Cowboys sign Darren McFadden - 2yr deal worth up to $5.85m (200k bonus)

[jrumann59]

Oh trust me. Felix is in the conversation. This is going to get good. Incredible strategy.

I think Jerry just took the reigns back over.

Felix is going to the FA Vet Combine, I wonder if there is a high ankle sprain station for him to show off his true talent.

 

[John813]

Curious to see a full breakdown.
No guaranteed money? I'll take it

 

[KalEl]

2010 season

McFadden finished the 2010 season as one of the 5 most-productive NFL running backs despite playing in only 13 games. He had career highs in rushing (1,157 yards), receiving (506 yards), TDs (10 total -- 7 rushing, 3 receiving), and total yards from scrimmage (1,663 total yards). He had 6 games with at least 100 yards rushing, and a total of 9 games with at least 89 yards rushing. His rushing yards per game (89.0), total scrimmage yards (1,663) and yards per carry (5.2) were all ranked in the top 5 among NFL running backs.

That's right and then they canned H. Jackson and changed the running scheme yet again. No back has been productive on that team since Hugh left.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Cowboys best still draft that RB!

 

[ufcrules1]

Please fail the physical

He will get injured during the physical.

 

[egn22]

This actually made me laugh. The idea of posting his highlights is hilarious I wish I thought of it.

Sucks that we won't see this version of DMC

 

[bodi]

I HOPE HE COMES IN AT BLOWS AWAY MUARRYS RECORD

 

[jrumann59]

Nearly $6 million total for McFadden. Wow.

Jerry didn't like people saying he wasn't in charge anymore. So he goes and does a Jerry thing to prove he's still the boss.

A bit premature, the key is the SB I am sure they put in some nice escalators in there for performance.

 

[mahoneybill]

LISTEN PEOPLE!

Murray: 934 attempts, 171 receptions = 1,105 touches
McFadden: 1038 attempts, 211 receptions = 1, 249 touches

McFadden is 6 months older than Murray.

So Murray isn't washed up, but McFadden is with only 144 more touches than Murray.

Please. You all need to go root for Philly.

Did Chip send you that GIF ??? Well done ................

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Nearly $6 million total for McFadden. Wow.

Jerry didn't like people saying he wasn't in charge anymore. So he goes and does a Jerry thing to prove he's still the boss.

He isn't even making Cole beasely money. Relax.

 

[jterrell]

With all possible offense completely meant I am going to trust McClay and the pro scouting dept over the forum here.

We've brought in any number of reclamation projects and marginal NFL types then they've excelled here.
So when we bring a guy in it is unlikely to be about dartboard tosses.

We really have been good at targeting guys who can come in and play in our systems for a cheap price.
Unfortunately it usually builds these guys up and then they want ot get paid elsewhere but it does mean we should trust McClay to find talent.

We aren't going to spend big money but we also aren't going to camp with 40 players.
There will be signings in this lower part of the roster.

I'd much rather they be Ro McClain types than Brandon Car types. All upside no risk.

 

[ufcrules1]

I hope we can land Gurley in the first round but I doubt he will make it all the way to us. Maybe have to go Gordon.

 

[speedkilz88]

Probably similar to his old Raider contract (personally I expected vet minimum)

2014 Raider Contract

CONTRACT:1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
SIGNING BONUS $100,000
AVERAGE SALARY $1,750,000
GUARANTEED: $100,000
FREE AGENT:2015 / UFA

Year Base Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Dead
2014 $1,250,000 $100,000 $224,000 $144,000 $1,718,000 $244,000
2015 UFA

• NLTBE Incentives: $2.25M

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

Nearly $6 million total for McFadden. Wow.

Jerry didn't like people saying he wasn't in charge anymore. So he goes and does a Jerry thing to prove he's still the boss.

Breathe deep. Again and again into a paper bag. Then try again.

 

[AsthmaField]

In order for him to get the full $5M he will have to gain a lot of yards and TD's. The only way he does that is if he beats out who we have competing with him. If he does that, then he will deserve starting RB money and will be worth it.

Low risk. You should analyze something before reacting too strongly.

 

[jrumann59]

This actually made me laugh. The idea of posting his highlights is hilarious I wish I thought of it.

Sucks that we won't see this version of DMC

Personally highlights are great lowlights are really where its at.

 

[cowboyvic]

Hate to break this to you guys. but i think when all is said and done, McFadden will be the starter this year.

 

[DoctorChicken]

I don't know much about Gurley or really anything about this draft class, but I've read that he's the best out of one of the deepest RB classes in years. Is he explosive?

Todd Gurley is the next Adrian Peterson

 

[bayeslife]

Oh trust me. Felix is in the conversation. This is going to get good. Incredible strategy.

I think Jerry just took the reigns back over.

Old people get up earlier in the morning, Stephen and McClay were still sleeping while all of this was going down.

 

[Pabst]

Pretty cheap contract and next to no guaranteed money in case they cut him in camp.

Why is everyone jumping off a cliff?