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Not just fast, but stutter-quick. Stop on a dime, cut-and-boom fast. CJ2k type quicks. But he's raw and gets taken down with arm tackles, has trouble holding onto the rock. That's why he's 3rd string. Regardless, he has starters opportunity now and the Ravens defense isn't as dominant as it once was with all their injuries. Maybe I'm just too close to the sitution to be objective. I'm not saying he isn't a high risk RB2/RB3, but he's got some clear upside as well.
Anything's possible obviously but it seems to me he's been a third-string RB for a reason, right? Maybe he blows up this week and puts it all together. I don't deny that possibility. But given everything we've seen with the Raiders this season Reece strikes me as the sounder fantasy play this week. I'm not saying Jones shouldn't be added. But I really think it's a huge risk starting him. Wasn't there a game last season where he was getting first-team reps with McFadden out and all hyped up and proceeded to bomb hard? I realize it's a different coaching staff but haven't we been down this road with Jones before?
7 carries was the most he had in one game last year. he went 7/39
That isn't the game I was referring to. There was another game where McFadden was out and Jones logged most of the first-team reps in practice that week and may have gotten one carry or something like that. Was a major bust after getting a lot of hype that week. I'm trying to find the game but haven't been able to yet. Was hoping someone here might remember.
i dunno, im pretty sure they wouldnt have trotted him out there when they had michael bush tearing it up. just went through his player info and couldnt find anything...On another note, he is a perfect fit for the ZBS. He is a fast one cut runner. Hardest thing will be staying healthy, then holding on to the ball.That isn't the game I was referring to. There was another game where McFadden was out and Jones logged most of the first-team reps in practice that week and may have gotten one carry or something like that. Was a major bust after getting a lot of hype that week. I'm trying to find the game but haven't been able to yet. Was hoping someone here might remember.
I recall what you are talking about and the hype was more if Jones got 10 or so touches in that game he could break one off. Everyone knew Bush would dominate the touches - this situation is a little different Jones could potentially touch the ball 15-20 times.
I think he will get some opportunities“He puts his foot in the ground and goes,” Palmer said. “He wiggles out of hits, he wiggles out of tackles. Can’t wait to throw him the ball, get him in the open field. He’s so much fun to watch at practice it’s, like I said, a long time coming.”
This is really my question. If they use him the way some are thinking, I'm not positive that Reece is really competition to him. Reece is a different type of player and can be used in tandum with both guys on the field.I'm not really expecting much from him, but I dropped Mike Goodson for him when I couldn't get Reece. I won't start him this week, but I will at least stick him on my roster, just in case.
I'd be shocked if he got 20 touches.
He's probably guranteed at least 10-12. 15 not being out of the question - take a look at his youtube video against the saints in preseason last year I believe. He ran really strong - if he comes out like that against Baltimore I don't think they shy away from him.Reece will get 5-8 carries and 4-5 catches for sure but I think Jones could end up with 12-14 carries and 1-2 receptions. He could bust any of those to the house - and if that happens well you can't put the genie back in the bottle.
I'd probably consider that if I really needed to shoot for the moon. Law Firm hasn't done much this season so why not. But I've seen posts from people saying they're starting Jones over guys like Leshoure and Bradshaw. I think that's a bit nuts. No offense to those doing that.
I agree. I'm starting Jones in one league where I had DMC, Goodson and Sproles and my only other back is Lynch. With Lynch's bye week coming up I'll be searching for another RB next week off the wire too. What can you do?I'd probably consider that if I really needed to shoot for the moon. Law Firm hasn't done much this season so why not. But I've seen posts from people saying they're starting Jones over guys like Leshoure and Bradshaw. I think that's a bit nuts. No offense to those doing that.
If they start Jones Sunday, he probably comes off special teams...
I have DMac and Sproles, and Fred Jackson, so I had to reach for Jones too in a PPR. I'm not expecting much in the way of carries, but hoping they get him even more involved in the passing game than DMac, with Reece in on obvious pass situations. I'm hoping they get him the ball at least five times in space, and can bust some decent yardage. If he can somehow go 9-40 rushing and 5-50 passing, I'll be more than satisfied.I agree. I'm starting Jones in one league where I had DMC, Goodson and Sproles and my only other back is Lynch. With Lynch's bye week coming up I'll be searching for another RB next week off the wire too. What can you do?I'd probably consider that if I really needed to shoot for the moon. Law Firm hasn't done much this season so why not. But I've seen posts from people saying they're starting Jones over guys like Leshoure and Bradshaw. I think that's a bit nuts. No offense to those doing that.
No, we haven't.
If the belief is that Jones will get 15-20 carries then yes I think some are making that argument. I wouldn't be surprised to see him end up with 5-8 and 1-2 receptions. I could be wrong but it's difficult for me to believe that a third-string RB is just going to walk in and get the same type of workload McFadden got. I hope it works out for those of you starting him and I realize in some situations it's worth the shot in the dark. But it just seems to me there's a significant amount of risk involved with Jones for a number of reasons.
Yeah, I think you're right. I think there is a significant amount of risk associated with any back that was just picked off the waiver wire. Can I get a name off the waiver wire for a spot start that has NO risk?If people are starting him over starting RBs currently on their team, I probably think it's a mistake.
Not sure why you felt the need to be snide. Obviously every WW pickup has risk of some kind at this point. I'm just curious about all the hype surrounding Jones. But I'll stop and wish all of you starting him good luck this week. I hope it works out. I mean that.
Curious about where all the hype is. There are more people starting Reece this week than Jones as a flyer I would wager.
I have all 3 (Jones, Stewart, Vereen) of these guys as well, and also Dwyer - got to choose one for the flex spot but it's a tough call right now until we get more info.
This is when I think the risk makes sense.
Pretty crazy. I know Charles has disappointed, but the upside is just too massive to bench him for a lottery ticket.
I think Taiwan is a poor man's J. Charles. Maybe a really poor man's Charles. To my mind, what a Jones starter is realistically hoping for is one big play. One 40 yard screen for a TD, and Jones earns his keep.Charles has already proven he can actually produce big plays.
Agreed. I think at this point Taiwan is more of a BYE week filler or you have to start him due to an injury to your current starter. I would not start him if you had an alternative like Charles on your team.
Im on the hypetrain but i agree this is crazy. A proven charles vs pit or an unproven made in taiwan vs bal?But fbg projections are interesting for him...Right near charlesMaybe dodds is crazy
Is that different from yesterday's practice? The report that I read yesterday seemed to suggest that Jones got all of the first-team reps. For those that have both: Who are you rolling with?
I'm in the exact same boat and rolling with Jones.
