Tashard Choice (1 Viewer)

[ponchsox]

During a recent radio appearance, owner Jerry Jones referred to Tashard Choice as "one of the top backs in the league."

This is partially attributable to "Jerry being Jerry," the NFL's answer to P.T. Barnum with a tendency toward exaggeration and salesmanship. Beat writer Tim MacMahon expects Choice to "steadily eat into Marion Barber's playing time" this year, however. As usual, that will hinge largely on Barber's ability to stay productive by avoiding injury.

I think Choice would be huge if he ever gets a chance to be the featured back. Barring an injury to Jones or Barber, any chance he produces this season?

 

[LawFitz]

TC has been on my radar for the last two years. If either Barber or Felix get hurt, TC has decent value. If both get hurt, TC will be this year's Jamaal Charles/Jerome Harrison.

 

[Godsbrother]

During a recent radio appearance, owner Jerry Jones referred to Tashard Choice as "one of the top backs in the league."

This is partially attributable to "Jerry being Jerry," the NFL's answer to P.T. Barnum with a tendency toward exaggeration and salesmanship. Beat writer Tim MacMahon expects Choice to "steadily eat into Marion Barber's playing time" this year, however. As usual, that will hinge largely on Barber's ability to stay productive by avoiding injury.

I think Choice would be huge if he ever gets a chance to be the featured back. Barring an injury to Jones or Foster, any chance he produces this season?

Foster?

 

[EBF]

I don't think he's the best. I think he's the worst. I traded him away in the two leagues where I owned him because I don't think he'll ever be a starter in the NFL. Maybe he could be a one year stop-gap solution for a desperate team, but it's not like an NFL franchise would be excited about the prospect of Tashard Choice as its starter.

Choice originally signed with Oklahoma out of high school. He was there for a season, but transferred away once Adrian Peterson arrived. Now he's in a similar situation stuck behind two backs who have superior ability. You could say Choice has been unlucky to find himself trapped in so many bad situations. I'd say it has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with the fact that he's not an above average RB at the NFL level. A guy like Choice will always be losing touches to better players because he doesn't have elite ability, which is what you need to win a long term starting job in the NFL.

Since before he was even drafted I have said that he's a lot like Chester Taylor. He does everything pretty well and he can be a valuable contributor for an NFL team as a change of pace and insurance policy, but he doesn't have the elite talent to be an ideal starter.

 

[ponchsox]

During a recent radio appearance, owner Jerry Jones referred to Tashard Choice as "one of the top backs in the league."

This is partially attributable to "Jerry being Jerry," the NFL's answer to P.T. Barnum with a tendency toward exaggeration and salesmanship. Beat writer Tim MacMahon expects Choice to "steadily eat into Marion Barber's playing time" this year, however. As usual, that will hinge largely on Barber's ability to stay productive by avoiding injury.

I think Choice would be huge if he ever gets a chance to be the featured back. Barring an injury to Jones or Foster, any chance he produces this season?

Foster?

Oops- can't get Arian out of my mind

 

[LarryAllen'sJockstrap]

A number of Cowboys insders around here refer to him as the "most complete back" on the roster. Good speed, power, hands and blocking, but a master of none. I think Felix is definitely quicker and has more home run ability; Barber is more well versed in the offense (pass protection, route running), and at least early in his career, was a more powerful runner.

However, every time Choice has gotten a chance to play, he has played well; even against some tough defenses like Pittsburgh, NYG and Baltimore. He kinda reminds me of Travis Henry early in his career.

 

[The_Underachiever]

Choice is awesome. Most people locally around Dallas all seem to think the same thing. Like Jockstrap said, everything he has gotten a change, he has done great. That being said, it would take a barber and felix injury to get time.

 

[Chaka]

Everyone loves the backup.

 

[ponchsox]

If Dallas struggles early on, the o-line stinks, and Choice comes in and lights it up on third downs or in garbage time, any chance he could steal carries?

 

[Ridgelake]

Choice is Chester Taylor. He decent back. A dependable guy. Solid. Does everything well. Nothing great.

He's just not elite. Barber and Felix have pro bowl ABILITY. Choice does not. There's a reason 2 sets of coaches have had him 3rd behind Barber/Felix.

 

[LarryAllen'sJockstrap]

I don't think he's the best. I think he's the worst. I traded him away in the two leagues where I owned him because I don't think he'll ever be a starter in the NFL. Maybe he could be a one year stop-gap solution for a desperate team, but it's not like an NFL franchise would be excited about the prospect of Tashard Choice as its starter. Choice originally signed with Oklahoma out of high school. He was there for a season, but transferred away once Adrian Peterson arrived. Now he's in a similar situation stuck behind two backs who have superior ability. You could say Choice has been unlucky to find himself trapped in so many bad situations. I'd say it has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with the fact that he's not an above average RB at the NFL level. A guy like Choice will always be losing touches to better players because he doesn't have elite ability, which is what you need to win a long term starting job in the NFL. Since before he was even drafted I have said that he's a lot like Chester Taylor. He does everything pretty well and he can be a valuable contributor for an NFL team as a change of pace and insurance policy, but he doesn't have the elite talent to be an ideal starter.

I agree with you (kinda). He doesn't appear to have the "special" skills of a Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson or Steven Jackson. But then again, most other starting NFL backs don't either. Look at guys like Frank Gore, Ryan Grant and DeAngelo Williams. None of them are physical specimans (speed/size), but they have proven to be good, if not great, NFL RBs.Where you really lose me is with the "bad situation" point. True, he transferred to Georgia Tech after Oklahoma signed Peterson. But there, in his Junior and Senior seasons, he combined for 2850 yards rushing and 21 TDs. As a Cowboy, he has been a vital part of our offense the last two seasons. In 08, he played significant time, first splitting time with Marion Barber after Felix went out for the season in week 6, and then starting 3 games at the end of he year after Barber got hurt. Last year he played more sparingly, not getting any starts, but getting touches in all but 1 game.Bottom line is I just have a hard time seeing what he has done to show you "the fact that he's not an above average RB at the NFL level". If you ask me, I'd say his pro and college performances would indicate just the opposite.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Choice is Chester Taylor. He decent back. A dependable guy. Solid. Does everything well. Nothing great. He's just not elite. Barber and Felix have pro bowl ABILITY. Choice does not. There's a reason 2 sets of coaches have had him 3rd behind Barber/Felix.

I disagree on this.Barber is getting big dollars. Felix is the guy Jerry Jones had a hardon for in the draft.I think there are lingering circumstances keeping Choice from playing. He destroyed Pittsburgh at Heinz Field in '08. He takes wildcat snaps because he has the talent.The guy doesn't get his fair shake because there is higher-paid and flashier (although not necessarily better) talent on the roster already. He's a victim of circumstance.But don't doubt for a minute that the kid can't be the lead dog.

 

[oukurt]

He does everything well but nothing great. Felix is the homerun threat and Barber is the ground and pound. I like him better than Barber though. I think Felix lights it up this year IF he stays healthy.

 

[switz]

During a recent radio appearance, owner Jerry Jones referred to Tashard Choice as "one of the top backs in the league."

This is partially attributable to "Jerry being Jerry,"

Choice isn't even the best RB in Dallas, much less one of the top backs in the league./thread

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

I can't believe I drank the coolaid this site has been preaching about Marion Barber. It's a full fledge 3 RB RBBC. The only time Barber is even on the field is in blocking situations. I'm so glad I didn't need him to win this week but going forward is a huge red flag for me since he's my 3 rb and top flex option.

 

[The_Underachiever]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

 

[az_prof]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

You mean when he isn't fumbling the game away?

 

[morris4903]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

You mean when he isn't fumbling the game away?

I put as much blame on that play on the coaching staff for not kneeing and Romo for basically lateraling the ball to him giving him no chance.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

Choice had just as much opportunities. He's on the field in mop up situations which usually lead to good gains. He blew that. He had more snaps in the fourth quarter than any back.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

You mean when he isn't fumbling the game away?

I put as much blame on that play on the coaching staff for not kneeing and Romo for basically lateraling the ball to him giving him no chance.

Reagardless, he recieved the ball cleanly. Once the ball gets to him cleanly the rest of the excuses are meaningless in my opinion.

 

[morris4903]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

You mean when he isn't fumbling the game away?

I put as much blame on that play on the coaching staff for not kneeing and Romo for basically lateraling the ball to him giving him no chance.

Reagardless, he recieved the ball cleanly. Once the ball gets to him cleanly the rest of the excuses are meaningless in my opinion.

He's clearly not blameless, but just blaming him for losing the game is harsh. Whole offense sucked besides Miles Austin.

 

[az_prof]

Why the heck would anyone pick a dallas RB? DENINITE RPCC. That being said, if Choice had the chances the other did, he would be great.

You mean when he isn't fumbling the game away?

I put as much blame on that play on the coaching staff for not kneeing and Romo for basically lateraling the ball to him giving him no chance.

Reagardless, he recieved the ball cleanly. Once the ball gets to him cleanly the rest of the excuses are meaningless in my opinion.

He's clearly not blameless, but just blaming him for losing the game is harsh. Whole offense sucked besides Miles Austin.

I blame the Coaching staff big time, but he was on the field and had to make the play. This was a game with 0 big plays. No big plays...except for the fumble return for a TD. It changed the momentum and the whole strategy of the game.

 

[The_Underachiever]

+1

 

[Manster]

Choice made a crucial mistake. but it wasnt entirely his fault.

he also had a couple good runs. i still think he has good instincts as as a runner.

he still might be the best inside runner on the Cowboys roster.

 

[ponchsox]

Choice got more touches than I though he would, looks like a 3 way timeshare.

 

[knowledge dropper]

#3

 

[Casting Couch]

Choice looks slow outside the tackles. He's a serviceable RB, I doubt he will ever become a difference maker.

 

[habsfan]

Everyone loves the backup.

This was my take. When neither of your top two guys are looking like the next Emmitt Smith, you start wondering if the third guy could be.

 

[switz]

Choice looks slow outside the tackles. He's a serviceable RB, I doubt he will ever become a difference maker.

Been trying to say this for a while. Choice has looked great when the OL has opened huge holes for him, and on third down in passing situations. But there is a reason he wasn't highly touted coming out, and there's a reason he's third on the depth chart.