News: Cowboys Trade for Christine Michael per Schefter

[Idgit]

Not necessarily. They were going to release him anyway if no trade could be made. Besides its not like they gave us Eric Dickerson.

It's all relative. But I'd trade him elsewhere if at all possible if the situation were reversed. Maybe we were the only ones interested in avoiding a waiver risk.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Finally some depth!

Christine Michael - RB - Cowboys
Cowboys acquired RB Christine Michael from the Seahawks for a conditional draft pick.

It's a smart flier for the RB-needy Cowboys, and the best-case scenario for the uber-talented Michael after he languished behind Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin the past two seasons. Michael has obviously been overvalued in fantasy circles, but his raw physical ability still jumps off the page. He'll be put in position to succeed by shrewd OC Scott Linehan behind Dallas' league-best offensive line. There's a chance Michael ends up just as buried in Dallas as he was in Seattle, but he's very much worth a flier behind Joseph Randle, Lance Dunbar and Darren McFadden. There are carries there for the taking in Big D.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

We'll I guess we won't be seeing anybody run soft, what with all the competition

 

[reddyuta]

MIchael was a 2nd round pick. I wonder what we're giving up for him.

He is a good back but has had fumbling and protection problems.

 

[StarBoyz83]

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

What would his role be? Is he going to steal touches from Dunbar?

If anybody should be stolen from it's Joeseph Randle ¯\_(心)_/¯

 

[JohnsKey19]

It's all relative. But I'd trade him elsewhere if at all possible if the situation were reversed. Maybe we were the only ones interested in avoiding a waiver risk.

I believe you are correct. Given the compensation was only a 7th rounder, they didn't want to risk losing him to a waiver claim.

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

I'd rather he replace Dunbar rather than be in addition to him. Especially if it means keeping a lb or de. Dunbar offers nothing this guy from what I heard doesn't already bring

 

[Qbert]

could someone list what draft picks we have now for next year including projected comp picks?

 

[IAmLegend]

College highlights for those who are unfamiliar.

 

[Section446]

Always questionable when a team is willing to give up on a second round pick so quickly, and to a fellow contender no less.

 

[Deep_South]

Stats say in two seasons with Seattle Michael had 52 carries that averaged 4.9 yards, and one fumble that wasn't lost.

 

[JBell]

Time to get my fix of Christine Michael youtube vids in.

 

[Risen Star]

Always questionable when a team is willing to give up on a second round pick so quickly, and to a fellow contender no less.

Absolutely.

But it's not like the bar is set high here. He just has to be better than Darren friggin McFadden.

 

[Common Sense]

Always questionable when a team is willing to give up on a second round pick so quickly, and to a fellow contender no less.

This move is for depth and competition. Michael isn't going to come in here and start.

 

[JDSmith]

It will be nice to have a change of pace back. Right now we've got a lot of speed and quickness, but not much power. He can run those plays they were giving to Clutts in the preseason.

 

[IAmLegend]

 

[Risen Star]

This move is for depth and competition. Michael isn't going to come in here and start.

Then who is?

 

[Displaced Cowboy]

I'm thinking Bishop, Edwards, McCray, or Swaim.

Lavar Edwards has been released.

 

[JDSmith]

Then who is?

Randle or McFadden. Try to keep up.