Felix Jones

Ravens gearing up for healthy dose of DeMarco Murray

2012-10-14 04:00:00

After surrendering 140 yards on 30 carries to Jamaal Charles in last Sunday’s 9-6 win against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Ravens are expecting the Dallas Cowboys to follow a similar blueprint with tailback DeMarco Murray. “Murray is, I think,...

Ravens defense searching for answers against run

2012-10-14 18:13:00

As the Dallas Cowboys began to find success with their second-, third- and fourth-string running backs Sunday, Ravens free safety Ed Reed did a little arithmetic. "They came in, and I actually started counting their running backs," the eight-time Pro...

Brutal Ravens defense a shell of its former self

2012-10-14 17:26:00

Remember the old days? Remember when the Ravens played smash-mouth defense? Remember when opposing teams practically hyperventilated at the sight of Ray Lewis coming out of the tunnel and doing his crazy pre-game dance? Remember when going up against Ed...

Looking back at the 2008 Ravens draft class

2012-04-17 07:00:00

The Ravens are the only team to have made the playoffs in each of the past four seasons. That’s a credit to G.M. Ozzie Newsome, who has given coach John Harbaugh enough talent to mold this team into a contender. As we close in on the 2012 NFL...

Fantasy Fodder: Helping you survive the playoffs

2011-12-13 13:30:00

We are into the nitty-gritty of the fantasy playoffs, so let’s get down to business with some injury updates, a few waiver-wire pickups if you’re desperate, and more. If your squad needs help, shoot me a note. And feel free to leave your...

Who is the better back: Ray Rice or Chris Johnson?

2011-09-15 07:30:00

Looking back at it three and a half years later, the 2008 NFL draft produced a strong crop of running backs. Darren McFadden, Matt Forte, Rashard Mendenhall and Jamaal Charles are all starters now. Jonathan Stewart, Tim Hightower, Felix Jones, Tashard...

After 2-0 start, 'Skins focus on next game

2011-09-19 20:54:28

The other three NFC East teams might have celebrity quarterbacks and they may have started the season with high playoff expectations, but in the season's opening act, it's the Redskins who've quickly stolen the division spotlight. With a 2-0 record and...

Fantasy Fodder: Taking stock after deadline deals

2011-10-18 13:00:00

Carson Palmer will be a hot commodity on the waiver wire this week after the Cincinnati Bengals traded him to the Oakland Raiders for a pair of high draft picks. I can't imagine that someone in your fantasy league already has Palmer on his or her roster...

Six uncapped players get Ireland opportunity

2013-05-19 05:08:01

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland will bring six uncapped players to North America next month with Ulster's Stuart Olding and Munster's Tommy O'Donnell among those given a chance with nine first team regulars away with the British and Irish Lions. Olding, who...

Dallas Cowboys - TeamReport

2013-05-18 08:43:02

NFL Team Report - Dallas Cowboys - INSIDE SLANT The focus in most rookie minicamps around the league is on the draft picks. For the Dallas Cowboys, however, all eyes were on 73-year-old newcomer Monte Kiffin, who was hired to replace Rob Ryan as...

Shady ... again ... (sigh)

2013-05-14 16:25:28

Philadelphia Eagles - TeamReport

2013-05-16 12:32:02

NFL Team Report - Philadelphia Eagles - INSIDE SLANT During his final season as head coach at the University of Oregon, Chip Kelly's team ran the ball 65 percent of the time. He's not going to run it that much with the Eagles, but he is expected to run...

Original pick: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas New pick: Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M Bryant (above) had a subpar season for the Seattle Seahawks after cashing in with his second contract, but if he were to return to form, he would be a nice fit in a Dallas Cowboys front seven that needs

2013-01-13 00:00:00

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A lot of his value will depend on the status of DeMarco Murray and Felix Jones. If both are out this week, Tanner will probably start for Dallas and be a solid flex option. Even if Jones can play, it's not like he set the world on fire with his 15 carries for 44 yards.

2012-10-23 13:15:00

DeMarco Murray is already officially out this week, so it's Felix's gig for at least one Sunday. He's actually been much better when splitting carries (remember the glory days with Marion Barber?) but if you're getting an every-down starting RB at this point in the season, you're not complaining.

2012-10-16 14:22:00