ESPN: Darren McFadden misses Cowboys’ team charter

[Jstopper]

I'm not really sure. It's hard to keep all these suspensions straight.

Its not hard at all. We have two players suspended as of now period. Gregory Irving.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

It is hilarious that a guy missing a flight has people doubting the season, yet the fact that we had exemplary attendance in offseason program means nothing. Which of these two things is going to be a factor in guys performance on the field?

 

[JBond]

Cowboys running back Darren McFadden will have to pay his own way to California.

McFadden missed the team charter Saturday afternoon, according to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. He called team officials to tell them he was running late and won’t face a fine as long as he arrives by 2 p.m. PT Sunday when players are required to arrive.

McFadden, though, will have to buy a commercial flight to Southern California.

Cornerback Orlando Scandrick, defensive lineman David Irving and rookie cornerback Jourdan Lewis also weren’t on the team charter.

Scandrick, who lives in L.A. in the offseason, flew back to California on a commercial flight Friday after flying into DFW for a physical and a conditioning test earlier in the day.

Irving failed to report to The Star and faces a $40,000 fine for an unexcused absence, but he (Irving) is in California.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-cowboys-team-charter/?cid=eref:nbcnews:text

Why is it so hard for Cowboys players to show up for work on time? Does NE have this issue?

 

[JBond]

This has been a very annoying offseason.


A lot of this stuff isn't a big deal but it kind of paints a picture as to what the players mindset is headed into the season.

I'm expecting a down year based on everything I've seen. I hope I'm wrong but the players just seem like they invested a lot last year and this year they aren't ready to commit.

Of course I hope I'm wrong. We deserve better as fans because our emotions have been put through the ringer with this club.

Not sure about a down year. Compared to what?

 

[Idgit]

It is hilarious that a guy missing a flight has people doubting the season, yet the fact that we had exemplary attendance in offseason program means nothing. Which of these two things is going to be a factor in guys performance on the field?

When you want to be upset about something, it doesn't take very much to get you upset, apparently. Er, I mean, if you're a Realist, you see things without the blue and silver sunglasses on. You know how damaging a guy taking alternative transportation to training camp can be for a team's morale.

There's no coming back from something like that.