DMN: Former 2,000-yard rusher Chris Johnson believes he’d fit well in Dallas; ‘Cowboys, come holler

[Stash]

You can make a trade.

What is this referring to? Not sure what it has to do with McFadden vs Chris Johnson?

Mcfadden is younger and has a little over double the yards for his career that Cj had in his biggest year.

Again, what does this mean? McFadden has 4,247 yards rushing while Johnson has 8,628 over the same number of years. That's about as clear as it gets.

Between the two I think Dmac has a bigger chance of getting to a 1000 yards, and he's a little better on the inside so I'd take him on his tiny contract over a guy hitting 30 moving on to his third team.

Based on what exactly? The guy you like better? No facts or numbers back up that position.

But I think Randal is top of the depth chart by week two.

I don't see how a team with Super Bowl aspirations ever puts their faith in that guy as their #1. Not with his track record.

 

[Merlin]

Johnson is a clear upgrade over McFadden and without the injury history. And he still has speed. Why not?

 

[ufcrules1]

That is the exact reason he should have had more carries. As much as we ran the ball last year, there is no reason we should be in the position we are in now with Randle. We should know exactly what we do or don't have. Unless of course he's shown enough in weekly practices to convince the coaches we're good. Considering we didn't draft a RB I'm thinking the coaching staff is satisified he can handle a bigger work load.

Don't you think they did that with him last year in practices etc? I'm thinking the reason he didn't get more carries last year is because Demarco Murray was 10x better than him.

 

[ufcrules1]

They haven't. They drafted two more OL to add to the position that made them a dominant team last year.

This offensive line doesn't run the ball last time I checked. Stick a JAG back there and you will find that out real quick.

 

[iceberg]

i would feel better with johnson back there than mcfadden.

 

[BAZ]

What is this referring to? Not sure what it has to do with McFadden vs Chris Johnson?

Im telling you that a trade is possible with them getting Stacey and Ivory was better than CJ last year by a fair bit.

Again, what does this mean? McFadden has 4,247 yards rushing while Johnson has 8,628 over the same number of years. That's about as clear as it gets.

You have a hard time understanding things, this is problematic. Yes Mcfadden has a lot less wear on his younger not shot up body, OK?

Based on what exactly? The guy you like better? No facts or numbers back up that position.

You have a poxy attitude and I don't like it. Mcfadden is better between the tackles, CJ has been running to darkness the last few years since he lost a step after his 2000 campaign. If you have a point about CJ being better make it, but do not continue this childish crap.

I don't see how a team with Super Bowl aspirations ever puts their faith in that guy as their #1. Not with his track record.

Pats picked up Blount after he was kicked off his old team.

 

[Denim Chicken]

I think the team signed McFadden as vet insurance before the draft in case they didn't draft a starting RB--not a bad move. I think they will look to upgrade, though.

 

[Bleu Star]

He should be a consideration.

4.3 YPC average for the Jets last season.

Their offensive line isn't nearly the equal of the Cowboys.

And it's not like any defense had to respect the Jets passing game.

I think he could come to Dallas and get close to the average YPC that Murray had last season (4.7).

Agree here! Bring him in!

 

[Stash]

Im telling you that a trade is possible with them getting Stacey and Ivory was better than CJ last year by a fair bit.

Stacey who's already been traded?

You have a hard time understanding things, this is problematic. Yes Mcfadden has a lot less wear on his younger not shot up body, OK?

Yeah, the concept of complete and utter nonsense eludes me. And what a joke this is! No, absolutely, not OK.

You have a poxy attitude and I don't like it. Mcfadden is better between the tackles, CJ has been running to darkness the last few years since he lost a step after his 2000 campaign. If you have a point about CJ being better make it, but do not continue this childish crap.

'Childish crap'? It's called facts! The facts clearly show that Johnson is the superior performer. If that hurts your feelings, blame McFadden, not me.

Pats picked up Blount after he was kicked off his old team.

And this somehow = Randle and the Cowboys in your mind? OK...

 

[Galian Beast]

When was the last player who said they wanted to become a cowboy, and became a cowboy?

 

[iceberg]

Stacey who's already been traded?

Yeah, the concept of complete and utter nonsense eludes me. And what a joke this is! No, absolutely, not OK.

'Childish crap'? It's called facts! The facts clearly show that Johnson is the superior performer. If that hurts your feelings, blame McFadden, not me.

And this somehow = Randle and the Cowboys in your mind? OK...

um, stash...what is a "poxy" attitude? someone copping a tude in your place? i got lost here...

 

[Fletch]

No thanks...

Guy can't find pay dirt.

Murray barely found paydirt.

 

[BAZ]

Stacey who's already been traded?


And this somehow = Randle and the Cowboys in your mind? OK...

Yes, trade for IVORY! NOT STACEY. My god you dummy..

Yeah, the concept of complete and utter nonsense eludes me. And what a joke this is! No, absolutely, not OK.

'Childish crap'? It's called facts! The facts clearly show that Johnson is the superior performer. If that hurts your feelings, blame McFadden, not me.

Superior performer turning 30 currently not on a team nursing a gun shot wound. How have the not signed him already.....you don't have any facts you are using conjecture to assume he would be. Prove it or shut up about your "facts". Last year the number were similar, you are basing your opnion on one 2000 yard season. Settle down boy.

And this somehow = Randle and the Cowboys in your mind? OK...

You can't even keep track of your own point, Pats put their faith in a low character guy and won a Superbowl. End of story.

Why do you have such a hard on for this guy? It's kind of sad.

 

[Denim Chicken]

*7 1000+ yard seasons

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

 

[Stash]

um, stash...what is a "poxy" attitude? someone copping a tude in your place? i got lost here...

I'm not really sure, but do you think I have a 'poxy attitude'?

Whatever it is, it doesn't sound good...



Maybe I should see a doctor?

 

[dstovall5]

We know CJ, but we want AP.

 

[Stash]

Yes, trade for IVORY! NOT STACEY. My god you dummy..

Yeah, because that's what the Jets want to do. Pick up spares and then trade away their #1 guy. Brilliant! Quit while you're behind.

Superior performer turning 30 currently not on a team nursing a gun shot wound. How have the not signed him already.....you don't have any facts you are using conjecture to assume he would be. Prove it or shut up about your "facts". Last year the number were similar, you are basing your opnion on one 2000 yard season. Settle down boy.

You're the last person who should be giving anyone any advice while making a fool of yourself here. You've repeatedly had your clock cleaned in this thread with fact vs your opinion.

You can't even keep track of your own point, Pats put their faith in a low character guy and won a Superbowl. End of story.

You'd like it to be, I'm sure. But Blount's situation with the Pats has zero to do with Randle's with the Cowboys.

Why do you have such a hard on for this guy? It's kind of sad.

What's 'sad' is your weak attempts to refute the facts I've presented with your opinions.

The facts show that McFadden is a career disappointment. And if there's a guy available who has clearly, totally and utterly outperformed him in every way, I think it's smart to take a look rather than sticking with a proven failure.

 

[ConstantReboot]

You can make a trade.

Mcfadden is younger and has a little over double the yards for his career that Cj had in his biggest year. Between the two I think Dmac has a bigger chance of getting to a 1000 yards, and he's a little better on the inside so I'd take him on his tiny contract over a guy hitting 30 moving on to his third team. But I think Randal is top of the depth chart by week two.

Mcfadden is I believe 27. CJ is 29. So age isn't a big deal as what people here think.

What I disagree with your facts is that McFadden doesn't have double the yards over his career over CJ. I don't even know where you got that from and it seems like your making stuff up.

McFadden hasn't really never been healthy throughout his career and as only broken the 1000 yard barrier once. His yards per. attempt is 4.1 but its trending downwards. McFadden only remained healthy once and that was last year where he had the 2nd lowest yards. per carry average in the entire league.

On the other hand, CJ has consistently broken 1000 yards each year and every year except last year performing spot duty as backup. He has amazingly remained healthy throughout his entire career and his yards per. attempt is 4.5.

He is one of the few active backs in the NFL that has peaked 2000 yards in a season. I believe the other is Adrian Peterson.

CJ also holds the fastest 40 yard dash for any runningback in the history of the NFL at 4.3. If he has lost a step he is still very fast.

As you can see CJ is a much better prospect than MacFadden. I say bring him in because it won't hurt. The better competition the better.

CJ is also a proven elite runningback that is battle tested. I can't say for anyone of the runningbacks that we have on the roster right now.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Does anyone want to make the case where Darren McFadden is clearly a better option than Chris Johnson?

I'd be very interested in that debate.

I'd take CJ in a heartbeat. He is battle tested and never was injured throughout his career. He may have lost a step but so has McFadden. It would be foolish for the Cowboys not to at least take a look and have CJ in camp. Heck we have 13 linebackers. Why can't we have better competition at the runningback spot which is of prime importance of why we went to the playoff last season.