Are Cowboys Planning For Darren McFadden To Be The Lead Back?

[Apollo Creed]

Last year for every 'dirty' yard Murray gained, he left 2 on the field by not having top end speed.

Last year we saw what a guy looks like when he's playing for money, this year we'll see what 3 guys look like when they're playing for money.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

He is the most complete back of any of the RB we have, that may not be saying a lot but it is the truth of the matter. Dallas may look to bring in another RB via trade if not then like it or not McFadden is here to start not be a 3rd down back or relief. It is his job to lose and not that hard to figure out

Don't know why so many people don't get that. Jerry wanted DMC years ago, and had to settle for Felix. Now he has him, and is going to ride him.

If Murray can stay healthy for a season after all of his injuries, maybe DMC can also.

I'm willing to watch and see, I do believe some of our fans will be shocked with the level of speed and toughness he will bring.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I agree, Clearly there is reason for doubt by Cowboy fans on McFadden but it is what it is, unless as I said Dallas looks to made a trade to bring in a better RB.

Exactly!

There should be doubt.
But the other side of the coin could pay big dividends.

It is what it is.... Let's see what that nets us?

 

[AzorAhai]

Jerry: "Randle could get 100 yds per game if given the chance."

DMC= 2 year $3,000,000 deal with 3 sub 3.5 ypc seasons in a row.

Some of you are seriously grasping at straws with this Jerry talk and his job to lose stuff. If he was brought in with the intent to be the starter, what does that say about Randles ability? Furthermore, if they believe DMC is the best starter on this team, there is no way they don't address the position in the draft.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think most of us just viewed him as insurance and that drafting a RB was where we were going to find our new starter.

I think Dallas brought him here to start now it is possible one of the other backs shows they should be the starter but I think McFadden enters camp penciled in as the starting RB

 

[Garrettop]

I will thoroughly enjoy it if McFadden posts a 1500 yard season. One because that's good in itself, and secondly because it will quiet all the chicken-littles on the board.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

No chance that Jerry is the one who makes that call.
That may be his preference though.
In fact, I bet Jerry is 3rd or 4th in line on deciding who starts at RB for us.

Jerry has stepped back a bit by force or not, but he is still going to be the last voice in matters.

 

[Doomsday101]

Jerry: "Randle could get 100 yds per game if given the chance."

DMC= 2 year $3,000,000 deal with 3 sub 3.5 ypc seasons in a row.

Some of you are seriously grasping at straws with this Jerry talk and his job to lose stuff. If he was brought in with the intent to be the starter, what does that say about Randles ability? Furthermore, if they believe DMC is the best starter on this team, there is no way they don't address the position in the draft.

Not grasping at anything, If Dallas was confident in Randle McFadden would not be here, we had enough RB even after Murray left. Randle could come out and win the job but I promise you day 1 of camp McFadden will be running with 1st team

 

[Bullflop]

I think Randle has already pretty much convinced the staff that he's capable in spot duty but there's still a question as to how he'll perform in a significantly greater number of carries. It's a certainty that he'll be thoroughly tested in camp and beyond.

McFadden will also be obliged to prove himself as being more capable than he appeared to be in the past. Granted, with the Dallas OL in the equation, that shouldn't be too difficult. It's also been reported that McFadden is in the best condition of his career and extremely eager to get underway. Remaining healthy will be crucial.

Despite all the hoopla, our entire stable of RBs have plenty of work to do to prove themselves worthy of whatever extent of action they'll be given to perform. The ongoing performances of our RBs in the coming weeks and months should be nothing less than intriguing to observe.

 

[Doomsday101]

Don't know why so many people don't get that. Jerry wanted DMC years ago, and had to settle for Felix. Now he has him, and is going to ride him.

If Murray can stay healthy for a season after all of his injuries, maybe DMC can also.

I'm willing to watch and see, I do believe some of our fans will be shocked with the level of speed and toughness he will bring.

I think it is McFadden to lose but he very well could lose the job. I don't doubt Jerry wanted him why not he was the highest ranted RB entering the draft and drafted 4th overall. McFadden can absolutely block and come out of the back field in passing situation and when given room to run has good speed. I'm not predicting he will keep the job I'm only saying it is his to lose.

 

[AzorAhai]

Not grasping at anything, If Dallas was confident in Randle McFadden would not be here, we had enough RB even after Murray left. Randle could come out and win the job but I promise you day 1 of camp McFadden will be running with 1st team

McFadden was brought in on a prove it deal plain and simple. Outside of Randle they have Williams who is as big a question mark as any player on the team and Dunbar who has no shot of being a starting RB. Of course they had to bring someone in to pair with Randle.

 

[CATCH17]

I think Dallas brought him here to start now it is possible one of the other backs shows they should be the starter but I think McFadden enters camp penciled in as the starting RB

It wouldn't surprise me.

I think they are all good backs and if you give them space they will make you pay.

I just think McFadden has the best combination of overall physical ability.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think Randle has already pretty much convinced the staff that he's capable in spot duty but there's still a question as to how he'll perform in a significantly greater number of carries.

McFadden will also be obliged to prove himself as being more capable than he appeared to be in the past. Granted, with the Dallas OL in the equation, that shouldn't be too difficult. It's also being reported that McFadden is in the best condition of his career and extremely eager to get underway.

Despite all the hoopla, our entire stable of RBs have plenty of work to do to prove themselves worthy of whatever extent of action they'll be chosen to perform. The ongoing performances of our RBs in the coming weeks and months should be nothing less than intriguing to witness.

I think McFadden knows this is it, he has a chance to turn his career around and if he fails it is all on him. Glad to hear he is in excellent shape and hope he can get it done.

 

[Doomsday101]

McFadden was brought in on a prove it deal plain and simple. Outside of Randle they have Williams who is as big a question mark as any player on the team and Dunbar who has no shot of being a starting RB. Of course they had to bring someone in to pair with Randle.

Plain and simple day 1 he is running with #1 unit. Not saying he will keep it but he was brought in to start not be Randle backup.

 

[Doomsday101]

It wouldn't surprise me.

I think they are all good backs and if you give them space they will make you pay.

I just think McFadden has the best combination of overall physical ability.

As I said McFadden has shown he can pick up the blitz and that is a big part more than I think some believe. Protecting Romo is not an option it is a must.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

I think it is McFadden to lose but he very well could lose the job. I don't doubt Jerry wanted him why not he was the highest ranted RB entering the draft and drafted 4th overall. McFadden can absolutely block and come out of the back field in passing situation and when given room to run has good speed. I'm not predicting he will keep the job I'm only saying it is his to lose.

I'm going to laugh my head off when we go into the Wildhog formation.

DMC will be productive in a sharing type of role, we will end up needing all the backs. If your thinking fantasy football, stay away from our backfield cause I can see all of them contributing.

 

[Doomsday101]

I'm going to laugh my head off when we go into the Wildhog formation.

DMC will be productive in a sharing type of role, we will end up needing all the backs. If your thinking fantasy football, stay away from our backfield cause I can see all of them contributing.

I don't play fantasy football so that is not an issue. I also do not expect Dallas to be running wildhog formation, they will continue to run their offense. McFadden either steps up or he fails. I'm not saying it is McFadden job because I am a fan of his or not, I'm saying it because he is the most complete RB right now on the team. If Randle goes out and show he can be that all around RB or Williams then they have a chance to unseat him for the job but I have known since the day Dallas signed McFadden he was here to start

 

[AzorAhai]

Plain and simple day 1 he is running with #1 unit. Not saying he will keep it but he was brought in to start not be Randle backup.

I'm sure Randle and McFadden will be splitting time with the 1's. That's not uncommon for a RBBC team. If they seriously brought him in to be the starter, he would have to have an absolutely atrocious camp to lose the job. You don't lose that in 4 weeks of camp if they envision him as the starter. At best he is in an open competition with Randle and they will fight it out.

 

[LittleD]

As many have said this morning, Jerry and the FO brought DMF in to push Randle who most likely will be the lead RB behind the line for OTA's and the start of TC.
I do think Jerry wants DMF to clearly win the job over Randle to validate the Murray leave and Randle's lack of trust issues. Jerry very much wants DMF to win this
battle so that he can take credit and crow about his decision making abilities. Don't be surprised if DMF is your season week 1 starter and the season lead back
if he can stay healthy...(Big IF!)

 

[CATCH17]

I'm going to laugh my head off when we go into the Wildhog formation.

DMC will be productive in a sharing type of role, we will end up needing all the backs. If your thinking fantasy football, stay away from our backfield cause I can see all of them contributing.

Cowboys backs could be a gold mine if you figure out who the starter is.

Garrett teams have never shown they can effectively use 2 backs in a rotation.