Arrowhead Pride Community Mock Draft -- Pick #22 by the Dallas Cowboys

by Chris Thorman on Apr 2, 2008 9:00 AM CDT in 2008 Kansas City Chiefs Draft

And with the 22nd pick in the 2008 Arrowhead Pride Community Mock Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select:

Arkansas RB Felix Jones

primetime with the pick:

The Dallas Cowboys lost Marion Barber III's running mate, Julius Jones, to the Seattle Seahawks and have recognized the need for a replacement. Felix Jones, nicknamed Felix the Cat, is a speedy runner that looks to complement Barber. Jerry Jones openly admitted he was looking to add some "wow" to his offense and Jones is just the man for the job.

Rumors of the 'Boys trading up to nab Jones' college teammate Darren McFadden will not come to fruition. The Cowboys are staying put and addressing their two biggest needs that can be addressed in the first round: RB and CB. They still look to grab a corner with the 28th pick in the draft but are confident that there will be at least one player there that is on their draft board. The advantage to grabbing a RB here instead of a CB is simple: Money. CB is a higher paid position than RB and the cost will be felt with the rookie and 2nd contract of the 28th pick.

Felix Jones will walk into a perfect situation. He backed up McFadden at Arkansas and looks to play alongside Barber in Dallas. The Cowboys understand the importance of a 2-back set as manifested in the success of their own team last year.

Ed. note: Came across this Halloween picture of Darren McFadden and Felix Jones. Did this picture make the rounds at one point? I don't remember it at all. -Chris

1. Miami Dolphins - QB Matt Ryan
2. St. Louis Rams - OT Jake Long
3. Atlanta Falcons - DT Glenn Dorsey
4. Oakland Raiders - DE Chris Long
5. Kansas City Chiefs - DT Sedrick Ellis
6. New York Jets - RB Darren McFadden
7. New England Patriots - DL Vernon Gholston
8. Baltimore Ravens - OT Ryan Clady
9. Cincinnati Bengals - OLB Keith Rivers
10. New Orleans Saints - CB Mike Jenkins
11. Buffalo Bills - CB Leodis McKelvin
12. Denver Broncos - OT Chris Williams
13. Carolina Panthers - DE Derrick Harvey
14. Chicago Bears - RB Rashard Mendenhall
15. Detroit Lions - OT Jeff Otah
16. Arizona Cardinals - CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
17. Minnesota Vikings - DE Philip Merling
18. Houston Texans - OG Branden Albert
19. Philadelphia Eagles - FS Kenny Phillips
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - WR/RS DeSean Jackson
21. Washington Redskins - WR Limas Sweed
22. Dallas Cowboys - RB Felix Jones

On the clock: Pittsburgh Steelers (cgolden)

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Great picture

Nice addition, Chris.

Here's to hoping teams continue to forget about Aqib Talib and he's still around at 28...

by Joel Thorman on Apr 2, 2008 9:04 AM CDT reply actions

The Cowboys are solid all around

Good pick.

by Chris Thorman on Apr 2, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions

Couple Questions...

Was any of your thought proccess for drafting a rb over a corner influenced in expectation that the trade for PacMan will get done before the draft?

Also, any reason why you went with Felix Jones over Johnathon Stewart?

by Chiefs n Chopper on Apr 2, 2008 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

Good questions

Yes, I assumed the Pacman deal will get done, even with rumors that there are more teams interested in him now.

But, I would still want a corner in the next pick because Pacman's situation is pretty fragile. I wouldn't want to get screwed out of a draft pick when he messes up and then not have anyone back there to replace him.

Felix Jones > Jonathan Stewart because A) Jones is healthy B)has less wear and tear C)and is a nice 'flash' complement to Barber.

by Joel Thorman on Apr 2, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions