Felix Jones is used to being part of a multi-faceted running attack. Since playing football at the University of Arkansas, Jones was in an understudy role behind Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden. But since playing second-tier to McFadden, it is Felix Jones who is out to make a name for himself in the NFL.

It may not be easy with the kind of playing time the Dallas Cowboys running backs are having. In addition to sharing carries with Marion Barber and Tashard Choice, Jones has to fight with the Cowboys passing attack which takes away from his playing time. Fortunately for Jones, the Dallas coaching staff has done a good job in balancing both the running game and the passing game to keep defenses off balance.

But Jones isn’t just the kind of running back that is meant to keep defenses off balance. Felix Jones is the kind of big play threat that can score from any position on the field. Jones has been able to spurt off longer runs with much fewer carries than the first-string running back Barber, and they have come at decisive moments as well.

In Week 17 with the NFC East title on the line, Jones broke through the Eagles defensive line for a 49 yard touchdown run. The following week, it was the Dallas vs. Philadelphia rematch in the wild-card round of the playoffs, once again at Texas Stadium. Once again, it was Felix Jones knifing through the Philadelphia defense to the tune of 148 yards including at 73 yard run to pay dirt.

Jones dominance at the climax of the year comes at a time when the Dallas faithful question whether their team can finally make some noise in the playoffs. This kind of performance by Jones towards the peak of the season, and especially in the playoffs has many in Dallas questioning if Jones should indeed take the reigns of the tailback position over from Barber. A report from www.DallasNews.com confirms the sentiment that many in Dallas have grown to realize, that it is time to make a switch.

The emergence of Felix Jones, and the Cowboys ending their 13 year playoff drought are of little coincidence. Jones was the most consistent player on the field at the end of the year, and may be the most pivotal star the Cowboys have seen in a long time. Jones is due to take on a greater role, and in doing so, the Felix Jones Rookie Card will take on even greater value.

Tony Romo is well respected around the NFL fraternity.  In his 4 years as starting quarterback he has led the Dallas Cowboys to 3 playoff appearances, and been named to 2 pro-bowls.  However it is the number 1 that weights down Romo more than any other.  1 playoff victory as starting quarterback (2010 playoff wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles).  His other playoff appearances have been less than memorable, suffering a divisional round defeat against the eventual Super Bowl Champion New York Giants in 2008, and botching the hold on a potential game-winning field goal against the Seattle Seahawks in his first ever playoff game in 2007.

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Hold the remarks about his dating life, Jessica Simpson and the infamous excursion to Cabo, Tony Romo is an outstanding quarterback.  Romo, a Wisconsin native, is compared by many to the gun-slinging style of Brett Favre.  Romo idolized Favre growing up, but took a much quieter road to professional football than the Packers (and now Vikings) legend.

Romo went to Division I-AA Eastern Illinois, and during his sophomore season was second in the nation in passing efficiency.  His accolades in college included being given the Walter Payton Award, the honor given to the best college football player at Division I-AA level.  But apart from standout numbers, a strong throwing arm, and pinpoint accuracy, Romo went undrafted in 2003.

Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Sean Payton saw potential in the young Romo, who not only assured Romo that there would be a place for him in the NFL, but saw a ton of potential.  After Payton was hired as head coach by the New Orleans Saints in 2006, he made a strong push to make a trade for Tony Romo, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had been impressed by Romo and was unwilling to part with Romo for anything less than a 2nd or 1st round draft pick in return.

Thus, the stage was set for him to take over as starting quarterback for the Cowboys, and he has never looked back.  Since then, Romo has been to the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007, and has crushed many long-standing Cowboy records including TD’s in a season, passing yards in a season, completions in a season, and games with over 300 yards passing in his career.

While many will be quick to point out the negatives, the Tony Romo Rookie Card already stands to be considered one of the greatest in a line of impressive Dallas Quarterbacks.  Being great in Dallas gives Romo the opportunity to be mentioned alongside of Hall of Fame Quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach.  Romo may not have the playoff success just yet, but with the numbers he is consistently putting up it is only a matter of time before that happens as well.