Cowboys and Browns

[KJJ]

Just as an aside, the implementation of the scheme happened when he got more control of the offense. It's clear Callahan's influence on offense is what turned the offense somewhat around. It wasn't just the loss of Murray.

Callahan's influence and the fact Murray played a full 16 games is what helped turn the running game around last season. Regardless the scheme you still need a back who fits the scheme. Murray had success as a rookie behind a transitioning OL in 2011. He had a 4 game stretch where he rushed for just over 600 yards and a season ending injury is what prevented him from having a 1000 yard season. It was missed games due to injury that kept him from having some productive seasons prior to 2014.

He was a great fit on this team and it may not be that easy finding another back that has the chemistry/cohesiveness with the OL he had. Jerry has miscalculated many times at RB which is why there was a drought between Emmitt and Murray. He said during an interview prior to last years draft that if we can keep strengthening the OL it lessons the need for a premier runner. Would like to revisit that discussion and see how he feels about that now.

 

[sureletsrace]

I'll be cheering for the Panthers.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Jerry made up his mind his OL had more to do with Murray's success than his talent.

Murrays salary demands played a bigger part.

 

[KJJ]

Murrays salary demands played a bigger part.

His salary demands definitely played a big part but Jerry could have done better than McFadden whose contract was mostly incentive-based with minimal guaranteed money. Banking on McFadden and Randel who had off the field concerns was a mistake and I said that during the offseason.

 

[big dog cowboy]

His salary demands definitely played a big part but Jerry could have done better than McFadden whose contract was mostly incentive-based with minimal guaranteed money.

I can't believe DMC is 11th in the league in rushing this year either. What the heck is that all about? He will pass C. Johnson to move into 10th this week!

Rk Player Team Att Yds Avg

1 Adrian Peterson MIN 268 1,251 4.7
2 Doug Martin TB 238 214 5.1
3 Jonathan Stewart CAR 242 989 4.1
4 Todd Gurley STL 189 975 5.2
5 Chris Ivory NYJ 217 914 4.2
6 Latavius Murray OAK 215 878 4.1
7 LeSean McCoy BUF 193 66 4.5
8 Devonta Freeman ATL 193 851 4.4
9 Thomas Rawls SEA 147 830 5.6
10 Chris Johnson ARI 196 814 4.2
11 Darren McFadden DAL 192 798 4.2

 

[KJJ]

I can't believe DMC is 11th in the league in rushing this year either. What the heck is that all about? He will pass C. Johnson to move into 10th this week!

Rk Player Team Att Yds Avg

1 Adrian Peterson MIN 268 1,251 4.7
2 Doug Martin TB 238 214 5.1
3 Jonathan Stewart CAR 242 989 4.1
4 Todd Gurley STL 189 975 5.2
5 Chris Ivory NYJ 217 914 4.2
6 Latavius Murray OAK 215 878 4.1
7 LeSean McCoy BUF 193 66 4.5
8 Devonta Freeman ATL 193 851 4.4
9 Thomas Rawls SEA 147 830 5.6
10 Chris Johnson ARI 196 814 4.2
11 Darren McFadden DAL 192 798 4.2

He's way behind where Murray was last year and one of the reasons the team ranks dead last on third and one. McFadden's yards are misleading he's had 8 games where he's averaged less than 4 yards a carry. He hasn't been near consistent.

 

[KJJ]

The Cowboys who finished the 2014 season #2 in rushing are currently 11th and are falling almost every week. Seattle who finished #1 in rushing last year is currently #1 this season despite all the injuries they've had at RB including an injury plagued season for a Lynch.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He's way behind where Murray was last year and one of the reasons the team ranks dead last on third and one. McFadden's yards are misleading he's had 8 games where he's averaged less than 4 yards a carry. He hasn't been near consistent.

Who said anything about that? You said Jerry could have done better than DMC and all I said is he will be in the top 10 after Saturday nights game. I'll bet you that no one saw that coming when we signed him in the spring. Not one soul.

 

[KJJ]

Who said anything about that? You said Jerry could have done better than DMC and all I said is he will be in the top 10 after Saturday nights game. I'll bet you that no one saw that coming when we signed him in the spring. Not one soul.

Jerry could've done better I said he could've signed DeAngelo Williams who signed with the Steelers the same day McFadden signed with the Cowboys. In 28 fewer rushing attempts Williams has rushed for 773 yards, averaging 4.7 a carry and has 8 TD's. If we knew McFadden would go 13 games without an injury most would've had him over 1000 yards at this point. Go back this summer and look at all the glowing predictions that were being made if he stays healthy.

His rushing total isn't that impressive when you look at all the carries he's been getting running behind one of the best if not the best OL in football. Every time he has a nice rushing game he falls completely off the next week. It's like he empties his tank and has nothing left the following week check his stats from one week to the next.

 

[mattjames2010]

Judging by the comments I've seen the last few weeks it seems like we have become Browns fans. Except just a year ago everything was looking right. Everyone was high on the Cowboys and talking Super Bowl. Now we go to this season. We got injuries, and suspensions and our whole season has turned into turmoil. I'm bummed. I really thought this was our year. Instead I'm disappointed again. The way this forum looks though reminds me of that film "Major League", except those were Indians fans, not Browns, but their fans seem to have the same sentiment. I'm not going to link "Sad Browns Fans", but our fans look in the same boat right now.

Cowboys are out. I'm hoping a KC Chiefs vs. AZ Cardinals Superbowl.

/They should bid on getting a clapper on the sideline.
//Will go sleep off my tears now

I want to see Smith get a Super Bowl ring. Always felt bad about how Harbaugh treated him in San Fran. Glad that sore loser is back in college football.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

I can't believe DMC is 11th in the league in rushing this year either. What the heck is that all about? He will pass C. Johnson to move into 10th this week!

Rk Player Team Att Yds Avg

1 Adrian Peterson MIN 268 1,251 4.7
2 Doug Martin TB 238 214 5.1
3 Jonathan Stewart CAR 242 989 4.1
4 Todd Gurley STL 189 975 5.2
5 Chris Ivory NYJ 217 914 4.2
6 Latavius Murray OAK 215 878 4.1
7 LeSean McCoy BUF 193 66 4.5
8 Devonta Freeman ATL 193 851 4.4
9 Thomas Rawls SEA 147 830 5.6
10 Chris Johnson ARI 196 814 4.2
11 Darren McFadden DAL 192 798 4.2

I like DMC. I like what he has done here, and hopefully he returns as a backup guy next year. I think he has a place on this team. I like guys who hustle. He is one of those guys. But............

He isnt the guy. He isnt that guy that can take over a game.....Establish what DM established last year. I may be wrong. DM didnt take over his first couple of years, it took him sometime. But, DMC is old.

At the very least, I think its apparent, we should have signed a guy, or at least drafted a few , after the decision was made that the leagues leading rusher who we hand picked and gave time too, was demanding too much money. -- That is the real mistake imho. I undersdatnd the "too much money argument", although I dont entirely agree. But I understand it.

WHat I dont undersatnd, is going into training camp with , DMC,Randle,Williams, Dunbar, Weeden. And it cost us a season. One of the last seasons we have with our...............FRANCHISE QB............available.

 

[percyhoward]

I can't believe DMC is 11th in the league in rushing this year either. What the heck is that all about?

Here are the rushing leaders since he became our featured back in week 7:
1 Martin TB 900 (90.5)
2 Peterson Min 819 (86.9)
3 Gurley StL 709 (70.9)
4 Stewart Car 691 (104.9)
5 McFadden Dal 669 (68.7)

The number in parentheses is the team's passer rating since week 7.

 

[dallasdave]

Judging by the comments I've seen the last few weeks it seems like we have become Browns fans. Except just a year ago everything was looking right. Everyone was high on the Cowboys and talking Super Bowl. Now we go to this season. We got injuries, and suspensions and our whole season has turned into turmoil. I'm bummed. I really thought this was our year. Instead I'm disappointed again. The way this forum looks though reminds me of that film "Major League", except those were Indians fans, not Browns, but their fans seem to have the same sentiment. I'm not going to link "Sad Browns Fans", but our fans look in the same boat right now.

Cowboys are out. I'm hoping a KC Chiefs vs. AZ Cardinals Superbowl.

/They should bid on getting a clapper on the sideline.
//Will go sleep off my tears now

Browns and Cowboys are at the bottom looking up !!!! Let's hope for a great draft and offseason !!!

 

[PAINFROMUKRAINE]

It is a sad state of affairs for the Cowboys Fans when we are in the same category as the Browns. We need to escort the entire Coaching out the door and never allow them back in the entire State of Texas. Our only saving grace is that the entire NFC Least stinks and we can win the NFC Least with a Brand New & Competent Coaching Staff plus a few minor personnel moves. The foundation of players to build a perennial winner every year is currently on the squad.

 

[cowboyblue22]

regardless of the reasons its a long fall from 12 and 4 to 4 and 12 long way and 20 years is a long time to not be relevant in superbowls whatever the reasons and they are many right now for me I remember the days of long ago when we were really good every year now that's mostly what we got.

 

[Redball Express]

Yes

Callahan's influence and the fact Murray played a full 16 games is what helped turn the running game around last season. Regardless the scheme you still need a back who fits the scheme. Murray had success as a rookie behind a transitioning OL in 2011. He had a 4 game stretch where he rushed for just over 600 yards and a season ending injury is what prevented him from having a 1000 yard season. It was missed games due to injury that kept him from having some productive seasons prior to 2014.

He was a great fit on this team and it may not be that easy finding another back that has the chemistry/cohesiveness with the OL he had. Jerry has miscalculated many times at RB which is why there was a drought between Emmitt and Murray. He said during an interview prior to last years draft that if we can keep strengthening the OL it lessons the need for a premier runner. Would like to revisit that discussion and see how he feels about that now.

Yes.

Jerrah.

It always comes down to him and his money.

Remember it was him that insisted 500 coaches could coach this team.

He just doesn't mention it is really him who is coaching from the owners box.

Its all a joke on us as Cowboy fans.

Its been said Dez has been rushed back too soon and isn't playing well.

We obviously rushed Romo back too soon.

Jerrah approved all that and has insisted on it.

This team has been gutted becuz of the owner and as long as the Franchise makes its profit..

winning is secondary.

Let's all for once get it and stop whining.

I got it.