News: DMN: Three more yards means an extra $300,000 for Cowboys RB Darren McFadden

[panchucko]

jerry may sit him next game lol save 300.000

I think Jerry would just give him the money. He likes to take care of the players

 

[VThokie7]

He deserves it. He has been a lot better this year than I would've ever expected

 

[8FOR!3]

I think he's maybe the only guy on offense who exceeded expectations. He proved that he can still essentially last a whole NFL season and isn't washed up our hasn't lost explosiveness like people claim. I think he has his own limitations and would be ecstatic if we drafted Derrick Henry to share carries, but he ran hard this year and wasn't a disappointment. Good for him.

 

[JohnsKey19]

If I'm Mcfadden, I'm limiting reps as much as possible in practice avoiding some kind of fluke injury.

 

[Bleu Star]

As one of his biggest critics, I really hope he gets it. One of the few guys who have more than earned their keep during this nightmare season.

As another one of his biggest critics, I hope he gets it too.

That said, we need to finally draft a stud rb that strikes fear in the eyes of opponents. Last year that was Gurley. There are a few possibilities out there this year. Get it done.

 

[noshame]

Between having no QB all year and a OC who has his head up a very dark tunnel....Pay the man!

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Call me jaded but I am not that impressed with him overall.

He did better than I thought he would so I will give him credit there but he has also stayed healthy for most of the season which is probably an anomaly for him.

I will also say this...on the surface 1K used to be a standard...I think it is more now but even with that old standard that is not bad...what is bad however is when you look at his TD numbers.

He has a grand total of 3 TDs for the year.

But according to NFL.COM this team only has 8 rushing TDs. We might be top ten in rushing (NFL.COM) but tied at 20th for rushing TDs.

Than again...we are 31st in WRs scoring TDs with just 13 TDs.

Those are some disappointing numbers.

Either way...I don't want to go into next year with Dmac as the starting RB. We need fresh blood back there IMO.

 

[robjay04]

He's averaged 87 yards per game since he became the main back, which would be pretty close to 1,400 yards over 16 games.

That's how good this offensive line is.

I think that would have him competing to lead the league in rushing.

Crazy to think that he is fifth as it is right now. He is also fifth in YPA for running backs that have over 200 carries.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Call me jaded but I am not that impressed with him overall.

He did better than I thought he would so I will give him credit there but he has also stayed healthy for most of the season which is probably an anomaly for him.

I will also say this...on the surface 1K used to be a standard...I think it is more now but even with that old standard that is not bad...what is bad however is when you look at his TD numbers.

He has a grand total of 3 TDs for the year.

But according to NFL.COM this team only has 8 rushing TDs. We might be top ten in rushing (NFL.COM) but tied at 20th for rushing TDs.

Than again...we are 31st in WRs scoring TDs with just 13 TDs.

Those are some disappointing numbers.

Either way...I don't want to go into next year with Dmac as the starting RB. We need fresh blood back there IMO.

He was only getting 6-7 carries the first 5 weeks of the year. Probably could've had an additional 300 yards if they gave him the rock starting in Week 1. He'd easily be on pace for 1350-1400 yards. He'd be challenging AP for the leading rusher - imagine that. Now with that said, i'd prefer to draft a starter and keep DMC around as a trusty backup. But DMC deserves credit for proving to the league that he actually does gas left in the tank and is a viable starting RB. If not here, somewhere else.

 

[Risen Star]

It is very foolish to think Jerry or Garrett will sit a player just to save money. You guys act like this is the first time players ever had incentive milestones within reach at the end of a non-playoff season. Jerry and the FO have no history of trying to screw players over and even if they tried now, the NFLPA would be all over them (rightfully so) and would win in arbitration or court later because it would be so obvious. Not to mention the fact that doing so would severely limit or impact future free agent signings who would not sign contracts with the Cowboys that include incentive milestones.

Fans never seem to understand that a few hundred thousand means nothing to Jerry and the Cowboys except how it affects the salary cap. To most of us, $300k would be a huge amount, but to Jerry, it's like $3k in normal people money. Thinking he would risk the ire of the NFLPA and media attacks, and negatively impact future free agent signings over such a small amount is ridiculous.

You saved me the trouble. Even if he was looking to pinch pennies (Jerry's version of pennies), the ramifications this would have on future FA signings isn't worth saving $300,000.

Same with Greg Hardy. He'll get every opportunity to get those 2 sacks next Sunday.

 

[robjay04]

Call me jaded but I am not that impressed with him overall.

He did better than I thought he would so I will give him credit there but he has also stayed healthy for most of the season which is probably an anomaly for him.

I will also say this...on the surface 1K used to be a standard...I think it is more now but even with that old standard that is not bad...what is bad however is when you look at his TD numbers.

He has a grand total of 3 TDs for the year.

But according to NFL.COM this team only has 8 rushing TDs. We might be top ten in rushing (NFL.COM) but tied at 20th for rushing TDs.

Than again...we are 31st in WRs scoring TDs with just 13 TDs.

Those are some disappointing numbers.

Either way...I don't want to go into next year with Dmac as the starting RB. We need fresh blood back there IMO.

Not saying we do not need fresh blood back there but the fact that only four running backs have 1,000 yards with a game to go shows that it is still an accomplishment.

Judging him by touchdowns is so far from fair considering we have not had a QB all season that can convert our few red zone opportunities. It is easy for a team just to stack the box to shut us down when the field becomes short. He could've been better in short yardage opportunities but it takes more than a running back to convert in those situations. Murray would not have been much better in this same situation.

FWIW...he also played 16 games last season.

 

[Sarge]

He'll get it on his first carry next week.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I was wrong about DMAC, I didn't think he would make it thru the season. I'm also glad I was wrong, he has had a good year.

 

[percyhoward]

I think that would have him competing to lead the league in rushing.

Crazy to think that he is fifth as it is right now. He is also fifth in YPA for running backs that have over 200 carries.

Here are the league's rushing leaders since McFadden became our main back (week 7):

Peterson MIN 986
Martin TB 949
McFadden DAL 868
Gurley StL 794
LMurray OAK 699

Running against defenses that have no fear of the pass, with QB's who won't check out of doomed running plays, on a team that never leads big late in games, in a scheme that he doesn't fit.

 

[ufcrules1]

I'm happy for him.

The only thing that keeps me from being happier is that Jerrah will now regard drafting a RB as less needed.

I think other than QB..RB has to remain out there as our biggest need.

Say what you will about the poor play of the OL at times..

its more about QB play and not having a RB anybody fears as our biggest problems.

Excellent point. You know Jerry well.. lol. RB will no longer be a position of need and the DMC will go down week 2 of the 2016 season. I can't see this team doing anything in 2016 anyway. We have an over the hill QB, jag at RB, and holes everywhere on the team.

 

[DCBoysfan]

It is very foolish to think Jerry or Garrett will sit a player just to save money. You guys act like this is the first time players ever had incentive milestones within reach at the end of a non-playoff season. Jerry and the FO have no history of trying to screw players over and even if they tried now, the NFLPA would be all over them (rightfully so) and would win in arbitration or court later because it would be so obvious. Not to mention the fact that doing so would severely limit or impact future free agent signings who would not sign contracts with the Cowboys that include incentive milestones.

Fans never seem to understand that a few hundred thousand means nothing to Jerry and the Cowboys except how it affects the salary cap. To most of us, $300k would be a huge amount, but to Jerry, it's like $3k in normal people money. Thinking he would risk the ire of the NFLPA and media attacks, and negatively impact future free agent signings over such a small amount is ridiculous.

Some fans also seen to forget that the Cowboys rewarded Mincey with a bonus during training camp, that he missed out on last season.

 

[tyke1doe]

I'm happy for him.

The only thing that keeps me from being happier is that Jerrah will now regard drafting a RB as less needed.

I think other than QB..RB has to remain out there as our biggest need.

Say what you will about the poor play of the OL at times..

its more about QB play and not having a RB anybody fears as our biggest problems.

Jerry can't be that stupid.
McFadden did a great job for the Cowboys. But his contribution didn't have as great an impact on the offense. And he's not a back that can carry the load foe the Cowboys next year. He's getting older.
He'll be a great change-of pace back next year and will fulfill a value role in the offense. But that's only if we have a bell cow like Derrick Henry or Zeke Elliott.

 

[Stash]

As another one of his biggest critics, I hope he gets it too.

That said, we need to finally draft a stud rb that strikes fear in the eyes of opponents. Last year that was Gurley. There are a few possibilities out there this year. Get it done.

No doubt. As good as McFadden's season has been, the team still needs to find their workhorse of the future.

 

[robjay04]

Jerry can't be that stupid.
McFadden did a great job for the Cowboys. But his contribution didn't have as great an impact on the offense. And he's not a back that can carry the load foe the Cowboys next year. He's getting older.
He'll be a great change-of pace back next year and will fulfill a value role in the offense. But that's only if we have a bell cow like Derrick Henry or Zeke Elliott.

I agree, you really can't believe much Jerry says about the offseason.

I just hope we don't get too fancy like last season. I could see a scenario where we pass on a free agent running back and let the draft "fall to us" like last season...and then leave empty handed.

That early second or third round pick may guarantee us a running back though, we will see.

 

[ufcrules1]

Here are the league's rushing leaders since McFadden became our main back (week 7):

Peterson MIN 986
Martin TB 949
McFadden DAL 868
Gurley StL 794
LMurray OAK 699

Running against defenses that have no fear of the pass, with QB's who won't check out of doomed running plays, on a team that never leads big late in games, in a scheme that he doesn't fit.

Looks like we have a great offensive line to me. They are so good that they make a jag like DMF look good. Now Jerry will ignore the position next year and roll with DMF as our starter and he will get hurt right off the bat.