Signed by Cowboys Dunbar re-signs ** One Year $1.75M **

[gimmesix]

One last point: It's not like we rushed out and gave Dunbar some big contract. We let him test FA, two teams let him walk out without a contract. We scooped him back up on a one year deal.

There is no reason to complain about this. This isn't going to stop us from looking at RBs, this doesn't even mean he'll stay on the roster.

Just the way it goes. If Dunbar had signed with another team, people be like, how dare Dallas let him get away. Since he signed with us, people be like, just another worthless signing by Dallas.

I'm not sure I've seen this much offseason hate for everything Dallas does. I guess that's what 4-12 does to some of us.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

He has a role on this team and the other teams he was probably going to have to compete for the job. He was a top receiving threat out of the backfield before he got hurt, not surprised he's back and shouldn't stop us from draft Elliott or Henry.

 

[Alexander]

One last point: It's not like we rushed out and gave Dunbar some big contract. We let him test FA, two teams let him walk out without a contract. We scooped him back up on a one year deal.

There is no reason to complain about this. This isn't going to stop us from looking at RBs, this doesn't even mean he'll stay on the roster.

But according to people like you, he is a "weapon".

Which is it? A whatever signing, let's see what happens? Or is he some great weapon that we are fortunate to get back in at such a cheap price?

 

[KingintheNorth]

The saving grace is that it is only a 1-year deal.

People can jump all over me for not liking the re-signing, I'm just sick of bringing back the same players that didn't get it done while they were here. We need to compete more, let players know that they need to perform or else, and stop settling for familiarity.

 

[Alexander]

He has a role on this team and the other teams he was probably going to have to compete for the job.

Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco.

They will all just regret the day they let the next Darren Sproles escape their grasp.

 

[Alexander]

The saving grace is that it is only a 1-year deal.

People can jump all over me for not liking the re-signing, I'm just sick of bringing back the same players that didn't get it done while they were here. We need to compete more, let players know that they need to perform or else, and stop settling for familiarity.

That is good in principle.

But I go off of precedence. Look at players like Ogletree. They got signed back because they were extremely awesome running a bubble screen for a game or two. Then basically had UDFAs as competition.

I can only operate by how I have seen this club operate from in a similar circumstance.

This team uses competition as a buzz word. Get a contract, even a small one like this, it is basically a one year scholarship.

 

[mattjames2010]

But according to people like you, he is a "weapon".

Which is it? A whatever signing, let's see what happens? Or is he some great weapon that we are fortunate to get back in at such a cheap price?

He is a "weapon". The same way Lewis is a "weapon". They are scat backs, they specialize in that role and both do it well.

His injuries are a concern, no one is denying this. Why are you being so stubborn on this topic? Dude, he's a talented receiving back that's why he's getting another shot here. He's on a one year deal, he can't stay healthy, he's gone. Stop the crying before your mom hears you and makes you go to bed.

 

[BlueNSilver88]

Well, I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on Dunbar. I think he fits a solid role on the team and isn't expensive by any means. Either way, this move isn't going to break or make us.

 

[rpntex]

Especially the play where he actually got injured.

He was the check down on 3rd downs. He's good for 8 yards on 3rd and 15.

The vast majority of his receptions weren't on checkdowns...he was out in the pattern by design. As for your last comment, you really should know that 11 of his 21 receptions resulted in first downs. Don't let facts get in your way, though.

 

[mattjames2010]

This isn't even worth stressing over. it's a non-issue, there is no risk involved here. No reason to give yourself a tummy ulcer over this.

 

[KingintheNorth]

The vast majority of his receptions weren't on checkdowns...he was out in the pattern by design. As for your last comment, you really should know that 11 of his 21 receptions resulted in first downs. Don't let facts get in your way, though.

Being in pattern by design and checking down are not mutually exclusive. As far as facts, he's missed more than a third of the games since college. He's not dependable. Yes he averaged 13.4 yards per carry last year in 5 whole attempts, but he averaged 3.4 yards in 99 carries the year before. He's overrated by Cowboy fans. Seattle and San Francisco didn't bite. We did.

 

[rynochop]

1.75 million? I need to check with some folks to see if we overpaid..

 

[muck4doo]

Being in pattern by design and checking down are not mutually exclusive. As far as facts, he's missed more than a third of the games since college. He's not dependable. Yes he averaged 13.4 yards per carry last year in 5 whole attempts, but he averaged 3.4 yards in 99 carries the year before. He's overrated by Cowboy fans. Seattle and San Francisco didn't bite. We did.

Disliking him because of injury history is one thing, implying he can't make plays is another. Sean Lee and Tony Romo also have missed a lot of games because of injuries. Do you want them off the team too?

 

[dstew60105]

whose progress is he stopping?

Agreed. Don't understand the Dunbar hate. He's a very good offensive playmaker.

 

[mattjames2010]

Being in pattern by design and checking down are not mutually exclusive. As far as facts, he's missed more than a third of the games since college. He's not dependable. Yes he averaged 13.4 yards per carry last year in 5 whole attempts, but he averaged 3.4 yards in 99 carries the year before. He's overrated by Cowboy fans. Seattle and San Francisco didn't bite. We did.

Go ahead and tell me the risks of signing an RB to a one year cheap contract worth complaining about? Go ahead. Do you think this will keep us from drafting an RB? signing another FA RB? Give me the list of third string RBs in this league that see the playing time Dunbar does?

You didn't even think about this, you went straight to complaining.

 

[Alexander]

He is a "weapon". The same way Lewis is a "weapon". They are scat backs, they specialize in that role and both do it well..

Dunbar had no game with more than two carries and had only five total in three games. Lewis had no game where he carried the ball less than four times.

And this is in the Patriot offense, which I really really hope for your sake that you recognize, is different from Dallas' offense.

All in all, Lewis played significantly more snaps in comparison. Which is yet another thing I regret having to explain to you.

Dunbar is a "scatback", a 3rd down back in Linehan's design. Lewis is a back who plays in the Patriots system, which changes from week to week and has no clear pecking order.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

People crying about this signing...my goodness.

We could sign Jesus Christ and people would be like...didn't he die once already?

 

[iceberg]

He's just the RKG :/

gee - been 18 seconds and 2 posts since that was brought up. we almost forgot about this dig.

 

[mattjames2010]

Go ahead and tell me the risks of signing an RB to a one year cheap contract worth complaining about? Go ahead. Do you think this will keep us from drafting an RB? signing another FA RB? Give me the list of third string RBs in this league that see the playing time Dunbar does?

You didn't even think about this, you went straight to complaining.

Also, you said he was a "pick up short yardage on long downs" RB - He averaged 10.2 yards a reception, you know, the role we are primarily signing him for.

 

[conner01]

Any RB we draft.. He can't stay healthy at all. And it's a waste of money.

When healthy he was a huge part of the offense last year and is a nice weapon
And You never know, he may never have another injury in his career