Dallas Cowboys select RB Felix Jones at #22
by Dave Halprin on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM CDT
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With the 22nd pick in the 2008 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select….Arkansas RB Felix Jones.
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Mel Kiper gives Jones an "A". Great Choice!
Wharter
by Wharter on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Always moving forward....
by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
I like it….
"Is it wrong that I don't care that my wife wants Romo?"
by california fan on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins
will go to San Diego…
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great pick
I love Mendenhall, but Jones is the perfect compliment to MB3. Jerry must think he can get MB3 resigned.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 26, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Jones will be awesome
I just don’t get why we picked him at 22.
by grapejoos on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly.
I like Jones but this was a reach.
by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it
Great pick
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speed and the Beast
I like mendenhall, but, I’ll take Jones. Jenkins will be there at 28
by TeamStrike on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For those of you saying Jerry's Arkansas ties clouded his judgement:
F. Jones is the first Ark player drafted by the cowboys since Jerry took over.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sweetness
JJ is back baby, great stuff
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible pick
You could’ve gotten him at 28. Obviously there’s gotta be something we don’t know about Mendenhall since he’s free-falling, but you’ve gotta go Jenkins then Jones if you don’t want Mendenhall
by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be a great pick
If the other choices were unavailable
by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Jones thought
Mendenhall is too much like MB3 and he really wants the thunder and lightening.
by Billito on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jones is a lil faster
than Barber but he’s not a major burner based on his 40 which was in the mid 4.4’s.
I just don’t know.
by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Mendenhall
run a faster time anyway?
Bourn to Run!
by jsams on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember they were in the same area
Mendenhall may have beat him by a little
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jones
will compliment MB3 phenomenally
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry just gave Pittsburgh the SB
unbelievable!
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wanted felix jones...
but i also wanted mendenhall….and it sucks that pittsburgh gets ANOTHER good runner….bittersweet moment, i guess….but we improved as a squad…that’s all i’m looking for…
by Tuna Helper on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
true
silver lining is that felix fits well here as a backup and punt returner.
...But that was poor draft management.
by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If jenkins is available
Then the Jones pick was a great one.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
i concur
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo woo woo!!
hope pitt is okay with a bust
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Devin Thomas sitting
at 28 what do you do?
by sprite on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
change of pace back at 22
another blunder by Our GM
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK with Jones, but let's get sweed at 28 if available
by SB2008 on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i am warming to the pick...
it makes sense as a compliment to MBIII … and we can still get a quality CB in this draft
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and we have one in pacman
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
we get rid of julius jones.
now we’ve got pacman jones
and felix jones
i wish my name was jones
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you'd be RICH, BYAATCH
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mendenhall was only good for 1 year, Felix for 3 years
and he doesn’t have the wear and tear on his body like every other runningback coming out of college. Good Pick. Not GREAT, because he could have slid to 28
by calebsmith on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
keyshawn johnson is a horrible broadcaster
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please let Jenkins be there at 28
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tenn
doesn’t take jenkins!
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL woww titansss
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woww...
Horrible pick by the Titans.
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tenn
Takes my big boy Chris Johnson
by Brandon Worley on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?!?!?
TEN??
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If our pick was bad
This one was horrible! This guy is a burner but a 2nd round talent easily.
by Billito on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man,
I really wanted Mendenhall. The guy fell right into our laps and is not a change-of-pace back, he is a franchise back. I would have loved this pick if Mendenhall hadn’t been on the board, I would have chosen Jenkins well ahead of Jones as well. Jones could probably be available at #28.
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well said Romo, this totally sucks
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll bet that tenn gets manningham or something like that in later rounds
by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Brown
Lendale White, and another back that I can’t remember. Makes no sense.
by sprite on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tennessee's pick just made Jerry Jones look like a Genius
I guess Jones and Mendenhall wouldn’t have slid to 28
by calebsmith on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
At least I know Jerry had a reason to take him at 22 vs. 28. If Jenkins falls or we trade up to get him, I’m at peace.
by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we will get a quality CB at 28...
this is working out VERY WELL for us
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
total reach.
Always moving forward....
by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
see
two RB’s go right in a row. maybe the cowboys knew that if they didn’t take jones, they weren’t going to get him at 28
Rare Gnats Sex
by ab03 on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Johnson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in the first round, what are some of these teams thinking
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to get ahead of Houston
if we want to get Jenkins.
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can understand that
IMO I would rather have Jenkins but I like Cason alot as well. I was shocked when I saw in SI this weekend they had Jenkins as the #1 corner.
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually a great pick
Vince Young and Johnson can run a Razorback offense
by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They already took
a fast back last year.
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have too many young RBs
lendale white, they drafted speedy chris henry last year, now johnson???? REEACCCH
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crazy stuff going down…just think what would happen if the made it a 5 min draft…lol..
"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.
by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to understand.
Basically, this is Jerry Jones saying, yes MBIII, will resign you. If they had taken Mendenhall, they have a guy who can be a number 1 RB. Honestly, that’s what I would have done.
However, this isn’t the end of the world. Jerry is basically just saying, we want to have a guy with speed back there. Johnson had the higher upside for that position, but Felix was the safer bet. I’m okay with this.
Please trade for Roy Williams. I’m beggin you Jerry. Any past wrongs will be forgiven/forgotten!
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
phenomenal move
by JJ
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Mayock is a beast
says Jones is better fit for us than rm, Yep, he’s absolutely right.
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tennessee takes Chris Johnson
Still think Felix Jones would have been there at 28?
by mhuff13 on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't mind jones, but wish he was the pick at 28
hope they can still get a desirable cb when their turn comes again.
by g8tgod on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
San Diego
will choose Jenkins, stop getting all excited.
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins is not the only quality CB on the board here
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The other CBs
Are supposedly a tier below
by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a top tier corner, better than Cromartie IMO
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vince Young is DOOMED...
That’s an absolutely awful pick.
by N41D on Apr 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Johnson is most likely going to be a receiver or slot player or something, they probably also like his return ability
by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
san diego will trade in front of houston to get a full back…
"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.
by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not in this draft…
"I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian." Mike tyson.
by hashishkabob on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy Williams
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know about that
CB is a pretty high priority
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep dreaming
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whaaaaaat
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys on the clock
Mike Jenkins is OURS
by sprite on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we just traded to 25
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOHOO
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston will take Jenkins
They are fools not to.
I can’t believe Jerry did that. What happened to pretending we don’t have Pacman. I’m bummed about that wasted opportunity. I like Felix, but CB was the bigger need and one of the top guys was there.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if jenkins is gone... could we trade down and take a CB later?
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins to Cowboys
wow, this is a great draft!!!!!
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dallas trade, take jenkins
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We got Jenkins
We could have had Mendenhall too.
by Philosopher on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And we
keep the 28 pick?
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no, we give up the 28 a fifth and a seventh pick
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys trade 27th, 5th rounder, 7th rounder
by Brandon Worley on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a 5th and a 7th!!!
that’s it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love Jenkins pick
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
genius!!!!
and devin thomas at 28!!!!!!
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JENKINS!!!!!
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry did a good job here
:)
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im dancing guys
i’m dancing here
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!!!
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!!!
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -- H.S.T
by weird pro on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can someone clarify the terms of the trade?
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kiper gives a B
To this pick
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes I would think so
Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old
by Mullin on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kiper blows
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kiper is an idiot.
Mayock is a beast.
by coolaid on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
receiver in the second round????
Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.
by Deke on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How bout that secondary now?
Always moving forward....
by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
While I still would rather have Mendenhall
I think our 2 draft picks were better than the majority of what most mock drafts had us taking. This has been a damn good first round.
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man how about that secondary
We have 4 starting CB’s in there.
by mhuff13 on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at this rate watch a top safety drop in the 2nd round too
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a 5th AND a 7th for 3 spots right there????
seems a steep price to pay
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We need
receiver now…
And the secret sources in Cincinnati get the last laugh....
by miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So who we gettin' in the second guys?
Trade up a little for James Hardy?
by Romo9 on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now
This draft is fantastic!
by accidental innuendo on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We've got 3 amazing Kick Returners
Felix Jones, Pacman Jones, Mike Jenkins
by calebsmith on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont think jenkins will enter the return picture
with felix and pacman being elite returners
Gimme that "WOW" factor Jerry
by FearRomo on Apr 26, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot all about that. An excellent offseason.
Always moving forward....
by Nelson... on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes the first round a success...
Getting Jenkins anyways makes Jones at 22 look a lot better…
by N41D on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think that we need a receiver, I think that we can move into a best-player-available mode now
by Zak on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree with this line of thinking
Cowboys and Tar Heels
by DalaiLuke on Apr 26, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it...
But say goodbye to Roy after this year. Henry to FS, Hamlin resigned at SS, and Newman/Pacman/Jenkins at CB.
by mhuff13 on Apr 26, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston that is
im a texan and im smart.
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thrilled with Jenkins
would rather have Cason
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins is better
And he’s higher on most draft boards, much better value. I’m just happy we got a CB in the 1st.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
secondary is gonna be phenomenal next year
My popcorn's ready!
by CowboyBawler4 on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry you magnificent bastard!
I should not have doubt you. I feel all warm and fuzzy now.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guys
we got the 2nd best CB at 25, that is BEAUTIFUL
just got ownaged
by Longhorn on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I JUST PUT UP A MIKE JENKINS THREAD
After that, I’ll put up a new general draft thread
by Dave Halprin on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eagles trade a 4th round to Miami for RB
Lorenzo Booker. Per Adam Schefter on NFLN
by DC_fan on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Miami trades L. Booker to
Philly for a 4th.
Huh, Booker, was a 2nd rder last year.
I guess Bill wasn’t a fan and wanted to get his 4th back he gave to us yesterday.
by ajspop on Apr 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Disappointed at first
Must admit that I wanted Mendenhall for the value pick. But what good is draft value if Felix ends up being a better NFL player. KR and RB. Fills 2 needs.
That #38 sure can hit!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#22,25 &61
I wanted Mendenhall before the draft even started. But I can’t argue with the logic of taking
Felix. Plus he played in the SEC. I’ve only seen Jenkins play 3or 4 times so can’t really evaluate him. Well Martellus wears a STAR now, so I can forgive him for time spent in College Station.Was’nt to impressed with his game either.
1st day grade B+
HOOK'EMby Nailstradamus on Apr 27, 2008 7:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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