It Might Make More Sense for the Cowboys to Draft the Other Arkansas RB

It seems kind of odd that whenever the talk turns to the draft and the Dallas Cowboys, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden's name comes up. Not so much that he gets a mention -- depending on who you listen to, he's one of the best running backs in the country -- but that his college backfield mate, Felix Jones, seldom does.

You know the rumors: the Cowboys could conceivably use their two first-round picks to trade way up the draft board to take McFadden. Owner Jerry Jones is an Arkansas alum and allegedly has a Flozell Adams-sized woodrow for McFadden.

Assuming there's even a chance this will happen, let me throw this out there: why wouldn't the Cowboys just stay put and take Jones with the 22nd pick? San Antonio Express-News' Tom Orsborn thinks Jones would be a better fit in Dallas.

Jones has the perfect temperament to share carries with Pro Bowl pick Marion Barber, a restricted free agent Dallas is sure to retain.

For three seasons, Jones was content to operate in the large shadow cast by McFadden. Although he told reporters in Indianapolis he's eager to create a name for himself, Jones acknowledged he enjoyed playing with McFadden because they were a "tremendous tandem."

If nothing else, Jones should get points for selflessness. Ultimately, it comes down to on-field production, which goes back to why the Cowboys would give up so much for McFadden. For all the money it will cost to sign him, he'd have to be a feature back. With Barber currently on the roster, that seems like a dumb idea.

Which is why there's no chance it hell it happens. Right?