Is Rod Smith the answer at runningback?

[LocimusPrime]

With zeke out with suspension, we got to see Alfred, Rod, and DMC play. After watching that game, I really believe that R . smith is strictly a third stringer.

 

[CATCH17]

Not enough information yet.

 

[Floatyworm]

Yup...we pretty much over-rated the whole situation @ RB. Morris was running on fumes by the 2nd quarter last Sunday. If we are not gonna use Mcfadden...then why keep him around? He clearly is he better back. Rod Smith flashed in the pre-season...and has since...become just a JAG. We lack speed @ the position..that is for sure. Seems like there are massive cutback lanes all the time...or bounce that stuff to the outside for massive gains..but our RBs are too slow to exploit this.

 

[AmishCowboy]

Smith deserves a chance at #2 RB

 

[TheCoolFan]

As long as Chaz Green isn't an option at LT then maybe

 

[HungryLion]

No

 

[Silver N Blue]

Why not put the back out there who can play all three downs. Yes that is DMAC, let Morris maintain his change of pass stature, and Smith his jack of all trades.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Hope we get to see more of it this week. Keep the Pigeon offense off the field. Run them and stay with the game plan.

 

[Section446]

McFadden.

 

[MRV52]

This team is too stupid by not using Mcfadden heavily.

 

[JBond]

Since the Cowboys are afraid to call run plays, it doesn't really matter who us hanging out in the backfield.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

We don't run the ball, we'll lose.

 

[cowboyblue22]

no he is not the answer

 

[fifaguy]

McFadden played?

And no Smith is not the answer

 

[BHendri5]

No, I have been telling people this since preseason. He is valuable to the team though as a 3rd down back and a relief pitcher, to use baseball terminology. This is the what I call the Troy Hambrick syndrome. He looks like the real deal when the , when the real deal is on the sideline or not playing at all. But once he gets his shot you see he is not.

 

[kiheikiwi]

of course not, never was "the answer"
He is a role player ...

 

[pacy]

We don't run the ball, we'll lose.

I understand that you have to run the ball but keep in mind the Eagles are No. 1 against the run. Where they struggle is when you pass against them.

 

[WhizKid]

I know they ran the ball bad early, but it picked up pretty nicely in the second half with a change in personnel. They just got behind and had to abandon it. Smith didn't look bad in his limited time either (he only had 3 carries). Morris looked better coming out the half. There is something there, they just have to commit to it, and play off it (more play action would have been nice). JMO

 

[DallasDomination]

Can any of our bAcks get yards after contact? I literally saw all three of our backs go down instantly. That's where zeke shines. He makes a 2 yard loss a 3 yard gain. He keeps the chains moving. These guys go down like they got shot by a sniper.

 

[bodi]

NO