Darius Jackson, RB

[PJTHEDOORS]

And I see the trade deadline is in Nov. So Morris would have been acclimated with the team by then. To get rid of McFadden, he will have to really bomb to not want 3 quality rb's.

 

[Macnalty]

His balance looks pretty good to me. He is really hard to bring down. He also smashes into DBs and punishes them pretty hard. He has a really good run vs LSU where he grinds tough yards.

He is a small school project, hopefully he can get good coaching to shore up the rest of his game. He seemed intelligent and a RKG based on a couple of interviews and doesn't look like a Christine Michael type or WKG, so I think he has a pretty decent shot here.

I hope you are right, got my fingers crossed.

 

[BAZ]

Yes, but they have had McFadden for just 1 year too.

But they just signed Morris so a year is a big difference in this case.

 

[Alexander]

I don't know exactly why this player intrigues me as much as he does, but there are qualities I see in how he runs that really excite me. I see a lot of power and finish.

 

[Nightman]

But they just signed Morris so a year is a big difference in this case.

Morris' 1.8m is guaranteed

DMC's 1.75m isn't

We could sign Reggie Bush, Joique Bell, ABradshaw or an UDFA or a Sept 1st cut for the minimum if we went through Zeke, Morris and DJax

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

But they just signed Morris so a year is a big difference in this case.

Again, McFadden would really have to bomb for them wanting him gone.

 

[BAZ]

Again, McFadden would really have to bomb for them wanting him gone.

I just think he will see such a reduced playing time the team doesn't see value in keeping him. Also if Dunbar is coming back they would need to clear space. I'd keep him around but can see Dallas moving on to try and gleam some value from him.

 

[bayeslife]

I think he's going to have to be a standout on special teams to not end up on the practice squad. With runnings backs, it's not just about running ability, it's about trust. They aren't putting Romo in his hands anytime soon.

There are two things that impress me about Zeke, and neither of them was revealed at the combine. 1) His vision is so special, he makes it look easy. 2) From a young age, he dedicated himself to becoming a standout blocker because he noticed none of the other backs wanted to do it.

Not just his vision but his agility to be able to move from lane to lane with no loss of speed.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Why McFadden, because he doesn't play special teams I'm guessing. Neither does Morris, so why won't he be traded?

Because Morris is a better fit for the zone blocking scheme we want to run most often

 

[KJJ]

I think he's going to have to be a standout on special teams to not end up on the practice squad.

Jackson having at least 3 backs ahead of him he's going to have to standout on special teams. That's how RBs taken in the 6th round usually make teams that's how Terrell Davis made the Broncos.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Because Morris is a better fit for the zone blocking scheme we want to run most often

And McFadden is a better fit in the passing game from the backfield and in the open field.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

And McFadden is a better fit in the passing game from the backfield and in the open field.

Agree. But if I had to cut one, it would be McFadden. Morris is tailored fit to run behind this line on first and second down. Which is a bigger need if Zeke gets dinged (knock on wood).

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Agree. But if I had to cut one, it would be McFadden. Morris is tailored fit to run behind this line on first and second down. Which is a bigger need if Zeke gets dinged (knock on wood).

McFadden ran well on 1st/2nd down. I'm getting you just love Morris and want him to be the 2nd back.

Again, why do we have to cut one? Why can't we have 3? Unless it so important one has to play special teams. That it's make or break in cutting McFadden.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

McFadden ran well on 1st/2nd down. I'm getting you just love Morris and want him to be the 2nd back.

Again, why do we have to cut one? Why can't we have 3? Unless it so important one has to play special teams. That it's make or break in cutting McFadden.

I think it comes down to how Darius Jackson shows in TC and preseason. He's played well on ST in college and obviously has physical traits to do it in pros. If he can also run well enough and pick up mental part, McFadden's $1.75M might not be worth it.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Btw, does anyone else think that watching Jackson play on his grey home field is like watching 1950's game film?

 

[BlindFaith]

Injuries happen and teams get in a bind. I'm sure some Seattle fans said why would anyone trade for Michael last year.

More like they would say why didnt we play him? Then, thanks for the draft pick and our running back back.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I think it comes down to how Darius Jackson shows in TC and preseason. He's played well on ST in college and obviously has physical traits to do it in pros. If he can also run well enough and pick up mental part, McFadden's $1.75M might not be worth it.

What reps is he gonna get in training camp and preseason to show enough for the Cowboys to trade McFadden? Jackson will be on the practice squad.

 

[speedkilz88]

And McFadden is a better fit in the passing game from the backfield and in the open field.

 

[jnday]

What reps is he gonna get in training camp and preseason to show enough for the Cowboys to trade McFadden? Jackson will be on the practice squad.

That would leave only two active RBs on the roster if they traded DMac and out Jackson on the practice squad . Dunbar's injuries may prevent him from playing this year according to several articles that I have read.

 

[BAZ]

More like they would say why didnt we play him? Then, thanks for the draft pick and our running back back.

Well they wouldn't say that before the trade happened which I was talking about.