Who's in for a better year? (1 Viewer)

[Mofongo]

Thomas Jones

Dominic Rhodes

Who's in for a better year?

 

[Mofongo]

Rhodes!

 

[CrossEyed]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

 

[Tat]

as a person who picked up Rhodes in the 8th round, I have to go with Dominic.

 

[pizzatyme]

As a Colts homer, I am of strong belief that Rhodes starts every game barring injury this season. I can't say the same for Jones, even though I like him.

My vote, Rhodes.

 

[flapgreen]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

You're nuts.

 

[bostonfred]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

Are you talking about 2004 and 2005? Because Jones looked pretty good during those two chances. Or are you talking about the preseason this year when Jones has been nicked up? Because he's healthy now. I think both are in for good seasons, although I can see Addai challenging Rhodes for the Colts starting job more easily than I can see Benson challenging Jones for the Bears'. I'd be happy to have either, but would want the backup for both.

 

[flapgreen]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

Are you talking about 2004 and 2005? Because Jones looked pretty good during those two chances. Or are you talking about the preseason this year when Jones has been nicked up? Because he's healthy now.

I think both are in for good seasons, although I can see Addai challenging Rhodes for the Colts starting job more easily than I can see Benson challenging Jones for the Bears'. I'd be happy to have either, but would want the backup for both.

 

[CrossEyed]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

You're nuts.

They didn't pay Benson all that money to not at least give him a shot to earn the spot. He'll get that shot soon. We'll see what happens.

 

[ooofffaaa]

Rhodes

 

[Routilla]

Addai.

 

[flapgreen]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

You're nuts.

They didn't pay Benson all that money to not at least give him a shot to earn the spot. He'll get that shot soon. We'll see what happens.

Thinking logically, I don't see how that could ever happen as long as Jones is healthy. Jones has proven he is the far superior back at this point. In my opinion, he's just getting started if the Bears can muster some resemblence of a passing offense. Unfortunately, many NFL teams,including the Bears, don't always think this way. There's too much money involved.

 

[Facecow]

As a Colts homer, I am of strong belief that Rhodes starts every game barring injury this season. I can't say the same for Jones, even though I like him.My vote, Rhodes.

As a Colts homer, are you also saying something regarding your impression of Addai's skillz?

 

[CrossEyed]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

You're nuts.

They didn't pay Benson all that money to not at least give him a shot to earn the spot. He'll get that shot soon. We'll see what happens.

Thinking logically, I don't see how that could ever happen as long as Jones is healthy. Jones has proven he is the far superior back at this point. In my opinion, he's just getting started if the Bears can muster some resemblence of a passing offense. Unfortunately, many NFL teams,including the Bears, don't always think this way. There's too much money involved.

Jones has proven he's a good back. Benson hasn't had the chance to prove anything. So Jones hasn't proven that he's superior.

 

[Jack Ham & Eggs]

This from a Chicago homer ... I think Jones is the upside play, but I'd probably rather have Rhodes. Benson is Jerry Angelo's guy and the GM clearly believes that Benson is the better back. I think the Bears really want Benson to emerge, but he is such a world class head case he will probably continue to violate team rules and fail to do the little things necessary to be a professional. Still, I would expect Benson to get a prolonged shot at the job sooner rather than later.

 

[pizzatyme]

As a Colts homer, I am of strong belief that Rhodes starts every game barring injury this season. I can't say the same for Jones, even though I like him.My vote, Rhodes.

As a Colts homer, are you also saying something regarding your impression of Addai's skillz?

Not really. I like Addai, I just think Rhodes has done enough through the years and is a known commodity for the Colts. I feel that they have to trust him more in pass protection since he is used to the pace of the NFL game.I like Addai to maybe pick up more carries near the end of the season to a) rest Rhodes for the playoffs and b) get some game action while the Colts hopefully have their playoff spot in hand.Next season, Addai all day!

 

[ren hoek]

I think Rhodes is the safer pick between the two.

 

[brakeyawself]

Rhodes cant touch Jones's jock strap. Up until everyone got sour on Addai, they were going to be splitting carries. Now since Addai isnt ready, Rhodes is the man all of a sudden? OUch. Jones, even with Benson around, ourscores Rhodes, without Addai around.

 

[Big Score]

Dominic Rhodes

 

[SSOG]

Tee Jones

 

[cantrell]

I would push between the two, but I'll say Thomas Jones out performs him slightly. The Bears passing doesn't even touch Indy's, so Jones should get a lot more touches than Rhodes.

 

[Mapmaker]

I hope they both break out actually ... ... I was asked to take over a team that had a 12 hour clock violation this week .. the default pick was Manning @1.08 in a 12 team league .... 3pt TD's ... ... OUCH!

so far ...

Manning

Foster, T.Jones, Rhodes, Williams

C.Johnson, Mason, K.Johnson

Watson

 

[mr. furley]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

Benson has exploded the last 2 seasons???

 

[mr. furley]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

You're nuts.

They didn't pay Benson all that money to not at least give him a shot to earn the spot. He'll get that shot soon. We'll see what happens.

Thinking logically, I don't see how that could ever happen as long as Jones is healthy. Jones has proven he is the far superior back at this point. In my opinion, he's just getting started if the Bears can muster some resemblence of a passing offense. Unfortunately, many NFL teams,including the Bears, don't always think this way. There's too much money involved.

Jones has proven he's a good back. Benson hasn't had the chance to prove anything. So Jones hasn't proven that he's superior.

if he were superior he woulda been on the field for the majority of the snaps last year (while he was healthy).

 

[pizzatyme]

Rhodes cant touch Jones's jock strap. Up until everyone got sour on Addai, they were going to be splitting carries. Now since Addai isnt ready, Rhodes is the man all of a sudden? OUch. Jones, even with Benson around, ourscores Rhodes, without Addai around.

I see. So, Jones has been second fiddle to Michael Pittman, and now possibly Cedric Benson. Even with his nice year last season.And Rhodes, plays behind a perrenial top 5 RB in Edge and now Rhodes can't touch Jones' jock strap?Jones best year 1335/9 (started 15 games)Rhodes best year 1104/9 (started 10 games)I can see clearly now! Your insight is flawless.

 

[CrossEyed]

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

Benson has exploded the last 2 seasons???

I was talking about the last 2 preseason games. Jones has done nothing to distance himself from Benson. Remember, Benson was named the starter coming into TC. And that was after the past 2 seasons that Jones had.

Jones has had two chances to take control of the starting spot. He's been less than spectacular. I think Benson ends up the starter sooner than later.

You're nuts.

They didn't pay Benson all that money to not at least give him a shot to earn the spot. He'll get that shot soon. We'll see what happens.

Thinking logically, I don't see how that could ever happen as long as Jones is healthy. Jones has proven he is the far superior back at this point. In my opinion, he's just getting started if the Bears can muster some resemblence of a passing offense. Unfortunately, many NFL teams,including the Bears, don't always think this way. There's too much money involved.

Jones has proven he's a good back. Benson hasn't had the chance to prove anything. So Jones hasn't proven that he's superior.

if he were superior he woulda been on the field for the majority of the snaps last year (while he was healthy).

Benson held out and that obviously cost him playing time last year. That's no longer a factor.Look, I don't care who starts in Chicago. You can come up with all the reasons that you want for Jones being the guy. But when a team spends that high a pick and pays a guy that much money, he IS going to get the chance to start. No way Jones keeps Benson on the bench this year. The only way Jones is the starter at the end of the season is if Benson gets hurt, or plays and stinks up the joint for 3 or 4 weeks.

 

[RedRaiders]

as a person who picked up Rhodes in the 8th round, I have to go with Dominic.

This better be shark pool shtick