Eatman says McFadden is a couple weeks away

[Nightman]

Take away his 30 yard run and his ypc was 3.9 in those 2 games.

Those 2 TD's he got were both 1 yard runs. Yay! Of course there is the GB fumble to remember also.

He was ran into the ground that year and everyone knows it. His primary back up was Randle and he had 1 carry in the playoffs. Murray is above average and nothing more. Wether we had kept him or decided to let him go has nothing to do with that.

Wow, the 'hate' is strong in this one......you sound like a Commanders fan....DMurray accomplished nothing but holds almost all the big DAL rushing records

 

[big dog cowboy]

DMurray accomplished nothing but holds almost all the big DAL rushing records

He should, they did nothing but overuse him all season. Anyone with that many carries should hold NFL records not just Cowboy records.

 

[Alohawg1]

The point isn't who had Romo and Dez and who didn't. The whole debate is that McFadden isn't a special running back and can be replaced with a cheaper, younger and better option

The point is fairness in evaluating or at least my point is. And your point is you don't like McFadden, we get it.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

The point is fairness in evaluating or at least my point is. And your point is you don't like McFadden, we get it.

Has nothing to do with not liking someone. Anyways I have posted numerous stats and not going over this with another Mcfadden lovefest fan that is blind.

Good day sir

 

[JDSmith]

Whether McFadden is a "special back" or not isn't the point. The odds are extremely good that he'll be the third best RB at running in a zone blocking scheme. But he was likely not as good as Christine Michael either. He is invaluable however, because he's the best RB we have at picking up blitzes. He can be used on third down, he can be given the load in the event that Zeke gets hurt. The coaches can trust him to pick up the blitzer and protect the QB, which is the most important job any RB on our team has. And before anyone says running is more important, the coaches don't think so. That's why McFadden was out there getting carries every week when the odds are very good that Michael or one of the other backs could have done at least as well running the ball, and without the shift to more of a man blocking scheme.

McFadden can pass protect, catch and run. He can handle 25+ carries a game. I think those things virtually guarantee him a roster spot.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Wouldn't that be an amazing development? From the #4 rusher in the NFL to on the street? I can't think of a similar situation if it does happen.

We let the number 1 rusher at 1800 yards walk away in free agency......number 4 on a down year in the league for rushing has no leverage

 

[dallasdave]

We let the number 1 rusher at 1800 yards walk away in free agency......number 4 on a down year in the league for rushing has no leverage

That is a great point !!!

 

[Stash]

We let the number 1 rusher at 1800 yards walk away in free agency......number 4 on a down year in the league for rushing has no leverage

Yeah, but let's face it, the #1 rusher wasn't released, he hit free agency. And cashed in big time!

 

[JDSmith]

Yeah, but let's face it, the #1 rusher wasn't released, he hit free agency. And cashed in big time!

And we offered him like 6 million a year.

 

[hornitosmonster]

He will be Wally Pipped by then

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Yeah, but let's face it, the #1 rusher wasn't released, he hit free agency. And cashed in big time!

That has nothing to do with what we are talking about though

 

[casmith07]

Wouldn't that be an amazing development? From the #4 rusher in the NFL to on the street? I can't think of a similar situation if it does happen.

Do you think we carry 4 backs? Zeke is obviously not going anywhere, Alfred Morris looks like the best back on the roster, and Jackson is worth keeping on the 53 IMO.

 

[Stash]

Do you think we carry 4 backs? Zeke is obviously not going anywhere, Alfred Morris looks like the best back on the roster, and Jackson is worth keeping on the 53 IMO.

An 'embarrassment of riches' at the position, no doubt. In a perfect world, I'd very much like to keep all five of them!

But, in my opinion, barring a late injury, I don't think McFadden has a role on this team anymore. I think they do keep 4 - Elliott, Morris, Dunbar, and Jackson, and I feel they will either keep McFadden on PUP (in case of injury), trade him if they can, or release him as a last resort.

How about you? What's your opinion on it?

 

[MSCowboyFan]

Ya I don't get why people want McFadden over Dunbar or Jackson. Dude is over priced and we have cheaper and younger guys that can do what he does or even better

Correct. It's a vocal minority of DMC fans that are delusional IMO.

 

[Derinyar]

Whether McFadden is a "special back" or not isn't the point. The odds are extremely good that he'll be the third best RB at running in a zone blocking scheme. But he was likely not as good as Christine Michael either. He is invaluable however, because he's the best RB we have at picking up blitzes. He can be used on third down, he can be given the load in the event that Zeke gets hurt. The coaches can trust him to pick up the blitzer and protect the QB, which is the most important j
McFadden can pass protect, catch and run. He can handle 25+ carries a game. I think those things virtually guarantee him a roster spot.

McFadden really hasn't proven he can handle 25+ carries on a regular basis. Murray had more 25+ carry games in 2014 then DMC has had in his career. I think you can actually argue 25+ carries isn't a good number, that 20 is a better number. Still Morris is much more proven on that then DMC is. DMC is a decent pass catcher, but he seem to just be decent. Basically what limits him as a ZBS player also limits him as a pass catcher. He's not a quick burst player at this point in his career. He needs a runway and doesn't change directions well. Pass blocking from RB is probably the most over rated portion of a RB profile right now. I'm sure he is better then everyone but Zeke on the team because he's been asked to do it more then anyone else at this point.

The question, to me, about McFadden is would he be active on game days. I think the answer right now is probably only if Dunbar isn't healthy enough to be active. I'd expect the primary back if Zeke gets injured to be Morris. He's a better zone runner, not a ******* like Michael/Randle, and has a track record of not missing games. Now you need a 3rd down back, which McFadden could be. I assume Dunbar would likely be used before DMC as a 3rd down back, mostly because that's when those loose plays can really help you the most. So the idea of carrying a 2 million dollar player who might not be active on a week to week basis seems a little questionable to me. I know the difference is you're imagining him as RB2 and taking the 15 snaps a game that don't go to Zeke, and right now I think Morris has won that job by both ability and availability. SO I'd guess we have 3 backs for two spots and Dunbar, when healthy/active, has a specific use on the team so I expect him to claim one. So DMC vs Jackson. DMC is close to the end of his career and more expensive to keep. Jackson is cheap and has more tools if less ability currently. I keep the younger cheaper player to be RB4 as opposed to someone who is basically back up insurance.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Wish he had the same prob on the Dline lol. So many good players getting much sacks and pressure who do we get rid of?

The overcrowded backfield is a blessing. May the best players win and make the 53, and the others traded for draft picks to teams where they will get playing time

 

[big dog cowboy]

But, in my opinion, barring a late injury, I don't think McFadden has a role on this team anymore.

His ship may have sailed. Unless we someone gets hurt.

 

[Stash]

His ship may have sailed. Unless we someone gets hurt.

That's exactly my thinking.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

With Dunbar being cleared for practice and McFadden can't get healthy from a broken elbow I don't think McFadden will make the 53.

Does anybody think we are keeping Mcfadden on pup as insurance? That way if Dunbar is lost for the season again they can bring Mcfadden in after a few weeks.

 

[Nightman]

With Dunbar being cleared for practice and McFadden can't get healthy from a broken elbow I don't think McFadden will make the 53.

Does anybody think we are keeping Mcfadden on pup as insurance? That way if Dunbar is lost for the season again they can bring Mcfadden in after a few weeks.

McFadden is on the NFI since he got hurt in a non-football related accident...they don't have to pay him while he is out or if they cut him...they will have to make a decision if he is healthy enough to practice before the season starts...