Christine Michael bump in carries begins in week seven

[Bullflop]

If any one thing seems crystal clear right now, it's that there's a ton of scrambling taking place within the Cowboys organization right now. It's like a circus show with all the comings and goings taking place. It's also anyone's guess if all this last-minute desperation is ultimately destined to pay off or not. Personally, I'm getting somewhat dizzy trying to figure out if this team will be able to put things together in time to salvage a successful season or not. There's no doubt but what it's fairly intriguing trying to imagine what lies ahead. I do believe it's also highly unpredictable. Let's just hope all this insane last-minute scrambling pays off in the longrun. We'll see.

 

[Macnalty]

If any one thing seems crystal clear right now, it's that there's a ton of scrambling taking place within the Cowboys organization right now. It's like a circus show with all the comings and goings taking place. It's also anyone's guess if all this last-minute desperation is ultimately destined to pay off or not. Personally, I'm getting somewhat dizzy trying to figure out if this team will be able to put things together in time to salvage a successful season or not. There's no doubt but what it's fairly intriguing trying to imagine what lies ahead. I do believe it's also highly unpredictable. Let's just hope all this insane last-minute scrambling pays off in the longrun. We'll see.

I agree it is as mesmerizing as a slow train wreck, I do see improvement in the OLine, although some warts with Free and Leary(Collins replacing helps long term), the rest of the group is back to form IMO. This should provide Cassel with a decent pocket, keeping the rookie mistakes that are going to happen with Collins to a minimum will be a problem. Weeden was not a major problem, that still exists with the playcalling and dearth of talent at WR, excluding Beasley. Like you say lots of moving parts this week.
Is the season salvageable? Yes IMO if a couple of these recent changes workout. If C Michael sees the oline holes better than Randal we might have something, it would be a lousy bet if one was being completely honest and not a fan who follows the team closely.

 

[Bullflop]

I agree it is as mesmerizing as a slow train wreck, I do see improvement in the OLine, although some warts with Free and Leary(Collins replacing helps long term), the rest of the group is back to form IMO. This should provide Cassel with a decent pocket, keeping the rookie mistakes that are going to happen with Collins to a minimum will be a problem. Weeden was not a major problem, that still exists with the playcalling and dearth of talent at WR, excluding Beasley. Like you say lots of moving parts this week.
Is the season salvageable? Yes IMO if a couple of these recent changes workout. If C Michael sees the oline holes better than Randal we might have something, it would be a lousy bet if one was being completely honest and not a fan who follows the team closely.

I see I've gotten your mind working overtime here at 4:03 in the A.M. Always nice to communicate with a fellow night owl -- lol.

Yes, the last minute adjustments could possibly pay dividents, assuming Cassel doesn't throw picks like he's eating raisins or something. C-Mike has all the potential of being either a blessing or a curse, depending upon how he's able to offer as many advantages as opposed to costly mistakes.

La'el also bears the ability to open gaping holes in the running game if he doesn't make offsetting mistakes in his pass blocking -- perish the thought.

Who knows what Rod Smith might possibly have to offer, other than perhaps some capable ST assistance.

If that's not enough to whet our curiosity, we have Gregory's return to wonder about. Will he play a role in complementing Hardy and the others in making Eli's day a highly unpleasant affair? Sure hope so.

There'll be plenty of things to keep our eyes glued to the screen in hopes of extracting a victory in the Meadowlands. Here's hoping our hopes and dreams somehow come to fruition. Maybe it'd make all of this uncertainty well worth being Cowboys fans amidst all the scrambling, craziness and confusion lately.

 

[jday]

I agree it is as mesmerizing as a slow train wreck, I do see improvement in the OLine, although some warts with Free and Leary(Collins replacing helps long term), the rest of the group is back to form IMO. This should provide Cassel with a decent pocket, keeping the rookie mistakes that are going to happen with Collins to a minimum will be a problem. Weeden was not a major problem, that still exists with the playcalling and dearth of talent at WR, excluding Beasley. Like you say lots of moving parts this week.
Is the season salvageable? Yes IMO if a couple of these recent changes workout. If C Michael sees the oline holes better than Randal we might have something, it would be a lousy bet if one was being completely honest and not a fan who follows the team closely.

As far as the offensive line is concerned, people forget that Romo has a knack for being elusive in the pocket (e.g. the infamous Jedi-twist / Romdini act) that makes the Cowboys offensive line look better than what it actually is, when in pass protection. There's no question they can open holes in the run game, but they need a Runningback who can pick hole and hit it without second thought...I think, CMike fits that bill. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with Cassel's game, but he will have to have some pocket awareness even if the Cowboys offensive line plays their best game.

 

[Rack]

I could be wrong, but I do worry about how Randle would handle being demoted should that come to pass. Those meat on the bone comments would certainly get thrown back in his face by folks.

He needs to think about what he'd do when he gets released.

 

[Macnalty]

I see I've gotten your mind working overtime here at 4:03 in the A.M. Always nice to communicate with a fellow night owl -- lol.

Yes, the last minute adjustments could possibly pay dividents, assuming Cassel doesn't throw picks like he's eating raisins or something. C-Mike has all the potential of being either a blessing or a curse, depending upon how he's able to offer as many advantages as opposed to costly mistakes.

La'el also bears the ability to open gaping holes in the running game if he doesn't make offsetting mistakes in his pass blocking -- perish the thought.

Who knows what Rod Smith might possibly have to offer, other than perhaps some capable ST assistance.

If that's not enough to whet our curiosity, we have Gregory's return to wonder about. Will he play a role in complementing Hardy and the others in making Eli's day a highly unpleasant affair? Sure hope so.

There'll be plenty of things to keep our eyes glued to the screen in hopes of extracting a victory in the Meadowlands. Here's hoping our hopes and dreams somehow come to fruition. Maybe it'd make all of this uncertainty well worth being Cowboys fans amidst all the scrambling, craziness and confusion lately.

I am really feeling good about the defense, I think the problem with the WR rub is fixable, if it is done quickly we will be moving on to the lack of talent at the safety position similar to our WR talent pool.
Gregory return I am ambivalent about as being a rookie and being away from practice for 5 weeks will require some high level learning on the go. I do think the Giants are a good opponent to get these guys back to playing trim.

 

[Bullflop]

I am really feeling good about the defense, I think the problem with the WR rub is fixable, if it is done quickly we will be moving on to the lack of talent at the safety position similar to our WR talent pool.
Gregory return I am ambivalent about as being a rookie and being away from practice for 5 weeks will require some high level learning on the go. I do think the Giants are a good opponent to get these guys back to playing trim.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if Gregory is only used in a part-time passrushing role since he's been out a while. He does have a natural knack for applying QB pressure, though, so maybe it'll come into play. We'll see.

In regards to the WR and safety issues, I'm hoping it'll be addressed in the next draft, as well as finally taking a young and promising QB to groom. But that's a story for another day, I guess.

 

[Macnalty]

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if Gregory is only used in a part-time passrushing role since he's been out a while. He does have a natural knack for applying QB pressure, though, so maybe it'll come into play. We'll see.

In regards to the WR and safety issues, I'm hoping it'll be addressed in the next draft, as well as finally taking a young and promising QB to groom. But that's a story for another day, I guess.

Another early morning...you mean

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I think this piece is pretty key on why they have not pushed him on the field more until now. Stepping back, the writing was always on the wall that they were not going to roll him out until they felt he could hit the holes fast and protect the QB. The bi-week was the perfect time to make sure he is there and it sounds like he is.

“Ever since he’s gotten here we’ve tried to move him up,” said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett on Monday. “We gave him some short yardage opportunities and we’ve kind of tried to get him acclimated to what we’re doing.”

Asked about Michael’s acclimation to the offense over the past month, Brown wasn’t shy with an assessment of what he thinks the third-year veteran is capable of.

“He can do more things. I think the thing is that he had to learn and he had to feel comfortable with it,” he said.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...g-bigger-role-christine-michael-going-forward

 

[Macnalty]

I think this piece is pretty key on why they have not pushed him on the field more until now. Stepping back, the writing was always on the wall that they were not going to roll him out until they felt he could hit the holes fast and protect the QB. The bi-week was the perfect time to make sure he is there and it sounds like he is.



http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...g-bigger-role-christine-michael-going-forward

I am going to have a huge smile when this happens

 

[dallasdave]

He needs to think about what he'd do when he gets released.

Get your Ice Cold Dr. Pepper !!!!

 

[DeaconMoss]

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

And I think they are just the scapegoat for predictable playcalling.

Michael will probably be the next one to look horrible with no space to run in as well.

You mock me about being interesting in route combinations meaning you don't pay attention to that. You then come with this take about predicting plays. Guessing run/pass is not calling the play

There is someone being scapegoated here but it's not who you think it is. You don't want to eat your carrots.

 

[DandyDon52]

They basically brought the guy in for a month to learn the offense, then planned to work him in in the second halves of games for a few weeks, and then, if all went well, ramp him up from there. But they couldn't get to using him more against NE and the Saints because we were playing from behind so much. So now they're going to do it by giving him reps earlier. You can bet they'll still go with whoever gets the hot hand.

I think it's got less to do with anything Randle or McFadden hasn't done. Just this week the Joneses are still talking about how effective McFadden will be later in the year and how he was effective catching the ball. Randle, I suppose, could have his carries in trouble, but that seems unlikely because he's generally been more effective than McFadden has been.

I'm going to take them at their word that Michael just brings power to the running game that the other guys don't have, and that they'd like to see that put on the field here, especially since we're really struggling with an identity on offense.

Atlanta is one team that continues to use the run even when behind late in the game, even in the NO game they drove the ball using the run
and scored on a quick drive. They only lost due to many turnovers.
you dont have to pass when your behind, just enough to help the run game.
So they could have used CM in those games you mention.

 

[DandyDon52]

Scapegoats? I frankly think they are part of the problem. The RBBC is a failed experiment and the FO thinking that they can reproduce Murray's production with scrubs like Randle and MacFadden makes we wonder if the Cowboys have a clue.

They were this close to going back to winning it all this year again. Yet they tinkered with what got them their in the first place and thus are having to deal with the consequences being unproductive in the running game. They aren't scapegoats. Its the FO thinking that anyone can run behind this oline.

good post , I agree.

 

[Nightman]

If any one thing seems crystal clear right now, it's that there's a ton of scrambling taking place within the Cowboys organization right now. It's like a circus show with all the comings and goings taking place. It's also anyone's guess if all this last-minute desperation is ultimately destined to pay off or not. Personally, I'm getting somewhat dizzy trying to figure out if this team will be able to put things together in time to salvage a successful season or not. There's no doubt but what it's fairly intriguing trying to imagine what lies ahead. I do believe it's also highly unpredictable. Let's just hope all this insane last-minute scrambling pays off in the longrun. We'll see.

I like the desperation. It shows they are paying attention. If we just sit and wait for Romo to come back the season will be lost

 

[Bullflop]

I like the desperation. It shows they are paying attention. If we just sit and wait for Romo to come back the season will be lost

Yeah, don't get me wrong -- I didn't mean to imply that there's not just reasoning behind the desperation and all the scrambling that's taking place. There are good reasons why it's happening. I'd much prefer that they decide to make corrections than to just stand pat. What puzzles me, though, is trying to unravel the unknown factors in terms of foreseeing the results. Nevertheless, I'll remain hopeful that it'll work out well and pay off in the end.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If any one thing seems crystal clear right now, it's that there's a ton of scrambling taking place within the Cowboys organization right now. It's like a circus show with all the comings and goings taking place.

Now? We've been churning the roster the entire off season. Almost daily at times. It's far from what I would call a circus show. More like the new way of doing business.

 

[Risen Star]

Week 7: 8 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD

Week 8: 25 carries, 212 yards, 4 TDs

When I say Go, you say Cowboys! ....

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

a little update on Michael....