Cowboys sign Darren McFadden - 2yr deal worth up to $5.85m (200k bonus)

[Alexander]

He did look a bit hesitant at times in regards to contact.

Assuredly this trait should help him get the "dirty yards" Garrett wants.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

I wish I knew how to photoshop, I'd do one of Jerry dumpster-diving and make it my sig,,,

 

[Alexander]

Who cares whether they give the money to Darren McFadden or some no name with "potential"?

We already did this when we tendered Lance Dunbar.

 

[gimmesix]

If he does, that will mean he has returned to form and that would be very good news. If he doesn't return to form, then he won't win the job and Dallas won't pay him much at all. 200K bonus? That is cheap.

Good chance if he is what the last three years say he is that he won't be on the roster.

 

[jrumann59]

I do.

We are being incredibly cheap and crossing our fingers that one of these shots in the dark pays off.

I guess that is the new "doing whatever we want" in free agency.

who is out there is an every down back. CJ nope, Ridley nope both of those guys are "change of pace" backs they have the ability to run or catch you can line them up anywhere but you are not going to give them 10-15 carries between the tackles you are trying to get them out in space. Now McFadden was an every down RB not saying he will stick but signing him does not necessarily take other RB off the list.

 

[mldardy]

Better 'risks' than a proven failure.

7 years in the league, we know what this guy is - and what he isn't.

LOL. How is McFadden a proven failure? He's run for over 1000 yards in this league and had a couple of seasons of 5+ ypc.

 

[Gaede]

Dallas is not getting Gurley, people! He'll be long gone by pick 27.

No he won't. He'll likely be there if we want him

 

[alicetooljam]

 

[Fletch]

Stephen Jackson was going to be long gone the year many (including myself) wanted to draft him...until he was still there and we passed.

Manziel was there too. Whew!

 

[Alexander]

who is out there is an every down back. CJ nope, Ridley nope both of those guys are "change of pace" backs they have the ability to run or catch you can line them up anywhere but you are not going to give them 10-15 carries between the tackles you are trying to get them out in space. Now McFadden was an every down RB not saying he will stick but signing him does not necessarily take other RB off the list.

Of course it doesn't. I would have preferred Ridley.

 

[Stash]

You can't say that about an Oakland Raider.

He's going to be a part-time RB backing up a drafted player most likely. Unless Ryan Williams emerges, which IS possible. He was impressive in preseason last year, and he has pedigree.

Sure I can. It's a matter of public record. Anybody can look up to see how poorly this former high first round draft has performed.

 

[IAmLegend]

His And Hers ‏@HisAndHers 33m33 minutes ago
Darren McFadden is only averaging 3.34 yards per rush in last 3 seasons… 2nd fewest in NFL.

Blame the Raiders...?

 

[Phoenix]

lol the reactions


On the ledge reaction

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Jerry the GM

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The I'm so excited about our new RB reaction

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The what a fantastic signing reaction

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The I'm gonna just sit here and watch all the reactions reaction

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The OH MY GOD reaction

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The Rest of the NFL's GMs reaction

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And finally, my reaction

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[LittleD]

I do.

We are being incredibly cheap and crossing our fingers that one of these shots in the dark pays off.

I guess that is the new "doing whatever we want" in free agency.

Stephen is running the show now with finances. No more mistakes on contracts.
Better to get someone of lesser perceived value than get stuck with a massive contract
and lots of dead money for a failure. Go Cowboys!

 

[jterrell]

I did a quick review of him on the All-22 from 2014.

He was above average in Pass Protection.

Physically, he is not as fast as he once was, be he still looks faster than Murray.

His style is similar to Murray. No dancing around, just get up-field.

He did look a bit hesitant at times in regards to contact.

Murray had 11 fumbles last year, McFadden has 14 in 7 years.
McFadden returned some kicks last year and may be a good kickoff return option.
McFadden ran a 4.33 coming out so even if he's lost a fair amount of speed he's likely still homerun fast.

 

[Wrangler87]

Wow,he looked terrible for the raiders and was replaced by a rookie.

I'm sure he'll be replaced by a rookie here too. If he is on the field, he can certainly pick up a blitzing linebacker and run through the same holes Murray ran through.

 

[jrumann59]

Of course it doesn't. I would have preferred Ridley.

no guarantee Ridley is ready by the start of the season, which means you are locked in on him for at least the first year since he is vested.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Hate to break this to you guys. but i think when all is said and done, McFadden will be the starter this year.

The overreaction to this signing is unbelievable from some of our membership. It's disturbing the way some have drawn the conclusion such as this quote. A little common sense will go a long way sometimes.

 

[LucaBrasi]

This is my vote for thread of the year. Hysterical watching people get their panties in a wad over a dude that got $200,000 guaranteed.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Murray had 11 fumbles last year, McFadden has 14 in 7 years.
McFadden returned some kicks last year and may be a good kickoff return option.
McFadden ran a 4.33 coming out so even if he's lost a fair amount of speed he's likely still homerun fast.

McFadden probably is still pretty fast until he runs into his Oline, falls and gets hurt.

Kind of like this dog who looks fast until he runs into the wall and gets hurt...

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