December 07, 2004
Julius Jones is for Real
Even if the Cowboys don't make the playoffs this year (and, pathetically enough, they have a decent chance at 5-7 and a moderately easy schedule coming up), discovering that Julius Jones is the new running back is exciting. Against the Ravens, one of the top run defenses in the league, he ran for 80. Four days later he ran for 150 and 2 TDs. Tonight, he ran for 198 yards and 3 TDs, one of which won the game. Now the Cowboys just need to figure out who their quarterback is going to be and find a strong safety to replace Woodson (I doubt he'll be back) and maybe next year they'll be able to move at least one game further in the playoffs. Alas, the defense still blows. They've shown some improvement lately, but not against really great teams so it's hard to judge.