Darren McFadden appreciation thread

[JohnsKey19]

I give him mucho credit along with the OL. McFadden was a beast.

 

[MRV52]

I don't have to eat no crow as from day one i liked the signing. I Knew if given a chance behind this Oline he could do well.

 

[cowboyblue22]

I agree McFadden played really well was excellent

 

[skinsscalper]

I'm not going to say that I knew it all along, but I had a better feeling about McFadden than I did about any RB on the roster at the beginning of the season. When he wasn't given many opportunities I conceded that I was wrong and he just didn't have it anymore. Now, it's just one game, but that was a solid outing as the feature back.

 

[RunDMC]

It's really a shame. I'm not sure that Darren has ever played better as a pro then he did today. We were gashing the Giants all game and once again typically Jason Garrett got cute. We're looking at a 4th and 2 or 3 or maybe not even fourth down at all if we stick with McFadden. Michael needs more work too because Darren won't last if he keeps getting 30 carries a game. Overall the run game looked like I'd imagine it would. We looked like we did last season. Really did. Collins is a massive upgrade over a banged up Leary. Free had his first good game of the season. The three stars on the line played like it. They were masterful on the goal line especially.

 

[CowboyStar88]

First 100 yard rusher since Murray... Let that sink in at how bad we've been running the ball. We were winning games when we had a 100 yard rusher. Unfortunately we didn't have Dez or Romo that were able to take advantage of that.

 

[Stinger_Splash]

Mcfadden really impressed me tonight. He got tired at the end though. We just did not have anyone to spell him.

 

[xwalker]

Dmac much > C MIIKEY RUN

Dnac 29 - 152 yards

C Mikey 5 - 18 yards

Ouch. I hope @Bleu Star doesn't jump off a cliff.

 

[sideon]

Mcfadden really impressed me tonight. He got tired at the end though. We just did not have anyone to spell him.

Yeah we did they just chose not to use Michael again. I do think it's proof that Collins should've been starting since it seemed like the line looked better with him in.

Dmac much > C MIIKEY RUN

Dnac 29 - 152 yards

C Mikey 5 - 18 yards

Not sure what you're trying to prove with that stat, seeing as it's clear McFadden had way more opportunities to run the ball.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

the turf held him under 200 yards.

 

[rags747]

A lot of people.........

Yep very nice...I have been calling for Dmac to start since game 1...not that it would have mattered it seems.

 

[LandryFan]

Ive been one of his biggest critics but he shut me up today. Im not rushing out to buy his jersey but it was nice to be able to run the ball down someones throat.

Over 150 in a losing effort

If you had told me before the game that McF would have run for over 150, Eli had thrown for less than 200, and OBJ would have four catches for 35, I would have said Dalls wins going away...silly me.

 

[Brooksey]

When we run power and pull our guards we're a much better running team. I hate to say anyone can run behind it, but with 30 carries most professional running backs can run for 100 yards behind the holes we saw today. When we run all zone, we stink. We mixed it up 75%-25% today and it paid off. Good job O-line, D-Mac, Randle and Michael.

 

[dallasdave]

If you had told me before the game that McF would have run for over 150, Eli had thrown for less than 200, and OBJ would have fouler catches for 35, I would have said Dalls wins going away...silly me.

Dmac did look good, but Dallas found a way to lose anyway !!!!!

 

[sweetness0986]

Darren and OLine played very well together. Glad he could step up when he got a real chance. He really picks up the blitz well too.

 

[KJJ]

McFadden played well today due in my opinion to having only 37 carries entering the game. He had fresh legs and produced but I don't expect to see this every week especially the more carries he gets.

 

[DandyDon1722]

I said it was a clown shoes move to sign him. He played well today but iI am not eating crow over one game.

You sir - are on quite the roll today.

I just wish it was because of a win but none the less - a beacon in a sea of inequity.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Ouch. I hope @Bleu Star doesn't jump off a cliff.

I'd jump off the ledge over being 0-5 and a pending blowout in the Locker room. That's where it looks like it could be heading. Hardy barking at ST Dez trying to calm him down the 2 of them having words and boom ST coughs the ball up at the end of the game. Talk about a recipe for disaster in the locker room. I'd also bet the players are tired of JGs clapping and always positive here's a trophy for participating mentality.

 

[TrailBlazer]

He's the same guy that couldn't do anything when there were no holes. if the guys up front play well so does the back.

 

[TrailBlazer]

But but but.. he sucked in oakland!!