Avernus Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 NewsLions' second year running back Kevin Jones is drawing rave reviews from training camp observers. Having bulked up to 230 pounds in the weight room, while losing none of his sprinter speed, the adulation is pouring in. W*** Radio's Tom Kowalski is calling him a "poor man's LaDainian Tomlinson," while ESPN's John Clayton proclaims: "From the look of him on the practice field, Jones could be the league's best back this season." Views Heck, our own Jon Lopuch is on record as saying Jones will win the NFL rushing crown this year! Face it: if you thought you might be able to sneak away from draft day with Jones as a "sleeper," high-profile praise like this is ruining your plans. At this rate, by the time draft day rolls around we'll have Jim Brown saying Jones is already better than ever was. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=fanb...nball&type=lgns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I hadn't heard the poor man's LT2. Faster and stronger than last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I hadn't heard the poor man's LT2. Faster and stronger than last year. 906718[/snapback] Superbowl here we come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Superbowl here we come. 906727[/snapback] Harrington. 'Nuf said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Harrington. 'Nuf said. 906731[/snapback] The QB situation is the one thing that can bring the Lions down this season. I think Garcia is capable and waiting in the wings, but no one likes a mid-season QB change. If K.Jones can stay healthy, he has a chance to make a push into the top 5 RBs. Defense is improved and explosive. If the QB situation is stable... Lions vs. Eagles in the NFC Championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 If there's one thing the Lions have done well since I started following them is run the ball well - with the exception of a few years. Billy Sims...Barry Sanders.....Kevin Jones Of course we haven't had even one very good quarterback in that time (Other than one great season from Scott Mitchell in '95). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I fully believe that ONE of McGahee, Julius Jones or Kevin Jones will pull a "Barlow/Green/ATrain" and be the proverbial "too-highly-drafted 2nd year RB who completely tanks after a killer 2nd half the previous season." I'm thinking more and more that it won't be Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 I fully believe that ONE of McGahee, Julius Jones or Kevin Jones will pull a "Barlow/Green/ATrain" and be the proverbial "too-highly-drafted 2nd year RB who completely tanks after a killer 2nd half the previous season." I'm thinking more and more that it won't be Kevin. 906778[/snapback] durh...it'll be Julius... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I fully believe that ONE of McGahee, Julius Jones or Kevin Jones will pull a "Barlow/Green/ATrain" and be the proverbial "too-highly-drafted 2nd year RB who completely tanks after a killer 2nd half the previous season." I'm thinking more and more that it won't be Kevin. 906778[/snapback] Totally agree. Thinking McGahee (iffy QB) and J. Jones (can't handle the load Parcells will give him) are the likely candidates. Kevin Jones ripped off HUGE gains and made them look easy late in the season. He's got the stop/start juke-step and slippery moves that you love to see. Julius seemed to fight and scrape for every yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Obviously if Parcells brought in ATrain and drafted Barber, he isn't planning on Jones carrying the entire load. He already got hurt once, so he'll probably get plenty of support. I'd hesitate before grabbing JJ as a #1 if there are better, proven options. Edited August 2, 2005 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Obviously if Parcells brought in ATrain and drafted Barber, he isn't planning on Jones carrying the entire load. He already got hurt once, so he'll probably get plenty of support. I'd hesitate before grabbing JJ as a #1 if there are better, proven options. 906807[/snapback] I'd hesitate on taking him as my 2nd and think his ranking should be swapped with either A Green or Jordan, honestly.. Edited August 2, 2005 by Avernus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Men In Tights Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I hadn't heard the poor man's LT2. Faster and stronger than last year. 906718[/snapback] So I guess his stock just went up and will cost even more to trade for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 but no one likes a mid-season QB change. 906744[/snapback] Well... except for Carolina when they went to the Super Bowl in 2004. And... the Patriots when they went to the Super Bowl in 2002. Wasn't Warner an injury replacement in 2000? Thuperbowl MVP, Jeff Garthia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Well... except for Carolina when they went to the Super Bowl in 2004. And... the Patriots when they went to the Super Bowl in 2002. Wasn't Warner an injury replacement in 2000? Thuperbowl MVP, Jeff Garthia! 906896[/snapback] Trent Green got hurt in the pre-season. Warner was the opening day starter. Delhomme replaced Peete in Week 1, I think. Brady replaced Bledsoe in game 2 or 3. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I fully believe that ONE of McGahee, Julius Jones or Kevin Jones will pull a "Barlow/Green/ATrain" and be the proverbial "too-highly-drafted 2nd year RB who completely tanks after a killer 2nd half the previous season." I'm thinking more and more that it won't be Kevin. 906778[/snapback] I have thought all along that it will be Julius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Didnt Jeff Hostetler lead the Giants to the Superbowl when Simms went down? Who did Vince Ferragamo replace to get the LA job when they got beat by the Steelers in the 1980 Superbowl? Didnt Doug Williams come in for the injured Theisman or Rypien? Don Strock replaced the injured Bob Griese. The list goes on and on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I'm very high on KJ....but would you draft him in the first round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 I'm very high on KJ....but would you draft him in the first round? 906914[/snapback] easily...unless it's an 8 team league.... I'd take him 9th if I drafted 8th, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Well... except for Carolina when they went to the Super Bowl in 2004. And... the Patriots when they went to the Super Bowl in 2002. Wasn't Warner an injury replacement in 2000? 906896[/snapback] Carolina...pre-season change. Delhomme took almost every snap, I think. Warner...pre-season/early change. Didn't Green get hurt in training camp? Patriots...now I never said an injury to Harrington would be a bad thing. I should've said QB controversy, rather QB change. And if there is gonna be one...the sooner the better. That being thaid- Thuperbowl MVP, Jeff Garthia thounds pretty thweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Carolina...pre-season change. Delhomme took almost every snap, I think. 906921[/snapback] Peete was the opening day starter for Carolina that year. He was pulled in favor of Delhomme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Welcome, Mr. Jones, to the Winnebago Derby Domes of the GMX fantasy football league. Edited August 2, 2005 by Swiss Cheezhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 From ESPN Insider. Kevin Jones wasn't drafted in the top 10 of the first round like Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers and Mike Williams or Roy Williams, but he is the skilled player who should have the biggest year for the Lions. Fantasy fans might be jumping all over him. After rushing for only 227 yards in this first eight games while trying to shake ankle problems, Jones got hot and finished the season with 906 yards in his final eight games. At that pace, he could be an 1,800-yard running back. From the look of him on the practice field, Jones could be the league's best back this season. For one, he got bigger through a rigorous weight lifting regimen during the offseason. He's 230 pounds and looks faster than a year ago. A former 100-meter sprinter, Jones has stopped his tendency to bounce plays to the outside. He hits holes with power and authority. "Everybody wants to say Joey or one of our receivers is going to take us where we are going to go, but I say the guy is Kevin Jones," Roy Williams said. "If he runs the football, he will bring that safety down to the line of scrimmage and the receivers will get one-on-one matchups." Despite his late start in 2004, Jones still ended up a Pro Bowl alternate. The lowest selected (No. 30) of the Lions No. 1s, Jones should be the first star to emerge. He is expected to take over Shawn Bryson's role as the third-down receiving back and will be more involved in the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussMan Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Forget the Lions WR Hype. KEVIN JONES is the guy you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Delhomme took over for Peete at halftime of Week One in 2004. But, I agree K. Jones should be huge, and I'd personally draft him ahead of McGahee, Green, or Dillon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 "Everybody wants to say Joey or one of our receivers is going to take us where we are going to go" Roy Williams said. 906989[/snapback] Not everybody, Roy. Not everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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