Did Michael get himself benched?

[Stash]

There was a Christine Michael sighting yesterday, but it was another all too brief one. And it got me wondering why? He had a nice carry for 6 yards that looked to provide a spark, but right after, it looked like he turned to our sidelines and made a bit of a mocking gesture, opening his arms wide as if to say 'do you see what I can do?' After that move, I didn't see him in the field again and I can't help but wonder if the decision was related to that move.

 

[EST_1986]

Yea he actually made a play and the offense was having none of that bull**** yesterday

 

[dragon_mikal]

Yea he made a play. Stupid kid.

 

[boysfanindc]

If he gets 6 yards a carry, he can turn and moon the bench and I would leave him in.

 

[windward]

No,I think the team intended for him to play in short yardage packages only and game situation dictated that We wouldn't be using that package late in the game.

 

[Tommy]

There was a Christine Michael sighting yesterday, but it was another all too brief one. And it got me wondering why? He had a nice carry for 6 yards that looked to provide a spark, but right after, it looked like he turned to our sidelines and made a bit of a mocking gesture, opening his arms wide as if to say 'do you see what I can do?' After that move, I didn't see him in the field again and I can't help but wonder if the decision was related to that move.

I was hoping that was not what that gesture was about. If it was he is an idiot.

 

[iceberg]

There was a Christine Michael sighting yesterday, but it was another all too brief one. And it got me wondering why? He had a nice carry for 6 yards that looked to provide a spark, but right after, it looked like he turned to our sidelines and made a bit of a mocking gesture, opening his arms wide as if to say 'do you see what I can do?' After that move, I didn't see him in the field again and I can't help but wonder if the decision was related to that move.

didn't notice that but this team is getting pretty dysfunctional as a whole. we not only lost tonys athletic ability but his ability to be the leader and keep things moving. weeden looks like he belongs on a milk carton even at his age and the only threat he inspires in others is taking bets on if his voice is still changing.

it's not a matter of getting players back at this point. it's a matter of taking control and being the coach and garrett needs to do just that. weeden, in my mind, has failed as a quarterback and leader and at this point, i'm pretty sure would jack up a pizza delivery.

anyway - who knows about michael. but for someone they seemed to have thought enough of to make a trade for, many of those "aged and used up" vets are at least putting in decent numbers when given chances. at this point i don't think our rb issue is mcfadden, we just have zero consistency.

 

[romothesavior]

Randle ignored his coaches' instructions and then showed them up in the media last week, and he's still the starter. Our coach doesn't punish people for anything, so its more than likely just a (very stupid) personnel decision to not play C Mike.

 

[superonyx]

I was hoping that was not what that gesture was about. If it was he is an idiot.

I didn't read the gesture that way. To me it looked more like he was asking permission to stay in the game.

 

[bodi]

Cowboys running back Christine Michael gets pulled over, poses for pic

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...ets-pulled-over--poses-for-pic-202520844.html

maybe this

 

[CF74]

One thing I noticed after the play is the way he shook his head, almost as if his bell got rung and he was trying to shake something off..

 

[Frosty]

There was a Christine Michael sighting yesterday, but it was another all too brief one. And it got me wondering why? He had a nice carry for 6 yards that looked to provide a spark, but right after, it looked like he turned to our sidelines and made a bit of a mocking gesture, opening his arms wide as if to say 'do you see what I can do?' After that move, I didn't see him in the field again and I can't help but wonder if the decision was related to that move.

There is something VERY odd between Garrett and CMIKE......Cowboys make a trade for the player, coaches down play him, and then give him a TOKEN 1 carry a game.....There is something INTERNAL going on that Garrett is not telling us.....One play a game is just so ODD.....especially when the Cowboys have no offense and can't run the ball effectively.

IMO It appears Garrett wasn't on board with the CMIKE trade and stubbornly refuses to play him.

 

[jrumann59]

Is it possible he may not know the playbook. I believe they preach, knowing the playbook, knowing your assignments, and doing what you know.

 

[TheBigEasy]

Is it possible he may not know the playbook. I believe they preach, knowing the playbook, knowing your assignments, and doing what you know.

Anything is possible but he provided, albeit one play, a spark and showed the desire to run hard and prove himself. Since our coaches are against players causing a 'spark', they put McSadden in so they could enjoy watching him tip over upon initial contact.

 

[Hailmary]

Is it possible he may not know the playbook. I believe they preach, knowing the playbook, knowing your assignments, and doing what you know.

Perhaps, but I can't imagine there's as much to learn for a RB than any other position with the exception of kicker and punter. Maybe they don't trust him with pass pro, but I think it's gotta be something else.

 

[cej757]

There is something VERY odd between Garrett and CMIKE......Cowboys make a trade for the player, coaches down play him, and then give him a TOKEN 1 carry a game.....There is something INTERNAL going on that Garrett is not telling us.....One play a game is just so ODD.....especially when the Cowboys have no offense and can't run the ball effectively.

IMO It appears Garrett wasn't on board with the CMIKE trade and stubbornly refuses to play him.

I think Jerry is getting pissed that C Mike is not playing. He called out the Coaching staff after the game yesterday. I expect to see changes going into that Giants game because now that game has become a must win.

 

[Vanilla2]

From what we saw out of 20 yesterday there is no way we shouldn't see this guy in two weeks.

Same goes for cassel

 

[khiladi]

Jason Garrett has no clue about a running game... He got credit for something he was not a part of last year.. He's stuck trying to mimic what 'the other guy' was doing last year but is now in Washington..

 

[links18]

Yeah, he seemed to taunt his own bench after that one carry. I don't blame him.....

 

[BourbonBalz]

The staff now has two weeks to attempt to fix the offense. Everyone knows the team has been dealt a poor hand with the injuries. Regardless, what they've been doing hasn't worked. They need to make some changes, starting with the QB position. Cassel might not be any better than Weeden, but we need to at least give it a shot. Weeden is NOT getting it done. They also need to start using Michael and Escobar. Again, what they're doing now is not working. With three losses already, we can realistically only afford to lose three more games. Yes, 9-7 could win the division, but I don't want to count on it. We desperately need to win at least two of the next three, and most importantly, in NY. Unless the offense changes and starts producing, we will be out of it by early November.