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Where will Julius Jones end up? Will he ever be a starter? (1 Viewer)
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Texasmouth
Footballguy
The problem for Jones if he should hit free agency is that many team are looking for bigger complimentary backs right now. Off the top of my head, i would think the Jets, Atlanta and Buffalo could use a bruiser, but there does not seem to be much of a market for a smaller starter right now. He'll certainly find work, but I would not be surprised at all if he were to be relegated to RB3 on his new team part way through the year. i think his best bet may be to resign with Dallas (ala Chris Brown) and try to boost his value for '09.
Garts
Footballguy
he was worse after Parcells left.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I still think JJ can be a productive back in this league. A system like Denvers would be perfect for him. They seem to have enough second tier RB though.
Garts
Footballguy
I think JJ is an average back.H ejust can't break tackles and he has nice feet but doesn't make enough guys miss for the size and style he has.
JPeso
Footballguy
JJ to the Bears. They have a lot invested in Benson. I don't see them taking away all of his opportunities. I wouldn't be surprised if they used a three-headed monster (can it be called that?) with Benson, JJ, and AP. I don't think they will take a 1st round RB or pay the big bucks for a FA until Benson's deal is up or close to it so cutting him won't cause a huge cap hit.
Big Tune should have drafted S-JAX. They had to burn another pick on Barber. SJAX in Dallas? Are you kidding me? They would have gone to at least 1 SB.And yes he was a bust. They had to draft another RB because he wasn't getting the job done.
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Max Power
Footballguy
I agree, and have been saying the Bears will pick up a guy like Julius Jones, Chris Brown, ar Derrick Ward. Why invest an Early rd pick on a guy if the Bears still intend to give Benson another chance to prove he is a #1 Back.
simmonjm
Footballguy
That would be a crowded backfield, a FA rb, C. Benson, A. Peterson, and G. Wolfe. The advantage of A. Peterson is he showed some toughness last year and also has a very cap friendly deal.
Max Power
Footballguy
I agree, I never understood the Wolfe pick as he will never be more than a 3rd down back. The latest news is that the Bears are concerned that Benson might have lost a step after this past ankle injury.
Phurfur
Footballguy
On what basis are you making this assumption? We are talking about a team that hasn't won a play off game in over a decade. So add one player and you have a SB? I don't think you know how hard SBs are to win. Ask NE.Sorry but I am sick of all these SB predictions and oddly enough it usually involves Dallss.
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BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
He's communicated with one of these teams.
he will look good in Atlanta
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
I agree oddly with Phurfur. The missing piece for Dallas isn't the RB, adding S. Jackson does not =SB. The Giants won it this year fair and square and Barber3 actually played very well in the game vs. the Giants. The more I reflect on the post season, the more I think about how dominant the Giant defensive line was. Dallas really ran the ball all over the Giants in the first 1/2. I think of that 4th quarter and the duress that Tony Romo was under and after that game, we asked ourselves why did the Dallas offensive line fall apart. Romo was under constant pressure.
Fast forward to the SB and think about Tom Brady. He was hit hard, all game. We're talking about two very good offensive lines in Dallas and NE and the Giants played big.
Neo
The Dude minds
Buffalo? Good grief. I just read somewhere he was going to take a physical with Detroit....doesn't mean much though....just a physical.
FavreCo
Footballguy
I remember giving him the benefit of doubt when he blabbered that his problems were because of Parcells. He got his own piehole shut via his weakass abilities this past year. He showed that it WAS NOT Parcells, but it was the suckage called Julius Jones. He is not worthy of any large contract, nor a starting job. He ran behind a very good OL and proved he has little to no vision.
simmonjm
Footballguy
Yea I was in the same boat as you at the begining of this past season I really thought Julius was going to surprise people but it didnt happen. I agree that the blame lies squarely on Julius.
az_prof
Footballguy
I agree. The fact is that he was all but handed the job in Dallas and could never do enough to hold it; why would he go somewhere else and do better? I expect him to be a RBBC somewhere but I don't think he will ever be a featured back again, since you asked for our opinions.He isn't going anywhere and having the starting job handed to him, but there are a few places he could land and have value.CincyClevelandHoustonDenver(had to do it, won't happen)ChicagoDetroitAtlantaSeattle
Neo
The Dude minds
Well, not for nothing, didn't his brother start out the same way. People wrote him off. I understand Arizona is a lot different from Dallas' oline, but you never know.....really. I'm not banking on him in anyway shape or form. But he is dirt cheap right now.I agree. The fact is that he was all but handed the job in Dallas and could never do enough to hold it; why would he go somewhere else and do better? I expect him to be a RBBC somewhere but I don't think he will ever be a featured back again, since you asked for our opinions.He isn't going anywhere and having the starting job handed to him, but there are a few places he could land and have value.CincyClevelandHoustonDenver
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
I still think San Diego is the best bet. It gets him two things he really needs - a good offensive line and a fullback-friendly offense.
JJ is much better with a lead blocker.
As for Tomlinson? Ok, 3 things that would benefit JJones - hiding behind LT2.
JJ is much better with a lead blocker.
As for Tomlinson? Ok, 3 things that would benefit JJones - hiding behind LT2.
enfuego
Footballguy
JJ would not go for it. He's looking for a place to have a shot at #1. There are several good O lines in the league. As for FB, his speed does not dictate needing one.
SuperJohn96
RPS World Champion
What kind of fit would he be in Detroit?
Of all the opportunities available, that one looks best (for him to start now) to me.
Shouldn't he jump at that?
Maybe Arizona too....
Of all the opportunities available, that one looks best (for him to start now) to me.
Shouldn't he jump at that?
Maybe Arizona too....
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Houston.
coolnerd
Footballguy
don't think so. With his whining about have to run a certain way he would hate the discipline that is required with zone blocking.
DoctorFantasy
Footballguy
I remember posting a year or two ago that Julius Jones only put up respectable fantasy numbers when given an absurd boatload of carries. I seem to recall this was primarily the case his rookie year when the excitement began. His YPC was never spectacular, but when given 25-30 carries, any RB will post respectable fantasy numbers. This guy was overhyped from day one by most people. I never understood it.
zamboni
Footballguy
He may not have a choice in the matter.
djb916420
Footballguy
(KFFL) Clare Farnsworth, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports the Seattle Seahawks will meet with free-agent RB Julius Jones (Cowboys) Thursday, March 6.End of SA in Seattle?
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Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
Houston and he will start in a few more years.
I think Shaun is just about gone now.Which leaves Morris, Jones and Duckett. I would think Duckett is short/GL. Jones the starter and Morris on 3rd down.
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