Cowboys not sold on current group of RBs?

[DandyDon52]

they are waiting till rosters are cut to 53 then they will pick up someone for RB

 

[kevm3]

I certainly hope our plan isn't to pick some team's cast-off. Our O-line is great, but they aren't THAT great to make anybody look awesome behind them. Murray was actually a solid back on his own.

 

[Joe_Fan]

We should have just traded for AP and called it a day. A little too late now to do anything about it.

 

[Bullflop]

Lamar Miller would be sooooo nasty for this offense. Such a versatile back.

Last I heard, he's still with Miami, unless that's changed now . . . as far as I know, they're keeping him around in case Ajayi doesn't pan out as they're hoping he might.

 

[Sarge]

Last I heard, he's still with Miami, unless that's changed now . . . as far as I know, they're keeping him around in case Ajayi doesn't pan out as they hope he might.

He's there starting RB.

 

[Bullflop]

He's there starting RB.

OK, so evidently, that hasn't changed. If Ajayi's knee gave out, they'd be without their starter. Not likely we'll be seeing him anytime soon, apparently, unless contract talks break down and he's released. Their cap situation is tenuous, so I suppose it still bears watching.

 

[mattjames2010]

I certainly hope our plan isn't to pick some team's cast-off. Our O-line is great, but they aren't THAT great to make anybody look awesome behind them. Murray was actually a solid back on his own.

Other team's cast offs will be about as talented as what we have now. Hopefully, more wishful thinking, we find a diamond in the rough somewhere.

 

[Stash]

Last I heard, he's still with Miami, unless that's changed now . . . as far as I know, they're keeping him around in case Ajayi doesn't pan out as they're hoping he might.

Yeah, I don't see why the would trade Miller away. He's their best and most accomplished back and they're loading up for a run at the playoffs. Why make your team weaker? And with New England's issues, the division looks as up for grabs as it has in years.

I don't see the Dolphins being in any rush to get rid of Miller.

 

[Stash]

Other team's cast offs will be about as talented as what we have now. Hopefully, more wishful thinking, we find a diamond in the rough somewhere.

I'm interested to know your opinion of Montee Ball?

 

[mattjames2010]

I'm interested to know your opinion of Montee Ball?

His injury history scares me, but I remember him being a good runner and receiver in 2013. Like a younger Moreno.

Though, I don't know much about him, I'll admit.

 

[Stash]

His injury history scares me, but I remember him being a good runner and receiver in 2013. Like a younger Moreno.

Though, I don't know much about him, I'll admit.

If you're looking for something to do, take a look at him as a possible option. His stock might be low now based on an injury-plagued 2014, but I think he's worth a look.

 

[Szczepanik]

If you're looking for something to do, take a look at him as a possible option. His stock might be low now based on an injury-plagued 2014, but I think he's worth a look.

No on Ball. I've watched him play locally here in Denver. There is a reason why he gets passed up on the depth chart numerous times. He will barely even see the ball this year.

 

[dallasdave]

I don't have the list of backs that were available throughout the third round. But I would say that drafting an injured swing tackle while claiming that no back available would be better than what we had on the roster may prove to be a gross miscalculation.
Stephen Jones gets in front of a reporter yesterday and talks about building through the draft and injury risk of again RB's while ignoring the fact that we just cut a RB who couldn't stay healthy and have an aging RB we signed who hasn't been able to make it through a no contact practice yet with 2 different leg injuries.

Who here would not like to have that Chas Green pick back and instead have one of the backs still available in the 3rd round?

The front office already has shown they miscalculated Ryan Williams and threw away cash in the process.
Sure McFadden will come back...but it's funny how suddenly the jones boys are selling Joe Randle as the guy. They were not doing this before. But can you blame them. Imagine the roasting they would get if they tried selling injured McFadden to us today.

They are backed into a corner alright.

Well said, the Cowboys could have given up a 4th or 5th round pick to move up in the 3rd round to get a RB.

 

[Stash]

No on Ball. I've watched him play locally here in Denver. There is a reason why he gets passed up on the depth chart numerous times. He will barely even see the ball this year.

I think the reason he was passed up last year was because of injury. Starting with an offseason appendectomy, I don't think he was ever right. During his rookie year of 2013 he really came on the past few games, averaging nearly 5.8 yards per carry over the last 6 games. And the Broncos thought so much of him that they didn't make an attempt to bring Knowshon Moreno back.

To me, he looks like a great 'buy low' candidate who might give us much of what we need.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Im still not sold on our current group and ill tell you why. By using the same logic we would have been able to plug any RB into he line/s that Emmitt ran behind and they would have looked just as good, which we know wasn't the case. I hope im wrong but replacing those 1800 yards and a huge part of the identity of the team isn't as easy as some think.

 

[Bullflop]

I think the reason he was passed up last year was because of injury. Starting with an offseason appendectomy, I don't think he was ever right. During his rookie year of 2013 he really came on the past few games, averaging nearly 5.8 yards per carry over the last 6 games. And the Broncos thought so much of him that they didn't make an attempt to bring Knowshon Moreno back.

To me, he looks like a great 'buy low' candidate who might give us much of what we need.

After his appendectomy, he was never the same. He had groin problems from then on and has been rehabbing with flexibility exercises all offseason. He is saying he feels better than ever now but of course that remains to be seen. At any rate, if Denver was willing to part ways with him, he might be worth a look. I think he's currently behind Ronnie Hillman and C. J. Anderson in their RB corps.

 

[Stash]

After his appendectomy, he was never the same. He had groin problems from then on and has been rehabbing with flexibility exercises all offseason. He is saying he feels better than ever now but of course that remains to be seen.

Based on his prior track record, I wouldn't bet against him (unlike a certain other running back against whom I would bet).

At any rate, if Denver was willing to part ways with him, he might be worth a look. I think he's currently behind Ronnie Hillman and C. J. Anderson in their RB corps.

Latest I've read is that he's splitting carries with Anderson, but Anderson is the projected starter. Given how Gary Kubiak likes a workhorse back, the backup will likely be just that - a backup. And that point reinforces my hope that Ball might be available.

The Broncos have Hillman, Juwan Thompson, and another young running back whose names escapes me right now. They might be willing to part with Ball for say a surplus TE and/or a mid round draft pick.

 

[Seven]

"Building thru the draft.................been 20 years since I've heard a Jones say that.

Keeping jerry out of player personnel decisions to just signing checks.............priceless.

 

[Bullflop]

"Building thru the draft.................been 20 years since I've heard a Jones say that.

Keeping jerry out of player personnel decisions to just signing checks.............priceless.

Not so sure they're keeping him out entirely but there's not much need for his assuming complete control now that Will McClay, Garrett and Stephen are handling things so effectively now. If Jerry simply stays out of their way, I'd surely be inclined to take it as a positive indication of more good things to come.