Signed by Cowboys Morris signs 2-yr deal with Cowboys

[cowboyblue22]

I think this was a good move for the cowboys. I think he may be better than some think.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I agree. Doesn't mean no RB between 3-5 rounds though.

Think there's some quality there to look at still beyond the 1st 2

I'd consider Collins from Arkansas.

 

[Risen Star]

Genuine good guy. Living here in the DC area, it's hard to root against him personally.

Hopefully he has a little gas left in the tank

I'll say one thing for him. He's confident in his abilities. You don't sign off on competing with Darren McFadden unless you have an intense, almost maniacal, belief in yourself.

 

[Stash]

Personally I think they would have skipped RB at #4 without Morris, but that's just me. Might mean no RB in the 2nd or even 3rd now.

That's a distinct possibility considering they now have Morris and McFadden in place. Maybe they use that 4th round comp pick on a utility back like Prosise?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

cant see why this is a bad thing. People can say what they want about the O-Lines "struggles" but they produced a 1,000 yard back for a guy nobody thought could play football anymore.

It's a good thing. I'm sure the Cowboys signed him to a value-deal.

It takes the pressure off of drafting a guy this year.

 

[gimmesix]

say what you want, he is better than Randle was last year. We are slightly better at RB than last year already.

That's why I don't understand why fans aren't on board with this. Last year, we rolled through Randle, Michael, Turbin, etc., without finding a back that to pair with McFadden. Here's a still fairly young back at 27 who has only played four seasons in the league and has averaged more than 4 yards per carry in three of his four seasons.

Yes, last year he average 3.7, but McFadden had average 3.7 or less for three years when we reclaimed him.

I would rather get a player like this whom we know can start than rely on getting that player in the draft unless we planned to draft someone like Elliot. Now, maybe that's the problem. Maybe the ones who are hurt wanted Dallas to draft Elliot, even if the likelihood of that happening has never been high.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

That's why I don't understand why fans aren't on board with this. Last year, we rolled through Randle, Michael, Turbin, etc., without finding a back that to pair with McFadden. Here's a still fairly young back at 27 who has only played four seasons in the league and has averaged more than 4 yards per carry in three of his four seasons.

Yes, last year he average 3.7, but McFadden had average 3.7 or less for three years when we reclaimed him.

I would rather get a player like this whom we know can start than rely on getting that player in the draft unless we planned to draft someone like Elliot. Now, maybe that's the problem. Maybe the ones who are hurt wanted Dallas to draft Elliot, even if the likelihood of that happening has never been high.

It's a solid signing. The guy will be up around 4.5 ypc this season.

 

[BulletBob]

I'd consider Collins from Arkansas.

I'm hoping Kenneth Dixon falls.

 

[phildadon86]

I'd consider Collins from Arkansas.

Considering Jerry's affinity to Razorbacks I may have to agree with you. But shhhh don't tell anyone. I have a rep to uphold.

 

[Nav22]

Aside from what he'll bring to the field, Morris is about as good a guy off the field as there is. Incredibly humble and friendly.

I saw an interview with him once and thought, "Crap, I can't hate this guy anymore."

 

[Risen Star]

say what you want, he is better than Randle was last year. We are slightly better at RB than last year already.

Eh, I don't know. More reliable but Randle had some burst last year that Morris doesn't have. He's also a bit of a receiver which Morris is not.

This basically doesn't change my opinion of the position at all. Ezekiel Elliott could walk in here drunk and take the starting position with his foot asleep.

 

[jazzcat22]

The Mayowa and Morris news came in within seconds of each other. That's a ton of talent to take in at one time.

I've got to go lay down.

well, you may need to lay down longer........we now lost 3 FA's but signed 3 FA's, so even on the comp picks that can be traded next year...

 

[gimmesix]

That's a distinct possibility considering they now have Morris and McFadden in place. Maybe they use that 4th round comp pick on a utility back like Prosise?

I can definitely see Dallas drafting a back in the fourth round or lower, especially with Dunbar's injury and the fact that he's on a one-year deal and McFadden is in the last year's of his. I think this signing drops us out of the running for a back in the first three rounds, though.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I'll say one thing for him. He's confident in his abilities. You don't sign off on competing with Darren McFadden unless you have an intense, almost maniacal, belief in yourself.

LOL

I will say i dont like the mix of current RBs. With Morris on board, i'd prefer either Dunbar or DMC to be replaced by a more versatile rookie RB.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I'm happy about this signing.

 

[superonyx]

I'd consider Collins from Arkansas.

I'd also like Collins...or several mid round backs...however with McFadden, Morris and Dunbar all under contract do you think they would draft a back in the 3rd round? I think this move pushes us back to waiting until next year (an excellent RB Draft) to draft our next back.

 

[Cowboys22]

I like the signing. With McFadden, Morris, and Dunbar in place you can let a RB of great value fall to you or you can pass and wait for next year's much deeper RB class to get your future starter at a much lower draft cost. McFadden can be let go and you will still have a veteran in Morris to pair with a rookie next year.

 

[StylisticS]

Considering Jerry's affinity to Razorbacks I may have to agree with you. But shhhh don't tell anyone. I have a rep to uphold.

Well that's one razor back I want.

 

[Stash]

I can definitely see Dallas drafting a back in the fourth round or lower, especially with Dunbar's injury and the fact that he's on a one-year deal and McFadden is in the last year's of his. I think this signing drops us out of the running for a back in the first three rounds, though.

And I, for one am happy about that.

 

[jazzcat22]

Well, signed 2. lost 3. Does Mayowa count as a FA because he was tendered. Does Oakland get anything from that?