Darren McFadden appreciation thread

[Ender]

Yea he played very well today. I hope this gets randle of the field. Hes awful.

 

[Brooksey]

You guys need to realize Mcfadden didnt break out with the same scheme we been using and our offensive line didnt finally just show up, we played 75% man/power running vs zone. We tweaked our running scheme to more 2014, driving guys off the ball and pulling our guards.

Earlier in season we have been desperately trying to run all stretch zone with Randle: 85% zone 15% man the other way.

If we ran today's man power scheme with short check downs and some deep PA, we kill the giants. Its ugly though, nobody wants to see it, its old school boring.

 

[Vintage]

Dmac seized control over the starting role and lions share of carries.

 

[jazzcat22]

I though all year long he should have been the starter. Then when he didn't, said he needed more opportunities.
Then started thinking, well, if he don't get those, as he wasn't showing a lot the past few games, but no one was. then see what Michael can do. But still thought DMC should have at least one chance to start first.

As much I wanted to see Michael, but also see DMC get his chance. Now I feel DMC deserves to start next week. Regardless if Randle is 100% or not.
Michael looked ok on a few of his runs. But expected more...well, more from all his groupies say so....and I do not say that to knock him.

But DMC deserves to start, and see if he can follow up this effort with another good game. Then go from there. If he does, then it should be his job to lose. If not, then try Michael.
However, Seattle and their tough D may have something to say about it too.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

I loved me some D-Mac today too. The dude played amazing, not just with running, but with his blocking and pass catching. He rushed for one TD and caught a TD pass that he had to achieve with yards after the catch. Too bad the refs ripped that one off.

I'm not down on Randle. I just think McFadden is better. Randle has done some good things this year. I've seen him make something out of nothing where you were sure he would be tackled for a loss and he escapes. I've seen him do some good quick cutbacks that resulted in big runs. I think he can help the team win, but his role should be the same as last year: change of pace back. Michael showed us a little today. Give him some more chances to see what he can do. D-Mac -- main guy. Randle, Michael -- change of pace guys.

 

[Ender]

You guys need to realize Mcfadden didnt break out with the same scheme we been using and our offensive line didnt finally just show up, we played 75% man/power running vs zone. We tweaked our running scheme to more 2014, driving guys off the ball and pulling our guards.

Earlier in season we have been desperately trying to run all stretch zone with Randle: 85% zone 15% man the other way.

If we ran today's man power scheme with short check downs and some deep PA, we kill the giants. Its ugly though, nobody wants to see it, its old school boring.

wasnt boring to me, they need to come out and do that next week.

 

[Staubacher]

Dmac was so good yet the team didn't give him the ball on the last 3 snaps the offense had. Stupid

 

[stilltheguru88]

Hes grown man. Randle still a boy

 

[TheFinisher]

He better be getting the workload next week.

 

[xwalker]

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.

Some of you guys are so far off the mark I have no idea how you even dream up this stuff.

Everybody whined and complained because the Cowboys were too conservative on offense with Romo and Dez out, yet they had a chance to win both the Falcons and Saints games despite being very short handed on defense.

Then the world including Jerry pushed for a more aggressive approach.

We then see that in the Giants game, they could have had the conservative offense they had in the Falcons game coupled with all hands on deck on defense and they likely would have won (i.e. minimize the INTs and they win the game).

The team is not falling apart because they are losing without Romo and Dez.

Dez getting into it with anybody is not a sign of anything other than the fact that Dez is a moron like Randle but is tolerated because of his talent. The issue is that the rest of the players have tolerated Dez and his nonsense over the years because he is the Start player; however, Hardy comes in and is not going to tolerate BS from anybody. They probably needed Hardy a long time ago to keep Dez in his place. I don't care how much of a big shot Dez thinks he is, Hardy can snap him like a twig if he pulls that BS again. Dez should be rest his foot, not jumping around and getting in Hardy's space.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

How on earth did you spin it like that? First 100 yard game by a RB not named Murray. Let that sink in. He got the majority of the carries and he showcased what he can do. Butt hurt Much?

Not at all I root for all Cowboys whether I believe in the player or not. But to say people should eat crow is crazy he's had ONE good game out of six.

 

[Kevinicus]

He did well. I think Randle would have done even better with that blocking.

 

[xwalker]

You guys need to realize Mcfadden didnt break out with the same scheme we been using and our offensive line didnt finally just show up, we played 75% man/power running vs zone. We tweaked our running scheme to more 2014, driving guys off the ball and pulling our guards.

Earlier in season we have been desperately trying to run all stretch zone with Randle: 85% zone 15% man the other way.

If we ran today's man power scheme with short check downs and some deep PA, we kill the giants. Its ugly though, nobody wants to see it, its old school boring.

Yes, they changed the blocking scheme. More man concepts and some tweaks to the Zone concepts. They also seemed to try to be less predictable. I recall McFadden running on 2nd down when they were in shotgun. That formation has been about 90 pass this season.

 

[30yrheel]

Kudos to Dmac, too bad we can still find a way to lose a game that we run for that many yards.

 

[dstovall5]

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

Come On Man! Just eat da darn crow will yah?! It's not too good served cold.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

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 throw deep. He will get his.
One dimension offense = crappy running game results.

 

[CyberB0b]

If you throw deep. He will get his.
One dimension offense = crappy running game results.

Throwing a pick 6, a duck in the end zone that floats longer than a punt, and throwing off your back foot will get you beat.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Throwing a pick 6, a duck in the end zone that floats longer than a punt, and throwing off your back foot will get you beat.

Agreed.
I warned better results there.

 

[SportsGuru80]

One game, gotta show me more.

 

[Nightman]

One game, gotta show me more.

I'm glad he had a great game. But we could have used more of that the last few weeks.