slinky Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 No fear here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 im happy. :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 hahahahaha They could have had any back they wanted, and traded down. Then they could have taken Greg Jones, and they took a guy that CBS describes as "does not take well to hard coaching" hehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Where are the cowboy fans to explain this pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberKnockinFootball Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Dude, what is Dallas doing man???? I thought for sure they were going to take Greg Jones??? Dude, he's by far the best RB that was out there at that pick... . Man, Parcells must either have an evil plan, or he's just blowing this years draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipper Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Hopefully he will be a bust like his brother Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 This means they like Hambrick, jones would be a good change of pace back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atloldskin Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 A relief for sure!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Jones has a lot of talent and speed. It's an interesting pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I believe Julius Jones is the best running back in the draft and a great value, sucks to see him go to the Cowboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 It was nice when Dallas screwed up and Irvin finally STFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I won't be so quick to dismiss this pick as being a bad one. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Why do you believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 wow! that is a surprise... I was thinkng Greg Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Originally posted by Fred Jones Where are the cowboy fans to explain this pick? Funny you should ask........ I am over on the new CoyboysZone.com board. Some are freaking out, while others are trying to make Jones sound like the second coming of Emmitt Smith: http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Its a good value pick for a guys stock who has risen tremendously over the last couple months. Hes a typical Parcells runner and is about the same size Emmitt was as well. Sure Jackson may be the higher rated back now, but Dallas has a starting back capable of being very special and an extra 5th this year AND Buffalo's FIRST next season which could turn out to be very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky Posted April 24, 2004 Author Share Posted April 24, 2004 against us their best bet was to draft a pound-up-the-middle back like stephen jackson because that is our weak spot. but our linebackers and taylor are very fast and can handle, IMO, a quick back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Jones isn't a bad pick at all. It's not like this guy is a bum. Watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Julius had alot of potential and showed flashes of brilliance at Notre Dame...as a fan of the Irish I was never that impressed with him. However, I recognize if he could ever realize his potential he can be a great player...maybe Parcells can get him to reach his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/julius_jones ANALYSIS Positives: Has an athletic, cut body with well-defined upper- and lower-frame muscles … Has quick feet and sudden moves coming out of his stance … Fast-twitched through the holes, showing the vision to pick and slide as he finds the rush lanes … His burst allows him to squeeze through holes, as he stays at the proper pad level to gain leverage … Has enough power to be adequate running inside … Has the body control to turn the corner, showing good hip swerve to elude and get up field … Has the vision to read blocks in space … Effective on screen passes, but has a small window to catch … Shows a good feel for the underneath pass … Willing blocker with face-up ability, good toughness and good anchor to sustain … Can make the big play if given protection until he hits the perimeter … Good at getting his shoulders square to get up field … Patient runner who uses his blocks well … His balance and ability to spot the small seams makes him effective as a returner. Negatives: Not really a self-motivated player and does not take well to hard coaching … Is just a little too lazy digesting the playbook … Has adequate power, but not enough to take on defenders one-on-one … Not mentally tough, letting minor injuries linger … Just used on screens, as he is a marginal route runner who looks late for the ball … Needs to protect the ball better and show better anticipation for contact … Will sometimes run up the back of the offensive lineman, but has enough pick-and-slide agility to gain yards inside … Prone to go down from the initial tackle, especially when defenders attack his feet … Has good foot quickness and change I like the negative ... doesn't respond well to hard coaching ... I am so glad that he is with Parcells ... who is known for pampering players and being Mr. Sweatheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Why do I believe he is the best RB in the draft? Because I think he has a ton of talent and has all the skills you need to excel in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 time will tell.....as we've seen in the past...alot of great players, prow bowl, mvp, superbowl and otherwise have come from later rounds. but I still feel better they didnt get some of the other backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I guess I should ask why so many NFL teams disagree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I guess I should ask you what that proves? Ahman Green was a 3rd round pick for starters, our own Clinton Portis was the 4th RB selected...give me a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Notre Dame is on almost every Saturday since all their home games are on NBC and I was never impressed watching this guy. Only time will tell, but of all the RB's the Cowboys could have selected, the is the one I would be least worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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