Likelihood of trade/waiver wire addition of RB?

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

See where the Jets was asking for a 7th round pick for Denzel Mims and the boys would not do. See the Lions did it. So see the boys were trying to add another WR to the mix.

 

[fairviewfarmer]

and Darren McFadden

Adrian Murrell is available as well.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Very small chance unless Vaughn completely busts, which I don’t envision happening - extremely productive college RBs generally transition into the NFL pretty well compared to other positions.

We’ll have some combination of Pollard, Vaughn, and Davis/Jones.

 

[817Gill]

I don’t get why many people act like there aren’t 5 “proven bet RB’s” on the market as FA’s right now.

You see what you have in camp and if you don’t think anyone can handle carries you sign a vet. It’s literally one of the most disposable positions in the league, don’t fret too much over backup RB’s.

 

[fairviewfarmer]

I doubt Vaughn will pass protect very well.

 

[817Gill]

They refused to use Davis in the playoff game when Pollard got hurt and Zeke struggled. I don't think they are very high on him

Not blaming you but it’s eye opening how few fans know the story behind this.

Davis was having issues with the RB/coaches offensive coaching staff over usage. He was feeling like “why work hard if I won’t get carries”. Obviously this is a bad attitude to have and one of the reasons Davis fell in the draft was due to character concerns.

The team responded by essentially benching him in that SF game. One would argue they cut off their nose to spite their face with Zeke going nowhere but coaches can be stubborn like that ala Belichek and Malcolm Butler.

 

[plasticman]

Apparently, Joseph Randle didn't provide the lesson he should have.

Then again, what would you expect of a GM that once uttered the words, "Emmitt Smith is a luxury, not a necessity".

 

[zekecowboy]

According to the FO, it's zero.
1. Tagged pollard who should be healthy to start the season.
2. Malik showed a little something last year
3. Signed free agent vet
4. Drafted a late round RB who can catch. Also signed a full back after the draft.

Why would they sign anyone else right now before TC or pre season games? You have to at least wait till camp at this point.

If Pollard gets hurt during the season, what is the Cowboys backup plan. Running back by committee does not work.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I doubt Vaughn will pass protect very well.

He won't have to very often. Each RB will have a role.

 

[charron]

I mean you said they are afraid to play young talent and then I list the young talent and you make an excuse for why they played all of them lol. They could've literally played anyone but Dennis Houston. They could've played anyone but Terrence Steele. Damone didn't play right away because he was hurt. Soon as he got healthy he damn near came right in and started. Bland was a result of Lewis injury but they could've signed a vet nickel corner to take that spot as well.

Right cause they had no choice. None of these guys started over veteran players by choice. You act like they started these kids because they were good, they got playing time because of injuries or an overall lack of talent. Clark wasn't starting untill LVE went out as it was mostly LVE and the vet they aquired whos name slips my mind. I guess you can count clark playing before cox who's been a huge disapointment and not able to get on the field much.

 

[exciter]

Why is Luepke not in this conversation?

He’s an H back, competing with the 4th TE!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Right cause they had no choice. None of these guys started over veteran players by choice. You act like they started these kids because they were good, they got playing time because of injuries or an overall lack of talent. Clark wasn't starting untill LVE went out as it was mostly LVE and the vet they aquired whos name slips my mind. I guess you can count clark playing before cox who's been a huge disapointment and not able to get on the field much.

You have a choice. You pick guys up off the streets..you see how we picked up Peters? When we lost Brown what did they do? Sign a new vet every week.

 

[charron]

You have a choice. You pick guys up off the streets..you see how we picked up Peters? When we lost Brown what did they do? Sign a new vet every week.

Stephen obviously didn't need to pick up guys off the streets in large part because guys like LVE and Gallup were coming back and they did draft guys to develop they were just not quite ready. I mean how long did houston and tolbert take reps? Right untill the others were healthy enough to suite up even when gallup wasn't playingwell. My point that these and most coaches do not like and sometimes too scared to play the young guys unless (to your point) absolutely necessary such as injury.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

I don’t get why many people act like there aren’t 5 “proven bet RB’s” on the market as FA’s right now.

You see what you have in camp and if you don’t think anyone can handle carries you sign a vet. It’s literally one of the most disposable positions in the league, don’t fret too much over backup RB’s.

There's going to be a bunch of guys who get cut too.

There's really no reason to sign anyone now, and there's very little for a vet to sign now either.

 

[Setackin]

Love Tony Pollard and Deuce Vaughn as big play guys but it feels like the cowboys are light @ RB. Would like to see a punishing RB in the lineup...

I agree and no one is talking about it. Pollard, while great in his role wasn’t the lead RB, he looked good in a 2-3 games when Zeke was out. But that doesn’t mean he can maintain that for 17(+) games and still have the same level of production and health.

RB1 is already a gamble but not even close to the gamble RB2 is. Vaughn is an undersized rookie SIXTH ROUND PICK. If Zeke were 4 yrs younger, most ppl wouldn’t even have the expectation that Vaughn is a lock to make the team. Not only do we know he’s making the team but we’re also relying on him to be able to get significant touches and be effective.

Ronald Jones should probably be in the running for RB2 but he’s a fumbler. His best yr (an almost 1k yr) was Brady’s 1st yr in Tampa with gronk and all those WRs.

I firmly believe RB and/or kicker is going to kill us. How unlikely is it really to think a failed 3rd and 3 could lead to a missed 48 yrd FG.

 

[blueblood70]

Love Tony Pollard and Deuce Vaughn as big play guys but it feels like the cowboys are light @ RB. Would like to see a punishing RB in the lineup...

Really light we have Rico dowdell. Malik Davis. Ronald Jones. and that hunter kid that crossover short yardage/ fullback..


how about we let them play some preseason games let them get through training camp and see how they play in the games before you start saying how light we are.....that a full room if you ask me and until they sjhow they cant get it done for what

Pollard 18 carrues
Vaughn 6-10
everyone else 10 LMAO ok sure we are going to have hard time filling that..

pollard makes 10 mil hes is the guy..the rest will share/split and will depend on team we are facing and Gameplan to who is active and how many snaps they get..

 

[blueblood70]

I agree and no one is talking about it. Pollard, while great in his role wasn’t the lead RB, he looked good in a 2-3 games when Zeke was out. But that doesn’t mean he can maintain that for 17(+) games and still have the same level of production and health.

RB1 is already a gamble but not even close to the gamble RB2 is. Vaughn is an undersized rookie SIXTH ROUND PICK. If Zeke were 4 yrs younger, most ppl wouldn’t even have the expectation that Vaughn is a lock to make the team. Not only do we know he’s making the team but we’re also relying on him to be able to get significant touches and be effective.

Ronald Jones should probably be in the running for RB2 but he’s a fumbler. His best yr (an almost 1k yr) was Brady’s 1st yr in Tampa with gronk and all those WRs.

I firmly believe RB and/or kicker is going to kill us. How unlikely is it really to think a failed 3rd and 3 could lead to a missed 48 yrd FG.

Well he's the new $10 million man that's a lot of money there's many starting running backs out there only making 6-7 million and he better strap him up and get ready because he is the number one

isn't that what this place said they wanted zeke gone they, wanted zeke benched, and they wanted Pollard the number!!??

here we go....better strap it on tight..

Did we have a loaded running back room and bodies they need to go through training camp and preseason before anybody needs to start more of these worried about running back threads because we've already had this discussion before the draft after the draft and now away into training camp they're gonna roll with the bodies they got and see what rises to the top... If they need to go get a veteran there'll be one out there before game one guaranteed they're gonna be a whole lot of them on the street looking for jobs down on cut day.

 

[805BoysInBlue]

We really need another RB, to be honest. Malik Davis is your classic RB3 type, and Rojo and Vaughn are both fringe NFL players. I don't want to give any of those guys 100 touches.

How do you know Vaughn is a fringe NFL player, before he even goes to his first training camp?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Stephen obviously didn't need to pick up guys off the streets in large part because guys like LVE and Gallup were coming back and they did draft guys to develop they were just not quite ready. I mean how long did houston and tolbert take reps? Right untill the others were healthy enough to suite up even when gallup wasn't playingwell. My point that these and most coaches do not like and sometimes too scared to play the young guys unless (to your point) absolutely necessary such as injury.

Ok I guess maybe I’ll ask a different way. Is there a guy you felt we should’ve played week 1 we didn’t play because they are young?

 

[blueblood70]

See where the Jets was asking for a 7th round pick for Denzel Mims and the boys would not do. See the Lions did it. So see the boys were trying to add another WR to the mix.

i failed to see your point, the jets brought that deal to the cowboys not the other way around , trying to tell me that you think the lions were smarter to do that deal??LOL i hope not.. Mims is a bust so far and our rb room is quite full for now. we dont need wr or RB, until we do.. that what TC and PS is for a few weeks leading to game 1 we will know what they think of this group.

So, SEE Nothing but possible CAMP bodies.

starters are pretty set at wr..CEEDEE, Gallup, and cooks, add in snaps the Rbs get and Turpin ...

Tolbert and that young group battling for 4-7 is really just not even a concern. how many balls are left , seriously??