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PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:51 pm    Post subject: Felix Jones to Declare for NFL Draft Reply with quote

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Junior running back Jones to join McFadden, head to NFL

Arkansas junior running back Felix Jones plans to declare for the NFL draft at a news conference on Monday, two sources briefed on the decision said Sunday night.

Jones and junior teammate Darren McFadden, each of whom topped 1,000 yards rushing this season, could both be taken in the first round of the next NFL draft.

Jones, 6 feet, 207 pounds, averaged 8.7 yards per carry and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. He is also a proven threat as a returner.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3195375
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And the RB class gets even more stacked...
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, now all the JRs I hoped would enter have declared. This is the best RB class as far as depth is concerned in quite some time.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a pretty significant shakeup. 4 RBs now with legit 1st round grades means that every team that's looking for a RB can get one.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i like 3 backs in this draft .... Stewart, Jones, and Mendenhall


im hoping the Cards get one of them


i prefer 2nd rd but i doubt any of them make it that long



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tzimisce wrote:
That's a pretty significant shakeup. 4 RBs now with legit 1st round grades means that every team that's looking for a RB can get one.
lus some will slip some rounds so teams that needed one in the first round can wait because a good one will be there in the 2nd
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Everybody is declaring this year.

Good choice by him though. He has a great chance to be a high first rounder.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

keepnitgangsta1 wrote:
Everybody is declaring this year.

Good choice by him though. He has a great chance to be a high first rounder.



He would have gone much higher had he stayed though.

IMO, it wasn't a great decision, but it wasn't a horrible decision.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

JFLOW07 wrote:
keepnitgangsta1 wrote:
Everybody is declaring this year.

Good choice by him though. He has a great chance to be a high first rounder.



He would have gone much higher had he stayed though.

IMO, it wasn't a great decision, but it wasn't a horrible decision.


Runningbacks have an immediate impact on the NFL if they are any good. They can start right away. If he had stayed, he could have been injured and his draft stock dropped.

A good RB is taking a big risk if they stay at college for 4 years. This position is based mainly on instinct and is not as complex to learn as almost every other NFL position. Only the kicking positions are a easier transition from college to the pros.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

He reminds me a lot of Joseph Addai and will be a good pick for any team, IMO.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now I believe it's official after the press conference on Monday with both McFadden and Jones.

http://www.todaysthv.com/sports/story.aspx?storyid=58964
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This depth at the RB position is really amazing.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Darren McFadden
Jonathan Stewart
Rashard Mendenhall
Felix Jones
Kevin Smith
Jamaal Charles
Steve Slaton
Chris Johnson
Mike Hart
James Davis

DAMN that's a lot of running backs.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ray Rice too as I recall.

The depth of rb in this class also means very quality guys will slip and go to some very good NFL teams.
Some second tier guys could have better production early on than the earlier pics that went to lesser talented teams.

It seems that RBBC is a growing trend in the NFL.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Angers me that the Rams don't need a RB. There are some great backs that will be available in the second and third round. You team is very fortunate if the are in need of a RB (Seattle, Arizona, Houston, etc). Lucky dogs...!
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