Is it Tashard Choice Time? (1 Viewer)

[steelwind]

"Everybody doubts me," Choice said. "You hear what people say about me: 'He's not good enough. If he was good enough, he'd be playing.' All that stuff just motivated me. Every time I made a run, it was just another way to tell everybody, 'Here I am.'"

Dec 6 Choice exploded for 100 yards rushing on 19 carries Sunday, including an impressive 20-yard TD scramble.

Recommendation: The Colts are a soft matchup for any running back, but the decision to bury Choice on the depth chart behind an increasingly ineffective Marion Barber now looks a whole lot worse. When Barber returns from his injury, he may not reclaim his spot in the backfield rotation.

 

[eaglezzz]

The problem is Dallas keeps putting M. Barber on the field.

I think you have to wait until next year for Choice to make a difference.

 

[Badm]

I was watching game on Red Zone so didnt see the entire game, but I could have sworn Choice got the vast majority of plays when Felix went down...

He looked good too.

If Felix is out, I would expect Choice to take over as lead back. But thats just my opinion. Homers?

 

[Bankerguy]

I was watching game on Red Zone so didnt see the entire game, but I could have sworn Choice got the vast majority of plays when Felix went down...He looked good too. If Felix is out, I would expect Choice to take over as lead back. But thats just my opinion. Homers?

....and by majority he had total 4 touches. One the positive side: His runs are always hard and for positive yardage.Barber is as good as gone next year.

 

[Badm]

I was watching game on Red Zone so didnt see the entire game, but I could have sworn Choice got the vast majority of plays when Felix went down...He looked good too. If Felix is out, I would expect Choice to take over as lead back. But thats just my opinion. Homers?

....and by majority he had total 4 touches. One the positive side: His runs are always hard and for positive yardage.Barber is as good as gone next year.

Majority meaning the majority of plays while Felix was out. During the span when Felix was out, I don't remember Marion getting into the game for more than 1 snap.

 

[Shawnky]

It says Felix is day to day. Pretty sure he will play. Still if he doesn't no way in hell Choice nears anything close to 100 yds on the ground.

 

[switz]

Primetime vs No Saints

If he starts, prediction:

15 carries 100 yards 1 rushingTD 4rec 25 yards 1 recTD

"Felix Jones (hip) is considered "day to day" after missing Tuesday's practice.

"One of the problems with the short week is that you have about 72 hours to recover from the previous game," explained interim coach Jason Garrett. "He got knicked up a bit, but we'll evaluate it over the next 48 hours and just see if he's ready to go." The Cowboys don't even know how Jones' hip will respond this week, so we may not have a good read on his status until Thursday."

he averaged 3.5 YPC versus DET. He's sub 4.0 on the year. 15 for 100? Hahahahahahaha

 

[DropKick]

Primetime vs No Saints

If he starts, prediction:

15 carries 100 yards 1 rushingTD 4rec 25 yards 1 recTD

"Felix Jones (hip) is considered "day to day" after missing Tuesday's practice.

"One of the problems with the short week is that you have about 72 hours to recover from the previous game," explained interim coach Jason Garrett. "He got knicked up a bit, but we'll evaluate it over the next 48 hours and just see if he's ready to go." The Cowboys don't even know how Jones' hip will respond this week, so we may not have a good read on his status until Thursday."

he averaged 3.5 YPC versus DET. He's sub 4.0 on the year. 15 for 100? Hahahahahahaha

Since you're the biggest Felix swab on the board, I'll point out that - if you take way Jones' single 15 for 109 game - he is averaging about 3.5 for the year. Maybe this is Choice's week to pull even.

 

[Chaka]

Primetime vs No Saints

If he starts, prediction:

15 carries 100 yards 1 rushingTD 4rec 25 yards 1 recTD

"Felix Jones (hip) is considered "day to day" after missing Tuesday's practice.

"One of the problems with the short week is that you have about 72 hours to recover from the previous game," explained interim coach Jason Garrett. "He got knicked up a bit, but we'll evaluate it over the next 48 hours and just see if he's ready to go." The Cowboys don't even know how Jones' hip will respond this week, so we may not have a good read on his status until Thursday."

he averaged 3.5 YPC versus DET. He's sub 4.0 on the year. 15 for 100? Hahahahahahaha

Seriously? From you? Seriously?

 

[Da Guru]

I would love to see what T-Cho could do with 20 touches.

 

[Chaka]

I would love to see what T-Cho could do with 20 touches.

About 84 yards with a TD every 2.5 games.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

if TC got 20 touches I think the op's assessment isnt far off. TC has done very well when given the opportunity. UNlike wade, jason garret isn't an idiot (and being a ivy league guy would likely respect the intelligence of TC) He knows hopw good choice is, and how pedestrian barber is. I think he could be a nice late season flex/inj plugin with decent prospects going fwd.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I would love to see what T-Cho could do with 20 touches.

About 84 yards with a TD every 2.5 games.

He's obviously never gotten it done before...

 

[Shawnky]

if TC got 20 touches I think the op's assessment isnt far off. TC has done very well when given the opportunity. UNlike wade, jason garret isn't an idiot (and being a ivy league guy would likely respect the intelligence of TC) He knows hopw good choice is, and how pedestrian barber is. I think he could be a nice late season flex/inj plugin with decent prospects going fwd.

Right, because the Boys blocking for the rush game has been sooo spectacular? It's not that I don't like Choice, but he isn't quite what Felix is......sorry, but he isn't.

 

[munchkin]

if TC got 20 touches I think the op's assessment isnt far off. TC has done very well when given the opportunity. UNlike wade, jason garret isn't an idiot (and being a ivy league guy would likely respect the intelligence of TC) He knows hopw good choice is, and how pedestrian barber is. I think he could be a nice late season flex/inj plugin with decent prospects going fwd.

Right, because the Boys blocking for the rush game has been sooo spectacular? It's not that I don't like Choice, but he isn't quite what Felix is......sorry, but he isn't.

What is Felix? I think the Cowboys are still trying to figure that out.

 

[LAbronco]

I would love to see what T-Cho could do with 20 touches.

??TO and Ocho Cinco's love child ?

 

[howo5]

Anybody picking up Marion Barber? He seems to be the one that would get more touches in the absence of Felix to me.

 

[steelwind]

Anybody picking up Marion Barber? He seems to be the one that would get more touches in the absence of Felix to me.

The offensive playbook for the primary ball carrier is designed for either Felix or Choice. Barber does not have the speed or breakaway ability to execute those plays. The plays that are designed for Barber are short yardage carries or in the 4th qtr to close out the game if the Cowboys are ahead. Barber is done. This you need to wake up to.

 

[switz]

Primetime vs No Saints

If he starts, prediction:

15 carries 100 yards 1 rushingTD 4rec 25 yards 1 recTD

"Felix Jones (hip) is considered "day to day" after missing Tuesday's practice.

"One of the problems with the short week is that you have about 72 hours to recover from the previous game," explained interim coach Jason Garrett. "He got knicked up a bit, but we'll evaluate it over the next 48 hours and just see if he's ready to go." The Cowboys don't even know how Jones' hip will respond this week, so we may not have a good read on his status until Thursday."

he averaged 3.5 YPC versus DET. He's sub 4.0 on the year. 15 for 100? Hahahahahahaha

Seriously? From you? Seriously?

15 for 100 would be about 6.25 YPC, Choice is not that good, and doesn't have the road grinding OL in front of him like he did 2 years ago in his brief stint when Barber and Jones were out. He's had a number of attempts this year, and it's obvious that he's not capable of putting up those numbers. Choice has never averaged 6 YPC with at least 10 carries in a game, and he's never rushed for 100 yards in a game in his career, despite having games with 22, 18, and 17 carries.As for the "take away Felix 100 yard game comment", if you do, Felix still has 83 carries for 295 yards, which is 3.6 YPC on the season. Felix just averaged 4.6 YPC versus Detroit, with some of his best runs coming later in the game after a painful hip injury. Choice is averaging only 2.8 YPC on the season, and only managed 3.5 versus Detroit, on just a few carries.

So, even taking away Felix best running game of the season, when you compare apples to apples, Felix is averaging about a yard more per carry than Choice. Felix is quite clearly the best RB on the team, and to think Choice could come in and do the same or better is just wishful thinking.

My first reply was unnecessarily sarcastic for which I apologize. I'll work on my board etiquette.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

if TC got 20 touches I think the op's assessment isnt far off. TC has done very well when given the opportunity. UNlike wade, jason garret isn't an idiot (and being a ivy league guy would likely respect the intelligence of TC) He knows hopw good choice is, and how pedestrian barber is. I think he could be a nice late season flex/inj plugin with decent prospects going fwd.

Right, because the Boys blocking for the rush game has been sooo spectacular? It's not that I don't like Choice, but he isn't quite what Felix is......sorry, but he isn't.

if picking squads I'm taking TC over Felix any day of the week and twice on sunday. You lose a little on 'top speed' but the intangibles in terms of smart play, durability and productivity would lead me to take choice. Felix has been given tons of opportunities and squandered/done little with about 60% of them. TC has been given very few opportunities, but when called upon has done nothing but perform. If I'm the boys I'm trading felix to Snyder or Al Davis and running with TC. Felix has been very average, and the risk of injury? I'd rather let someone else deal with this headache.

 

[switz]

if picking squads I'm taking TC over Felix any day of the week and twice on sunday. You lose a little on 'top speed' but the intangibles in terms of smart play, durability and productivity would lead me to take choice. Felix has been given tons of opportunities and squandered/done little with about 60% of them. TC has been given very few opportunities, but when called upon has done nothing but perform. If I'm the boys I'm trading felix to Snyder or Al Davis and running with TC.

If by tons, you mean approximately 75 more carries spread across three years, ummm sure.Or if by squandered you mean he's outproduced Choice on a per touch basis every season, sure.I just don't get the Choice love. Hes a backup caliber RB in a backup role. Is this like the backup QB syndrome?Between Choice and Felix, which has had a game with more than 20 carries? Choice. But Felix has been given more opportunity? Choice has three games in which he's exceeded the greatest number of carries Jones has ever had in an NFL game, but Felix has more opportunity? Between Choice and Felix, which has rushed for over 100 yards in a game? Felix. But he's squandered his opportunities? Felix had 2 100+ yard rushing games, while never getting the workload Choice had when he started. But Felix is the one who has squandered his opportunities. I'm sorry, but you couldn't be more wrong about this.

 

[Construction Man Jim]

if TC got 20 touches I think the op's assessment isnt far off. TC has done very well when given the opportunity. UNlike wade, jason garret isn't an idiot (and being a ivy league guy would likely respect the intelligence of TC) He knows hopw good choice is, and how pedestrian barber is. I think he could be a nice late season flex/inj plugin with decent prospects going fwd.

Right, because the Boys blocking for the rush game has been sooo spectacular? It's not that I don't like Choice, but he isn't quite what Felix is......sorry, but he isn't.

What is Felix? I think the Cowboys are still trying to figure that out.

Jerious Norwood...?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

if TC got 20 touches I think the op's assessment isnt far off. TC has done very well when given the opportunity. UNlike wade, jason garret isn't an idiot (and being a ivy league guy would likely respect the intelligence of TC) He knows hopw good choice is, and how pedestrian barber is. I think he could be a nice late season flex/inj plugin with decent prospects going fwd.

Right, because the Boys blocking for the rush game has been sooo spectacular? It's not that I don't like Choice, but he isn't quite what Felix is......sorry, but he isn't.

What is Felix? I think the Cowboys are still trying to figure that out.

Jerious Norwood...?

BAM

 

[red]

Choice is nothing until he gets the starting nod/majority of carries. Until then he is on your bench hoping for an injury or demotion to barber/jones. It is just as a previous poster said. He's like a backup qb. I own choice and holding on to him because the cowboys are a different team under Garret and choice has fresh legs. Jus waiting for a shake up with the starters....

 

[Chaka]

If Choice was as good as some people think then he would be playing already.

 

[steelwind]

I'm gonna bury my own post. It looks like Felix is good to go.

"IRVING -- Felix Jones was limited with a bruised hip during Wednesday's walkthrough practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game vs. the New Orleans Saints.

Jones is just sore and has responded pretty well to the treatment this week.

He was the only significant Cowboys' player listed on the injury report.

It should be noted that cornerback Terence Newman (ankle) and linebacker Bradie James (knee) are listed as probable.

Also, Saints running back Reggie Bush was limited the last two days as he's trying to return from a broken fibula. Bush is listed as questionable"

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

If Choice was as good as some people think then he would be playing already.

Might have something to do with the Braintrust of Jello they have in Dallas these days.I watched choice play at G tech and liked his game. Did you guys watch any of last year? TC is good. Sorry he is.

 

[Chaka]

If Choice was as good as some people think then he would be playing already.

Might have something to do with the Braintrust of Jello they have in Dallas these days.I watched choice play at G tech and liked his game. Did you guys watch any of last year? TC is good. Sorry he is.

No need for apologies.But you'll forgive me if I am going to lean towards believing the actions of the guys who are paid to coach NFL level talent and what they see every day.Maybe the decision to stick with Barber and Jones was based more on seniority and draft position. Wade and Jerry could be like that. Maybe Tashard is specifically Felix's backup and Felix is truly significantly more capable than what we have seen to date.All I can say for sure is despite most of our belief that Choice has starting NFL RB talent the fact remains that he can't get any PT. So it is either because of a reason similar to those I suggested or perhaps we are wrong...or at least the Dallas brain trust believes we are wrong.Think about it, we were all pretty much wrong about Barber. Jury's out on Felix.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

http://twitter.com/tchoice23/status/6472377558900736

Great win for us today. So since its my bday we all going to plush tonight for my bday party. You betta be there. Its goin down. Letttggoooo

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tchoice23

Tashard Choice

 

[djjosee]

http://twitter.com/tchoice23/status/6472377558900736

Great win for us today. So since its my bday we all going to plush tonight for my bday party. You betta be there. Its goin down. Letttggoooo

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tchoice23

Tashard Choice

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

If Choice was as good as some people think then he would be playing already.

Might have something to do with the Braintrust of Jello they have in Dallas these days.I watched choice play at G tech and liked his game. Did you guys watch any of last year? TC is good. Sorry he is.

No need for apologies.But you'll forgive me if I am going to lean towards believing the actions of the guys who are paid to coach NFL level talent and what they see every day.Maybe the decision to stick with Barber and Jones was based more on seniority and draft position. Wade and Jerry could be like that. Maybe Tashard is specifically Felix's backup and Felix is truly significantly more capable than what we have seen to date.All I can say for sure is despite most of our belief that Choice has starting NFL RB talent the fact remains that he can't get any PT. So it is either because of a reason similar to those I suggested or perhaps we are wrong...or at least the Dallas brain trust believes we are wrong.Think about it, we were all pretty much wrong about Barber. Jury's out on Felix.

In fairness 'we are wrong on barber' b/c they are 'wrong on barber'.That guy should have been cut last year. All he's good for is gaining 'one tough yard' That is ####### pathetic.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

http://twitter.com/tchoice23/status/6472377558900736

Great win for us today. So since its my bday we all going to plush tonight for my bday party. You betta be there. Its goin down. Letttggoooo

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Retweeted by 17 people

tchoice23

Tashard Choice

are you unfamiliar with the terminology Letttggoooo. I believe that is the sound Nate Newton makes when he pulls a tube and coughs...

 

[switz]

I watched choice play at G tech and liked his game. Did you guys watch any of last year? TC is good. Sorry he is.

TC is good... As a backup. Just cuz he played well in college doesn't mean he's a great pro. He is decent, but not as good as Felix. There is a reason he was drafted in the 4th, and not the first. The only area he is better than Felix is as a blocker. And that's not my Felix bias, it's evident from where teams rated him on their draft boards, how the coaches who see him every day view him, and how he's done in games.Choice is the backup, period.

 

[switz]

In fairness 'we are wrong on barber' b/c they are 'wrong on barber'.That guy should have been cut last year. All he's good for is gaining 'one tough yard' That is ####### pathetic.

In fairness, I said all along that Barber wasn't starter material, and was overrated on these boards.

 

[papalazarou]

Having just traded for Choice in my dynasty league, the sooner he gets out of Dallas and onto a team that utilises his skill set to the max, the better.

 

[steelwind]

Well this gets a bump because during the Cowboys game Barber injured his calf and Choice came in to vulture a goaline TD. It looks like the Felix/Tashard show for week 13. This is most likely the running back duo for 2011. It will be interesting to see how well they work together. I cannot watch Barber run anymore. So am looking forward to this combo.

 

[Garts]

other then one long screen Felix was medicore again.

Wait...it was the OL's fault.

At soem point if Felix is supposed to be as good as many on here say he is, he needs to start making plays on his own.

The guy has been a bust as a fantasy RB.

Glad I gave up a high pick next year to secure this stud.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

other then one long screen Felix was medicore again.Wait...it was the OL's fault.At soem point if Felix is supposed to be as good as many on here say he is, he needs to start making plays on his own.The guy has been a bust as a fantasy RB.Glad I gave up a high pick next year to secure this stud.

Sorry for your frustration, but there isn't a ton of blocking going on for any of these Rb's. He's a good back, but he's not Barry Sanders. He like 99.9 percent of the RB's need some blocking and he's not getting it consistent enough. To be honest, I've been semi impressed with Felix the last few weeks showing some ability to catch the ball and make some nice runs and stay playing on the field week after week.I think next year will be a telling year for Felix. Barber shouldn't be there so Felix will be the primary ball carrier with choice backing him up and probably stealing some goaline carries. But in PPR leagues, he should definately be a RB2/flex guy. If people are going to draft him in the top 4 and 5 rounds, then yes you are setting yourself up for disappointment because Dallas hasn't shown they can run the ball with success.

 

[NatronIsMean]

other then one long screen Felix was medicore again.Wait...it was the OL's fault.At soem point if Felix is supposed to be as good as many on here say he is, he needs to start making plays on his own.The guy has been a bust as a fantasy RB.Glad I gave up a high pick next year to secure this stud.

I just watched the game again on NFL Rewind and Felix looked good pretty much every time he touched the ball. Fast enough, breaks through light contact, makes the right decisions. He had 24 and 13 yard catches to go with 7, 9, 10 yard runs. One thing I always watch are the 0, 1 yard runs. As said above, I'm looking to see if he was arm tackled in the backfield and that's just not what's happening. Felix is fine - they simply refuse to get him enough carries. Why Barber has gotten so many carries this year is a total mystery.

 

[DropKick]

"Tashard Choice received just one touch in the Cowboys' Week 12 loss to the Saints, executing for a one-yard touchdown.

Marion Barber left with a fourth-quarter calf injury, so Choice got the late-game goal-line nod ahead of Felix Jones. It's an indication that Choice would take over Barber's role should MBIII miss any games going forward. Felix Jones is still a good bet for feature back workloads down the stretch."

Not sure who the analyst being quoted here is, but does somebody actually get paid to write this stuff? A big jump (goal line carries) to make from a single carry. Although, isn't it common knowledge that Choice would have a bigger role upon an injury to Barber or Jones?

 

[kencav]

"Tashard Choice received just one touch in the Cowboys' Week 12 loss to the Saints, executing for a one-yard touchdown.

Marion Barber left with a fourth-quarter calf injury, so Choice got the late-game goal-line nod ahead of Felix Jones. It's an indication that Choice would take over Barber's role should MBIII miss any games going forward. Felix Jones is still a good bet for feature back workloads down the stretch."

Not sure who the analyst being quoted here is, but does somebody actually get paid to write this stuff? A big jump (goal line carries) to make from a single carry. Although, isn't it common knowledge that Choice would have a bigger role upon an injury to Barber or Jones?

Well assuming Barber is out and Felix did not get that goal line carry and is consistently pulled for Barber at the goal line you dont have to be an NFL analyst to assume Choice will be the goal line back. Obviously Felix is NOT trusted at the goal line.

 

[switz]

"Tashard Choice received just one touch in the Cowboys' Week 12 loss to the Saints, executing for a one-yard touchdown.

Marion Barber left with a fourth-quarter calf injury, so Choice got the late-game goal-line nod ahead of Felix Jones. It's an indication that Choice would take over Barber's role should MBIII miss any games going forward. Felix Jones is still a good bet for feature back workloads down the stretch."

Not sure who the analyst being quoted here is, but does somebody actually get paid to write this stuff? A big jump (goal line carries) to make from a single carry. Although, isn't it common knowledge that Choice would have a bigger role upon an injury to Barber or Jones?

Well assuming Barber is out and Felix did not get that goal line carry and is consistently pulled for Barber at the goal line you dont have to be an NFL analyst to assume Choice will be the goal line back. Obviously Felix is NOT trusted at the goal line.

Felix has gotten carries inside the 5 yard line this year. So unless you expect a lot of cowboys plays between the 1 yard line and goal line, Choice isnt going to steal a ton of TDs from Jones.If I recall correctly, Choice came in for Barber, while Felix was off the field for the entire drive after his fumble (the second in two weeks. Had Felix not fumbled, would he have gotten those carries?

And I'm getting a kick out of people complaining about Felix game. 100 plus yards, 16 or 17 points in PPR. He had a few very nice runs, he just once again didn't see a ton of carries.

 

[BobbyLayne]

2010 RZ info for the Cowboys RBs:

Red Zone Targets (carries, receiving, passing) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TotFelix Jones 0 0 0 bye 3 1 0 0 0 3 3 10Marion Barber 4 3 3 bye 0 2 4 3 0 1 3 23Tashard Choice 0 0 0 bye 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3Chris Gronkowski 0 2 0 bye 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5

Sorry about the lack of proper formatting/justify/spacing.

 

[duaneok66]

"Tashard Choice received just one touch in the Cowboys' Week 12 loss to the Saints, executing for a one-yard touchdown.

Marion Barber left with a fourth-quarter calf injury, so Choice got the late-game goal-line nod ahead of Felix Jones. It's an indication that Choice would take over Barber's role should MBIII miss any games going forward. Felix Jones is still a good bet for feature back workloads down the stretch."

Not sure who the analyst being quoted here is, but does somebody actually get paid to write this stuff? A big jump (goal line carries) to make from a single carry. Although, isn't it common knowledge that Choice would have a bigger role upon an injury to Barber or Jones?

Well assuming Barber is out and Felix did not get that goal line carry and is consistently pulled for Barber at the goal line you dont have to be an NFL analyst to assume Choice will be the goal line back. Obviously Felix is NOT trusted at the goal line.

Felix has gotten carries inside the 5 yard line this year. So unless you expect a lot of cowboys plays between the 1 yard line and goal line, Choice isnt going to steal a ton of TDs from Jones.If I recall correctly, Choice came in for Barber, while Felix was off the field for the entire drive after his fumble (the second in two weeks. Had Felix not fumbled, would he have gotten those carries?

And I'm getting a kick out of people complaining about Felix game. 100 plus yards, 16 or 17 points in PPR. He had a few very nice runs, he just once again didn't see a ton of carries.

Dallas rushes from the 5 (or closer) in 2010

Week 1 (Washington)

Barber (1)

Week 2 (Chicago)

Barber (3)

Week 3 (Houston)

Barber (1)

Week 5 (Tennessee)

None

Week 6 (Minnesota)

None

Week 7 (NYG)

Barber (1)

Week 8 (Jacksonville)

Barber (2)

Week 9 (Green Bay)

None

Week 10 (NYG)

Kitna (1)

Week 11 (Detroit)

Barber (2)

Choice (1)

Jones (1)

Week 12 (NO)

Barber (5)

Jones (1)

TOTALS

19 GL Rushes

Barber (15) 79%

Choice (2) 11%

Kitna (1) 5%

Jones (1) 5%

 

[LOCO]

With Felix Jones banged up and Marion Barber completely ineffective, I'm stashing Choice away for playoff time just in case. They play Washington and Arizona in weeks 15 and 16. He would be a good matchup play for those games if Felix goes down.

 

[kencav]

"Tashard Choice received just one touch in the Cowboys' Week 12 loss to the Saints, executing for a one-yard touchdown.

Marion Barber left with a fourth-quarter calf injury, so Choice got the late-game goal-line nod ahead of Felix Jones. It's an indication that Choice would take over Barber's role should MBIII miss any games going forward. Felix Jones is still a good bet for feature back workloads down the stretch."

Not sure who the analyst being quoted here is, but does somebody actually get paid to write this stuff? A big jump (goal line carries) to make from a single carry. Although, isn't it common knowledge that Choice would have a bigger role upon an injury to Barber or Jones?

Well assuming Barber is out and Felix did not get that goal line carry and is consistently pulled for Barber at the goal line you dont have to be an NFL analyst to assume Choice will be the goal line back. Obviously Felix is NOT trusted at the goal line.

Felix has gotten carries inside the 5 yard line this year. So unless you expect a lot of cowboys plays between the 1 yard line and goal line, Choice isnt going to steal a ton of TDs from Jones.If I recall correctly, Choice came in for Barber, while Felix was off the field for the entire drive after his fumble (the second in two weeks. Had Felix not fumbled, would he have gotten those carries?

And I'm getting a kick out of people complaining about Felix game. 100 plus yards, 16 or 17 points in PPR. He had a few very nice runs, he just once again didn't see a ton of carries.

Mr. Switz- having been on these forums for 4 months and reading your posts with enthusiasm.....I assume that your avatar is not you but some kind of cool "alter-ego". Either you are a nerdy type aka "Big Bang Theory" or a close relative of Felix Jones.

The fact of the matter is that

1-Jerry Jones loves Felix yet he has yet to push Barber to the bench

2-We assume Wade Phillips didnt and now hes gone

3-We assume Garrett was going to possibly give him a full time gig

4- Carried down to the 1 last week and pulled for Barber

5- Barber hurt and Choice inserted instead

So in spite of factual evidence you continue to defend Felix like a mother bear defending her cubs .

If Felix ran some one over drunk I believe you would find a way to explain that the pedestrian ran into his car!

 

[NatronIsMean]

"Tashard Choice received just one touch in the Cowboys' Week 12 loss to the Saints, executing for a one-yard touchdown.

Marion Barber left with a fourth-quarter calf injury, so Choice got the late-game goal-line nod ahead of Felix Jones. It's an indication that Choice would take over Barber's role should MBIII miss any games going forward. Felix Jones is still a good bet for feature back workloads down the stretch."

Not sure who the analyst being quoted here is, but does somebody actually get paid to write this stuff? A big jump (goal line carries) to make from a single carry. Although, isn't it common knowledge that Choice would have a bigger role upon an injury to Barber or Jones?

Well assuming Barber is out and Felix did not get that goal line carry and is consistently pulled for Barber at the goal line you dont have to be an NFL analyst to assume Choice will be the goal line back. Obviously Felix is NOT trusted at the goal line.

Felix has gotten carries inside the 5 yard line this year. So unless you expect a lot of cowboys plays between the 1 yard line and goal line, Choice isnt going to steal a ton of TDs from Jones.If I recall correctly, Choice came in for Barber, while Felix was off the field for the entire drive after his fumble (the second in two weeks. Had Felix not fumbled, would he have gotten those carries?

And I'm getting a kick out of people complaining about Felix game. 100 plus yards, 16 or 17 points in PPR. He had a few very nice runs, he just once again didn't see a ton of carries.

Mr. Switz- having been on these forums for 4 months and reading your posts with enthusiasm.....I assume that your avatar is not you but some kind of cool "alter-ego". Either you are a nerdy type aka "Big Bang Theory" or a close relative of Felix Jones.

The fact of the matter is that

1-Jerry Jones loves Felix yet he has yet to push Barber to the bench

2-We assume Wade Phillips didnt and now hes gone

3-We assume Garrett was going to possibly give him a full time gig

4- Carried down to the 1 last week and pulled for Barber

5- Barber hurt and Choice inserted instead

So in spite of factual evidence you continue to defend Felix like a mother bear defending her cubs .

If Felix ran some one over drunk I believe you would find a way to explain that the pedestrian ran into his car!

Extreme hyperbole/strawmen aside, all I've seen Switz say on these boards is that he thinks Felix is the best of the 3, something that is clearly supported by the stats and I would say is supported by the "eye" test as well. The only guy that has had a chance of challenging Felix is Choice. I'd like to see him more, but I highly doubt he's a diamond and better than the other two and yet is being stashed away. That simply would make no sense with coaches on the hot seat to not play him if more playing time was deserved.My thoughts are as follows on this subject:

- I'm guessing Barber has kept the role he has less from a "earned production" perspective and more from a "team leadership" perspective. I think he's looked at as important to the team's leadership and therefore given a bigger role than he's earned. Just my feeling. He has been a bad NFL RB this year, period.

- Felix is clearly the best option from a production stand point to date. One challenge for him are mental miscues such as fumbles and blocking, which may be limiting him. Also, there is legitimate question of whether or not he can hold up with a full load. That said, the coaches refuse to find out for some reason and keep including the plodder involved.

- It makes sense - injury or not - to make this a Felix + Choice backfield. Again, I think Barber stays involved mainly due to leadership and they have a shaky team psyche as it is...

 

[kencav]

Dont disagree from that perspective..

Just having fun with Switz by the way...

Respect his loyalty to Felix

 

[cvnpoka]

all I've seen Switz say on these boards is that he thinks Felix is the best of the 3

hes said a lot more than that.anyway, felix has looked pretty fast the last 2 weeks. good balance too. mebbe hes losing weight with the added workload.

 

[Football Jones]

I really thought this would be Felix' year, but 2011 is going to be big for him. Why?

They're not going to take a RB high in the draft & there's a slim-to-none chance Barber will be back (& Slim left town). It's Felix & Choice. It's obvious Felix will be their feature back next year with Choice backing him up. In fact, Felix is basically their feature back now.

With Romo back, a more experienced Bryant, & an improved OL, this looks to be a monster offense. Felix will be a big part of that. RBs often have to mature into a bigger, more expanded role, as the coaching staff gets more confidence in them. I expect Felix to not only be their 3rd down back, but eventually be their GL back, as well.

If he makes it through this season fairly unscathed, then it's fair to say he's put to rest some of the concerns about his durability. Felix is primed for a big-time breakout season in 2011, IMO. I'm going to target him this offseason in trades.