Twitter: Joseph Randle expected to miss some time

[Fla Cowpoke]

Let me also add that handing the ball to DMC 29 times a game is not going to be the winning formula folks. We need to keep him fresh. Give him 20 or so carries and Cmike 10 or so.

Cut Randle (I kid I kid)

I do agree that 30 carries a game for any back is too many on a regular basis. What we have had a bad habit in doing is each back is so specialized that teams have a great idea of what is coming when Dunbar is in the game, or MIchael is in the game, etc. We need to basically just use the backs interchangeably, run the same offense regardless of who is in the backfield. They can all run the ball. They can all catch the ball to a certain extent. Keep the options open.

 

[Bleu Star]

I do agree that 30 carries a game for any back is too many on a regular basis. What we have had a bad habit in doing is each back is so specialized that teams have a great idea of what is coming when Dunbar is in the game, or MIchael is in the game, etc. We need to basically just use the backs interchangeably, run the same offense regardless of who is in the backfield. They can all run the ball. They can all catch the ball to a certain extent. Keep the options open.

Exactly. I don't understand why this is so hard for the coaches to grasp.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

McFadden on screens should be a staple...he is a huge threat in the open field.

 

[iRepDatStar]

lol people saying cut him?.. hes not even on his last year of his rookie deal.. he isnt getting paid much why cut him?.. Some of you are just trying to throw away any resources that we have. I'm starting to hate cowboys fans as much as I would any other fan base

 

[Bleu Star]

lol people saying cut him?.. hes not even on his last year of his rookie deal.. he isnt getting paid much why cut him?.. Some of you are just trying to throw away any resources that we have. I'm starting to hate cowboys fans as much as I would any other fan base

Cut who? Randle? If that,was me, I hope you noticed the (I kid I kid) piece after that statement. He provides value to the Cowboys as a change of pace back. Not a lead dog. Hopefully our stubborn FO and coaches understand that now.

 

[ConstantReboot]

The OL has been inconsistent. Randle has been fine. Rave about McFadden if you want, but Randle does better yesterday if he plays all game. Michael looks pretty bad IMO.

Randle has been terrible. When was the last time he ran for 100 yards this year? Lets stop playing fantasy football. Randle doesn't hit the hole hard and dances too much in the back field. Thus the reason why the oline was upset at him not running to where the play is supposed to be.

 

[Nightman]

Randle has been a good or better than McFadden in previous games.

The game was about improved blocking and the defense backing off the run because rhis QB would throw the ball more than 3 yards.

Randle has done more than Michael at this point.

It can't be understated how much better the OL blocked yesterday. They went to a more power scheme and got some guys out in front of the RBs. If they can keep that up then it really might not matter if it is Randle, McFadden or Michael.

 

[ConstantReboot]

Randle has been a good or better than McFadden in previous games.

The game was about improved blocking and the defense backing off the run because rhis QB would throw the ball more than 3 yards.

Randle has done more than Michael at this point.

Randle has been terrible. All he had was a few big runs in the New Orleans and Atlanta game to pad his stats. The Cowboys are making a big mistake by having Randle handle the bulk of the carries. The injury was a blessing because we got to see why the Cowboys should scrap the RBBC and go with a one feature back attack. Its better for the the offense and the offensive line.

Besides Randle dances too much in the backfield and doesn't hit the hole hard enough like MacFadden. He is nothing more than a change of pace back that should be coming off the bench - not the lead back.

 

[iRepDatStar]

Cut who? Randle? If that,was me, I hope you noticed the (I kid I kid) piece after that statement. He provides value to the Cowboys as a change of pace back. Not a lead dog. Hopefully our stubborn FO and coaches understand that now.

nah man it wasnt you.. I didnt make it past the first page lol

 

[ConstantReboot]

Randle averaged 12 yard/carry before getting injured.

I was happy to see McFadden doing well, but the big change was the blocking and the threat of the pass which was not there when Weed was the QB.

Problem with Randle is that he gets the majority of his big runs in the beginning of the game. But when it comes to the 2nd half he absolutely doesn't do anything.

Cowboys need a back that can break tackles and wear down defenses. Randle dances too much in the backfield and only thinks about hitting home runs. But strikes out more often than not.

Thus that 12 yards per carry on two carries is not a good indicator. If thats the case than Troy Hambrick is the greatest back ever and Emmitt should not be in the Hall of Fame.

 

[Kevinicus]

Problem with Randle is that he gets the majority of his big runs in the beginning of the game. But when it comes to the 2nd half he absolutely doesn't do anything.

Cowboys need a back that can break tackles and wear down defenses. Randle dances too much in the backfield and only thinks about hitting home runs. But strikes out more often than not.

Thus that 12 yards per carry on two carries is not a good indicator. If thats the case than Troy Hambrick is the greatest back ever and Emmitt should not be in the Hall of Fame.

Stop looking at stats and pay attention to what is happening on the field. Randle has been getting what was there and then some. The blocking yesterday was much different. They got away from all those stretch plays and ran some plays where the line just drove off the ball mixed with power sweeps. They even had a lead draw in there (where has this been?). McFadden for the most part ran really hard in straight lines. There were morr yards there for someone with a little wiggle.

 

[Beast_from_East]

he is one of the duds that needs to find a new place to play next year

Dude talked chit about Murray leaving meat on the bone and he doesn't even have a single game over 100 yards...........just embarrassing

 

[ConstantReboot]

Stop looking at stats and pay attention to what is happening on the field. Randle has been getting what was there and then some. The blocking yesterday was much different. They got away from all those stretch plays and ran some plays where the line just drove off the ball mixed with power sweeps. They even had a lead draw in there (where has this been?). McFadden for the most part ran really hard in straight lines. There were morr yards there for someone with a little wiggle.

I don't look at stats. I look at effectiveness and consistency. Randle tends to dance too much in the backfield and sometimes does not follow his blocks. Thus it makes it look like that the oline is not creating holes.

This is the same online as last year except that Collins was inserted into the lineup. Same blocking scheme and same plays. The only difference is the RB. The oline is not the major problem. If thats the case why did MacFadden all of a sudden have a great day running the ball? MacFadden hits the hole hard and follows where the blocks are. While Randle dances around and tries to find holes - sometimes not following his blocks. Thus the big difference in production yesterday.

 

[Kevinicus]

I don't look at stats. I look at effectiveness and consistency. Randle tends to dance too much in the backfield and sometimes does not follow his blocks. Thus it makes it look like that the oline is not creating holes.

This is the same online as last year except that Collins was inserted into the lineup. Same blocking scheme and same plays. The only difference is the RB. The oline is not the major problem. If thats the case why did MacFadden all of a sudden have a great day running the ball? MacFadden hits the hole hard and follows where the blocks are. While Randle dances around and tries to find holes - sometimes not following his blocks. Thus the big difference in production yesterday.

How was McFadden before Sunday? That's what I thought. The blocking was the major difference.

 

[StarBoyz83]

How was McFadden before Sunday? That's what I thought. The blocking was the major difference.

Agreed. This game was the first time the OL run blocked decent this year.

 

[RunDMC]

Exactly. I don't understand why this is so hard for the coaches to grasp.

Don't get what's so hard for fans to grasp that this committee crap doesn't work.

McFadden is the starting back and should get 20-25 carries. Period.

 

[CowboyRoy]

And I assume you're for limiting Romo's snaps as well, since he has shown being fragile over the past three years...and from the QB position.

If you watched McFadden his career, he gets better the more carries he gets. You don't limit a player because he's "injury prone". SMDH.

So you dont limit a players carries that is injury prone? Really? Hmmmmm........I really have nothing to say to that. Its not worth arguing.

As far as Romo, that is about the silliest example I have ever seen. Nobody limits QB snaps.

 

[John813]

Don't get what's so hard for fans to grasp that this committee crap doesn't work.

McFadden is the starting back and should get 20-25 carries. Period.

I hope he can handle it, injury wise. Cause, I was excited over what I saw last Sunday.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Randle averaged 12 yard/carry before getting injured.

I was happy to see McFadden doing well, but the big change was the blocking and the threat of the pass which was not there when Weed was the QB.

Randle had 2 carries which isn't exactly a great sample size. And he's had good starts before, but fizzles down the stretch. We finally got McFadden a bunch of carries so he could get into a rhythm and he showed what he can do.






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[silver]

I do agree that 30 carries a game for any back is too many on a regular basis. What we have had a bad habit in doing is each back is so specialized that teams have a great idea of what is coming when Dunbar is in the game, or MIchael is in the game, etc. We need to basically just use the backs interchangeably, run the same offense regardless of who is in the backfield. They can all run the ball. They can all catch the ball to a certain extent. Keep the options open.

Maybe they want to make a statement to all the naysayers that said McFadden was/is washed up. I totally agree with you. Keep them guessing. Be creative. Without Romo we can't telegraph the play calling like we did last year and the first five weeks this year and and get away with it.