Dallas to host Alfred Morris on Monday

[cowboyblue22]

I think if he signs this is a really solid addition to the team.

 

[speedkilz88]

There'll be a RB available in the middle rounds of the draft that should provide as much as Alfred Morris has to offer. You could include youth into the equation in the process.

They likely will do both to cover their bases against injury and rookies rarely come in prepared to pass block.

 

[sneakypete]

maybe we can rejuvenate his career like we did with mcfaddens

 

[fishspill]

I think I'm in the minority on this but I'd rather stick with veteran free agents and wait to draft one next year. Looks like a good crop. If they took one Round 5 or later I wouldn't complain though.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I don't think a Morris siging impacts drafting a RB. I fully expect Dallas to draft some young legs this year.

 

[CowboyJ70]

I don't think a Morris siging impacts drafting a RB. I fully expect Dallas to draft some young legs this year.

I totally agree. But I thought the same last year as well and was disappointed.

 

[Cowboys22]

They aren't going to sign him. No way they will give him the money it will take and he is only visiting Dallas to get the skins to come off some more money. He will come and go and sign with the skins within 3-4 days.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I don't see any negatives if he signs.

 

[Bullflop]

They likely will do both to cover their bases against injury and rookies rarely come in prepared to pass block.

Let's hope so. Both RB options would make it even better than it might be with just one.

I definitely wouldn't have any objection whatsoever if the team were to make it happen.

 

[Cowboy06]

I think I'm in the minority on this but I'd rather stick with veteran free agents and wait to draft one next year. Looks like a good crop. If they took one Round 5 or later I wouldn't complain though.

I see your point, but when feasible I would prefer to do both. Have a young vet and a rookie. We need to hedge our bets and get depth, talent and football wisdom on the team. Why put off what you can do now until tomorrow <unless it's dying or meeting a hooking up with a sexy woman>

 

[boysfanindc]

There'll be a RB available in the middle rounds of the draft that should provide as much as Alfred Morris has to offer. You could include youth into the equation in the process.

How many RB's have come into the league and produced 5,000 yards and 29 TD.s in their first years and hit FA at 27?

Perfect scheme fit, tough runner and great team mate.

 

[fishspill]

I see your point, but when feasible I would prefer to do both. Have a young vet and a rookie. We need to hedge our bets and get depth, talent and football wisdom on the team. Why put off what you can do now until tomorrow <unless it's dying or meeting a hooking up with a sexy woman>

I was big for getting AD in here in the offseason last year if he could get away from the Vikes, and if we ended up with Zeke I'd be happy too as he's the only guy from this year's class I think could be in the 1st round mix with next year's class. I'm of the opinion if you have a dominant O-line and complement with a dominant RB then you make the offense really special.

That being said I don't see any special RBs left in FA (though I highly advocate getting Blount if here's still there, I haven't checked in awhile) and getting Zeke would mean the Cowboys foolishly ignored the chance at installing their future QB with the #4 pick. Next year the team is likely to be picking around the mid-to-late teens, assuming history as our guide, and there should be a dynamic young back to plug-and-play. RBs are traditionally quick on the uptake and there's always a vet that will take a year deal to run behind this front.

I understand where you're coming from though. Some of these 3rd, 4th, 5th round backs can be HOFers. I don't like the odds of finding one in this class but if they can then yes, more power to them.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't think a Morris siging impacts drafting a RB. I fully expect Dallas to draft some young legs this year.

We will draft one. If we sign a vet it will be later. If we don't it will be earlier.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

They aren't going to sign him. No way they will give him the money it will take and he is only visiting Dallas to get the skins to come off some more money. He will come and go and sign with the skins within 3-4 days.

I don't think the Skins have any interest in bringing him back.

It would be interesting to see if we sign Morris....does Dunbar or McFadden have any guaranteed money. If we drafted someone in top 3-4 rounds would think one has to go.

 

[Wood]

has to be cheap deal to make any sense. But this does fit into Dallas narrative that they can throw anybody behind that line. They may be right.

 

[DTown214]

I just woke up in a cold sweat at 3am and realized that Alfred Morris would be a great signing. I saw visions of him dominating behind our offensive line, rushing for over 1,500 yards, making the pro-bowl. Make it happen Jerry.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I don't think the Skins have any interest in bringing him back.

It would be interesting to see if we sign Morris....does Dunbar or McFadden have any guaranteed money. If we drafted someone in top 3-4 rounds would think one has to go.

Not McFadden. Pretty sure he is the starter, even if Morris signs.

 

[Bullflop]

How many RB's have come into the league and produced 5,000 yards and 29 TD.s in their first years and hit FA at 27?

Perfect scheme fit, tough runner and great team mate.

You're assuming, of course, that Morris will continue on that level, despite the fact that last year, he managed 3 yards and some change per carry. That's not necessarily so. Anyhow, perhaps you've neglected to read my subsequent posts that offer the info that I'd have no objections to getting him into a Cowboys' uniform. I'd also like to draft a RB as insurance, although it would be quite understandable if the team elected not to. Granted, there are other needs to satisfy with only a limited number of picks to do so. We'll see what happens -- no guarantee he'll be a Cowboy -- he might just be using us as leverage to get a better deal elsewhere.

 

[boysfanindc]

You're assuming, of course, that Morris will continue on that level, despite the fact that last year, he managed 3 yards and some change per carry. That's not necessarily so. Anyhow, perhaps you've neglected to read my subsequent posts that offer the info that I'd have no objections to getting him into a Cowboys' uniform. I'd also like to draft a RB as insurance, although it would be quite understandable if the team elected not to. Granted, there are other needs to satisfy with only a limited number of picks to do so. We'll see what happens -- no guarantee he'll be a Cowboy -- he might just be using us as leverage to get a better deal elsewhere.

The skins O line was not a good rushing line last year, in fact the 3rd round back the skins brought in last year Matt Jones rushed for less of a average 3.4 to 3.7 and the skins where 20th in the league. Alfred has a carrier 4.4 average. If you could bring him in for around $1.5M - $2M a year he would be a steal and perfect scheme fit that get's the tough yards.

 

[Cowboy06]

I was big for getting AD in here in the offseason last year if he could get away from the Vikes, and if we ended up with Zeke I'd be happy too as he's the only guy from this year's class I think could be in the 1st round mix with next year's class. I'm of the opinion if you have a dominant O-line and complement with a dominant RB then you make the offense really special.

That being said I don't see any special RBs left in FA (though I highly advocate getting Blount if here's still there, I haven't checked in awhile) and getting Zeke would mean the Cowboys foolishly ignored the chance at installing their future QB with the #4 pick. Next year the team is likely to be picking around the mid-to-late teens, assuming history as our guide, and there should be a dynamic young back to plug-and-play. RBs are traditionally quick on the uptake and there's always a vet that will take a year deal to run behind this front.

I understand where you're coming from though. Some of these 3rd, 4th, 5th round backs can be HOFers. I don't like the odds of finding one in this class but if they can then yes, more power to them.

I never wanted AD. Too many issues and I don't think he will ever come "cheap" or be happy with a secondary role. I really dislike retreads and over priced athletes. My rule of thumb is that you never go for a player over 26/27 that doesn't have at least 3 years left in the tank and won't break the bank. Free agency should be about depth and getting your own (drafted) players ready to play. Obviously, there are exceptions such as a kicker, punter or QB. In this case Alfred Morris is young, isn't going to break the bank and still seems humble and is a good team mate. Imagine a back that can get the ball 10 times a game or 25 and still be productive. One that will not complain about the role, but will help a younger back acclimate to the league as well.

Now, let's add a offensive line that hopefully will have a healthy QB and now teams can't and won't crowd the line with a good RB and Passing Game working in tandem. I can imagine the time of possession will be around 38 minutes a game plus or minus 2 minutes either way. The defense, which is average at best, is off the field more. This allows the defense to be more productive and perhaps more risk tolerant. It's time that this team from the top to the bottom be holistic. Offensive, Defense, Special Teams and game plans must work in unison. Sorry if I hijacked the conversation, but let's get back to it, because I liked what Fish said "foolishly ignoring the chance at installing their future QB with the #4 pick." I agree, but what's to say that the QB won't be better found later in the first round with a trade back or at the top of the 2nd round? How do we get a good QB and another good player high in the draft? I'm not a scout or front office man...but it's possible to trade back and still come out a winner or we trust that the line with a vet QB (healthy Romo) or prepared backup (Moore) with a Vet RB and good rookie in the 3rd or 4th round can take us to 2017 where we add more parts.

Anyhow, it will be interesting either way to see how this front office thinks and more importantly acts.