The running back situation

[big dog cowboy]

The julius jones experient has ran its course

Experiment? He is our starting RB not some experiment.

 

[DeaconMoss]

I guess yall are in the bed.....

 

[dbair1967]

Experiment? He is our starting RB not some experiment.

the "experiment" is the guy who started the thread

David

 

[SantanaOwnsU]

He's no Clinton Portis, I can tell you that much. Aren't you guys getting worried about his durability? He's had some flashes, yes, but its a long, grueling season, especially for a running back. He's like a sports car, looks sexy as hell when its running right, but its always in the shop getting worked on.

 

[Bledsoe4MVP]

Bledsoe does have limitted scambling abilities.

What does that have to do with this thread, if you want to talk about Drew as a threat in the pocket, or lack thereof I'd be happy to discuss it in a Bledsoe thread.

 

[Justis]

Can we depend on Julius Jones if we are going to make a serious run at a title?

I think it's time we took a hard look at the running back situation, I really can't see us going into the season with the same collection of backs we have now. I don't feel there's room on this roster for MB3, JJ and TT and I'm going to make a bold prediction:

Julius Jones won't be a dallas cowboy in 2006

The reason I feel this way is that I think that JJ and Parcells are cooking something up for a potential trade. He has talent but he's too fragile and I'm sick and tired of him being injured. He lacks toughness and isn't dependable, and when you play for a coach like Parcells that's not a good thing. The season is 16 games plus another potential 3 or 4 in the playoffs. So why keep a guy on this roster that we can't even count on for more than 8 games in a season? He's part of the reason that Bledsoe took a lot of hits and the pass protection was unbearable at times. Also he drops the ball a lot and we need a back that can make plays out of the backfield in the passing game if we are going to go anywhere.

Marion Barber the 3rd is more than proven he can move the chains and handle the job full time. He is also the better blocker/receiver. Also Tyson Thomson is a solid prospect and could be good compliment to MB3

I think we should trade JJ for a 2nd round pick right now and wash our hands clean right now while we can get value for him. In fact we should inquire about a pontential trade package involving JJ and Henson if we sign Harrington.

We can draft another back in the later rounds to develop or sign a veteran or young back cut from another team during training camp.

Any thoughts?

according to the rules of the forum, I'm not allowed to insult people. So I guess I have nothing to say.

 

[Bledsoe4MVP]

Experiment? He is our starting RB not some experiment.

I don't see him as a starting RB anymore, he hasn't proven it....MB3 has better potential as the starter than JJ does.

I just don't think theres room on this roster anymore, now that MB3 and TT have emerged....JJ is the odd man out especially if he can't stay healthy!

 

[DeaconMoss]

What, do you watch ESPN much. Get some original material!

 

[DawnOfANewD]

He's like a sports car, looks sexy as hell when its running right, but its always in the shop getting worked on.

Kind of like the '98 Eagle Talon that I used to own. If CAR is willing to hold on to DeShaun Foster despite his injury history, DAL should likewise hold on to J. Jones. It's a gamble for both teams, but both guys have tremendous upside.

 

[theogt]

Strangely the running game was not better during the first half of the season.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He's no Clinton Portis

You are right he isn't a Portis because he has healthy shoulders and doesn't dress crazy for press conferences. Thank God on both points.

 

[Bledsoe4MVP]

Strangely the running game was not better during the first half of the season.

And who was starting and getting a bulk of the carries the first half of the season?

I rest my case....

 

[Hostile]

according to the rules of the forum, I'm not allowed to insult people. So I guess I have nothing to say.

I have to enforce the rules, but I'm with you. Nothing to say on that bit of garbage.

 

[theogt]

And who was starting and getting a bulk of the carries the first half of the season?

I rest my case....

Julius Jones.

 

[big dog cowboy]

the "experiment" is the guy who started the thread

David

I have a better word but this is a PG forum.

 

[dbair1967]

And who was starting and getting a bulk of the carries the first half of the season?

I rest my case....

and who was starting at RB the end of the 04 season when we could run the ball?

and who was starting at the END of 05?

and who wont be traded?

and who will be the starting RB again on opening day this yr?

I rest my case

David

 

[Bledsoe4MVP]

Julius Jones.

Yes and you said the running game wasn't better right? Hence my point....JJ has done nothing to warrant the starting job going into 2006.....MB3 paid his dues as far as I'm concerned and showed more raw talent.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't see him as a starting RB anymore, he hasn't proven it....MB3 has better potential as the starter than JJ does.

The Cowboys feel just the opposite and judging from the posts in this thread, so do most Cowboy fans. MBIII is a nice back but JJ is the man....PERIOD.

 

[theogt]

Yes and you said the running game wasn't better right? Hence my point....JJ has done nothing to warrant the starting job going into 2006.....MB3 paid his dues as far as I'm concerned and showed more raw talent.

My post (the "strangely" post) was about the offensive line injuries. It was posted in another thread that was merged. JJ missed the middle of the season. When he was gone was when the running game was at its worst.

 

[dbair1967]

My post (the "strangely" post) was about the offensive line injuries. It was posted in another thread that was merged. JJ missed the middle of the season. When he was gone was when the running game was at its worst.

dont use facts around Nors...it will only confuse him further

David