Jamal Charles/Thomas Jones Fantasy News 2010/2011

[HacheMan]

Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs Jamaal Charles is expected to be the centerpiece of the Chiefs' offense, according to beat writer Kent Babb.
Charles is the best player on the Chiefs' offense, so getting him the ball on the ground and through the air will be a priority. Veteran Thomas Jones was brought in to complement Charles -- not step on his toes. Charles' offseason shoulder surgery does not appear to be a concern with training camp on the horizon. July 18
Source: Kansas City Star

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Thomas Jones opens camp as Chiefs' starter </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Thomas Jones - RB - KC - Jul. 30 - 7:56 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Thomas Jones opened Chiefs training camp as the team's starting tailback, ahead of Jamaal Charles.
Charles sat out much of the offseason due to a shoulder scope, but was on the practice field Friday. We'd try to not read into this. Charles was voted the Chiefs' team MVP last season and is clearly the superior option in nearly every aspect. The coaching staff may just be "easing Charles in" after so many missed spring reps. He's certain to lead the backfield in touches.
Source: kcchiefs.com
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[HacheMan]

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Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN.com's Bill Williamson calls Jamaal Charles' early-camp presence at No. 2 on the depth chart "no big deal."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Charles is still expected to be the Chiefs' feature back as long as he "doesn't suddenly fall off the face of the earth." Williamson suggests the Chiefs are merely easing Charles back in after he missed the offseason while recovering from shoulder surgery. "This is a blossoming star," said Williamson. "The Chiefs will use him."
Aug. 2 - 1:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs Chiefs coach Todd Haley indicated that he plans to ride the "hot hand" in the backfield this season.
Said Haley, "I think (touch distribution) will depend on a lot of different factors: who's hotter, who's running better, who's blocking and picking up blitzes better, who's doing a lot of things better and who's healthiest." This is good news for Jamaal Charles, because he's superior to Thomas Jones in nearly every aspect. Charles will have the "hot hand" far more often than not. August 4
Source: KCChiefs.com

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chiefs list RB Jones ahead of Jamaal Charles </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Thomas Jones - RB - KC - Aug. 9</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Chiefs released a preseason depth chart Monday, and listed Thomas Jones as their first-team tailback ahead of Jamaal Charles.
At least Charles is moving up; Kestahn Moore got first-team reps when Jones was bothered by a minor injury early last week. Still, it's looking increasingly likely that Jones will be the Chiefs' nominal starter to open the season, presumably splitting early-down work with Charles right down the middle. Charles should dominate passing-down snaps, but he's probably not going to flirt with 300 touches if he's not used as an every-down back.
Source: Kansas City Star
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[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Todd Haley discusses Chiefs' RB depth chart </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jamaal Charles - RB - KC - Aug. 11 - 3:41 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Todd Haley reiterated Wednesday that he'll use whichever tailback gives the Chiefs their "best chance to win" moving forward.
Thomas Jones has "unfailingly" worked with the first-team offense in camp, though Haley says "I wouldn’t hold me to anything on the depth chart right now. We’ll play the guy that gives us the best chance to win on that particular day, that particular series, that particular half, whatever it is." Haley did indicate that Jones would stay with the starters "for the foreseeable future," though there's no question which running back is better: It's Jamaal Charles.
Source: Kansas City Star
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[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Charles taking 'plenty of snaps' w/ 1st team </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jamaal Charles - RB - KC - Aug. 13 - 12:29 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones have both taken "plenty of snaps" with the first team throughout training camp, according to Josh Looney of the team's official website.
We're keeping the Charles faith in one of the most controversial backfield pictures of training camp. There may be some early-season frustration for Charles owners, but there's no question that he has a considerable talent and effectiveness edge on Jones at this point in their respective careers. The Chiefs won't be able to keep Charles on the sidelines once the games start to count.
Source: kcchiefs.com
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[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Haley: RB Charles' role is 'to be determined' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jamaal Charles - RB - KC - Aug. 17 - 1:08 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Monday that Jamaal Charles' role is "still to be determined."
Thomas Jones remains atop the depth chart. Haley referred to Charles as "a developing player" who's "had good days, bad days, and in-between days." "They both understand what’s going on," Haley added. "It’s a good situation." This is the strongest indication yet that Haley is listing Charles behind Jones in an effort to create a "competitive situation," and motivate the young back. Haley did the same with Dwayne Bowe in 2009. Bowe started in Week 1.
Source: Kansas City Star
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[HacheMan]

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Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chiefs coach Todd Haley indicated Tuesday that Jamaal Charles is being "limited" as a No. 2 back and nursed back into to mix of things due to offseason shoulder surgery.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We want this guy to be playing when the games count," said Haley. "He's coming off a pretty significant (surgery). ... We want him to be playing at a high level." Haley admitted he'd "be a fool" to not play Charles if he's severely outproducing Thomas Jones in terms of yards per carry. Added the coach: "We've got great competition. Both of those guys want to be pretty good."
Aug. 24 - 3:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: kcchiefs.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[The Sports Scientist]

Well that definitely changes things re: how I viewed Charles. Thanks for all your posts Hache Man, this is really great stuff.

 

[HacheMan]

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Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Todd Haley indicated that Thomas Jones' edge on Jamaal Charles is that he's proven he can produce as a starter over 16 games.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"What [Charles] did last year ... it was an eight-game window," Haley said. "What we're pushing Jamaal to do is show that he can do that throughout a 16-game and hopefully-plus schedule. That's something that Thomas has proven through time." Haley has himself to blame for Charles' eight-game window. The head coach had a keg of dynamite sitting next to him on the bench early last season while Larry Johnson was rushing for 2.9 yards per carry.
Aug. 26 - 12:15 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kansas City Star</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[bucsfan67]

boy i sure dont like this....i got him and will need big points from him

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Haley: Chiefs RB usage to be based on 'feel' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jamaal Charles - RB - KC - Sep. 11 - 12:47 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Todd Haley announced Friday that the Chiefs' running back usage will be based on in-game "feel."
As opposed to just playing the best player. "There’s a great deal of feel involved in some of these situations," said Haley. The second-year coach's "feel" will probably be based on in-game productivity, and Jamaal Charles is easily the backfield's best bet for per-play production. Charles started the Chiefs' third preseason game. He should confidently be in fantasy lineups.
Source: Kansas City Star
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[HacheMan]

Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs Chiefs coach Todd Haley acknowledged Friday that the team's backfield rotation isn't a great situation for fantasy footballers.
"It's a good problem to have," he said. "Now, in the fantasy football world I could see it being a bad problem to have. But we're worried about the Kansas City Chiefs and what we need to do to win." If Haley would play the best player, everyone would be more successful. Including the Kansas City Chiefs. September 17 - 3:27 p.m. ET
Source: kcchiefs.com

 

[HacheMan]

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Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Todd Haley indicated Wednesday that the Chiefs' carry distribution will be matchup-based moving forward.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"This is a fluid game with a lot of variables," he said. "We saw some weather in the first game and different situations in the second. You must be able to adjust in the way that you see fit." Haley may have decided to feature Thomas Jones in Week 2 based on the Browns' weaknesses up the gut. If the logic holds, Jamaal Charles would likely be featured against San Francisco's stout interior. The 49ers' defense figures to be more vulnerable on the perimeter.
Sep. 22 - 5:23 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: kcchiefs.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

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Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Todd Haley acknowledged Monday that Jamaal Charles was in and out of Sunday's game against the Raiders with undisclosed physical problems.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Charles was shaken up after landing hard on his shoulder, and he was also seen limping off the field on the next play. Charles played out the second half and overtime after taking the hard hit, so the "physical problems" don't appear to be a major issue. We'll know more on Wednesday when the Chiefs' first practice report of the week comes out.
Nov. 9 - 6:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: CBSSports.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>