News: Is Lance Dunbar a 'complete weapon' for Cowboys?

[jobberone]

He's a pretty good pass blocker, too. And he runs hard between the tackles. His issue was with health and ball security. The latter is a deal breaker if it's not sufficiently addressed.

I just haven't noticed him blocking.

 

[Idgit]

I just haven't noticed him blocking.

Yeah. He's not built for it, but he gets in the way pretty well. Those early fumbles were brutal, though.

 

[Bullflop]

If Dunbar can prove he's durable enough to withstand a full season of activity this year, he'll likely have arrived. So far that hasn;t been the case but it's too early yet in his career to assume he's unworthy of the hype. This season, Linehan reportedly has plans to utilize him somewhat more liberally. With that being the case, fans should be afforded a clearer sampling of his actual worth. We'll see.

 

[Fredd]

defensive over-hype-machine: Matt Johnson
offensive over-hype-machine: Lance Dunbar

I hope both live up to the hype this season, and I will keep a "wait and see" attitude until it happens

 

[TheFinisher]

This guy has got to be one of the most unjustifiably hyped players I've ever seen. He was an uDFA out of North Texas who's seen real game action in what, 1 game in 2 years, and we're saying he's our Harvin/Sproles?

Only on CZ...

 

[noshame]

We finally have a OC who will use a Dunbar the way he should be used, to attack the outside, whether it's a pitch, flare, or screen, he wll kill people out there and hopefully stay healthy.

 

[Denim Chicken]

This guy has got to be one of the most unjustifiably hyped players I've ever seen. He was an uDFA out of North Texas who's seen real game action in what, 1 game in 2 years, and we're saying he's our Harvin/Sproles?

Only on CZ...

Hey, some people are able to see ability in players before they breakout. Not really impressive to call something after the fact.

 

[Doomsday101]

Question for Dunbar is the same questions for a lot of guys on the team. Can you stay healthy. I was at the Raiders game last year and he showed very quick burst through the hole and played a big part in helping the Cowboys win. However once the game was over so was he.

 

[jazzcat22]

Question for Dunbar is the same questions for a lot of guys on the team. Can you stay healthy. I was at the Raiders game last year and he showed very quick burst through the hole and played a big part in helping the Cowboys win. However once the game was over so was he.

I was at that game also. A friend of mine that went with me, doesn't follow all the players. and said..I don't know who that kid is, but he looks good...
A Raiders fan sitting beside me, said same about the thing. (He was a Raiders fan, his girlfriend a Cowboys fan on a side note.)

Now one game may not warrant the hype. But I think he needs to be given more chances based what the limited work we seen so far. I think Beasley and Dunbar fall into the same category, let's see what Linehan can use their abilities, as there are some we may not have seen yet.

If anyone wants to talk about hype, isn't Clowney the #1 overall pick still hype at this point until we see him play?
And before anyone answers it's a given he will live up to that hype....remember the 1989 draft for one, Aikman...lived up to it, Mandrich did not.....

 

[Doomsday101]

I was at that game also. A friend of mine that went with me, doesn't follow all the players. and said..I don't know who that kid is, but he looks good...
A Raiders fan sitting beside me, said same about the thing. (He was a Raiders fan, his girlfriend a Cowboys fan on a side note.)

Now one game may not warrant the hype. But I think he needs to be given more chances based what the limited work we seen so far. I think Beasley and Dunbar fall into the same category, let's see what Linehan can use their abilities, as there are some we may not have seen yet.

If you want to talk about hype, isn't Clowney the #1 overall pick still hype at this point until we see him play?
And before anyone answers it's a given he will live up to that hype....remember the 1989 draft for one, Aikman...lived up to it, Mandrich did not.....

Well one game will not put you in the ring of honor or HOF but it can show the type of skill a player has when healthy, again the main issue with Dunbar.

 

[Seven]

Has Lance Dunbar played more than twenty plays in a game that actually counted in the standings?

I think to project his complete weapon moniker, one would need to first see him use all the skills and use them in a real game setting.

To be determined is about the best you can say.

No kidding. I read the thread title and wondered where this came from. Not completely disagreeing but I've seen no substance to this in a game day performance. Ever.

Did they not say this about Dantzler as well? And he could play QB in a pinch? Never happened.

 

[Future]

I like him, but even if he is great, he's only going to get 5 touches a game tops.

 

[Doomsday101]

I like him, but even if he is great, he's only going to get 5 touches a game tops.

There may be games where all he gets is 5 there very well could be games he plays a bigger role. No matter who Murray back up is they will not be getting a lot of snaps but hopefully whoever gets that role makes the most of the playing time they do get.

 

[Rockport]

• 
• By Dan Hanzus, Around the League Writer
• Published: June 25, 2014 at 02:38 p.m.

The hype train is rolling fast for Lance Dunbar, who's become a trendy pick as a breakout player for the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.

Is it deserved? That would probably depend on your expectations for Dunbar, a 5-foot-8, 188-pound change-of-pace back who showed flashes of legit playmaking ability behind DeMarco Murray a season ago.

"Well, he's a guy that's going to be a complete weapon," said Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown, according to Fox Sports Southwest. "We can line him up anywhere on the team-tailback spot, at the wide receiver spot, in the slot.

"He has tremendous hands and he's just not a specialty guy. He could play tailback if you need him to go out there and give you 15 or 20 carries. He's that type of kid," Brown continued. "He brings a whole different dimension, a whole different vibe in our room as far as what he does and we're looking forward to using him as a weapon as well."

The high point and nadir of Dunbar's 2013 season came on Thanksgiving Day. Dunbar gashed the Oakland Raiders for 82 yards on just 12 carries before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Dunbar's slight build will always bring questions about whether he can withstand the demands of regular touches at this level.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361621/article/is-lance-dunbar-a-complete-weapon-for-cowboys

He's too small to be anything more than a bit player for the Cowboys. A good one at that.

 

[DogFace]

This same babble is spewed every year about how this guy is a complete weapon, Romo's throwing better than ever, Miles Austin's hamstring is feeling the best it has since grade school, Sean Lee has rehabbed his injury and is ready to go, Anthony Spencer is on track to lift this defense to the promise land. Our coaches are drinking secret sauce.

How about we try not go 8-8 or worse for a 4th straight season.

Should everyone just be quiet about the team or say negative things? I think that is this writers job. Others enjoy it.

 

[conner01]

i don't know about being a complete player but i think his skill set can help this team.

 

[benson]

We are talking about the same coaching staff that ran an actual talent in Felix Jones straight into the ground. Now you want them to use an UDFA the way Jones was supposed to be used? You've got to be kidding me. If anything, if Lunbar actually possesses any real talent, he'd better find a team who can use him, not here.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

We are talking about the same coaching staff that ran an actual talent in Felix Jones straight into the ground. Now you want them to use an UDFA the way Jones was supposed to be used? You've got to be kidding me. If anything, if Lunbar actually possesses any real talent, he'd better find a team who can use him, not here.

I agree. This coaching staff pulls a player off the field the minute he starts making plays????????? Dewayne Harris is very underutilized IMO....

 

[sbark]

yup, he has the "potential"..........but potential just means he has not done it yet............

 

[Alexander]

He was an uDFA out of North Texas who's seen real game action in what, 1 game in 2 years, and we're saying he's our Harvin/Sproles?

I fully understand being excited about potential, but when you see the Sproles and Harvin things, it is just ridiculous. Those are two proven top shelf NFL players.

Dunbar is a player who thus far has had one decent half of football and a long run in preseason that culminated in him tripping over his own feet and fumbling.