Julius Jones expected to play and start. Rotoworld in denial (1 Viewer)

[gradin123]

Pretty much all the reports from the beat writers in Seattle are saying the same thing. Julius Jones is expected to practice and play this week and resume his starting role. Rotoworld doesn't seem to want to believe it. They keep saying they think he is a stretch to play or won't be 100% despite all the beat writers claim. By all account Jones injury doesn't look like it was as serious as it sounded. Remember Andre Johnson also had a bruised lung this year and he didn't miss a week.

I know there are a lot of Forsett lovers out there but it doesn't appear Mora is necessarily one of them. Let's face it Forsett didn't exactly look great this week considering the Seahawks broke their franchise record for worst ever rushing total. Most of Forsett's receiving yards also came in garbage time against a prevent defense. He doesn't look like a true feature back to me and while I do believe he may see more carries down the stretch I also think Jones will still get the majority of the carries and a platoon situation looks likely.

 

[TommyGilmore]

From the SeattlePI blog:

Running back Julius Jones has recovered from the bruised lung that kept him out this past week and is expected to practice Wednesday and should play Sunday at St. Louis. Cornerback Josh Wilson also is expected back this week after sitting out the Vikings game with a concussion.

Mora said Jones would resume his role as the starting tailback if all goes well in practice this week.

"We'll have to work him in at a condensed pace," Mora said, noting that Jones was unable to condition during his absence because of the injury to his lung.

 

[Darryl Talley]

(bleep)

 

[MarcO]

Pretty much all the reports from the beat writers in Seattle are saying the same thing. Julius Jones is expected to practice and play this week and resume his starting role. Rotoworld doesn't seem to want to believe it. They keep saying they think he is a stretch to play or won't be 100% despite all the beat writers claim. By all account Jones injury doesn't look like it was as serious as it sounded. Remember Andre Johnson also had a bruised lung this year and he didn't miss a week.I know there are a lot of Forsett lovers out there but it doesn't appear Mora is necessarily one of them. Let's face it Forsett didn't exactly look great this week considering the Seahawks broke their franchise record for worst ever rushing total. Most of Forsett's receiving yards also came in garbage time against a prevent defense. He doesn't look like a true feature back to me and while I do believe he may see more carries down the stretch I also think Jones will still get the majority of the carries and a platoon situation looks likely.

To judge Forsett's abilty to be a "true feature back" only on his performance against the Vikings is just plain dumb.

 

[Trap Play]

To judge Forsett's abilty to be a "true feature back" only on his performance against the Vikings is just plain dumb.

Yet it sounds exactly like something Jim Mora, Jr. would do.

 

[ft_ball_fn]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

 

[gradin123]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.Granted he didn't have much room at all because the line stinks but he is not the type of back who can get the tough power yards either.

I never said he didn't have talent but is also is the type of back who is best in space. I can't see him being a true feature back in this league.

The Seahawks do have some good matchups down the stretch and Forsett may still have some value as a flex play but being in a committee behind a bad OL on a bad team isn't too tempting.

He obviously holds much more value in PPR Leagues.

 

[switz]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

 

[gradin123]

I just think it is funny how against all the evidence to the contrary Rotoworld keeps saying Jones is "Very Questionable" to play this week.

What are they basing that on? Absolutely nothing the team or any of the beat writers have said. At this point he looks to be probable to play this week to me.

Seems like we may have some Forsett owners writing for Rotoworld.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

8/80 receiving?

 

[MarcO]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

He ran the ball 8 times - Seattle obviously gave up on the running game. He had 17 carries for 123 against a pretty good AZ run defense - so the one game where SEA has used him as a true feature back - he excelled. I'm not trying to tell anyone he's going to start this week, just that to make a conclusion that he can't be a "true feature back" by one game where MIN blew out SEA is dumb.

 

[perry147]

Pretty much all the reports from the beat writers in Seattle are saying the same thing. Julius Jones is expected to practice and play this week and resume his starting role. Rotoworld doesn't seem to want to believe it. They keep saying they think he is a stretch to play or won't be 100% despite all the beat writers claim. By all account Jones injury doesn't look like it was as serious as it sounded. Remember Andre Johnson also had a bruised lung this year and he didn't miss a week.I know there are a lot of Forsett lovers out there but it doesn't appear Mora is necessarily one of them. Let's face it Forsett didn't exactly look great this week considering the Seahawks broke their franchise record for worst ever rushing total. Most of Forsett's receiving yards also came in garbage time against a prevent defense. He doesn't look like a true feature back to me and while I do believe he may see more carries down the stretch I also think Jones will still get the majority of the carries and a platoon situation looks likely.

Give Forsett's performance JJ would play if he only had one lung.Not losing your job because of an injury works in High School and some colleges but in the NFL that is EXACTLY how you lose your job.

 

[gradin123]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

8/80 receiving?

He had 31 yards receiving until the 4th quarter when the seahawks were down 35-3 and he broke off a 47 yard reception in garbage time against a lot of backup Vikings. He might have done that if he didn't start.

 

[switz]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

8/80 receiving?

Oh please. You know I was talking about running the ball. RBs who can catch but can't run don't get feature roles, they are usually backups or 3rd down RBs. I can't believe this is coming from you BSS, you know better.

 

[Enforcer]

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

Hi switz,Did you watch the game this past week? I agree his rushing stats were awful, but I don't think that's a fair assessment of Forsett's play. He was getting hit by multiple defenders in the backfield on nearly all his carries. Assessing performance from week to week on a poor rushing attack can't be done in a vacuum. Its never ALL on the running back or ALL on the offensive line. However, this past week the lion's share of blame gets put on the offensive line in my opinion. That's not to say that the Minnesota defensive line doesn't deserve credit. They certainly do. What I'm saying is that I don't think its fair to assess Forsett based on his stats alone. There are lots of factors in play here.I know I speak for a lot of Seattle homers when I say we want to see Forsett get more carries. Not only has he shown the knack for making people miss, but he's breaking more tackles and getting tougher yards than what we've seen from Jones. This has been a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect to see Forsett doing this, but its been happening enough that I want him to get more touches on first and second down.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Oh please. You know I was talking about running the ball. RBs who can catch but can't run don't get feature roles, they are usually backups or 3rd down RBs. I can't believe this is coming from you BSS, you know better.

You actually think JJ would have done any better against that Defense?Im not saying he's afeature back, but neither is JJ. Sometimes coaches should run with their best player, or hot hand and Forsett is that.

 

[MarcO]

If he was mediocre against MIN, that would be one thing, and easily attributable to a great D. He wasn't even mediocre, he was awful.

Hi switz,Did you watch the game this past week? I agree his rushing stats were awful, but I don't think that's a fair assessment of Forsett's play. He was getting hit by multiple defenders in the backfield on nearly all his carries. Assessing performance from week to week on a poor rushing attack can't be done in a vacuum. Its never ALL on the running back or ALL on the offensive line. However, this past week the lion's share of blame gets put on the offensive line in my opinion. That's not to say that the Minnesota defensive line doesn't deserve credit. They certainly do. What I'm saying is that I don't think its fair to assess Forsett based on his stats alone. There are lots of factors in play here.I know I speak for a lot of Seattle homers when I say we want to see Forsett get more carries. Not only has he shown the knack for making people miss, but he's breaking more tackles and getting tougher yards than what we've seen from Jones. This has been a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect to see Forsett doing this, but its been happening enough that I want him to get more touches on first and second down.

I'd add (being a Seattle homer) that what he seems to do A LOT better than Jones is anticipate where the hole is going to be a get there. Against MINN there were no holes, and if ther were and he couldn't get there because he had 2 guys on him immediately after getting the ball.

 

[gradin123]

He ran the ball 8 times - Seattle obviously gave up on the running game. He had 17 carries for 123 against a pretty good AZ run defense - so the one game where SEA has used him as a true feature back - he excelled. I'm not trying to tell anyone he's going to start this week, just that to make a conclusion that he can't be a "true feature back" by one game where MIN blew out SEA is dumb.

Rock Cartwright just put up 140 combined yards against a pretty good Dallas Run D. Does that make him a potential feature back too?I honestly don't get all the love for Forsett. He is a an exciting player who can break big plays but he is mediocre at best between the tackles and the Seahawks coaching staff doesn't seem convinced he has the makeup to be a feature back or else he'd already be in that role.

 

[kd1]

this is starting to look like the Thomas Jones/Leon Washington situation of the past couple years.

 

[switz]

Did you watch the game this past week? I agree his rushing stats were awful, but I don't think that's a fair assessment of Forsett's play. He was getting hit by multiple defenders in the backfield on nearly all his carries. Assessing performance from week to week on a poor rushing attack can't be done in a vacuum. Its never ALL on the running back or ALL on the offensive line. However, this past week the lion's share of blame gets put on the offensive line in my opinion. That's not to say that the Minnesota defensive line doesn't deserve credit. They certainly do. What I'm saying is that I don't think its fair to assess Forsett based on his stats alone. There are lots of factors in play here.I know I speak for a lot of Seattle homers when I say we want to see Forsett get more carries. Not only has he shown the knack for making people miss, but he's breaking more tackles and getting tougher yards than what we've seen from Jones. This has been a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect to see Forsett doing this, but its been happening enough that I want him to get more touches on first and second down.

That's fair, thanks for the input. Perhaps Forsett does deserve more of an opportunity. I just don't know that he'll get one. Julius Jones sucks, I don't even know whether that's debatable. And I agree going against MIN isn't the best measurement, but the few plays I saw flipping between games where he actually carried the ball, he looked lost to me.

 

[haterade]

i did not see the MIN game

but he looked very patient and dangerous against AZ...

 

[gradin123]

this is starting to look like the Thomas Jones/Leon Washington situation of the past couple years.

Except the Jets line is decent and the Seahawks line is putrid.

 

[Chigurh]

Even if JJ suits up, I still think Forsett is a Flex and maybe even an RB2 in PPR leagues this week.

 

[sho nuff]

(bleep)

I agree.. was hoping for just one more week... The whole argument that Forsett didn't look great vs one of the best run D's in the NFL is silly... JJ has posted AWFUL stats vs a lot of teams too... SEA's entire offense was stinking up the place not just Forsett.

I don't wish ill on JJ.. but if he slowly completely recovers I wouldn't mind.

It's not that he didn't look good. The team broke their franchise record for lowest ever rushing total in a game. That is bad no matter how you slice it.Granted he didn't have much room at all because the line stinks but he is not the type of back who can get the tough power yards either.

I never said he didn't have talent but is also is the type of back who is best in space. I can't see him being a true feature back in this league.

The Seahawks do have some good matchups down the stretch and Forsett may still have some value as a flex play but being in a committee behind a bad OL on a bad team isn't too tempting.

He obviously holds much more value in PPR Leagues.

Considering they were getting torched and down 21-0 at the half...did anyone expect good rushing numbers?

 

[sho nuff]

He ran the ball 8 times - Seattle obviously gave up on the running game. He had 17 carries for 123 against a pretty good AZ run defense - so the one game where SEA has used him as a true feature back - he excelled. I'm not trying to tell anyone he's going to start this week, just that to make a conclusion that he can't be a "true feature back" by one game where MIN blew out SEA is dumb.

Rock Cartwright just put up 140 combined yards against a pretty good Dallas Run D. Does that make him a potential feature back too?I honestly don't get all the love for Forsett. He is a an exciting player who can break big plays but he is mediocre at best between the tackles and the Seahawks coaching staff doesn't seem convinced he has the makeup to be a feature back or else he'd already be in that role.

Its less love for Forsett and more disgust at how bad JJ is and he keeps getting a gig.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Considering they were getting torched and down 21-0 at the half...did anyone expect good rushing numbers?

I would expect better than 3 yards in the first half, yes.Forsett actually posted better rushing stats when they were down by 21 (if 4-for-6 counts as "better").

 

[Enforcer]

I honestly don't get all the love for Forsett.

Who's in love? Or more precisely, who are you talking to? The vast majority of people are being pretty rational and calling it like they see it. Further, we don't have to be necessarily in love with Forsett to want to see him get more touches. We've seen plenty of Jones and would like to see more of Forsett. Does that count as some form of irrational love?

 

[Enforcer]

John Morgan at Field Gulls does a good job of explaining why the Seattle running back situation is worth watching in this clip.

A bit of perspective is in order. A lot of hand wringing, finger pointing and alarm sounding is being done by coaches and fans about the Seahawks running game. Seattle has faced ten opponents and those ten opponents rank 1, 3, 5, 9, 9, 11, 12, 17, 20 and 31 against the run. Seattle does not have a good rushing attack, it ranks 27th by the same metric, but it is attempting to learn a new system against a stacked schedule of elite and good run defenses.

Julius Jones is expected back this Sunday. If he stays healthy and finishes the season, hopefully sharing carries with Justin Forsett, he will reestablish himself against the 29, 5, 23, 32, 4 and 22 ranked rush defenses. The fifth ranked team is the top ten ranked 49ers defense. The fourth ranked team is the first ranked Packers defense. Green Bay is facing a wave of late season injuries and could decline before week 16.

Seattle is likely to look a lot better rushing the ball over the next six weeks than it did in the previous ten. The starting line is starting and the offense is executing the zone blocking scheme better and better, but the biggest difference is likely to be the strength of opponent. Over the coming months, the former and lesser will be spotlighted by commentators and coaches. The truth is: Seattle's running game is neither broken nor two months from now will it be fixed. It's not very talented. It has a couple pieces in place to build from, and assuming a healthier Matt Hasselbeck, those pieces could burst out against lesser opponents and push the running game towards average. And average is as much as I ever hoped from Jones, Forsett and the motley crew that blasts holes for them.

 

[Velvet Revolver]

Would you drop Felix Jones for him?

 

[loose circuits]

Forsett is probably still a better start in PPR leagues, no? Guess Julius could have odds on the GL carries?

 

[ft_ball_fan]

I honestly don't get all the love for Forsett.

Who's in love? Or more precisely, who are you talking to? The vast majority of people are being pretty rational and calling it like they see it. Further, we don't have to be necessarily in love with Forsett to want to see him get more touches. We've seen plenty of Jones and would like to see more of Forsett. Does that count as some form of irrational love?

Could not agree more. Not saying Forsett is R Rice or Marshall Faulk.. or even the answer at RB. But given a choice he seems a better option than JJ. MIN has given up 693 yards to RBs on the ground so far, and just 3 TD's (one to Forsett). The entire SEA O was being dominated by MIN.. not just Forsett. What would J Jones have done vs MIN. Better than 9 yards? probably... I'd give him.... oh say 11 yards if he had 9 carries vs MIN..

As evidence--JJ's stats:

8 carries for 11 yards vs SF... (Forsett must have broken JJ's record for fewest rushing yards in a game--by 2 fewer yards).

11 for 25 vs IND... and IIRC IND was without Sanders.

or J Jones stellar 16 for 36 vs DETROIT --now there's a STOUT Run D.. Less than 2.5 ypc vs DET is pathetic.

So even if Forsett is not the answer.. not even an average RB.... based on the AZ game where he put up single game stats better than anything JJ has the entire year.. I think Forsett has earned the chance to carry the rock for SEA until they have a better option. And JJ isn't it.

If you're arguing that SEA shouldn't start Forsett then you must be in favor of them starting JJ -- right? They don't have any other options... So, I think the real question is why the love for JJ? I see nothing above that makes me think he deserves to start.

 

[sho nuff]

I honestly don't get all the love for Forsett.

Who's in love? Or more precisely, who are you talking to? The vast majority of people are being pretty rational and calling it like they see it. Further, we don't have to be necessarily in love with Forsett to want to see him get more touches. We've seen plenty of Jones and would like to see more of Forsett. Does that count as some form of irrational love?

Could not agree more. Not saying Forsett is R Rice or Marshall Faulk.. or even the answer at RB. But given a choice he seems a better option than JJ. MIN has given up 693 yards to RBs on the ground so far, and just 3 TD's (one to Forsett). The entire SEA O was being dominated by MIN.. not just Forsett. What would J Jones have done vs MIN. Better than 9 yards? probably... I'd give him.... oh say 11 yards if he had 9 carries vs MIN..

As evidence--JJ's stats:

8 carries for 11 yards vs SF... (Forsett must have broken JJ's record for fewest rushing yards in a game--by 2 fewer yards).

11 for 25 vs IND... and IIRC IND was without Sanders.

or J Jones stellar 16 for 36 vs DETROIT --now there's a STOUT Run D.. Less than 2.5 ypc vs DET is pathetic.

So even if Forsett is not the answer.. not even an average RB.... based on the AZ game where he put up single game stats better than anything JJ has the entire year.. I think Forsett has earned the chance to carry the rock for SEA until they have a better option. And JJ isn't it.

If you're arguing that SEA shouldn't start Forsett then you must be in favor of them starting JJ -- right? They don't have any other options... So, I think the real question is why the love for JJ? I see nothing above that makes me think he deserves to start.

 

[Please See Mine]

This really is confusing. Rotowire's latest update on Forsett:

The downside: The Seahawks say a healthy Julius Jones is starting this game. The upside: Forsett is coming off quite the impressive Week 11, from both a short-yardage and pass-catching standpoint, and clearly deserves the start as a result. The Rams represent a cakewalk matchup if he gets it. Remember, we typically side with talent, so the latter player has more stock.

I own Forsett and Julius was just dropped. Very confused as to whether I should drop Forsett for Jones.

 

[drew726]

Julius Jones stinks.

 

[stlrams]

Julius Jones stinks.

I'm starting him this week in a heavy TD league. The Rams stink so expecting 1 TD... Normally I be starting M Turner.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Is Jones really coming back? All the thursday games this week make for tough decisions.

 

[gethugefast1]

Rotoworld:

Seahawks beat writer Danny O'Neil gives Julius Jones (ribs, lung) an 80 percent chance of playing this week.

The people around the Seahawks seem pretty optimistic about Jones' status. We're still a little skeptical, but check the injury reports closely. If Jones is able to suit up, he is expected to start but Justin Forsett will get a decent amount of work as well. The Seahawks have a favorable matchup in St. Louis this week.

Nov. 25 - 11:46 a.m. ET

Source: Seattle Times

 

[Mr. Retukes]

This really is confusing. Rotowire's latest update on Forsett:

The downside: The Seahawks say a healthy Julius Jones is starting this game. The upside: Forsett is coming off quite the impressive Week 11, from both a short-yardage and pass-catching standpoint, and clearly deserves the start as a result. The Rams represent a cakewalk matchup if he gets it. Remember, we typically side with talent, so the latter player has more stock.

(Did someone at Rotowire draft Julius Jones 1.1 in a dynasty draft??)

 

[ghawk]

Rotoworld:Seahawks beat writer Danny O'Neil gives Julius Jones (ribs, lung) an 80 percent chance of playing this week. The people around the Seahawks seem pretty optimistic about Jones' status. We're still a little skeptical, but check the injury reports closely. If Jones is able to suit up, he is expected to start but Justin Forsett will get a decent amount of work as well. The Seahawks have a favorable matchup in St. Louis this week.Nov. 25 - 11:46 a.m. ET Source: Seattle Times

GOOD GRIEF!! Could this get anymore confusing? I have Forsett in my starting line-up for now, but I guess we'll just have to wait until Sunday to see what actually will happen. If Forsett doesn't go, then I'll start Rock Cartwright because I refuse to start Forte at Minn!

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

Picking him off the WW over Snelling looks like an even better move now!

 

[shredhead]

This thread makes my head hurt. Someone dropped JJ in my league, and I have been debating picking him up to stash on the end of my bench. I'd have to drop Housh or Fargas who currently live on the end of my bench.

 

[montana_grizzly_bears]

Injury report still shows Jones as not practicing at all. Doubt the Seahawks have a practice tomorrow and its a 1pm game on Sunday in St. Louis so I would guess they are traveling on Friday and only a walk through Saturday. Any chance that Jones still plays?

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Running back Julius Jones won't practice on Wednesday, but is expected to be available later this week and return as the starting halfback in Sunday's game. "We're still expecting him to be ready to play on Sunday," Mora said.

How much can he reasonably be expected to play in terms of carries?

"Good question," Mora said. "And one that I think that we're going to have to monitor through the game, Sunday, most likely ... I don't think we'll have the answer to that question until we get to the game."

The division of carries between Jones and Justin Forsett will be decided by both health and how well Seattle runs the football.

"We need to run the football," Mora said.

The Seahawks rushed for 167 yards in the season-opener against St. Louis, which is still a season-high.

"It's more about us at certain times," Mora said. "Us executing and doing it the right way over and over again. It's not always about who you play. It's about the way you play. So that's what we have to do. We just have to continue to get better at the techniques, the fundamentals, the understanding of what we're asking. Our reads. Functioning as a unit and running the football. And we will. It's a frustrating time for us, and Greg [Knapp] and I in particular in terms of running the football. Have not experienced this.

"But we're going to keep looking. We're going to keep pushing and keep emphasizing the things that have been successful over time and we're going to keep looking for new ways to get better. And we will get better."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seah...blog/index.html

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Julius Jones won't practice today, but remains starter

Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones will miss practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from a bruised lung, but the sixth-year pro remains the team's starting tailback, Jim Mora said.

"(But) if he plays, he'll start. He's our starting halfback."

http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/archives/186289.asp

 

[doeseatplace]

Something to keep in mind regardless of if Jones plays...three "garbage time"/backup RBs have scored against the Rams since Week 5 (C Taylor. C Simpson and Wells). A fourth, Maurice Morris, racked up 82 total yards. And you can throw out the JAC game, as MJD dominated start to finish.

 

[MAC_32]

Justin Forsett is the best RB in that backfield, I've felt that way since before the 2008 season, and everything on the field supports that opinion.

It's too bad the decision makers in Seattle have their heads buried as deep in the sand as they do, and refuse to acknowledge they made a mistake signing an awful RB like Julia Jones to the ridiculous contract that they did.

Forsett's riding pine in my leagues this week, thankfully I have quality alternative options, he really should be in my lineup if Seattle knew what the hell they were doing.

 

[basher]

Justin Forsett is the best RB in that backfield, I've felt that way since before the 2008 season, and everything on the field supports that opinion.It's too bad the decision makers in Seattle have their heads buried as deep in the sand as they do, and refuse to acknowledge they made a mistake signing an awful RB like Julia Jones to the ridiculous contract that they did.Forsett's riding pine in my leagues this week, thankfully I have quality alternative options, he really should be in my lineup if Seattle knew what the hell they were doing.

being the more dynamic runner doesn't always mean he is the best overall player for the offense. I would imagine they either question his: pass blocking (although PFF has him as a decent pass blocker,) ability to handle an extended work load, between the tackle running ability, etc.... I am sure the money backing JJ might be a single factor but more importantly to the staff is keeping their jobs and that is done by winning.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Justin Forsett is the best RB in that backfield, I've felt that way since before the 2008 season, and everything on the field supports that opinion.

Evidently you're discounting the fact that Forsett got stuffed on 5 of 9 attempts to rush the ball Sunday.Before you whip out the "he was going up against the Minnesota defense" excuse, consider this:

- Jones put up better stats against 3 defenses that allow fewer YPC than Minnesota did (Dallas, Indy and San Francisco)

- the following RBs put up better stats than Justin Forsett against the Minnesota defense: Maurice Morris (twice), Aaron Brown, DeShawn Wynn, and Samkon Gado. Not exactly hall-of-fame company there.

So, no, not everything on the field supports the opinion that Forsett is the best RB in the Seattle backfield.

 

[The High Priest]

Rankin,Rankin,Rankin.......

 

[red stripe]

likely starting forsett due to lynchs injury they are playing the rams ffs i dont see why they would rush Jones back from a bruised lung