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Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys (2 Viewers)
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Short Corner
Footballguy
Upside down has nothing to do with him being taken ahead of those 4.
Wow, I love him this year but he shouldn't be going ahead of Forte, SJax, or Hillis. I can understand going ahead of Blount though.
I was going to get into the RB value available in the 3rd/4th rounds due to all of the WRs/QBs coming off the board early, but I didn't want to derail the thread. I probably should have deleted the last sentence. I just went back to my draft and Gore was also available when Felix was taken.'Short Corner said:
Brides Maids
Footballguy
I just traded him see below. Love the guy and think he'll do great this year but just couldn't pass up on AROD.
BTW I also have Demarco Murry on my bench so now I have to start hoping that he IS as injury prone as he has seemed to be in the past!!
Traded away
Matt Schaub
Felix Jones
Donald Driver
My 1st in the Rookie Draft 2012
I got
Aaron Rodgers
CJ Spiller
Danny Amendola
Mike Thomas
(Drops Jermaine Gresham)
BTW I also have Demarco Murry on my bench so now I have to start hoping that he IS as injury prone as he has seemed to be in the past!!
Traded away
Matt Schaub
Felix Jones
Donald Driver
My 1st in the Rookie Draft 2012
I got
Aaron Rodgers
CJ Spiller
Danny Amendola
Mike Thomas
(Drops Jermaine Gresham)
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Rick James
Footballguy
12 team, non-ppr, 2RB/WR, 1 flex, I grabbed Felix Jones at 4.02, and there is no way he would have been available at my 5.11 pick so I think I got good value out of him. Heard 3 or 4 owners grumbling after crossing him off their lists.'shadyridr said:
Judge Smails
Footballguy
went 4.4 in our 12 teamer on Saturday. Pick before me. Wasn't happy.
cubbie5150
Footballguy
^^Went @ pick 4.05 (12 team redraft) on Aug 27. I passed on him @ pick 4.02; went w/ Greene after agonizing over it a couple minutes. If I had a mulligan, I'd go Felix this time. 
shadyridr
Footballguy
he definitely has had an injury prone career. but he is also extremely talented and marion barber is gone. plus he looks fantastic in preseason, has little competition, plays in a tough offense... a lot to like about him
Donny Loved Bowling
Footballguy
So much confidence in Felix... but haven't the Cowboys made significant changes to their OL this season? And I'm not talking about upgrades.
Blackjacks
Footballguy
If I was you I wouldnt be proud of this trade
If someone can tell me why Felix Jones isn't every bit as good a pick in non-PPR as LeSean McCoy, I'd love to know. As for Greene over Felix, you will regret that through week 16.^^Went @ pick 4.05 (12 team redraft) on Aug 27. I passed on him @ pick 4.02; went w/ Greene after agonizing over it a couple minutes. If I had a mulligan, I'd go Felix this time.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Gurode and Davis, both Pro Bowl OLineman are gone. Free remains at LT, Kosier flips to RG, lot of mystery here but Dallas fans are confident so I'm sure it's all good.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
I took him in the fourth. Mainly because he was the only rb left and I was really high on him.
1. (11) Aaron Rodgers (GB - QB)
2. (14) Calvin Johnson (Det - WR)
3. (35) Vincent Jackson (SD - WR)
4. (38) Felix Jones (Dal - RB)
1. (11) Aaron Rodgers (GB - QB)
2. (14) Calvin Johnson (Det - WR)
3. (35) Vincent Jackson (SD - WR)
4. (38) Felix Jones (Dal - RB)
Casting Couch
Footballguy
this.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
I'll take Forte every day of the week.More boom or bust factor with Jones, I think Forte provides more consistency and consistency brings FF championships.
VaTerp
Footballguy
Forte should absolutely be ahead of Felix based on proven, consistent production. That said, everything I read gets me more and more excited that Felix is gonna be THE breakout RB of 2011. Of course, it's dependent on health but I really have the same feeling with him that I did with Gore in 2006, Chris Johnson in 2008, and Ray Rice in 2009.I almost hate to say it as a Skins fan but I'm all aboard the Felix train!
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Completely agree with this philosophy. But, I think the comparison of the two based on prior years is apples
ranges. Forte was feature back, and Felix had been in a 2-3 RB time share. With Barber gone, we don't know what sort of consistency he give you. Maybe he's as steady as they come, doing what Forte does in getting catches out of the backfield, gobbling up yards on the ground, and ALSO having some of those home run 200 total yard type of games.As long as Felix stays healthy, I predict he outscores Forte comfortably.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
The OL will most definitely have its ups and downs. Way too many new, inexperienced pieces not to. While it lost a ton of experience, it gains a ton of athleticism. Garrett will get the ball in space to Felix a LOT. Its a major part of what Garrett is trying to do. These new OL can work effectively in space. The guys who are gone from last year (Gurode, Davis, Columbo) could no longer.I think the starters will be ok. If injury strikes either Free or Kosier, the two remaining vets, then significant drop off will likely ensue.'Ministry of Pain said:
Manster
Footballguy
Im hopin the playcalling is such to keep D's on their heels, and take a little pressure off the O-line screens to Felix when the D gets too aggressive. Roll Romo out. Just get the ball in Dez/Miles' hands.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Got Felix in the 4th in a 12 team league.
1.10: A Johnson
2.03: V Jackson
3.10: McFadden
4.03: Felix Jones
Pretty happy !!
1.10: A Johnson
2.03: V Jackson
3.10: McFadden
4.03: Felix Jones
Pretty happy !!
kutta
Footballguy
McFadden in the third round?? Craziness.
Short Corner
Footballguy
All of which may very well be true, however, none of it has to do with upside down drafting strategy. If you took a RB with all of those guys still available you, more than likely weren't doing it right.'De Novo said:
shadyridr
Footballguy
thanks for posting but seeing results like this with McFadden going in the 3rd doesnt help one bit.
the spanker
Footballguy
Must be a Bush league.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Well, I was really surprised (and pleased) to see him fell to me in the 3th, but in this league QBs goes fast (6pt/td and 1pt/10yrds pass). Nine QBs were drafted before McFadden (drafted Stafford in the 5th).
ponchsox
Footballguy
McFadden doesn't "fall" to the third round in any other league. I am baffled how this happens in a 12 teamer, even with a bunch of newbs.
shadyridr
Footballguy
You certainly dont have to defend yourself and I meant my post in no harm. Just stating that I am considering the results of your draft an outlier due to McFadden slipping that low and will not use your results to influence my decision making.
Short Corner
Footballguy
I'm surprised he fell to you in the second. I don't see how you pass on him there.
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Because I took him in the 3th !!
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
It happened in my league too. 10 teams, got him top of third. Lots of people play fantasy football and actually have skills. They don't all slavishly adhere to the same retreaded "experts" lists that most of us on boards are wont to use. In leagues where TDs are all 6, why draft the 8th ranked RB in the first round who historically has a better than 50/50 chance of not being top ten next year, when you can grab a top QB or WR who are more likely to retain top status and have a better chance of staying healthy?It's getting old seeing these responses how all leagues are full of "noobs" whenever someone that football guys or a poster generating his own (usually unoriginal list) perceives to have fallen "too far" in a draft.
cubbie5150
Footballguy
It happened in my league too. 10 teams, got him top of third. Lots of people play fantasy football and actually have skills. They don't all slavishly adhere to the same retreaded "experts" lists that most of us on boards are wont to use. In leagues where TDs are all 6, why draft the 8th ranked RB in the first round who historically has a better than 50/50 chance of not being top ten next year, when you can grab a top QB or WR who are more likely to retain top status and have a better chance of staying healthy?It's getting old seeing these responses how all leagues are full of "noobs" whenever someone that football guys or a poster generating his own (usually unoriginal list) perceives to have fallen "too far" in a draft.
Rick James
Footballguy
1.11: Andre Johnson2.02: Calvin Johnson3.11: Ahmad Bradshaw4.02: Felix Jones
nysportsfan
Footballguy
All aboard, took him in the third. Stay thirsty, my friend.
Mustang Man
Footballguy
YES they are much younger with less experience but this line is very athletic now and it fits Felix running style. The O-LIne will be able to get outside and block for him which is Felix strong point. If they had the o-line they had last year, well it would not be good. This is a upgraded o-line.
