News: Cowboys’ Chopping Block: Alfred Morris Becoming Odd Man Out In Running Back Room

[gimmesix]

The point of the article the blogger wrote is that because Smith got snaps that Morris didn't, Morris is automatically doomed.

I see a lot of speciousness in that conclusion. If it were that simple, Morris seemingly would have already been cut. Rather, I take it that coaches think they know what Morris can give them, and yes, they're wanting to see if Smith can get show enough to give them confidence they can, indeed, let Morris go. But that's it's own question. It's not merely a matter of who's getting snaps in June OTAs.

I'm wondering where he is getting the information to conclude that Smith and Thomas were taking Morris' snaps. I haven't seen that reported anywhere. In fact with Thomas, I've only seen it reported where he was on the did not participate list for some injury.

 

[gimmesix]

I'm wondering where he is getting the information to conclude that Smith and Thomas were taking Morris' snaps. I haven't seen that reported anywhere. In fact with Thomas, I've only seen it reported where he was on the did not participate list for some injury.

Broaddus does confirm the information:

Broaddus: Ezekiel Elliott, Darren McFadden and Keith Smith were my locks. I had questions about whether to go with Alfred Morris or Rod Smith and it came down to special teams -- so I went with Smith. During these practices, I also noticed that Smith was getting more offensive snaps than Morris at running back. The coaches might be getting him ready for more responsibility.

 

[SlammedZero]

I like Morris. Zeke was just too good, it kept him from having a real chance.

With that said, I'm actually excited to see McFadden in a 1-2 punch now that he can start the season healthy. Last I saw him he still has speed. Two backs with speed has to be tiring on a defense.

 

[Teague31]

I like him as a 2, hate him as a 3. Think he will be traded or released.

 

[iceberg]

Vets as good as Morris will be available after final cuts.

Keep him or cut him to save money.....either way I'm meh.

Whoever ends up with that roster spot will be fine.

there's never a shortage of 3rd string backs in this league.