The Fuse Has Been Lit and Felix Jones Is Ready to Explode in 2009

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For the last several years, Felix Jones has always been that other guy that runs the football.

In college, at Arkansas, Jones was the backup to Darren McFadden and in his rookie season, Jones was just the new guy who was playing behind Marion Barber.

As a rookie, Jones started off slow, like most rookies do, but then he started make plays and playing some dynamic football.

Then he got hurt.

Now as Jones fully recovers from his injury, he is once again in tip top shape and ready to make a huge impact, not only for the Cowboys, but an impact the entire NFL may feel.

Currently, the Cowboys and Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett are possibly planning on making Jones the starting running back, which many disagree with, but using Jones' speed and elusiveness to wear out defenses will only help the team once they bring in Marion Barber to be the closer he once was and excelled at when Julius Jones was still with the Cowboys.

Whether or not, the move to make Jones the starter actually happens, the fact of the matter is that Jones explosive running style is going to tear up defenses in the upcoming season.

Remember in 2008 when the Cowboys played the Packers at Lambeau Field?

Jones took the handoff 60 yards to the endzone without barely getting touched and breaking a sweet.

That is what will be seen throughout the 2009 season, and with a full compliment of backs in the Cowboys arsenal (including Tashard Choice), there is no reason that Jones will run out of gas during games. A good rotation will keep him fresh until the final whistle.

Opposing teams beware, Jones will run the ball on you, and he will make your linebackers and defensive backs look silly.

2009 is going to be the year of Felix Jones for the Dallas Cowboys!

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