Who has a better backfield than the Cowboys?

[Drederick Tatum]

I know Julius only has half a season under his belt, A-Train is new to the Cowboys and Marion Barber III hasn't played a down in the NFL. But on paper it seems like one of the most potent backfields in the NFL today (and probably in Cowboys history as a collection of backs), I can't think of any other team that has this kind of potential, who has a better backfield than the Cowboys?

I realize we have to wait and see how they really perform, but like I said I can't think of another team that has a stable of backs like this.

 

[ThEpLyMaKeR88]

i can name a few but i'm not going to say anything

 

[Hostile]

I know Julius only has half a season under his belt, A-Train is new to the Cowboys and Marion Barber III hasn't played a down in the NFL. But on paper it seems like one of the most potent backfields in the NFL today (and probably in Cowboys history as a collection of backs), I can't think of any other team that has this kind of potential, who has a better backfield than the Cowboys?

I realize we have to wait and see how they really perform, but like I said I can't think of another team that has a stable of backs like this.

Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson

Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown

Marshall Faulk and Stephen Jackson

Edgerin James and Domonic Rhodes and James Mungro (Anthony Davis)

Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis and Verron Hayes

Curtis Martin and Derrick Blaylock

Willis McGahee and Travis Henry (for now)

Carnell Williams and Michael Pittman and Charlie Garner

Deshaun Foster and Stephen Davis and Nick Goings

Warrick Dunn and TJ Duckett

Michael Bennett and Mewelde Moore and Moe Williams and Onterrio Smith (not this year)

Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport

Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson

Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry

Bryan Westbrook and Correl Buckhalter and Ryan Moats

 

[dargonking999]

Warrick Dunn and TJ Duckett

Hey you forgot about Michael Vick,

 

[Hostile]

Hey you forgot about Michael Vick,

He could be the baddest RB in the land if he gave up QB.

 

[Drederick Tatum]

Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson

Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown

Marshall Faulk and Stephen Jackson

Edgerin James and Domonic Rhodes and James Mungro (Anthony Davis)

Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis and Verron Hayes

Curtis Martin and Derrick Blaylock

Willis McGahee and Travis Henry (for now)

Carnell Williams and Michael Pittman and Charlie Garner

Deshaun Foster and Stephen Davis and Nick Goings

Warrick Dunn and TJ Duckett

Michael Bennett and Mewelde Moore and Moe Williams and Onterrio Smith (not this year)

Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport

Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson

Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry

Bryan Westbrook and Correl Buckhalter and Ryan Moats

A mixed bag, but I see your point. This is why I empasized "potential"

 

[dargonking999]

He could be the baddest RB in the land if he gave up QB.

nope, because then he has to wait for the ball and then he doesnt have the threat of being able to throw

Vick is a great runner becausein the backfield he still can throw the ball, so he only has to out run DL, and maybe a LB, then once he gets into the open field he has that abilty to juke out CB, but a straight runner, players can collaspe on him faster because thats all he can do is run.

BTW this year Vick will open up his passing game, and show everybody he's more than runner(I.E Mcnabb), which is why i'm picking him in all my fantasy leagues(yes even over peyton Manning)

 

[Hostile]

A mixed bag, but I see your point. This is why I empasized "potential"

Just trying to point out that we like our potential but other teams have just as much and in some cases maybe more potnetial. Doesn't matter to me, I like where we are at RB.

BTW, I really like Tyson Thompson at RB but moreso at KR.

 

[Hostile]

nope, because then he has to wait for the ball and then he doesnt have the threat of being able to throw

Vick is a great runner becausein the backfield he still can throw the ball, so he only has to out run DL, and maybe a LB, then once he gets into the open field he has that abilty to juke out CB, but a straight runner, players can collaspe on him faster because thats all he can do is run.

BTW this year Vick will open up his passing game, and show everybody he's more than runner(I.E Mcnabb), which is why i'm picking him in all my fantasy leagues(yes even over peyton Manning)

I think if all he did was run he'd still be amazing.

 

[dargonking999]

I think if all he did was run he'd still be amazing.

yep, but he still has a great arm, he just needs WR to catch it.

 

[big dog cowboy]

yep, but he still has a great arm, he just needs WR to catch it.

I would love to see this guy Vick you are talking about and his "great" arm. He must really be something. There is a guy with the exact same name QBing the Falcons right now. He is a great runner but only a so-so QB because he can't throw worth a darn. Oh he has a huge contract and makes the cover on all the football mags out there. But he won't ever win a super bowl because his play limits the overall ability of the passing game. Defenses that clamp down on his running beat him easily. When the Falcons fall behind, there is little threat of them ever coming back because they can't throw the ball. Ask Peerless Price about him. He will tell you he should have stayed in Buffalo and caught balls from.....Drew Bledsoe.

 

[tyke1doe]

Does Vick even have the frame to play running back?

I think scrambling is to his advantage, but I see him being broken up as a running back. He doesn't have a low center of gravity, which you need if you're a small back.

Besides, running backs generally have to burst through small holes to sprint to daylight, which means they have to break tackles or will be in violent collisions at the line. At QB, Vick has running lanes not available to running backs.

Just my take.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson

Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown

Marshall Faulk and Stephen Jackson

Edgerin James and Domonic Rhodes and James Mungro (Anthony Davis)

Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis and Verron Hayes

Curtis Martin and Derrick Blaylock

Willis McGahee and Travis Henry (for now)

Carnell Williams and Michael Pittman and Charlie Garner

Deshaun Foster and Stephen Davis and Nick Goings

Warrick Dunn and TJ Duckett

Michael Bennett and Mewelde Moore and Moe Williams and Onterrio Smith (not this year)

Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport

Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson

Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry

Bryan Westbrook and Correl Buckhalter and Ryan Moats

ROFL!!!!!

 

[dargonking999]

I would love to see this guy Vick you are talking about and his "great" arm. He must really be something. There is a guy with the exact same name QBing the Falcons right now. He is a great runner but only a so-so QB because he can't throw worth a darn. Oh he has a huge contract and makes the cover on all the football mags out there. But he won't ever win a super bowl because his play limits the overall ability of the passing game. Defenses that clamp down on his running beat him easily. When the Falcons fall behind, there is little threat of them ever coming back because they can't throw the ball. Ask Peerless Price about him. He will tell you he should have stayed in Buffalo and caught balls from.....Drew Bledsoe.

Man i just cant wait till VIck comes out shuts all you haters up

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Man i just cant wait till VIck comes out shuts all you haters up

Me too, and I can wear my Ron Mexico jersey with pride.

 

[Hostile]

Me too, and I can wear my Ron Mexico jersey with pride.

Did you get one? I want one.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

Did you get one? I want one.

No, I was kidding....but I have my eye out for them.

 

[Daniel Synder]

Allbeit it's not the best in the league, but i'd watch out for the Portis/Betts combo this year. I like both those dudes. We have some holes and ? marks but i like our backfield.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Allbeit it's not the best in the league, but i'd watch out for the Portis/Betts combo this year. I like both those dudes. We have some holes and ? marks but i like our backfield.

 

[TheGoat73]

nope, because then he has to wait for the ball and then he doesnt have the threat of being able to throw

Vick is a great runner becausein the backfield he still can throw the ball, so he only has to out run DL, and maybe a LB, then once he gets into the open field he has that abilty to juke out CB, but a straight runner, players can collaspe on him faster because thats all he can do is run.

BTW this year Vick will open up his passing game, and show everybody he's more than runner(I.E Mcnabb), which is why i'm picking him in all my fantasy leagues(yes even over peyton Manning)

I remember watching him here in Va Tech territory almost every weekend in college. His arm strength was amazing. He'd just flip his wrist and throw the ball far downfield. I'd like to see him pass more.