Darren McFadden played well last night

[jazzcat22]

I thought he looked and played well last night. I liked that they used him as the FB near the goal line, and got that 1st down when everyone was probably thinking Zeke up the middle.
They lined him up as a wide out. Spelled Zeke much better than Morris has done lately. They were able to use Dunbar more effectively as a receiver.

And this was all in his first action back.
Props to the team for making this move.

 

[tyke1doe]

Really? He only touched the ball one or two times? Or did I miss other plays where he touched the ball?

 

[Silver N Blue]

Fresh legs.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Fresh legs.

Yes. Zeke and Bam and DMC. Not a bad trio.

 

[Cowboys22]

Just another tiny piece that we may look back on and say having him with fresh legs in the playoffs helped.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

That first down carry up the middle, popped through that defense, and punishes defenses when he finishes his runs. Gotta respect that

 

[canters]

He is a fumbler historically. No likey.

 

[jazzcat22]

Really? He only touched the ball one or two times? Or did I miss other plays where he touched the ball?

His presence on the field helped, even plays he did not touch the ball. Did you read what I posted?

 

[jazzcat22]

He is a fumbler historically. No likey.

Stats?
I don't think he has that reputation as a fumbler.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

I said months ago that having DMC as RB2 would be better scheme wise instead of AM. I also said DMC was the better rb overall compared to AM.

I can find the thread.

 

[Reality]

Just another tiny piece that we may look back on and say having him with fresh legs in the playoffs helped.

Exactly. Having fresh legs this late in the season, especially for a fast running back is very noticeable. As good as Elliott has been, you can tell he's a little slower now (not slow by any means, just a little slower) than he was earlier in the season, which is very typical for most running backs, especially one who uses both speed and power in a run-heavy offense over a long season. That said, on that one 10 yard run, McFadden looked a step faster than everyone out there due to it being his first game back this season and his off-season injury was arm-related, not leg/knee/ankle/foot related.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

He is a fumbler historically. No likey.

Dak has what, 4 fumbles this year? You likey him? lol.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

http://cowboyszone.com/threads/a-decision-about-mcfadden-needs-to-be-made-in-3-weeks.361608/

 

[canters]

Stats?
I don't think he has that reputation as a fumbler.

He had that rep as a Raider and seemed to fumble last year more than average. I am sure the stat guys are checking as we speak.

 

[FiveTime]

@jazzcat22 I like the fullback play also....want to see him and Zeke together in the backfield a few more times

 

[canters]

Dak has what, 4 fumbles this year? You likey him? lol.

I like all our guys, some more than others.

 

[CATCH17]

McFadden didn't look like a waste out there.

He can probably do more on less carries than Morris can.

 

[Cowboys22]

Exactly. Having fresh legs this late in the season, especially for a fast running back is very noticeable. As good as Elliott has been, you can tell he's a little slower now (not slow by any means, just a little slower) than he was earlier in the season, which is very typical for most running backs, especially one who uses both speed and power in a run-heavy offense over a long season. That said, on that one 10 yard run, McFadden looked a step faster than everyone out there due to it being his first game back this season and his off-season injury was arm-related, not leg/knee/ankle/foot related.

That's why they talk about the rookie wall. Once you get to week 13+, no rookies have ever played that many games in a season and still have a month to go plus any playoff games.

 

[jazzcat22]

He had that rep as a Raider and seemed to fumble last year more than average. I am sure the stat guys are checking as we speak.

I never seen he had that rep as a Raider. Why do you need the stat guys to do this. You come in and make a statement, so back it up. You do the research.

 

[tyke1doe]

His presence on the field helped, even plays he did not touch the ball. Did you read what I posted?

Yes, I did read, which is why I asked the questions I did.