More looks at Darren McFadden

[Spectre]

A lot of people don't even agree with me here...

Then I suppose I'm just speaking for myself. You are correct- DMC not a tough yards guy. Mostly a hit-the-hole-and-go-house runner in college. I wanted to believe differently when we signed him... (still do)... but he likely is what he is. That said, we do have the o-line that can see that type of runner succeed.

 

[Rack]

And this criticism came from fans who have never played in the NFL, watch the game on TV where they can't see all of the players when the ball is snapped, and have a higher opinion of their own opinion than even former NFL players who say things that disagree with the fan's opinion.

Oh wait, and one RB that sat on the bench when he wasn't stealing underwear, or making comments about his teammates while being booked on shoplifting charges.

Criticism comes from many places in this world. In sports, it comes from predominately two locations. The press, and the fan.

One of those groups is close enough to speak with the principle and formed at least a minor educated opinion.

The other are filled with hubris.

Murray did leave yards on the field. Every RB does. No RB in the history of the NFL has got the most out of every single carry they've made.

I think the argument of Murray is that he was good, but left some big single carry runs on the field at times (see the fumble in the playoff game). I like Murray, but he, IMO (I never played RB in the NFL but I did in college and semi-pro ball so take it for what it's worth) he's not a "Great" RB.

Whether McFadden can fill his shoes or even out play him remains to be seen. I'd like to see the other RB's get in the mix more than they did last year tbh. Not a "Running back by committee" per se, but more than last year at least.

 

[Stash]

Then I suppose I'm just speaking for myself. You are correct- DMC not a tough yards guy. Mostly a hit-the-hole-and-go-house runner in college. I wanted to believe differently when we signed him... (still do)... but he likely is what he is. That said, we do have the o-line that can see that type of runner succeed.

That's the part that I'm hoping for. That the quality of the line is so good that it gives this sprinter-style running back exactly what he needs to finally succeed.

One factor that is currently weighing on me is that he has seemingly arrives not with a bang, but a whimper. It looks to me like Randle has come out firing and going hard after the starting job while McFadden seems content to merely blend in.

It's early and it may be nothing more than OTA precautions, but for me, he's not off to a great start.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

If Syndyn Days can learn to pass protect, and shows some make you miss skills, I can see him beating Dunbar out and making the game day roster as a special teamer, short yardage specialist, and game closer. An undrafted free agent tough RB like him with young legs has a place on this team.

 

[xwalker]

If Syndyn Days can learn to pass protect, and shows some make you miss skills, I can see him beating Dunbar out and making the game day roster as a special teamer, short yardage specialist, and game closer. An undrafted free agent tough RB like him with young legs has a place on this team.

I would like to see if he can be a FB. It would be good to have a multidimensional FB. Clutts is an OK blocker and nothing else. A FB that is a threat to carry the ball or a threat as a receiver would be better than Clutts.

I expect Days to start out on the practice squad, but could be moved up when/if injuries occur assuming that he is really good on special teams.