Jerry Jones: Christine Michael offers a "different dimension"

[xwalker]

And he averaged 2.7 and 3.1 in the first two games.

In his lean years in Oakland, he also had some games where his average was high, but overall he averaged fewer than 4 yards per carry.

What I see is a back who can hit the hole and go if the play is executed as designed. He has the burst and speed to take it the distance. But he's also a back who hesitates when the play isn't executed as designed and goes down too easily on contact because he doesn't have great balance. I don't think he could have made the long TD run that Randle did where he bounced around left end.

Yes, that's a reasonable description of McFadden this season.

Murray had some issues adjusting to this scheme when Callahan first got here. Murray learned to make quicker decisions as he adjusted to this scheme.

I also think the coaches need to coach McFadden differently than Murray or Randle. The coaches discourage running far outside and really want the runner to cut it up field just off Tackle on most outside runs; however, McFadden can out run defenders to the far corner better than Murray/Randle. I think they should try to get him outside more. That could result the defense being more spread out when he does run inside.

Yes, McFadden likely wouldn't have made that exact run that Randle made; however, if that run was actually designed to go far outside from the beginning, then McFadden might have made the TD also. The stopping and starting that Randle did on that play is definitely not what McFadden should be doing.

On the flip side, I don't know if Randle would have scored on the play where McFadden had a TD. McFadden ran to the far outside on his TD which was possible because of his speed.

 

[xwalker]

He went from a Jag to a glorified slot receiver I see he is growing on you.

That's one way to avoid admitting to being wrong about a player.

 

[gimmesix]

We basically have hope and a prayer QB's in queue until Tony is back, that is by far, our greatest weakness. The return of defensive starters will help against lesser teams, but probably won't alter that imbalance significantly against a team like NE. During the Romo-less the period, the more winnable games are obviously more important, and I think that this is one of them. It's not silly to think that without our starting QB and our top 3 receiver that we have a much greater chance of beating an 0-3 team than the best team in football. Both wins are equal on the ledger, but one is more probable and therefore, more important IMO.

I obviously do not agree with you in concept. If we fall to 2-2 are we done for the season? How about if we fall to 2-3, should we call it quits? There will come a day when we have to win or we're out of the picture. When that happens, the game will be huge.

Now, we might look back on this game and say what if, but this won't be the game that decides our season. What if won't matter if we take care of business when/if we get near six or seven losses. I want to win because it's always easier on you down the road when you win, but a loss here just does not mean that much.

 

[gimmesix]

Yes, that's a reasonable description of McFadden this season.

Murray had some issues adjusting to this scheme when Callahan first got here. Murray learned to make quicker decisions as he adjusted to this scheme.

I agree that McFadden might adjust, but he's been in this type of scheme before and had the same struggles. You would think that it plays to his strengths. but he just doesn't read it well.

 

[Doomsay]

I obviously do not agree with you in concept. If we fall to 2-2 are we done for the season? How about if we fall to 2-3, should we call it quits? There will come a day when we have to win or we're out of the picture. When that happens, the game will be huge.

Now, we might look back on this game and say what if, but this won't be the game that decides our season. What if won't matter if we take care of business when/if we get near six or seven losses. I want to win because it's always easier on you down the road when you win, but a loss here just does not mean that much.

How you feeling now?

 

[DandyDon52]

Sounds like a good chance he plays Sunday.

Evidently not, I missed 1st half, but dont think he played.
As I predicted JG did not change much for this game. Neither did marinelli.

 

[hutch1254]

It's pretty awesome they chose that situation to use Michael. You wait for that moment to use him cold out of the trunk?

 

[kevm3]

McFadden needs to sit next game and CM needs playing time.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

Evidently not, I missed 1st half, but dont think he played.
As I predicted JG did not change much for this game. Neither did marinelli.

he had one carry on a critical third and short. gained a total of negative two yards I believe

 

[knightrider94]

I don't understand why they even dressed him. They didn't even try to integrate him into the game. This wS the perfect opportunity to get him some run before next week. The ONE play they use him, everybody saw it coming. NO crowded the box ala Atlanta and you run him cold off the bench. What is wrong with this coaching staff?

 

[Tenkamenin]

I don't understand why they even dressed him. They didn't even try to integrate him into the game. This wS the perfect opportunity to get him some run before next week. The ONE play they use him, everybody saw it coming. NO crowded the box ala Atlanta and you run him cold off the bench. What is wrong with this coaching staff?

So obvious

 

[Frosty]

So obvious

Makes ya wonder if the coaching staff ever wanted Cmike at all.....Garrett showing his stubbornness instead of giving the kid a chance to succeed.

 

[Nightman]

I don't understand why they even dressed him. They didn't even try to integrate him into the game. This wS the perfect opportunity to get him some run before next week. The ONE play they use him, everybody saw it coming. NO crowded the box ala Atlanta and you run him cold off the bench. What is wrong with this coaching staff?

It did look like DMC asked out and if Randle was benched that only left CMike since Dunbar was injured.

 

[rpntex]

It's pretty awesome they chose that situation to use Michael. You wait for that moment to use him cold out of the trunk?

I agree that wasn't sound strategy to bring him "cold" in for a critical call, but in all fairness, CM didn't follow the backing on the play. If he doesn't cut back and follows Witten, he is likely to get that yard. By cutting back like that, he's most likely to get stuffed - cold or not.

Chalk it up to rust.

 

[MRV52]

Thanks Jerry it was a 1 play dimension.

 

[DandyDon52]

I don't understand why they even dressed him. They didn't even try to integrate him into the game. This wS the perfect opportunity to get him some run before next week. The ONE play they use him, everybody saw it coming. NO crowded the box ala Atlanta and you run him cold off the bench. What is wrong with this coaching staff?

lol that was JG warming him up for NE game !! gotta build his confidence you know.
JG and the jones boys are just not big on changes in personel.
They should have started weedon, and played cassel or moore in 2nd half. Also should have
played CM the whole game, take some chances and you might win or find a good player.

on the other side, payton has been slow to play cj spiller, make the change, but tonight it paid off.
when a team is undermanned or down and out a HC has to be bold, make changes, and be innovative, and This just isnt JG.

 

[DandyDon52]

Makes ya wonder if the coaching staff ever wanted Cmike at all.....Garrett showing his stubbornness instead of giving the kid a chance to succeed.

Really the last 2 games he should have played , at least 5-8 carries.

 

[rynochop]

It did look like DMC asked out and if Randle was benched that only left CMike since Dunbar was injured.

I must have missed that,makes sense. I doubt anyone would agree not using him there because he was cold or rusty if DMC gets the carry and loses two

 

[Bowdown27]

McFadden needs to sit next game and CM needs playing time.

With Dunbar out no need to. Michael McFadden and randle will roll together

 

[BoysWin]

Sitting on the bench behind the nucklehead Joe Randle - we have the most complacent coaching staff in the league. Zero competition - all name gifts to play. this team is on another downward spiral