Maybe It's Not Just The O-Line

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Fair enough. But I do think that Thomas Jones is a legit back. He had several bad years in Arizona (which, prior to Grimm's arrival, didn't have a running game), but he was also a bona fide stud in Chicago. He had over 2,500 rushing yards and about 2,800 total yards in 2 seasons. Not to mention the fact that for much of that time he was playing in an offense that everyone knew ran, ran, and ran the ball.

Sure, didn't mean to imply that he sucked, just that he's at the end of his career (though he doesn't have a lot of miles on his tires -- his average carries per game is well below 20, and he's only broken 300 carries in a season once). That said, the guy is 29, and will never be in the same class as a Shaun Alexander or Larry Johnson. Or even a Clinton Portis on an off-year quite honestly.

I'd say he's an above average, productive NFL RB, but by no means a feature/franchise back or a stud.