[Gotham Dark Knight]

Can running back Julius Jones hold up physically for a full season and give Dallas a ball control offense?
With Dallas going to a one-back offense, where Jones has the freedom to pick holes and create on his own, he should have more success and take less hits than he has the last couple of years. This formation will allow him to make some presnap reads and identify the defensive schemes. You get the feeling the Cowboys are starting to sour on Jones a little bit because he has only been active in 21 of 32 career games, and it is important for him to get through the 2006 season with better durability than he has shown in the past. If Jones struggles, we may see backup Marion Barber getting more carries, because he is more physical between the tackles. However, Barber is not as nifty and lacks the big-play threat of Jones. The only negative thing about this new offensive formation is that with two tight ends as a part of your basic set, we may see defenses put eight defenders in the box, which could make it a little tougher for Jones to find those holes.

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Can Jones take the pounding that comes with being the one runner in the backfield?

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Can Jones take the pounding that comes with being the one runner in the backfield?

That's the million dollar question Dark Knight.Can JJ stay healthy for an entire season.

The Cowboy's are eliminateing the full-back position,JJ will have the freedom to pick his own hole's instead of following the f.b into the line.Barber is the third down back because of his excellant blocking skill's and the ability to pick up the blitz.I think Barber will carry the Ball a little more than last season though.

Defense's will have to pick their poison against the Cowboy's offense and mix and disquise their coverage's, leave 8 men in the box and Owen's or glenn will win the one on one battle's in the secondary.they double up on the wideout's Witten/ JJ and Barber should see more success. It's gonna be interesting to watch.