Jerious Norwood vs. Felix Jones (1 Viewer)

[akaoni]

Over the past few years Jerious Norwood has frustrated me. He's clearly an exciting back with a proclivity for the big play, but he always plays second fiddle to someone. It seems like I end up grabbing him every year for his potential but he never has a big enough roll to be worth starting. Clearly, he's looked upon as not big/durable enough to be an every down back and has been relegated to change-of-pace roll, for which, I admit he's well suited.

That brings us to Jones. Last year I grabbed Jones only to get the sneaking suspicion that he was Norwood all over again (yes, I had both on my team). Electric moves and a penchant for the big play, but will he ever be able to play the starting role? The more I look at him I think he'll be an exciting change of pace guy who will never get enough consistent touches. Both he and Norwood have been talked up by their respective coaching staffs as needing to get more touches, but at this point I'm wary.

So I'd like some opinions of these guys. Is Jones just Norwood all over again? Or am I wrong in viewing them as carbon copies? Does Jones merit being selected 5 rounds earlier than Norwood (7 for Jones vs. 12 for Norwood according to fantasyfootballcalculator.com)? Any opinions on these guys or this type of player would be appreciated.

 

[Spark026]

I think Jones situation favors him, even though I don't believe he's particularly any better back than Norwood. Jones has a chance to get as much as 60% of the touches in Dallas, and if Norwood played in Dallas I think you could say the same. Now, this coming year I don't believe Jones gets more than 40% at the most, but there's a lot greater opportunity there for an increased workoad than there is for Norwood in ATL.

I think ATL is quite happy with what they get from Norwood, and will continue with the same approach.

The Dallas situation just has a lot more variable overall. Its pretty hard to predict what will happen there. Dallas might use all 3 backs making them all mediocre at best for fantasy. Too early to tell.

To conclude, I think Jones becoming a startable fantasy back is unlikely, but still a much better possibility than Norwood. I think chances are your going to be dissapointed in the end with both these guys a few years down the road.

 

[switz]

I like both players a lot, but Jones is clearly in a different class of RBs. I feel like Norwood is a good RB who would always need a complement, a la Chris Johnson and LenDale White, or something to that effect. If they were featured, I think they end up like Brian Westbrook - a couple amazing years, but most years incomplete due to injury. Great playmakers, but not everydown RBs.

On the other hand, Jones IMO could be an everydown RB. I liken him to Marshall Faulk. He is explosive like CJ3 and Norwood, but he's a little thicker, and better able to handle a higher workload. Norwood and CJ are almost clones of one another, same height, same weight. Jones is an inch taller, and more importantly about 10 pounds heavier. Jones is within the contstraints of feature back build, while the other two fall short.

Interestingly, it doesn't look like any of them will ever be true feature backs, as CJ3 will have White, Norwood has Turner, and Jones has Barber/Choice. So we may never know what any of them could do as full feature backs.

However, after watching Norwood for some years, and CJ3 last season, and following Jones for a long time, I'm convinced Jones is an elite level player, that could be an every down RB. I'm not so sure about the other two.

Note: I own all three in my dynasty team, so I have no reason to bias one of the other.

 

[Banger]

I like both players a lot, but Jones is clearly in a different class of RBs. I feel like Norwood is a good RB who would always need a complement, a la Chris Johnson and LenDale White, or something to that effect. If they were featured, I think they end up like Brian Westbrook - a couple amazing years, but most years incomplete due to injury. Great playmakers, but not everydown RBs.On the other hand, Jones IMO could be an everydown RB. I liken him to Marshall Faulk. He is explosive like CJ3 and Norwood, but he's a little thicker, and better able to handle a higher workload. Norwood and CJ are almost clones of one another, same height, same weight. Jones is an inch taller, and more importantly about 10 pounds heavier. Jones is within the contstraints of feature back build, while the other two fall short.Interestingly, it doesn't look like any of them will ever be true feature backs, as CJ3 will have White, Norwood has Turner, and Jones has Barber/Choice. So we may never know what any of them could do as full feature backs.However, after watching Norwood for some years, and CJ3 last season, and following Jones for a long time, I'm convinced Jones is an elite level player, that could be an every down RB. I'm not so sure about the other two.Note: I own all three in my dynasty team, so I have no reason to bias one of the other.

I think it's premature to think that CJ3 or Felix need a compliment to be sucessful. I think the Norwood/CJ3 comparison is totally offbase. CJ is the primary back (got 62% of 1st half carries last year) and White was the mop up guy that gave him a breather and got 2nd half carries when the team was up by a TD+. White needs CJ, CJ does not need White. Norwood is a 3rd down back and has never been the lead back (over his 3-4 years in the league) getting the majority of the 1st down carries whereas that was CJ's role his entire rookie year. At this point and time the Jones/Norwood comparison is a better one since Jones will likely get fewer 1st/2nd down carries and be used more as a 3rd down back (like Norwood) (although I know you will vehemently disagree with this). Norwood has been through a number of coaching changes, offenses and his role has essentially remained unchanged. At this point, he is what he is a nice 3rd down back that will get about 10 touches/game will get a good YPC but that's what you're gonna get. It's too early to make a determination on Jones since he was a rookie and was hurt the majority of the year and from watching him I think he has a much higher ceiling than Norwood but he has a significant obstacle (Barber) to becoming a feature back.

 

[Garts]

I think Jones can be used more then Norwood.

I see Norwood being more valuable at around 8-10 touches a game where I think Felix can do well with 15 or so.

Norwood reminds me of the style Tatum Bell played in Denver when he was actually decent as a COP guy.

Absolutely golden with 10 touches, but if you go over that he starts to lose his effectiveness.

 

[kremenull]

Over the past few years Jerious Norwood has frustrated me. He's clearly an exciting back with a proclivity for the big play, but he always plays second fiddle to someone. It seems like I end up grabbing him every year for his potential but he never has a big enough roll to be worth starting. Clearly, he's looked upon as not big/durable enough to be an every down back and has been relegated to change-of-pace roll, for which, I admit he's well suited.

That brings us to Jones. Last year I grabbed Jones only to get the sneaking suspicion that he was Norwood all over again (yes, I had both on my team). Electric moves and a penchant for the big play, but will he ever be able to play the starting role? The more I look at him I think he'll be an exciting change of pace guy who will never get enough consistent touches. Both he and Norwood have been talked up by their respective coaching staffs as needing to get more touches, but at this point I'm wary.

So I'd like some opinions of these guys. Is Jones just Norwood all over again? Or am I wrong in viewing them as carbon copies? Does Jones merit being selected 5 rounds earlier than Norwood (7 for Jones vs. 12 for Norwood according to fantasyfootballcalculator.com)? Any opinions on these guys or this type of player would be appreciated.

Are you talking redraft with this draft projection? In dynasty leagues, which is pretty much 90+% of the drafts to date, there is no way that Felix lasts till Rd 7. But more specifically to your question, NO, Jones is not Norwood all over again. From what has been speculated and (reportedly) reported, I haven't actually read or heard it directly, but Felix Jones is set to be the starting RB this season for the Cowboys. The similarities are many in that they are about the same size, but built slightly different as Jones appears a bit thicker in the hips/thighs and chest than Norwood, both have great acceleration/burst, and both can catch pretty well. Aside from that, Jones simply has much better instincts than Norwood and seems a bit more hungry to get after it than Norwood, from what I've seen (i.e., more intense). There are a lot of players who have similar talents, measurables, and such, but the bottom line is "Are you a really good football player or not?" Jones has me sold that he is.....Norwood hasn't shown me enough to be considered really good, at least not yet

 

[Tanner9919]

we won't hear a peep out of Choice this season, it's all Barber/Jones in Dallas..Choice only got an opportunity because Jones was hurt and Barber was nicked up from time to time. Choice might be the most overrated/overhyped player in fantasy football this season..

Jones has a lot of talent so it'll be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out!

if he stays healthy the sky is the limit...

60/40 split between Jones/Barber, Jones getting the 60% seems like a good bet..

 

[akaoni]

I appreciate the responses. As I mentioned above, I know that the Dallas coaching staff has talked up Jones in terms of getting him more touches, but I have yet to see anything definitive that says he'll move into the #1 back role or get more than 50% of the touches at RB in Dallas this year. Naturally, I would love to see that, so if anyone could point me in the direction of some links discussing his potential carries this year I would appreciate it.

As is likely obvious, I love the explosive players who are a threat to score a TD on every touch, and Felix looks like that kind of player, but I'm still not completely convinced that a) the Dallas coaching staff is ready to give him that many touches and b) that he can hold up if given that opportunity. I did read in the McFadden/Bush (likely a subconcious cue for me to start this thread ala Malcolm Gladwell's book Blink) thread that Jones does have a slightly higher BMI than Norwood (and CJ3 as well) which is a potentially good sign that he could hold up under more use.

 

[switz]

I think the Norwood/CJ3 comparison is totally offbase. CJ is the primary back (got 62% of 1st half carries last year) and White was the mop up guy that gave him a breather and got 2nd half carries when the team was up by a TD+. White needs CJ, CJ does not need White. Norwood is a 3rd down back and has never been the lead back (over his 3-4 years in the league) getting the majority of the 1st down carries whereas that was CJ's role his entire rookie year.

I don't consider getting the majority of 1st down carries = not needing a complement. White had 200 carries last season, Johnson 251. That's an almost perfect 60/40 split. For whatever reason you want to give, the team realized that Johnson needed someone to take the load off him. It's not a bad thing. Westbrook would benefit from someone taking the load off him as well.But there are more similarities between CJ3 and Norwood than Jones and Norwood. They are almost clones as far as size goes. They have very similar games as well. Exciting players to watch. I think if the two players switched teams we'd see very similar production from each. Norwood averaged over 6 yards per carry on nearly 100 carries each of his first two seasons.I feel more like Norwood is a product of a team in disarray, and then circumstances. He's been through three coaches in three seasons. Three QBs in three seasons. And then last season the new administration made a big FA splash with Turner, which as a result kept Norwood in a secondary role. And part of the decision to sign Turner was because they had a rookie QB, who they wanted to protect with a grind it out running game.Norwood is a good back, it's not intended as an insult to compare CJ to him at all. And it is a far more accurate comparison than Jones.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

These two couldn't be more dissimilar IMO...

First, even though Felix came into the league at 207 I expect he'll end up between 215 and 220. Considering his height, that would leave him at an almost perfect size for RBs.

Norwood is a very small back. He's an inch and a half taller than Jones and came into the league at 210, but is listed at 204 today. That's a gigantic difference.

Both backs do run with decent (and similar) power - Felix has a score of +.55 and Norwood is at +.50 using a customized version of Bill Barnwell's index score.

But Felix ends up with a Skill score of 2.89 (off the charts good), while Norwood's at (-1.97).

So if I'm right Felix ends up being one of the best backs of the coming decade, while Norwood's a career backup/role player who only starts by default if guys in front of him are injured.

 

[kevthegrad]

Norwood drives me to drink. I think he could be a starter. I think Turner breaks down this year ... he had an awful lot of carries last year. So if he can miss 3 or 4 games and we get to see Norwood featured I think it could mean an interesting off season NEXT year.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

These two couldn't be more dissimilar IMO...

First, even though Felix came into the league at 207 I expect he'll end up between 215 and 220. Considering his height, that would leave him at an almost perfect size for RBs.

Norwood is a very small back. He's an inch and a half taller than Jones and came into the league at 210, but is listed at 204 today. That's a gigantic difference.

Both backs do run with decent (and similar) power - Felix has a score of +.55 and Norwood is at +.50 using a customized version of Bill Barnwell's index score.

But Felix ends up with a Skill score of 2.89 (off the charts good), while Norwood's at (-1.97).

So if I'm right Felix ends up being one of the best backs of the coming decade, while Norwood's a career backup/role player who only starts by default if guys in front of him are injured.

Can you add to this please?.... What are some of the other RB's in the leagues skill scores and what is it based on? This is interesting to me. If you have the time thanks.

 

[Banger]

I think the Norwood/CJ3 comparison is totally offbase. CJ is the primary back (got 62% of 1st half carries last year) and White was the mop up guy that gave him a breather and got 2nd half carries when the team was up by a TD+. White needs CJ, CJ does not need White. Norwood is a 3rd down back and has never been the lead back (over his 3-4 years in the league) getting the majority of the 1st down carries whereas that was CJ's role his entire rookie year.

I don't consider getting the majority of 1st down carries = not needing a complement. White had 200 carries last season, Johnson 251. That's an almost perfect 60/40 split. For whatever reason you want to give, the team realized that Johnson needed someone to take the load off him. It's not a bad thing. Westbrook would benefit from someone taking the load off him as well.Norwood is a good back, it's not intended as an insult to compare CJ to him at all. And it is a far more accurate comparison than Jones.

It might not be meant as an insult but it's just not an accurate comparison at all. Norwood is a 100 carry/year 3rd down back over his 3 year career (295 carries/76 receptions) while CJ in his rookie year had 251 carries (nearly Norwood's 3 year total) and 43 catches. CJ is expected to get more involved in the offense this year and last year was the primary back when leading by a small amount, tied or trailing...the same cannot be said for Norwood. Turner is the main RB and Norwood is the compliment similar to how White is the compliment to Johnson. With respect to CJ3 and White...White got the vast majority of his carries when the team was leading or in garbage time...when the Titans were up by 8+ pts White got 55% of the carries (83 of his 200 carries - 42% of his '08 total), when the Titans were up 4-7 pts CJ got 53% of the carries, when the Titans were trailing to up by 3 CJ got 62% of the carries, when the Titans were trailing to up by 2 CJ got 66% of the carries, when the Titans were trailing to up by 1 CJ got 68% of the carries and when the Titans were trailing to tied CJ got 70% of the carries. White was a mop up back last year, it just happened there was a good bit of mopping to do due to their great season. You won't see that scenario again this year.As far as Jones, his role has yet to be fully determined but CJs and Norwoods are....

 

[switz]

I think the Norwood/CJ3 comparison is totally offbase. CJ is the primary back (got 62% of 1st half carries last year) and White was the mop up guy that gave him a breather and got 2nd half carries when the team was up by a TD+. White needs CJ, CJ does not need White. Norwood is a 3rd down back and has never been the lead back (over his 3-4 years in the league) getting the majority of the 1st down carries whereas that was CJ's role his entire rookie year.

I don't consider getting the majority of 1st down carries = not needing a complement. White had 200 carries last season, Johnson 251. That's an almost perfect 60/40 split. For whatever reason you want to give, the team realized that Johnson needed someone to take the load off him. It's not a bad thing. Westbrook would benefit from someone taking the load off him as well.Norwood is a good back, it's not intended as an insult to compare CJ to him at all. And it is a far more accurate comparison than Jones.

It might not be meant as an insult but it's just not an accurate comparison at all. Norwood is a 100 carry/year 3rd down back over his 3 year career (295 carries/76 receptions) while CJ in his rookie year had 251 carries (nearly Norwood's 3 year total) and 43 catches. CJ is expected to get more involved in the offense this year and last year was the primary back when leading by a small amount, tied or trailing...the same cannot be said for Norwood. Turner is the main RB and Norwood is the compliment similar to how White is the compliment to Johnson. With respect to CJ3 and White...White got the vast majority of his carries when the team was leading or in garbage time...when the Titans were up by 8+ pts White got 55% of the carries (83 of his 200 carries - 42% of his '08 total), when the Titans were up 4-7 pts CJ got 53% of the carries, when the Titans were trailing to up by 3 CJ got 62% of the carries, when the Titans were trailing to up by 2 CJ got 66% of the carries, when the Titans were trailing to up by 1 CJ got 68% of the carries and when the Titans were trailing to tied CJ got 70% of the carries. White was a mop up back last year, it just happened there was a good bit of mopping to do due to their great season. You won't see that scenario again this year.

As far as Jones, his role has yet to be fully determined but CJs and Norwoods are....

I think we are talking about two different things.Norwood and CJ are great comparisons when we talk about the type of player they are not the way they are used.

Anyway, regardless of when LW got carries, bottom line is he saw 10+ carries in all but 4 games, and ended up getting 40% of the workload. So CJ was in an RBBC. Norwood sees a much smaller share of an RBBC, but in all likelihood, we have no reason to believe otherwise, could just as well handle 60% of the rushing load for the team.

Jones OTOH I believe is the type of RB that could handle 80% of a team's rushing load. To clarify, I am not saying he will... just that he could.

If you are looking at players to compare, CJ and Norwood compare well. If you are looking for situations to compare, they don't at all.

I still don't see any reason to compare Jones and Norwood. Jones is bigger and will be used more, so player type and situation are both different.

 

[TS Garp]

Felix seems to be in a much better situation. Norwood could likely be a borderline fantasy RB1 in the right situation, but this is one of those cases where what's best for fantasy owners isn't necessarily best for the Falcons. Norwood works perfectly as a change of pace back for them, and that won't change barring injury. Remember also that he was drafted in the third round for that very purpose. Not to say that backs who aren't drafted high can't overcome that, but the point is that whereas he was taken in the third round and has been a great value there and the Falcons are pleased with his production given his role, the Cowboys took Felix in the first round and they've made it known that they want him to be an integral part of the offense. I can see how you could compare the two at a glance, but Felix's situation is more favorable.

 

[thecardiackid]

The main difference IMO:

ATL could have handed the RB1 role to Norwood (or at least given him a chance), but decided instead to opt for FA Turner to be their guy.

DAL had MBIII, got rid of JJ, then spent a early (R2?) pick on Felix followed by Choice - even after giving Barber the new contract.

Looks to me like Felix at least has a shot @ the bigger piece of a RBBC in DAL - especially if he proves more and they ultimately decide to trade or release Barber, and Norwood is stuck as the wrong side of his RBBC until he gets a change of scenery.

Jones has way more upside in both redraft and dynasty.

 

[Big Kahuna]

we won't hear a peep out of Choice this season, it's all Barber/Jones in Dallas..Choice only got an opportunity because Jones was hurt and Barber was nicked up from time to time. Choice might be the most overrated/overhyped player in fantasy football this season..Jones has a lot of talent so it'll be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out!if he stays healthy the sky is the limit...60/40 split between Jones/Barber, Jones getting the 60% seems like a good bet..

I definitely disagree about Choice. Dallas likes the 3 headed monster. Choice proved last season that he needs to be on the field some and the Boys staff really wants to get Barber back into that "closer" type of role that he used to handle in the 4th quarter. There is no doubt that Jones will be more integrated into the offense. He needs to touch the ball at least 10-15 times a game. I think Choice will take a little a load off Barber in the first half and possibly early in the 2nd half, but I see Barber being the primary guy in the 4th quarter.

 

[JPeso]

I like Norwood for what he is, but I think Felix is the more complete back and will have his time to shine.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I definitely disagree about Choice. Dallas likes the 3 headed monster. Choice proved last season that he needs to be on the field some and the Boys staff really wants to get Barber back into that "closer" type of role that he used to handle in the 4th quarter. There is no doubt that Jones will be more integrated into the offense. He needs to touch the ball at least 10-15 times a game. I think Choice will take a little a load off Barber in the first half and possibly early in the 2nd half, but I see Barber being the primary guy in the 4th quarter.

I'm happy to be proved wrong, but I think what Choice proved last year is that Dallas is a paradise for RBs right now.

 

[switz]

I definitely disagree about Choice. Dallas likes the 3 headed monster. Choice proved last season that he needs to be on the field some and the Boys staff really wants to get Barber back into that "closer" type of role that he used to handle in the 4th quarter. There is no doubt that Jones will be more integrated into the offense. He needs to touch the ball at least 10-15 times a game. I think Choice will take a little a load off Barber in the first half and possibly early in the 2nd half, but I see Barber being the primary guy in the 4th quarter.

I'm happy to be proved wrong, but I think what Choice proved last year is that Dallas is a paradise for RBs right now.

Maybe, but Barber looked pretty awful last season behind the same OL. And I'm talking form an NFL perspective not a FF perspective. I know he put up points, but his YPC was really low, and he just didn't look good.With Choice, I honestly think it was more a matter of fresh legs late in the season, than overlooked talent. IMO he's Barber's backup again this season, with a very small role.If there's a guy to take, it's Jones.In ATL, I believe Norwood will see more work this season than last, but he's still a COP, with a minor role compared to Turner.

 

[happy_donut]

Maybe, but Barber looked pretty awful last season behind the same OL. And I'm talking form an NFL perspective not a FF perspective. I know he put up points, but his YPC was really low, and he just didn't look good.

Wasn't Barber suffering from a foot injury most of the season? I thought that was the problem.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

I own both of these players and gave up a descent price to get Felix Jones (dynasty league) as I think he does have the goods to be a very productive fantasy RB (especially in ppr leagues). He is 4 years younger than Norwood (who will be 26 this season). Jones was a first round pick on a team with a very good QB and have had successful offenses for the most part the last few years. Jones is/will be playing for Dallas for the next while and it appears that all things lead to him being the teams best play maker and someone they are looking to get more and more involved in the offense.

Norwood on the other hand is and will always play second fiddle to Turner while in Atl and who knows what will happen after he hits the free agent market after this season. Will other teams view him as a very good COP guy or a guy that can be more of a vocal point of an offense. I do think he can/deserves more touches but I don't think he is seen as a guy that can compile the type of yardage I expect out of Felix.

I obviously do have my concerns with Jones though as to what type of a player is he going to be molded into. I mean when you watch him play, and his first round pick talent/pedigree, what he did in his very touches as a rookie, and I think it's hard not to get excited about what type of player he can develop into. He has the Tiki Barber, M. Faulk, B. Westbrook type of potential and all three of those guys took a couple of years to become more comfortable as an NFL running back. I compare him to those guys because I think Felix can be a very good yardage guy. The type of player that gets plenty of rushing yards/recieving yards as he is extremely talented as shown by his extremely high YPC that he has always had in college and although limited time has maintained in the pros. He has big play ability like Westbrook, Faulk and also has that deceptive power that those guys had as well. My only concern is that he has never yet in his career been given a large number of carries and I just don't know how many carries a team would feel comfortable giving him. But he definitely is someone you should buy now before it's to late.

 

[EBF]

If any of the Dallas RBs is overrated, I think it's Barber. He has never rushed for 1,000+ yards in a season and he doesn't break big plays. He's not special enough to warrant the superstar money they're paying him.

As for the OP, I don't see many similarities between Norwood and Felix. Norwood has a narrow frame that's best suited to a complementary role. Felix is a stockier back who could conceivably become a Westbrook/Tiki type of workhorse.

 

[texasbirdfan]

If any of the Dallas RBs is overrated, I think it's Barber. He has never rushed for 1,000+ yards in a season and he doesn't break big plays. He's not special enough to warrant the superstar money they're paying him. As for the OP, I don't see many similarities between Norwood and Felix. Norwood has a narrow frame that's best suited to a complementary role. Felix is a stockier back who could conceivably become a Westbrook/Tiki type of workhorse.

My take. Living here in North Texas, I don't see/ hear Felix is going to be the man. Barber is the go to guy now and then there is Tashard Choice. Norwood was the fastest player (tie) in the draft he was taken in and can shake and bake with the best. An everydown back in 4 years in the SEC with a team that was announcing the run before the snap. The difference in pounds is miniscual between Norwood and Jones

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

If any of the Dallas RBs is overrated, I think it's Barber. He has never rushed for 1,000+ yards in a season and he doesn't break big plays. He's not special enough to warrant the superstar money they're paying him.

As for the OP, I don't see many similarities between Norwood and Felix. Norwood has a narrow frame that's best suited to a complementary role. Felix is a stockier back who could conceivably become a Westbrook/Tiki type of workhorse.

My take. Living here in North Texas, I don't see/ hear Felix is going to be the man. Barber is the go to guy now and then there is Tashard Choice. Norwood was the fastest player (tie) in the draft he was taken in and can shake and bake with the best. An everydown back in 4 years in the SEC with a team that was announcing the run before the snap. The difference in pounds is miniscual between Norwood and Jones

Can you elaborate where you are hearing and seeing this?

 

[texasbirdfan]

If any of the Dallas RBs is overrated, I think it's Barber. He has never rushed for 1,000+ yards in a season and he doesn't break big plays. He's not special enough to warrant the superstar money they're paying him.

As for the OP, I don't see many similarities between Norwood and Felix. Norwood has a narrow frame that's best suited to a complementary role. Felix is a stockier back who could conceivably become a Westbrook/Tiki type of workhorse.

My take. Living here in North Texas, I don't see/ hear Felix is going to be the man. Barber is the go to guy now and then there is Tashard Choice. Norwood was the fastest player (tie) in the draft he was taken in and can shake and bake with the best. An everydown back in 4 years in the SEC with a team that was announcing the run before the snap. The difference in pounds is miniscual between Norwood and Jones

Can you elaborate where you are hearing and seeing this?

no offense but it's in a bunch of posts the last 4 months. This board seems Felix happy for some reason. Jerry gave his alma mater rb every chance last year and it just isn't stated anywhere he is going to be the man. Debated on the 3 sports radio stations they all seem to favor Barber in the future.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

If any of the Dallas RBs is overrated, I think it's Barber. He has never rushed for 1,000+ yards in a season and he doesn't break big plays. He's not special enough to warrant the superstar money they're paying him.

As for the OP, I don't see many similarities between Norwood and Felix. Norwood has a narrow frame that's best suited to a complementary role. Felix is a stockier back who could conceivably become a Westbrook/Tiki type of workhorse.

My take. Living here in North Texas, I don't see/ hear Felix is going to be the man. Barber is the go to guy now and then there is Tashard Choice. Norwood was the fastest player (tie) in the draft he was taken in and can shake and bake with the best. An everydown back in 4 years in the SEC with a team that was announcing the run before the snap. The difference in pounds is miniscual between Norwood and Jones

Can you elaborate where you are hearing and seeing this?

no offense but it's in a bunch of posts the last 4 months. This board seems Felix happy for some reason. Jerry gave his alma mater rb every chance last year and it just isn't stated anywhere he is going to be the man. Debated on the 3 sports radio stations they all seem to favor Barber in the future.

Sorry I like more concrete than it has been debated and they all seem to favor Barber. I think Barber is still going to have a big role in this offense. He is to good at what he does to not have a role. But I think that role is going to be scaled back down to something more similar with when he played with Julius Jones. I take many things with a grain of salt when it is not the coach and especially this time of year, but this does speak volumes for what people in the office think of Felix......

From ROTOWORLD 11 days old: Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones believes that Felix Jones' toe injury was "without question" the most devastating of all the Cowboys injuries last season. Analysis: Apparently he missed Brad Johnson's impersonation of a quarterback while Tony Romo was out with a fractured finger. Jerry's son also praised Jones as the most impactful single player the Cowboys have had "since I don't know when." Jones has bulked up a bit and is said to be "thicker in the chest" this year. He stands to be the team's most explosive playmaker now that T.O. is in Buffalo.

 

[switz]

Maybe, but Barber looked pretty awful last season behind the same OL. And I'm talking form an NFL perspective not a FF perspective. I know he put up points, but his YPC was really low, and he just didn't look good.

Wasn't Barber suffering from a foot injury most of the season? I thought that was the problem.

Last four games of the season. He looked bad prior to the foot injury, but the foot injury is what allowed Choice to come in.

 

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Maybe, but Barber looked pretty awful last season behind the same OL. And I'm talking form an NFL perspective not a FF perspective. I know he put up points, but his YPC was really low, and he just didn't look good.

Wasn't Barber suffering from a foot injury most of the season? I thought that was the problem.

Last four games of the season. He looked bad prior to the foot injury, but the foot injury is what allowed Choice to come in.

Don't forget that nobody looked good when Romo was out.