Signed by Cowboys Morris signs 2-yr deal with Cowboys

[kiheikiwi]

I'm pretty happy about this signing ! No, its not the home run hit, but I do believe its a smart signing for good money and covers a hole - just like we all keep talking about. Yes, no body wants to see either the Gnats or shegirls get Elliott, but if it is, it is. I believe this year McFadden, Morris and Dunbar will be good enough. And allows us to go in different directions - see defense - this draft. If we could pick up say a Kenyon Drake with say our 4th round comp pick I would be giddy !
Next year looks to be extremely deep for RBs with the big 3, and plenty behind that. So I believe the signing of Morris and the length of his, McFadden's and Dunbar's contracts sets up perfect for us going forward.
Combined with the backup DE, and CB we are supposed to be signing. I'm feeling a lot better today, then yesterday.

 

[ChooChoo73]

I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening.

I won't but it's what I predict. I never got the feeling they loved McFadden after this past year but I could be wrong. Time will tell.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

 

[Silver N Blue]

Really? Defense had nothing to do with it? Special teams? Offensive lines? Quarterbacks? No player in NFL history has every won a game by himself. No player ever will. It's a team sport.

Nope I only saw one guy on the field that day and the others p/u after every run.....

 

[KJJ]

Not surprised we showed interest and signed him he had some big days against us including a 200 yard game as a rookie in the season finale in 2012 that helped keep the Cowboys home for the playoffs.

 

[Hoofbite]

Yuck. This definitely means no Zeke

Well, great move then.

 

[gmoney112]

Morris is pretty solid. I figured he'd be a target at some point because he tore it up when Shanahan had him in his ZBS.

His play actually coincidentally fell off once Shanny left. I think that was the primary reason.

I think it'll be interesting to see how they use Darren and Alfred. Alfred is made for a ZBS but can power up in a man scheme, while Darrens ypc was significantly better in man.

Not sure if they'll go into that much consideration when facing different fronts, but I'm curious if they'll rotate starts based on what kind of blocking scheme they want to employ to start a game/series.

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

dont know if i agree on Morris.

 

[Nightman]

Won't have a shot at those guys, they will all go before pick 32.

Are we trading with CAR for their 1st next year?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Morris is 27 the year in which the average RB peaks. It's a two year deal. Seems just about perfect to me.

We need someone to do those zone stretches that were a staple in the 2014 success and were moved away from after the Randle meltdown. Linehan would use some of the same side to side misdirection playcalling Shanahan loved to run. Stretch both ways with counters and play action both ways. Middle zones to keep them honest.

Cap all backs at 250 carries or 15 carries a game. Run the ball 500 times.

Curious what they are going to do about the fullback spot now.

 

[Nightman]

Morris is 27 the year in which the average RB peaks. It's a two year deal. Seems just about perfect to me.

We need someone to do those zone stretches that were a staple in the 2014 success and were moved away from after the Randle meltdown. Linehan would use some of the same side to side misdirection playcalling Shanahan loved to run. Stretch both ways with counters and play action both ways. Middle zones to keep them honest.

Cap all backs at 250 carries or 15 carries a game. Run the ball 500 times.

Curious what they are going to do about the fullback spot now.

Vitale or Watt in the 6th

 

[rags747]

Morris has been toast for the past 2 years, horrible signing imo and I always wear rose colored glasses.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

McFadden is a fraud. He got a lot of garbage yards in games that were already decided for the part. A true quality starter he is not. He should be replaced.

But have no fear. He won't be. This is about unleashing a rotation of backs on a league that might not be prepared for it.

Okay MOST running backs in the league last year got most of their yards when the game is decided. How is McFadden any different? I'm not saying he's a quality starter or isn't. I'm saying even if he is a change of pace back....why would you get rid of someone who's cheap, a good blocker and a good running back?

 

[Nightman]

Morris has been toast for the past 2 years, horrible signing imo and I always wear rose colored glasses.

I live in Maryland so I see all of WAS games and Morris really wasn't used well. After his first year or so they never committed to him as the lead back. He would have 60-70yds at halftime and he would get 3 more carries.

 

[cowboys2233]

I'm with you and even though they signed Morris, to a 2yr deal they can't go into this draft conveniently ignoring this position like they did last year and they can't also go into the season being confident they can rely on both McFadden, and Dunbar to last the whole season.

Why? They went into the 2014 season relying on Murray, Panty Raider and Dunbar to last the whole season. Exactly how many spots do you want to fill on this roster with running backs?

 

[Nightman]

Okay MOST running backs in the league last year got most of their yards when the game is decided. How is McFadden any different? I'm not saying he's a quality starter or isn't. I'm saying even if he is a change of pace back....why would you get rid of someone who's cheap, a good blocker and a good running back?

Week 13 Dallas is 4-8 and McFadden has 679 yds.

He gains 410 yds in the next 4 games which we lose by an average of 25-13. Games we didn't care if we won or lost but McFadden got 300k if he broke 1000 yards.

 

[gimmesix]

Morris has been toast for the past 2 years, horrible signing imo and I always wear rose colored glasses.

You might want to check those glasses. I think someone slipped you a pair of gray-colored spectacles.

 

[superonyx]

Guy from NFL network was just on philly sports radio talking about the gossip from the owners meeting that Zeke Elliott may be slipping due to his rumored use of Molly.

 

[Galian Beast]

Very similar deal to what they gave McFadden.

 

[erod]

I don't get this Morris signing. Am I missing something?

He's small, slow, can't catch, and only had his success in a read option offense.

Yeah, that sounds like what Dallas needs.