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Player Spotlight: Thomas Jones (1 Viewer)

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2009 Player Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Thomas Jones, RB, New York Jets

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The Jets offense looks exactly like Balt. did going into last season.

You have a first round qb your not really sure if is going to start or not.

You have a crowded backfield with a rookie, a older rb with mileage and then the extra guy.

I think at best Jones is part of a running back by committee this year and gone next year.

For some reason I think Leon Washington is the sneaky play there this year. He is by far the best talent at the position

I see Jones still being a descent third back this year but I would take him early in drafts.

200 carries

900 yards

8 td's

20 receptions

100 yards

1 td

In dynasty leagues, get something for him now if you can..........

 
240 carries

4.3 YPC

1032 rushing yards

7 TDs (I think Greene will vulture some TDs)

30 receptions

6.0 YPR

180 receiving yards

2 TDs

RB RANK = RB18 - RB24

 
I think the people making the Baltimore analogy may be looking for parallels where there aren't any. Sure, Rex Ryan comes over from a winning program in Baltimore, but let's not forget Ryan is a defensive guy. Ryan is going to turn the Jets defense into HIS style immediately; and there's no debating that. But on offense, I see no indication Ryan has any interest in meddling one way or another. Remember, he retained Brian Schottenheimer as the OC; the Jets offense remains intact. if Schottenheimer wasn't prone to using a Baltimore RBBC, why would we assume he'll change his stripes in 2009? I think Shonn Greene COULD replace Jones, but not this year. So long as Jones doesn't shoot himself in the foot with a camp hold out over his contract, I see him with at least 240-250 carries. Will he match last season? Doubtful, but mainly because I think Leon Washington will do more in the base offense. But at his ADP, if he has a healthy camp, I love Jones as a RB depth option particularly if you grab an elite WR or two in the first three rounds instead of drafting RB/RB.

 
I see the writing on the wall for sub par year.. Just a hunch.

787/5td

 
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