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| Height: 5-10 Weight: 205 Born: Aug 14, 1981, Big Stone Gap, VA |
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August 6, 2008 Reports out of Seattle indicate coach Mike Holmgren has every intention of using both Julius Jones and Maurice Morris as vital parts of the offense, and both are likely to receive a healthy dose of work as receivers, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Our View:According to the report, Holmgren fears neither rusher is capable of working as the primary guy and thus they will be used in tandem, but the hope of getting them involved in the passing game is rather intriguing. Former top rusher Shaun Alexander was never a threat in the passing game, but both Jones and Morris have enjoyed strong production in such a role, and those efforts could increase their fantasy value. We'll keep you posted on their progress as training camp moves along. |
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August 1, 2008 The Seattle Seahawks are planning on using their running backs in the passing offense more, according to the Seattle Times. "I'm doing a lot of different things than I've ever done before. Things that I've always wanted to do but I was never allowed to do in Dallas," Julius Jones said. Our View:The running back situation may still wind up being the dreaded running back by committee, but knowing that Jones and the others will be used in the passing game is a boon for fantasy players. In the past, Seattle had not used Shaun Alexander much to catch the ball. |
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July 26, 2008 Julius Jones will split carries with fellow running back Maurice Morris, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. "It will certainly help our team if I can keep them both fresh and somewhat healthy through the course of the season by doing it this way," Seattle coach Mike Holmgren said. Our View:Jones was expected to be the guy to get the bulk of the carries, and it may still turn out that way, but a timeshare sounds like a distinct possibility. This could be a frustration for fantasy owners, and it will likely play out on a week-to-week basis. |
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July 6, 2008 The USA Today reports that a Seahawks' starting tailback won't be named until late in camp. "We probably won't make that decision right until late. We'll go into training camp," Holmgren says. "You know Mo (Morris) and Julius are going to carry the ball a good portion of the time. Leonard's (Weaver) going to be our starting fullback. The one I have to figure out a little bit is how we are going to use Duckett." Our View:We will follow the situation closely an update you as more becomes known. |
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June 24, 2008 Seattle Seahawks new offensive line coach Mike Solari has been very muted about some of the changes he may make along a front that was at times in tatters last season. But offensive guard Rob Sims recently revealed that Solari has been attempting to implement a zone-blocking scheme that should allow for the offensive front to be exposed less, according to USA Today. Our View:The Seahawks have been restricted in their mini-camps because left tackle Walter Jones and center Chris Spencer have missed the entire offseason recovering from surgeries. And Sims missed part of two OTAs to recover from knee surgery. However, running back Julius Jones should be a good fit in the one-cut scheme, adding to his intrigue as a sleeper type back in 2008. |
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April 30, 2008 The Seahawks are going to employ a running back by committee approach this season, which new rusher Julius Jones is used to while splitting the workload with Marion Barber in Seattle, according to The Tacoma News Tribune. Our View:While Jones' fantasy value won't improve much while in Seattle with a committee approach, it will keep him healthier over the course of the season. Maurice Morris would likely see an increase in carries, and he will benefit from the RBBC approach, however. TJ Duckett should establish himself as the short-yardage specialist. |
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March 8, 2008 With news of Julius Jones signing with the Seattle Seahawks and rumors swirling of the potential RB situation up north, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports Jones will make $5.5 million this year, according to ProFootballTalk.com. According to NFLPA records, Shaun Alexander’s (the incumbent RB of choice in Seattle) base salary is scheduled at $4.475 million in 2008. Jones’ deal is for four years and $16 million. In contrast, Alexander is scheduled to earn base salaries totaling $24 million over the next four seasons, making Jones the more affordable long-term option. T.J. Duckett was also signed recent and is reportedly receiving $4 million in guaranteed money. The writing is on the wall. Things are going to change in Seattle, and it appears Alexander's failures after getting his financial rewards are coming home to roost. |
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March 7, 2008 Julius Jones has signed with the Seahawks, accoring to NFL.com. Details of the deal are yet to be revealed. TJ Duckett should still hold value as a goal-line specialist. |
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March 6, 2008 Julius Jones is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks today, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The Michael Turner signing in Atlanta, leaves Jones next in the pecking order for many teams including Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Detroit and now Seattle. If the organization were to sign Jones, the backfield suddenly becomes very crowded. Pure speculation, but it could lead to the end of Shaun Alexander as a Seahawk. |
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March 5, 2008 Julius Jones is visiting with the Titans on Wednesday, the Tennessean reports. |
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March 5, 2008 The Buccaneers have talked with Julius Jones, according to the Tampa Tribune. The news comes a couple days after they entertained Warrick Dunn. The report did not say if Jones would visit Tampa. |
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March 4, 2008 Julius Jones was in Detroit on Tuesday to visit with the Lions, according to the Detroit Free Press. Jones is the top free agent running back out there after Michael Turner signed with the Falcons. Kevin Jones may not be ready when next season gets underway, and T.J. Duckett just left the Lions for Seattle, so the team is looking to add some depth to their running back corps. The Lions also brought in free agents defensive tackle Chuck Darby, linebacker Dan Morgan and offensive lineman Corey Hulsey for a visit. |
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March 3, 2008 The Detroit Lions might host Dallas running back Julius Jones this week, according to the Detroit Free Press. With running back Michael Turner off the open market, running back needy teams will start focusing on Jones, who has been involved in a timeshare with Marion Barber the past few seasons. Detroit is definitely in need of running back help, with the recent news that Kevin Jones probably won’t be ready for the start of the 2008 season. |
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February 27, 2008 Julius Jones, who is reportedly eager to test the open market, will likely receive “very strong offers” from several teams. According to Pro Football Weekly, the Detroit Lions fit the profile of one of the organizations that could be interested in Jones’ services. The Lions are expected to be more of a running team in 2008 with the subtraction of OC Mike Martz, and Kevin Jones hasn’t exactly been the model of health lately. Jones has been stuck in a timeshare with Marion Barber in Dallas, but he's a serviceable back with low mileage. |
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January 24, 2008 Julius Jones will be a free agent this offseason, and he is eager to test the market. Agent Ken Kremer tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Jones will receive "very strong offers" from other teams. |