I think Ryan Williams is the RB, perhaps with McFadden

[Spectre]

We'll probably draft a rb. A good one, somwhere in the upper rounds even.
But realistically, rookies are rarely given such a siginificant workload in their initial pro season.
The player has to really be something/someone special to be featured heavily, and they have to be trusted with pass protection, a grasp of the playbook, chemistry, timing, etc. These things usually just don't work that way.

I see a Ryan Williams led backfield, with McFadden... or McFadden, with Williams (depending)... while a rook may serve in a complimentary role, perhaps increasing- depending on performance. But the aforementioned two getting the bulk of the carries in a hot hand approach- both being serviceable behind this great o-line.

 

[PoundTheRock]

Don't think it's gonna happen. I think the rookie will be in a battery with McFadden (who contributes on 3rd down). Randle will end up being the third back for special teams purposes. Dunbar or Williams compete for potential 4th RB roster spot.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

And the reason RWilliams never saw the field last year was because pass protection wasn't a strength for him. And special teams.

 

[PoundTheRock]

And the reason RWilliams never saw the field last year was because pass protection wasn't a strength for him. And special teams.

That's why I think he struggles to make the team this year unless McFadden is a complete wash. Rookie back won't be cut, Randle is here unless he does something stupid and Dunbar or McFadden can probably do more for the team than Williams.

 

[RoboQB]

We'll probably draft a rb. A good one, somwhere in the upper rounds even.
But realistically, rookies are rarely given such a siginificant workload in their initial pro season.
The player has to really be something/someone special to be featured heavily, and they have to be trusted with pass protection, a grasp of the playbook, chemistry, timing, etc. These things usually just don't work that way.

I see a Ryan Williams led backfield, with McFadden... or McFadden, with Williams (depending)... while a rook may serve in a complimentary role, perhaps increasing- depending on performance. But the aforementioned two getting the bulk of the carries in a hot hand approach- both being serviceable behind this great o-line.

Actually RBs taken in the first three rounds tend to play early and often.

 

[jazzcat22]

Williams most likely pushes Dunbar off the roster. if he learned anything from being on the PS for a year, this has a good chance to happen. Dunbar was tendered his offer more so because Murray left as insurance. Then McFadden was signed. He has yet to sign it and can always be pulled off the table I believe.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

That's why I think he struggles to make the team this year unless McFadden is a complete wash. Rookie back won't be cut, Randle is here unless he does something stupid and Dunbar or McFadden can probably do more for the team than Williams.

I don't see Dumbar making the team. He is just a weak runner of the football, goes down if you blow on him.

Since we don't have a main RB this year, I see us carrying four of them to make the committee approach work, DMac, rookie, Williams, and Randle. They are all better than Dumbar.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

See only 3 rb's on the roster. McFadden, rookie rb, and down to either Randle/Williams/Dunbar. Whoever has the edge on special teams.

 

[Zekeats]

draft

 

[rwalters31]

See only 3 rb's on the roster. McFadden, rookie rb, and down to either Randle/Williams/Dunbar. Whoever has the edge on special teams.

This scenario seems best with the addition of the FB as both a blocker and short yardage RB. Seems that the FA run on FB by the Cowboys would suggest this and promote a power running game team.

 

[vaturkey]

If you truly want to run a power formation then its got to be Gurley or the kid from Indiana (or Perhaps Boise State). The other ones don't have the body to take the pounding. I'm not convinced that Gordon is good at all. Wisc running backs normally suck in the pros.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Don't see this scenario happening this team is clearly going for it all this year...now way after a highly successful running game last year are they going to turn to Williams/Randle/McFadden/Dunbar as a potential bellcow committee...i just don't see it happening.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

We'll probably draft a rb. A good one, somwhere in the upper rounds even.
But realistically, rookies are rarely given such a siginificant workload in their initial pro season.
The player has to really be something/someone special to be featured heavily, and they have to be trusted with pass protection, a grasp of the playbook, chemistry, timing, etc. These things usually just don't work that way.

I see a Ryan Williams led backfield, with McFadden... or McFadden, with Williams (depending)... while a rook may serve in a complimentary role, perhaps increasing- depending on performance. But the aforementioned two getting the bulk of the carries in a hot hand approach- both being serviceable behind this great o-line.

I think so too but we got to add a rookie, Ryan and a rookie wouldn't be depended on as rookies too block but if you put McFadden out there he's a solid blocker, we should have a good 3 way rotation with hot hand getting more looks in the 3rd and 4th quarter.

 

[BoysWin]

I think a Round 1-2 pick is too early. R3 - if Coleman, Dave Johnson, Langford, TJ Yeldon are there, that is good value. But I expect a R4 pick in Buck Allen, USC or Cameron Artis-Payne, Auburn. CAP reminds me of Emmit Smith. I won't be disappointed with a Emmit Smith clone in R4.

 

[USMarineVet]

I think the incumbent Randle plays a bigger role with McFadden and Williams alternating in back up roles. That is, providing we don't nab a big name back in the 1st. If that happens I believe it will be a toss up between Williams and our draft RB competing for the 3rd spot. I think it's Randle's job to lose as the primary. Of course this will all pan out in camp and pre-season.

 

[speedkilz88]

McFadden pushes Dunbar off the roster. He does everything better. The rookie would be a lock for a spot. And then you have Ryan Williams vs Joseph Randle again. Randle would normally get the spot because of STs but Cowboys may be ready to make the break because of the off field stuff.

 

[PoundTheRock]

I don't profess myself to be a scout/coach, but to my untrained eye Randle is one of the best special teams players we have. That's not to be taken lightly.

 

[links18]

Don't see this scenario happening this team is clearly going for it all this year...now way after a highly successful running game last year are they going to turn to Williams/Randle/McFadden/Dunbar as a potential bellcow committee...i just don't see it happening.

Right, a year after riding Murray all year long they are going to turn over the running game to a platoon of marginal players, when there is a chance to win it all? Doesn't make a ton of sense.....

 

[DFWJC]

Rookie RBs come into to the league ready to contribute more than any other position except maybe kicker.
That's one reason many say
Vet Pass Rusher + Rookie RB >>>>> Vet RB + Rookie Pass Rusher

 

[Wood]

We'll probably draft a rb. A good one, somwhere in the upper rounds even.
But realistically, rookies are rarely given such a siginificant workload in their initial pro season.
The player has to really be something/someone special to be featured heavily, and they have to be trusted with pass protection, a grasp of the playbook, chemistry, timing, etc. These things usually just don't work that way.

I see a Ryan Williams led backfield, with McFadden... or McFadden, with Williams (depending)... while a rook may serve in a complimentary role, perhaps increasing- depending on performance. But the aforementioned two getting the bulk of the carries in a hot hand approach- both being serviceable behind this great o-line.

I can give u several examples where rookie rb have come in and been horse for their offense. I think some are understating what Murray did. To think William and McFadden will replace that is laughable. Dallas needs to go heavy in draft for RB and he needs to be there horse. There is small margin for error in that pick.