For those that think it's always the O Line that makes a RB better...

sherman · Dec 6, 2004

For those that think it's always the O Line that makes the RB better, and don't think it goes both ways, I give you the Julius Jones/Eddie George comparison. I realize it's only been a few games, but Eddie couldn't get ANYTHING done and JJ is running everywhere.

I'm excited to see him play next season.

jwblue · Dec 6, 2004

Good point.

IS

jjgold · Dec 7, 2004

Eddie George could not play for a HS team, he was done 2 years a go,

Jones looks pretty decent but will get hurt, too small

sherman · Dec 7, 2004

is emmitt smith too small?

jjgold · Dec 7, 2004

No comparison

Jones is a power type back that hits the hole very hard and fast, Emmitt was the greatest of all times eluding hits and gliding, slashing, ect

Huge difference

Dante · Dec 7, 2004

you have a point Sherman..BUT for example Pitts Success with the run is due to there O line if there are no holes to run thru no running back will do good..take Emmit Smith for example....he rolled in dallas as they had the biggest and best O line in the game at that time...in AZ he is "just a running back"