Jones will probably end three-year run in platoon with Barber

By Jeff Kemnitz  |   Saturday, January 26, 2008  |  Comments( 3 )

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Expected to become a free agent, Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones has been receiving "very strong offers" from other teams, according to his agent, Ken Kremer.

Commentary: Jones was the starter in name only for the Cowboys this season. Marion Barber finally wrested control of their platoon. During Barber's first two seasons, Jones got the nod on 65 percent of carries, while Barber played the change-of-pace and goal-line back. This season, Barber got more carries, more receptions and many more touchdowns, demonstrating to the Cowboys that Jones was dispensable as a free agent.

Jones finished with only 3.6 yards per carry, the worst average in his four-year career. It's hard to imagine him as a superstar starter somewhere, though he may be serviceable sharing the backfield someplace like Houston or Detroit.

Fantasy Football Impact: Regardless of whether Dallas adds another back or hopes that Tyson Thompson will be an adequate backup, Barber should sneak into a top-five draft position next season. Jones, on the other hand should be a late-round choice.

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