applies in the NFL with a roster of this size.

 

[Kingofholland]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

With Cooks, on the other side of Lamb, it's going to be hard for teams to stack the box on us too much, so I could see Jones having a similar year to 2020.

Coaches like to have guys like Pacheco win the job because it motivates the team to work hard. I'd say Rojo is maybe even a little more talented than Pacheco, and could have easily more yards than him for us this year.

In 2021, Pacheco had 170 carries for 890 yards at 4.9 yards YPC.

Could drafting another back in 2023 be overkill?

I think it's because that was 2 seasons ago and road the bench last year in KC. Hes not a runner to game plan around nor will he take over a game. However, at minimum we're getting a good depth player that can spell Pollard as needed and contribute some positive yards to this offense. I see the signing kind of similarly to Alfred Morris.

 

[Mannix]

He was a total waste of a signing....others smarter than me will tell you that as well.....some of them being ex teammates of his.

 

[visionary]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

With Cooks, on the other side of Lamb, it's going to be hard for teams to stack the box on us too much, so I could see Jones having a similar year to 2020.

Coaches like to have guys like Pacheco win the job because it motivates the team to work hard. I'd say Rojo is maybe even a little more talented than Pacheco, and could have easily more yards than him for us this year.

In 2021, Pacheco had 170 carries for 890 yards at 4.9 yards YPC.

Could drafting another back in 2023 be overkill?

2 simple reasons the RBs we have are not good enough:

1. Did you see that the offense could not function at all once Pollard went down against SF?

2. Dak cannot function against good teams without a great run game, he folds badly

Our ‘back up’ RB needs to be starting caliber or we are cooked

 

[gimmesix]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

With Cooks, on the other side of Lamb, it's going to be hard for teams to stack the box on us too much, so I could see Jones having a similar year to 2020.

Coaches like to have guys like Pacheco win the job because it motivates the team to work hard. I'd say Rojo is maybe even a little more talented than Pacheco, and could have easily more yards than him for us this year.

In 2021, Pacheco had 170 carries for 890 yards at 4.9 yards YPC.

Could drafting another back in 2023 be overkill?

I don't mind the pickup, but it's important to also understand why he was available for so cheap. We're betting on 2020 being more who he is than 2021 and 2022. At least he has the past production, though, which is better than our cheap bet last year on James Washington turning into a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver.

 

[DuncanIso]

Camp body.

Battle for RB3.

 

[jterrell]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

With Cooks, on the other side of Lamb, it's going to be hard for teams to stack the box on us too much, so I could see Jones having a similar year to 2020.

Coaches like to have guys like Pacheco win the job because it motivates the team to work hard. I'd say Rojo is maybe even a little more talented than Pacheco, and could have easily more yards than him for us this year.

In 2021, Pacheco had 170 carries for 890 yards at 4.9 yards YPC.

Could drafting another back in 2023 be overkill?

I love local kids but Jones is 50/50 to even make the roster IMHO.
He was a gap filler not a solution.
He lost his KC snaps to a 7th round rookie and couldn't even make the RB rotation.
There is always a chance he catche slighning int he bottle but he has no real record of production with only 1 season of over 4.2 yards per carry.

 

[speedkilz88]

I love local kids but Jones is 50/50 to even make the roster IMHO.
He was a gap filler not a solution.
He lost his KC snaps to a 7th round rookie and couldn't even make the RB rotation.
There is always a chance he catche slighning int he bottle but he has no real record of production with only 1 season of over 4.2 yards per carry.

I would agree with 50/50

RBs are dime a dozen, there are a lot of good backs which includes Jones.

Pacheco was a really nice find and a great example that in today's game teams should draft speedy, explosive backs especially late and as udfa. Game is spread out now and those backs that play zone are flourishing.

Zeke only had 3 seasons of over 4.2 per carry. He was really low at 3.8 last year. Jones other than his rookie year has been pretty consistent with good yards per carry despite the lack of carries. I think that's his plus, he just isn't a special type back which is fine when you are looking for depth at this point.

 

[CATCH17]

Ronald Jones may be a jag but I think he’ll be better than Zeke.

 

[Established1971]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

With Cooks, on the other side of Lamb, it's going to be hard for teams to stack the box on us too much, so I could see Jones having a similar year to 2020.

Coaches like to have guys like Pacheco win the job because it motivates the team to work hard. I'd say Rojo is maybe even a little more talented than Pacheco, and could have easily more yards than him for us this year.

In 2021, Pacheco had 170 carries for 890 yards at 4.9 yards YPC.

Could drafting another back in 2023 be overkill?

they have had so many jones's and smiths at running back over the years

 

[CouchCoach]

He is magic, he's been with two teams, both won the SB.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Ronald Jones may be a jag but I think he’ll be better than Zeke.

Sadly true

 

[tunahelper]

I don't get the lack of love for this guy. We have Pollard; we have Jones. That's actually a nice 1-2 punch. I'm not even certain we need another RB with Malik Davis and Dowdle on the roster.

In 2020, Jones had 975 yards at 5.1 YPC on 192 carries.

With Cooks, on the other side of Lamb, it's going to be hard for teams to stack the box on us too much, so I could see Jones having a similar year to 2020.

Coaches like to have guys like Pacheco win the job because it motivates the team to work hard. I'd say Rojo is maybe even a little more talented than Pacheco, and could have easily more yards than him for us this year.

In 2021, Pacheco had 170 carries for 890 yards at 4.9 yards YPC.

Could drafting another back in 2023 be overkill?

I get having a veteran fall back position. He likely knows where to be and can operate within the offense. We need to draft a RB in round 3, 4, or 5. Add some fresh legs and burst to backfield. Keep the vet in the meantime, but add talent.

 

[Typhus]

I would agree with 50/50

RBs are dime a dozen, there are a lot of good backs which includes Jones.

Pacheco was a really nice find and a great example that in today's game teams should draft speedy, explosive backs especially late and as udfa. Game is spread out now and those backs that play zone are flourishing.

Zeke only had 3 seasons of over 4.2 per carry. He was really low at 3.8 last year. Jones other than his rookie year has been pretty consistent with good yards per carry despite the lack of carries. I think that's his plus, he just isn't a special type back which is fine when you are looking for depth at this point.

You should, smart teams are taking advantage of a fairly deep pool every draft, and the chances of finding a Pacheco hit late in this draft is extremely good so they should be looking hard in this draft.
Looking hard though doesn't mean that taking a RB at 26 is reaching and looking too hard.
If BJ or Gibbs were to be the pick, neither is a reach, BJ is a steal.

 

[charron]

Jones is overrated for having 1 good year 2 years ago. Nothing he has done before or after that year says he's a #1 back. He's a vet that isn't great in any area of responsibility.

 

[jterrell]

I would agree with 50/50

RBs are dime a dozen, there are a lot of good backs which includes Jones.

Pacheco was a really nice find and a great example that in today's game teams should draft speedy, explosive backs especially late and as udfa. Game is spread out now and those backs that play zone are flourishing.

Zeke only had 3 seasons of over 4.2 per carry. He was really low at 3.8 last year. Jones other than his rookie year has been pretty consistent with good yards per carry despite the lack of carries. I think that's his plus, he just isn't a special type back which is fine when you are looking for depth at this point.

RJ isnt in the same universe with Zeke.
Zeke in an awful year with a bad knee still produced twice as many yards as RJ has the last TWO seasons.
Zeke's career YPC is 4.4 and has been the short yardage back most of his career.

RB is the toughest position to play. Teams should certainly have a plan to acquire solid young guys without much investment.
But only about 5% of 7th rounders ever start a single regular season game.
I am a pretty big fan of going RB in R3/4 every other year but there is no perfect calculus there just that going one in the top 20 picks is REALLY tough to justify.

From a team standpoint Dallas needs someone to get tough yardage and they have publicly acknowledged that. Decent chance they draft a guy or sign one after the draft.