Cowboys interested in Warrick Dunn?...Dunn officially released

[RealCowboyfan]

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/03/place-for-dunn-in-dallas.html

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Place for Dunn in Dallas?
10:45 PM Sun, Mar 02, 2008 | Permalink
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Michael Turner's signing in Atlanta signals the end of Warrick Dunn's tenure as a Falcon. I wonder whether Dunn could end up coming to the Cowboys.

Dunn, 33, has said that he wants to play at least one more season. Jerry showed his fondness for high-character guys nearing the end of outstanding careers by signing LB Zach Thomas. There's no doubt that Dunn, whose streak of 1,000-yard rushing campaigns was snapped at three last season, fits that description.

Signing Dunn to an affordable deal wouldn't make running back less of a priority on draft day. But Dunn would give the Cowboys insurance as a change-of-pace/third-down back if the rookie isn't ready, and he'd be an excellent mentor to the young back.

UPDATE: SI.com reports that Dunn has requested his release from the Falcons and mentions Dallas, Houston and Denver as teams that would be interested in him.

[Little Jr]

I Would not mind seeing him in Dallas at all.

[Beast_from_East]

I Would not mind seeing him in Dallas at all.

1 yr vet min.

:starspin

[Little Jr]

1 yr vet min.

:starspin

That would be fine. I dont think he'll be asking for much anyways.

[NextGenBoys]

Wow, talk about a perfect complimentary back to MBIII. I'd be so on board with this as long as it is a 1 or 2 year deal worth no more than 3/4 mil.

I think with as young as this team is, bringing in vets is the smart idea. Now I still want us to draft a RB maybe in the 2nd or 3rd round, but Dunn would be a huge upgrade IMO.

[TheCount]

I'd rather draft someone.

No offense to Warrick, since he's actually one of the real good guys in the NFL, but it's one thing to bring a vet in at a position like QB or O-line and quite another to bring an old guy in at RB.

We tried that already, it did not work out well.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I'd rather draft someone.

No offense to Warrick, since he's actually one of the real good guys in the NFL, but it's one thing to bring a vet in at a position like QB or O-line and quite another to bring an old guy in at RB.

We tried that already, it did not work out well.

We need two RBs though, i wouldnt mind:

Barber
Mendenhall/Stewart/Rice/Johnson
Dunn

id rather have Cartwright though

[MWILL]

Dunn would be a nice pick up, but I'd still draft RB in the first round.

[Little Jr]

I'd rather draft someone.

No offense to Warrick, since he's actually one of the real good guys in the NFL, but it's one thing to bring a vet in at a position like QB or O-line and quite another to bring an old guy in at RB.

We tried that already, it did not work out well.

I'm not understanding why everytime a RB is brought up everyone assumes that means we wont/cant draft one. We can sign a vet RB and still draft one.

[LowTech]

I'm not understanding why everytime a RB is brought up everyone assumes that means we wont/cant draft one. We can sign a vet RB and still draft one.


I guess people think we can only do one or the other.

[rysko]

sounds good to me

[DaBoys4Life]

I like Warrick ever since his tampa days. If he could become a cowboy i would be thrilled. I think he will be a great addition to the locker and help with the younger players not just the RB's but everyone in general.

[Rockytop6]

I Would not mind seeing him in Dallas at all.

I really like Dunn as a person and as a player. But I would rather have Ward. Ward is younger and stronger and would be an excellent back up. Then pick up Rice or someone later because I think you can get a good rb in the middle to late rounds.

[Muhast]

nice hands also would be good for our offense.

I love that he is among the nfls man of the year every year and does a ton for the city. Falcons fans rave about him all the time. He does charity work non stop.

Him and Jason witten together could do great things.

Not mention being a backup with vision and hands.

We could then go CB+WR like we SHOULD do anyways and draft a Ray Rice or possibly go CB,WR. Then CB again in the second.

That could mean we'd POSSIBLY draft:

DRC at 22
Hardy/Kelly/Sweed/whoever we want at 28
Cason in the second
Rice will be gone but we could get Forte, or Tashard Choice(who ive been bragging about for a while now. He will be a very good back in the pros)

That'd be amazing

[jackrussell]

Warrick Dunn.

Yawn.

[big dog cowboy]

My off season plan for the backfield includes picking up a vet RB and drafting a RB with one of the first 3 picks. Dunn would come cheap at least.

[Hostile]

I wouldn't mind a man of his character on the Offense. One of the true good guys in the NFL.

[InmanRoshi]

I would pass. He brings absolutely nothing to special teams. So that means he's taking up a game day activation for what? 5-7 carries a game at 3.2 per clip?

[Hostile]

I would pass. He brings absolutely nothing to special teams. So that means he's taking up a game day activation for what? 5-7 carries a game at 3.2 per clip?That is a valid point.

[Redball Express]

I would pass. He brings absolutely nothing to special teams. So that means he's taking up a game day activation for what? 5-7 carries a game at 3.2 per clip?

Sounds like another Eddie George thing.

I agree we don't need a guy that has little mileage on the treads and not backing up any other positions or playing any special teams at all. Tyson Thompson is the position Dunn would actually be filling and we need at least his former level of play when he was producing, to be replaced with this # 3 RB position.

We have a significant re-build needing to be done on ST and we will need every rookie we draft to be on them and contributing..especially if they play offense.

I think one of the things that kept us from being a championship team last year was our very poor punt and KO units. In big games, they didn't produce any big plays for us. Against the Pats, they had the ball consistently around the 50 and the same against the Jints in the playoffs. Continually putting the defense with it's back to the wall with short drives for the other team to score.

This has to swing 180 degrees if we are going to win consistently next year.

I'd like our rookie draftee RB to be a punt returner and if we end up drafting a rookie WR in the 1st round, have him do kickoffs, too. These are ways they can have an impact immediately on the team and also contribute wherever offensively at their positions. This is essential with any #1 pick we take this year.

They must contribute immediately plus be looked at as future starter for us.

We need some speed and explosion from both the PR and KR units handling the ball.

Dunn would not be the one to me.

:starspin ReDBall ExPreSS :starspin

[CrazyCowboy]

He is a solid backup .....and chage of pace back.

[sago1]

I'd rather draft Rice in the 2nd round & another CB in the 3rd round. Like Dunn also but does he really have enough left to help us?

[InmanRoshi]

If we're going to bring in a 3rd down role vet, I'd much rather bring in Mewelde Moore. He has a 4.9 career yards per carry, a 9.4 career yards per catch, and he's a punt returner... which Dallas desperately needs to upgrade.

[big dog cowboy]

If we're going to bring in a 3rd down role vet, I'd much rather bring in Mewelde Moore. He has a 4.9 career yards per carry, a 9.4 career yards per catch, and he's a punt returner... which Dallas desperately needs to upgrade.
I think that is an excellent point.

Let Crayton spend 100% of his time working on his WR skills.

[Biggems]

on one condition

no "Cat Fancy Magazine" in the lockerroom

[Danny White]

I've always liked that little dude.

Keep his workload down so he can stay healthy, and I think he can still be an asset.

[lcharles]

McFadden
Barber
Dunn


I could live with that. :bow:

[CATCH17]

This isn't 2001.

No thanks Warrick

[Yeagermeister]

McFadden
Barber
Dunn


I could live with that. :bow:

As Meat Loaf once said 2 out of 3 ain't bad :D

[Biggems]

Barber
Dunn
Charles/Johnson

Not too shabby indeed.

[Bach]

I take it we're going to get linked to every 30+ year old player that gets released.

[Big Dakota]

Count me in. High character, good production, missed 10 games in 11 years. Only thing I'm wondering is, do we want a backup that plays STs?

[Yeagermeister]

I take it we're going to get linked to every 30+ year old player that gets released.

RCF already does that :D

[Biggems]

Also, if Dunn does sign with Dallas.............he will be able to spread his Humanitarian seed throughout the lockerroom. This can only be good for the Dallas area, as giving is contagious. Jerry loves to give back to the community, and I am sure he and Dunn could make some good things happen in the Metroplex.....

[ajk23az]

If we're going to bring in a 3rd down role vet, I'd much rather bring in Mewelde Moore. He has a 4.9 career yards per carry, a 9.4 career yards per catch, and he's a punt returner... which Dallas desperately needs to upgrade.

Doesn't look like thats gonna happen.

The Steelers hosted free agent RB Mewelde Moore on Sunday, and "his signing appears imminent," according to ESPN's Michael Smith.
He'd be an upgrade over 2007 third-down option Verron Haynes and supply added punt and kick return value. The deal may be announced this afternoon.
Source: ESPN.com

[AmishCowboy]

Doesn't look like thats gonna happen.

The Steelers hosted free agent RB Mewelde Moore on Sunday, and "his signing appears imminent," according to ESPN's Michael Smith.
He'd be an upgrade over 2007 third-down option Verron Haynes and supply added punt and kick return value. The deal may be announced this afternoon.
Source: ESPN.com That's too bad, I would have like him here.

[DallasDomination]

He might be better then JJ but it's not really a big deal..He's ok in open space but not so much between the tackles.

[big dog cowboy]

As Meat Loaf once said 2 out of 3 ain't bad :D
:hammer:

Nice.

[zekecee]

Go Git em Jerry

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

Source PFT

[The30YardSlant]

Would be a nice signing

[TheCount]

No thanks.

[iceberg]

I'd rather draft someone.

No offense to Warrick, since he's actually one of the real good guys in the NFL, but it's one thing to bring a vet in at a position like QB or O-line and quite another to bring an old guy in at RB.

We tried that already, it did not work out well.

so we still draft someone. that would give us

barber
dunn
draft pick

bye bye tyson thompson.

[Vintage]

Dunn is done.

He sucked last year.

Pass.

[iceberg]

I take it we're going to get linked to every 30+ year old player that gets released.

well, it's not like if they have some form of a name (or *had* in many instances) there won't be some posters who just want to bring him in and kick the tires. it's just that time of the year i suppose.

[The30YardSlant]

Dunn is done.

He sucked last year.

Pass.

The Falcons sucked last year, not Dunn

hth

[Wrangler87]

Don't forget, Dunn has the experience to be able to pick up the blitz as a third down back, and can peel off when he is not needed as an outlet. That is one are where experience is priceless. That gets lost so often when thinking about RB's.

[ajk23az]

http://rotoworld.com/images/teamlogos/NFL_sm/ATL.gifThe Lions are expected to take a look at Warrick Dunn after he's released by the Falcons.
Dunn will probably be released later Monday. The Texans are also highly likely to show strong interest in him. Dunn starred behind current Houston line coach Alex Gibbs when the two were together in Atlanta from 2004-2005.

[Vintage]

The Falcons sucked last year, not Dunn

hth

Dunn averaged 3.2 ypc.

He sucked.

[iceberg]

Dunn averaged 3.2 ypc.

He sucked.

and when you have no qb, coupled with the other team knowing you're going to run because of said qb problem, who could do more?

i just get amazed at what one little tidbit can do to facinate someone so much.

[jobberone]

If we're going to bring in a 3rd down role vet, I'd much rather bring in Mewelde Moore. He has a 4.9 career yards per carry, a 9.4 career yards per catch, and he's a punt returner... which Dallas desperately needs to upgrade.

On the nose as usual. Although I can't help think he adds a great deal in intangibles. But you're right. He would take a roster spot away from a young player who could become a long term starter.

[TheCount]

and when you have no qb, coupled with the other team knowing you're going to run because of said qb problem, who could do more?

i just get amazed at what one little tidbit can do to facinate someone so much.

Ronnie Brown averaged 5.1 per carry on a 1 - 15 team before he got hurt.

[speedkilz88]

Ronnie Brown averaged 5.1 per carry on a 1 - 15 team before he got hurt.Which is why we are very fortunate to be getting Hudson Houck who did an exceptional job with that line.
(hijack:))

[theebs]

well If I remember correctly Skip peete was his rb coach in tampa once upon a time.

not sure if that is correct of the top of my head or it that matters.

[Vintage]

and when you have no qb, coupled with the other team knowing you're going to run because of said qb problem, who could do more?

i just get amazed at what one little tidbit can do to facinate someone so much.

Norwood had success running behind the same OL with the same QB problems.

[alancdc]

I Would not mind seeing him in Dallas at all.

I agree. He still has some juice left in the tank, and is a GREAT team guy.

[Da Hammer]

if he's willing to be our 3rd RB then i say bring him in on a 1 year deal...

[cowboyrock]

Are some of you for real? Dunn is a good man from all i hear. but he's a 33 year old washed up RB. so we dont need to do anything in free-ageny but add a 35 year old LB,and a 33 year old RB. some of you people are unreal. NO TO Warrick Dunn!

[zekecee]

If you can get Dunn "on the cheap", why not? He's faster than JJ and would be a great change of pace back for Barber. You can still draft a back in the draft, but why not go for Dunn?

[JPM]

http://rotoworld.com/images/teamlogos/NFL_sm/ATL.gifThe Lions are expected to take a look at Warrick Dunn after he's released by the Falcons.
Dunn will probably be released later Monday. The Texans are also highly likely to show strong interest in him. Dunn starred behind current Houston line coach Alex Gibbs when the two were together in Atlanta from 2004-2005.
Are the Lions going to look at every free agent running back ?

[cowboyrock]

If you can get Dunn "on the cheap", why not? He's faster than JJ and would be a great change of pace back for Barber. You can still draft a back in the draft, but why not go for Dunn?Dunn is washed up. im sick and tired of taking these other team's castoffs. NO TO DUNN!

[big dog cowboy]

Are the Lions going to look at every free agent running back ?
They should. Jones has a torn ACL.