RBs % of rushes with 10 plus yards last season

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yeah Rico had a better year than people realize. It’ll be interesting to see if Dallas brings him back or looks for fresh legs. I believe James Connor just signed an extension with Arizona so he’s probably not an option.

This is a weird stat. It sounds good but for me i'm concerned with what a guy get blocking breaks down. Does he give me -2 yards or does he give me 2? I also feel like 10 yards is also Dowdles ceiling. Barkley and Henry we know can go for 50+ at any time. That's not Dowdle.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Bad for us that we weren't smart enough to keep him along w Rico & some younger backs.

The right move was letting him go. Not drafting Bucky Irving was probably more hurtful especially since he was a guy they liked.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

You dont sign him and pair anybody with your lower 3rd down pick.

Do you mean 3-day pick?

 

[baltcowboy]

Rico is the type of running back that you don’t give a long term contract too. The Cowboys could get Rico production from drafting two young backs in the 3rd and 5th rounds. The money allotted to Rico could go to a linebacker or nickel cornerback. This draft has probably 15 running backs that have more talent then Rico.

 

[Havic]

I agree.......reality he may not get that. Hell, just his first year as a full-time starter, so its not a lot of skin on the wall. ( 2 years $12M, 8M guaranteed )

I dont even want to pay him that, I'd much rather draft his replacement

 

[TwentyOne]

Do you mean 3-day pick?

Sorry. I meant a lower third round pick.

 

[Ironicalicon]

I'd want Rico back if we could get him for ~$5 million because you always want two guys who can carry the rock for you. Three, really in case of injury and I don't see them drafting two backs.

 

[gtb1943]

not sure that stat means a lot if Barkley is #6

 

[rambo2]

Post this coz two names to keep an on........Rico and James Conner. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised Rico is nearly top 10 on this list. Spotrac puts his market value at $6.2M. We could resign him and pair him with a day-3 RB. Of course Conners has connections to the new OC.






https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/market-value/_/id/48282/rico-dowdle

Conner is under contract with the Cardinals. He signed a new deal.

 

[rambo2]

I don't think Conner"s deal has much guaranteed money left .........remember they drafted Trey Benson. He may be a cap casualty

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21847/james-conner/contract/cash

They just signed him a couple of months ago.

 

[rambo2]

Why?

A quick search came back with (not sure I agree, seems high to me)

• Mid-tier RBs: Typically occupy around 10-15% of a team's cap space.

Rico around $6M & the rest of the RB group on rookie or low veteran salaries would probably be no more than $10. For round numbers, CAP for 2025 is $280M so $10M would only be 3.5%. 5% would be $14M. Seems like any team should be able to field a pretty solid group for $14M.

They can draft 2 backs. One of the top backs and one of the 5th rounders. They have the 5th round picks to do this. You could have Jeanty and possibly Smith from SMU. You could get a good combination in the draft.

 

[rambo2]

The right move was letting him go. Not drafting Bucky Irving was probably more hurtful especially since he was a guy they liked.

I'm glad that they got Marist Liufau.

 

[McKDaddy]

They can draft 2 backs. One of the top backs and one of the 5th rounders. They have the 5th round picks to do this. You could have Jeanty and possibly Smith from SMU. You could get a good combination in the draft.

But that requires spending multiple draft picks with one of those being a premium pick. Just pay Rico a fair wage & draft a later round compliment & perhaps some UDFA's that might surprise.

My post was more about the % of salary cap that any team should be willing to spend and how it seems sufficient.

 

[Kingofholland]

Yeah Rico had a better year than people realize. It’ll be interesting to see if Dallas brings him back or looks for fresh legs. I believe James Connor just signed an extension with Arizona so he’s probably not an option.

Most definitely but those big plays of 10 yards were 10 yard runs for Rico. Teams weren't worried about Rico making a house call which changes how defenses play you. Cowboys were tied for last 20+ yards.

https://www.nfl.com/stats/team-stats/offense/rushing/2024/reg/all

 

[Mr_437]

More of a OL stat to me, and when you look at where OC Adams had the ARZ run game, DAL should be near the top next season. I think Dallas OL is more talented.

Rico would get 10 yards, but not much more. Regardless, Rico did a fine job finding openings with good vision n footwork. If Capboy can get Rico for, 2yr $10M, $6Mgtd, get it done. Just know I'd take a Slot CB, NT, LB or WR for that money.

I like the 3rd n 5th round RB selection strategy, and use the extra money to get a veteran OL or plug a defensive hole.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Yeah Rico had a better year than people realize. It’ll be interesting to see if Dallas brings him back or looks for fresh legs. I believe James Connor just signed an extension with Arizona so he’s probably not an option.

I think Rico actually has talent that a lot of people don't want to acknowledge. I think he'd be great paired with a playmaker like TreyVon Henderson or [name another RB here]. That said, $6M per season may be too rich for my blood.

Another thing with Rico is he is an older guy, and had some injury issue. Granted he isn't ancient though.

Im of the opinion that we should look for a guy day 2, as well as getting some value with one of those 5th comps. There will be good backs there that may have been day 2 guys in prior drafts.

Even with that, I think bringing Rico back is something they should consider. He is a good all around back that plays well on passing downs as a blocker or reciever. That and 4.8 ypc is pretty impressive given the amount of changes we had on the OL throughout the year

 

[darthseinfeld]

I like the 3rd n 5th round RB selection strategy, and use the extra money to get a veteran OL or plug a defensive hole.

Im of the opinion that we should look for a guy day 2, as well as getting some value with one of those 5th comps. There will be good backs there that may have been day 2 guys in prior drafts.

"Great minds " my dude

 

[Risen Star]

Which is why we need to franchise tag Dowdle.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Most definitely but those big plays of 10 yards were 10 yard runs for Rico. Teams weren't worried about Rico making a house call which changes how defenses play you. Cowboys were tied for last 20+ yards.

https://www.nfl.com/stats/team-stats/offense/rushing/2024/reg/all

Oh I for sure agree. I like Rico, but he is certainly limited. Hes a perfect player to pair with a home run threat from the draft.

 

[rambo2]

But that requires spending multiple draft picks with one of those being a premium pick. Just pay Rico a fair wage & draft a later round compliment & perhaps some UDFA's that might surprise.

My post was more about the % of salary cap that any team should be willing to spend and how it seems sufficient.

The strength of the draft is running back and dtackle. It makes sense to draft 2 of each. They shouldn't spend money on the running back position. That gives them more money to spend on other positions like linebacker.