Cowboys to reset RB Market

[SteveTheCowboy]

I think Mr. Barkley has some juice left in the tank. I would love to have him here. Problem is we most likely cannot afford him.

Once again....even barkley will need a better run block.

 

[Bobhaze]

Simple question: What’s the first, most important step to getting a much improved running game?

A. Upgrading an aging OL
B. Drafting and/or acquiring better RB(s)
C. Both of the above

Correct answer is C. Because if you just get a good RB or 2 without upgrading our OL, don’t expect major improvements.

Our running game started getting really good in 2013 and 2014 when we drafted Travis Frederick in 2013 and Zack Martin in 2014. Demarco Murray was a third round pick in 2010 and he was excellent for a couple of years. Zeke was a huge reach at pick 4 of round one in 2016, but with that upgraded line, the running game led us to the #1 seed in 2016, despite having an average defense and a rookie QB.

 

[atlantacowboy]

You just can’t pay everyone full market value. The teams that compete get great value out of their rookie contracts.

 

[Scotman]

Good news, IMO. Grab a solid RB around 3 or 4. Pick up a lineman. None of our high-ticket guys got it done anyway.

 

[DuncanIso]

Good news, IMO. Grab a solid RB around 3 or 4. Pick up a lineman. None of our high-ticket guys got it done anyway.

RB round 1

 

[EJK24]

Simple question: What’s the first, most important step to getting a much improved running game?

A. Upgrading an aging OL
B. Drafting and/or acquiring better RB(s)
C. Both of the above

Correct answer is C. Because if you just get a good RB or 2 without upgrading our OL, don’t expect major improvements.

Our running game started getting really good in 2013 and 2014 when we drafted Travis Frederick in 2013 and Zack Martin in 2014. Demarco Murray was a third round pick in 2010 and he was excellent for a couple of years. Zeke was a huge reach at pick 4 of round one in 2016, but with that upgraded line, the running game led us to the #1 seed in 2016, despite having an average defense and a rookie QBQB.

I agree the answer is C but I'll add that whatever o-line coaching we've brought in since MM took over, seems to be a mess. I agree the players aren't doing enough and we need help roster help but while the passing game improved, our run game has been a mess at times.

 

[Cmac]

None of our RBs are starters.

Tony is slow.

Tony is slow now? Is that surmised from the injury? Zeke ran on a bad knee for two years, without any regard by the franchise. Or is it Tony is heading to the table for money? Just wondering.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Tony is slow now? Is that surmised from the injury? Zeke ran on a bad knee for two years, without any regard by the franchise. Or is it Tony is heading to the table for money? Just wondering.

Probably both.

 

[Coogiguy03]

the hell does that mean, by bringing zeke back and giving him more than what we've ever paid him!!? lol

 

[calicowboy54]

Dowdle is good enough just get a complimentary back

troy hambrick says Hi

 

[Coogiguy03]

What's the summary here for those of us that don't feel like listening to this?

don't even know why it needs to be mentioned lol this organization I swear lol

 

[TexasHillbilly]

Once again....even barkley will need a better run block.

Ain't it the truth. Got to fix the Oline first.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Im old and getting confused by the bs moderm terminolgy... ditching the rb is now resetting the market?

THank you!!! Lol I don't get it either, to me reset means they're about to go back to when they paid zeke big money, because the RB's the last season or so haven't been getting the money they deserve, so we need to get back to paying them lol

 

[Coogiguy03]

Cee Dee's mom thinks Dak is awesome and don't need a run game.

She also thinks you are a loser if you think otherwise.

yeah somehow magically everything is fixed as always lol

 

[FoxF]

I like Foreman, but I don’t understand why he is continually let go when he is the best RB on his team as happened in Chi and Carolina.

 

[Coogiguy03]

I like Foreman, but I don’t understand why he is continually let go when he is the best RB on his team as happened in Chi and Carolina.

he went to texas right???? He's going to be a cowboy this year

 

[Carson]

he went to texas right???? He's going to be a cowboy this year

I doubt it.

He is one of those local kids that make too much sense that Dallas never touches

 

[Coogiguy03]

I doubt it.

He is one of those local kids that make too much sense that Dallas never touches

we touch all of them, I think we need to venture out, maybe a florida kid or something

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

THank you!!! Lol I don't get it either, to me reset means they're about to go back to when they paid zeke big money, because the RB's the last season or so haven't been getting the money they deserve, so we need to get back to paying them lol

In business...when you "reset the market"...you are charging more. Or sell less. Or both.

 

[Sydla]

They have to bring in a vet TB and not a Ronald Jones type. That's stupid. You also don't go and pay out the *** for Josh Jacobs either.

But if the plan is to roll with Dowdle, some Ronald Jones type and a mid round pick in what isn't the strongest TB draft.......... whew boy.