Need a filler for this week? (1 Viewer)

[BigTex]

I was meaning to post this last night but I forgot. If you are willing to a flier on a player Tashard Choice has been told to be ready because he'll be more involved and this is his chance to make a statement.

Choice is really fired up about his chance to play so he's your man if you have him or can get him.

Just saying.

Tex

 

[DoubleG]

Yes, please, Tamme more.

 

[duaneok66]

who knows what will happen?? Jones (and Phillips) spit out nonsense all the time - plus the running game has stunk there all year, no reason to think that Choice will do anything - I have Choice on my bench and there he sits until that mess is sorted out . . .

 

[lebowski66]

Yes, please, Tamme more.

 

[BigTex]

who knows what will happen?? Jones (and Phillips) spit out nonsense all the time - plus the running game has stunk there all year, no reason to think that Choice will do anything - I have Choice on my bench and there he sits until that mess is sorted out . . .

Choice will be the man that's why you've kept him on your bench because you knew he'd get his time. Don't over think this like those guys in the J. Witten thread.P.S.I agree Jones and Phillips (whom I've never cared for as a head coach) are clueless but this came from Choice that's a big difference in my mind....................getty up!

 

[duaneok66]

who knows what will happen?? Jones (and Phillips) spit out nonsense all the time - plus the running game has stunk there all year, no reason to think that Choice will do anything - I have Choice on my bench and there he sits until that mess is sorted out . . .

Choice will be the man that's why you've kept him on your bench because you knew he'd get his time. Don't over think this like those guys in the J. Witten thread.P.S.I agree Jones and Phillips (whom I've never cared for as a head coach) are clueless but this came from Choice that's a big difference in my mind....................getty up!

I wish . . . I would love to be able to start him because I have S Jackson on a bye . . . BUT he might get two carries this week - whoopee . . . has any Dallas back got 100 yards in a game this season???

 

[BigTex]

who knows what will happen?? Jones (and Phillips) spit out nonsense all the time - plus the running game has stunk there all year, no reason to think that Choice will do anything - I have Choice on my bench and there he sits until that mess is sorted out . . .

Choice will be the man that's why you've kept him on your bench because you knew he'd get his time. Don't over think this like those guys in the J. Witten thread.P.S.I agree Jones and Phillips (whom I've never cared for as a head coach) are clueless but this came from Choice that's a big difference in my mind....................getty up!

I wish . . . I would love to be able to start him because I have S Jackson on a bye . . . BUT he might get two carries this week - whoopee . . . has any Dallas back got 100 yards in a game this season???

Not yet but IIRC the has 5 def players on IR and 3 or 4 other hurt, something has to give. I hoping this kid breaks out, he's pretty excited about his chance and said he will not disappoint anyone when he get on the field.

 

[duaneok66]

who knows what will happen?? Jones (and Phillips) spit out nonsense all the time - plus the running game has stunk there all year, no reason to think that Choice will do anything - I have Choice on my bench and there he sits until that mess is sorted out . . .

Choice will be the man that's why you've kept him on your bench because you knew he'd get his time. Don't over think this like those guys in the J. Witten thread.P.S.I agree Jones and Phillips (whom I've never cared for as a head coach) are clueless but this came from Choice that's a big difference in my mind....................getty up!

I wish . . . I would love to be able to start him because I have S Jackson on a bye . . . BUT he might get two carries this week - whoopee . . . has any Dallas back got 100 yards in a game this season???

Not yet but IIRC the has 5 def players on IR and 3 or 4 other hurt, something has to give. I hoping this kid breaks out, he's pretty excited about his chance and said he will not disappoint anyone when he get on the field.

I've had him rostered since 2008 (dynasty) waiting for a chance . . .predictions this week??

 

[RenegadeGM]

Lots more Choice comments here:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=568420

 

[Mr. Retukes]

You don't think that every player on the 53 man roster is told to "be ready"?

 

[Bad_Mo]

You don't think that every player on the 53 man roster is told to "be ready"?

Yeah, even Rex Grossman got the standard speech about being ready. Good thing he has superior cardiovascular health.

 

[BigTex]

Lots more Choice comments here:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=568420

Thanks for the link. Choice was talking yesterday as if it was his chance to take the starting position or else.

 

[BigTex]

who knows what will happen?? Jones (and Phillips) spit out nonsense all the time - plus the running game has stunk there all year, no reason to think that Choice will do anything - I have Choice on my bench and there he sits until that mess is sorted out . . .

Choice will be the man that's why you've kept him on your bench because you knew he'd get his time. Don't over think this like those guys in the J. Witten thread.P.S.I agree Jones and Phillips (whom I've never cared for as a head coach) are clueless but this came from Choice that's a big difference in my mind....................getty up!

I wish . . . I would love to be able to start him because I have S Jackson on a bye . . . BUT he might get two carries this week - whoopee . . . has any Dallas back got 100 yards in a game this season???

Not yet but IIRC the has 5 def players on IR and 3 or 4 other hurt, something has to give. I hoping this kid breaks out, he's pretty excited about his chance and said he will not disappoint anyone when he get on the field.

I've had him rostered since 2008 (dynasty) waiting for a chance . . .predictions this week??

Sorry man, I'm not into predictions but I've heard enough in my mind to start him this week. The Cowboys have no trust MB and have been puzzled by the lack luster play of Felix.So this is his chance for a big payday.

 

[austinball]

OK BigTex here's your chance to really help a brother out.

I drafted F Jones. I also picked up T Choice when I heard the news that he was told to "get ready." Unfortunately I have to DROP one of these two BEFORE the game kicks.

Fortunately I am not starting either player. But this is about which guy I decide to keep as my RB4/5 going forward.

Would be great to see what happens this game, but I must choose before. My gut says to roll with Choice. But I have to think the Cowboys will give Felix every chance to establish himself first.

Which guy would you choose to keep on your roster going forward?

 

[solorca]

OK BigTex here's your chance to really help a brother out.I drafted F Jones. I also picked up T Choice when I heard the news that he was told to "get ready." Unfortunately I have to DROP one of these two BEFORE the game kicks.Fortunately I am not starting either player. But this is about which guy I decide to keep as my RB4/5 going forward. Would be great to see what happens this game, but I must choose before. My gut says to roll with Choice. But I have to think the Cowboys will give Felix every chance to establish himself first.Which guy would you choose to keep on your roster going forward?

Personally, I would go with Choice. We've seen what Felix can (can't) do when he's given the opportunity...and it's not really enough to make him worth having on your roster. At least with Choice, there is a chance.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Isn't a pro-choice thread supposed to go in the FFA



As a filler he's worth a shot. Can't exactly trust the "brain" trust in Dallas to use him right or not to pull him at the GL though

-QG

 

[coltsnut]

Lots more Choice comments here:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=568420

Thanks for the link. Choice was talking yesterday as if it was his chance to take the starting position or else.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Terrible o-line + a HC who doesn't run + 2 other rb's to steal 3rd downs and goal line looks?

I'm not seeing the upside.

 

[N Zone]

3rd string back on a team that doesn't run.

 

[BigTex]

OK BigTex here's your chance to really help a brother out.I drafted F Jones. I also picked up T Choice when I heard the news that he was told to "get ready." Unfortunately I have to DROP one of these two BEFORE the game kicks.Fortunately I am not starting either player. But this is about which guy I decide to keep as my RB4/5 going forward. Would be great to see what happens this game, but I must choose before. My gut says to roll with Choice. But I have to think the Cowboys will give Felix every chance to establish himself first.Which guy would you choose to keep on your roster going forward?

The Cowboys were very open in the off-season and pre-season saying that they really wanted to get Felix more involved in the offense. All the local media outlets have been talking about this because everyone has been baffled by the lack of burst we've seen from Felix compared to last year. Some believe that he gained too much muscle and it has effected him in a negative way. Agreed, I still believe that they are going to give Felix every opportunity to succeed they spent a 1st rounder on him and are not ready to give up.He was drafted ahead of Forte, CJ, and Ray Rice. Choice may get his chance soon but they are not ready to give on Felix.

 

[BigTex]

Lots more Choice comments here:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=568420

Thanks for the link. Choice was talking yesterday as if it was his chance to take the starting position or else.

I was listening to the local sports radio but I'll check and see what I can dig up. Hmmmmm

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/cowboys..._106739893.html

Looks like Choice spoke out of context:

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/11/04/26...l#ixzz14P5wPf48

By Jan Hubbard

jhubbard@star-telegram.com

IRVING -- For a while, rationalizations worked. The Dallas Cowboys were losing games, but winning statistical battles. They led the NFL in moral victories. They believed they were a team to be taken seriously.

But as the Cowboys continued to lose, the stats developed wrinkles. And now, in several areas, they are flat-out ugly.

The worst? There are several candidates, but this one has to be the leader in the clubhouse:

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has more rushing touchdowns than all Cowboys backs combined. Rodgers has three; Marion Barber has two and Felix Jones has zilch.

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips continually has said that Barber and Jones are running as hard as they did last year, but as the duo continues to stumble, Phillips finally has admitted that they are inspiring fear in no one.

"It's hard to put your finger on it because they look just as good as they did moving around," Phillips said Thursday. "For whatever reason, we haven't been as successful with them. But we're going to keep working at it."

After several weeks of being asked repeatedly about third-team back Tashard Choice, it appears that Phillips is finally ready to give the third-year back from Georgia Tech a chance to play.

Choice said Thursday that Phillips gave him some good news in advance of the Cowboys-Packers game Sunday night in Green Bay.

"He just told me to be ready," Choice said. "[He said] 'you're going to get back in there on the offensive side of the ball.'"

Phillips seemed surprised that Choice had told the media about playing more. He said that Choice's playing time would have increased if Jones, who has been nursing a sore ankle, could not play. But Jones practiced Thursday.

Whether or not Barber and Jones are healthy would not seem to matter. Neither has produced this year, with Barber's fall steeper than Jones'.

To measure the effectiveness of running backs, the most telling statistic is yards gained per carry. Last year, Jones averaged 5.9 yards per carry, which was the best among full-time backs in the NFL. This year, among backs who have at least 60 carries, he is averaging 4.3, which ranks 22nd.

Barber was 24th last year with 4.4 yards per carry. This year, he is 39th with 3.0 yards per carry.

So what's the problem? Ask any Cowboys coach and there is little doubt that the answer will be vanilla.

"I just believe we need to execute the running game better," offensive coordinator Jason Garrett said. "We need to block better really all across the board. We just need to be more exact at what we're doing on all the different runs. We need to be more physical and hopefully we'll be able to do that."

On the outside, it seems quite simple. Either the running backs have deteriorated or the offensive line is not doing its job.

Earlier in the week, guard Leonard Davis said that the offensive line shouldn't get all the blame.

After studying film during the week, Davis said the blame is, "All over the place."

Last year, the Cowboys had decent balance between the pass and the run. They averaged 34.4 passes a game and 27.2 runs.

This season, however, they have averaged only 22.1 runs per game, and 42.3 passes.

Teams can still win emphasizing the pass. Indianapolis has averaged 42.7 passes a game and has a 5-2 record.

But the only team in the NFL that has run less than the Cowboys is Arizona, which averages 20.1 per game. Still, the Cardinals are 3-4.

As the Cowboys have struggled with the run, Phillips continually gets questions about Choice. Why not give him a chance?

In his first two years, Choice had 92 and 64 carries during the season. When injuries allowed him to get into the starting lineup as a rookie, he had 237 yards rushing in three games.

But in seven games this year, he's had eight carries for 21 yards.

"I'm going to roll," Choice predicted. "It's going to be an opportunity where I have a chance to be a future guy and I've got to get those carries and be a part of the game big-time. And I know that."

Jan Hubbard, 817-390-7760