DMN Blog: Felix complements Barber better
by Tim MacMahon
That's why Jerry said the Cowboys decided to take Felix Jones instead of Rashard Mendenhall.
Jerry acknowledged that Mendenhall has the potential to be a 20-plus-carry back. The Cowboys do not see Felix (no relation to Jerry despite Arkansas ties) as that kind of player.
So why take Felix? They wanted a change-of-pace back in the first round because they believe Marion "The Barbarian" Barber will be the lead horse for the foreseeable future. Wade Phillips raved about Felix's big-play ability and versatility.
"Barber allowed us to have the luxury of being able to have a back come in and be able to do some of the things that Wade just described," Jerry said. "He flourishes in a two-back system. He really is comfortable there."
One potential problem: Barber is entering his contract year, and he's not even in the same neighborhood with the Cowboys in negotiations. And he just got a whole bunch of leverage.
Jerry answers more tough questions than any owner in the NFL. He waved off Wade Phillips when the coach tried to hush Pacman Jones question. ("C'mon, this is the draft," Wade said.) But Jerry declined to say whether the Cowboys had Mendenhall or Felix Jones higher on their board.
That's why Jerry said the Cowboys decided to take Felix Jones instead of Rashard Mendenhall.
Jerry acknowledged that Mendenhall has the potential to be a 20-plus-carry back. The Cowboys do not see Felix (no relation to Jerry despite Arkansas ties) as that kind of player.
So why take Felix? They wanted a change-of-pace back in the first round because they believe Marion "The Barbarian" Barber will be the lead horse for the foreseeable future. Wade Phillips raved about Felix's big-play ability and versatility.
"Barber allowed us to have the luxury of being able to have a back come in and be able to do some of the things that Wade just described," Jerry said. "He flourishes in a two-back system. He really is comfortable there."
One potential problem: Barber is entering his contract year, and he's not even in the same neighborhood with the Cowboys in negotiations. And he just got a whole bunch of leverage.
Jerry answers more tough questions than any owner in the NFL. He waved off Wade Phillips when the coach tried to hush Pacman Jones question. ("C'mon, this is the draft," Wade said.) But Jerry declined to say whether the Cowboys had Mendenhall or Felix Jones higher on their board.
posted by The Gryphon at 9:16 PM
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