Why Do You Say "No" to Tatum Bell?

[cowheel]

I notice a lot of posters here - and a friend who is a Boys fan -are against signing Tatum Bell.

I personally think he'd be a good practical signing to back up MB3.
Can anyone think of a better available option for backup RB?
I really think he'd be a definite upgrade over Tyson Thompson.

Then we'd need only draft a speedy RB who can catch in the 2nd or 3rd to compliment Marion.

Not understanding the "Tatum Hate"...

 

[Rack]

Why Do You Say "No" to Tatum Bell?

Cuz he freakin' sucks.



And it's not hate just cuz we don't want a subpar player on the Dallas Cowboys roster.

 

[TheSport78]

Yes, Bell has speed but Barber is going to be the main guy, so we need a back that can come in on 3rd down occasionally and pass protect and Bell hasn't proved he can do that.

 

[conner01]

i think a guy like mewelde moore would be a better option. he is a good runner, much better recieving threat and gives you a good player on special teams. the 3rd rb is not going to see the field much so if he can't contribute on special teams he is not going to be much help. and i think we draft the #2 rb in this upcoming draft. the rookie will have much more upside and cost less than who ever you sign so who ever you sign will be the 3rd guy.a 2rd guy who can't help on special teams won't even be active for most games

 

[Rack]

i think a guy like mewelde moore would be a better option. he is a good runner, much better recieving threat and gives you a good player on special teams.

That's actually an excellent idea.


Barber

Moore

Draft pick.

I'd be happy with that.

 

[cowheel]

Yes, Bell has speed but Barber is going to be the main guy, so we need a back that can come in on 3rd down occasionally and pass protect and Bell hasn't proved he can do that.

The Cowboys need 2 running backs.
One to be a compliment to MB3 - 3rd down type back...
but they also need a back up... since Tyson Thompson is gone.

You guys still haven't named anyone who would be a better option as a backup.

Like i said in my post - i think we're planning to draft a back that can come in on 3rd down occasionally and pass protect.

MB3 is NOT a 25 carry per game type back.
With his physical style running - i'd almost garantee he'd wear down by playoff time.

 

[cowheel]

i think a guy like mewelde moore would be a better option. he is a good runner, much better recieving threat and gives you a good player on special teams. the 3rd rb is not going to see the field much so if he can't contribute on special teams he is not going to be much help. and i think we draft the #2 rb in this upcoming draft. the rookie will have much more upside and cost less than who ever you sign so who ever you sign will be the 3rd guy.a 2rd guy who can't help on special teams won't even be active for most games

So Mewelde Moore would be the 3rd down type with speed/ Special teams player? Cool.

So what happens if MB3 goes down?
Mewelde becomes the starter? Or whoever we draft becomes the starter?

I'm saying - whoever the backups gonna be will need to be a 15-17 carry per game type.

At least Bell has played that role before.

 

[DanTanna]

The reason I don't want Bell is that he is smaller than Tyson Thompson and he's been given his chance and sucked. TT was never even given a shot. Might as well keep what we have and see actually what they can do.

 

[Hostile]

I just think we can do better than him. 2006 he was a pretty good Back. I just am leery once a guy starts breaking down. I'd almost prefer 2 rookies behind Barber to a broken down Vet.

 

[Cowboys22]

I don't necessarily say no to Bell but I was hoping for an upgrade to Julius Jones. I don't think Bell is that. I too would rather have Mewelde Moore and then draft a RB in the 1st 3 rounds that could be a 10-12 carry guy.

 

[cowheel]

I just think we can do better than him. 2006 he was a pretty good Back. I just am leery once a guy starts breaking down. I'd almost prefer 2 rookies behind Barber to a broken down Vet.

I don't think we can do better...
no one in free agency that would be willing to sign as a back up would be better.

We may find someone better in the 1st round of the draft...
but do you really want to spend a 1st round pick on a RB - when we're trying to work out a multi-year deal with Marion?
Doesn't make much sense to me... I'd rather use those 2 first rounders on CBs.

I wouldn't want to draft a Back Up RB in the 2nd or 3rd rounds either.
Maybe a speedy pass catching compliment to Marion... or a WR/Punt Returner with speed.... but not a back up-3rd RB.

Could you find someone better than Bell in the 4th or 5th round?

 

[cowheel]

I don't necessarily say no to Bell but I was hoping for an upgrade to Julius Jones. I don't think Bell is that. I too would rather have Mewelde Moore and then draft a RB in the 1st 3 rounds that could be a 10-12 carry guy.

I wouldn't mind Moore as that compliment... I'm with you on not using a 1st or 2nd round draft pick on a 3rd down back.

Like I said - I'd rather use our first 3 picks on 2 CBs and maybe a WR.

Everyone would would love to have an upgrade over Julius as a 3rd back.
But how many FA backs are there that would be willing to sign on to be the 3rd RB on our depth chart?

If you can find that guy - most definitely - sign him up...

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

He can't stay healthy and honestly I don't think he's much of a team player... I don't like his toughness, similar Julius Jones.

 

[Dallas4ever]

I just think we can do better than him. 2006 he was a pretty good Back. I just am leery once a guy starts breaking down. I'd almost prefer 2 rookies behind Barber to a broken down Vet.

I agree Hos. He's too injury prone for me and he's had a problem holding on to the football.

 

[ThatsmyQB]

I notice a lot of posters here - and a friend who is a Boys fan -are against signing Tatum Bell.

I personally think he'd be a good practical signing to back up MB3.
Can anyone think of a better available option for backup RB?
I really think he'd be a definite upgrade over Tyson Thompson.

Then we'd need only draft a speedy RB who can catch in the 2nd or 3rd to compliment Marion.

Not understanding the "Tatum Hate"...

I had him as one of my favorite F/A targets, will come cheap, and most importantly, Shannahan said that Bell runs a LOT BETTER when only given between 8-12 carries a game, as they say in the guiness commercial, BRILLIANT!
That's just what we need, a guy who can bust off BIG RUNS on limited carries and doesn't need to "WARM UP" as other R.B.'s say they need to do to get into a groove!
He'll come cheap, he can be the full time R.B> if need be, and is the perfect guy to come in for 8-12 carries a game and have the speed to bust off some long runs in limited carries!
Plus if we sign him, we dont' have to REACH for a R.B. in hte draft, we all think we NEED to grab a R.B. early (1st 3 rounds) BUT if we sign Bell prior to the draft, it gives us more flexibility where we dont' have to REACH for a R.B. and if another player falls to us at another position we didnt' thik would be there, we can take him knowing we got Bell, and if we do draft a R.B. early anyway, who cares, now we have MB3 Bell and a rookie as our 3 R.B.'s, signing Bell prior to the draft is a win win for us and makes a lot of sense!

 

[Hostile]

I don't think we can do better...
no one in free agency that would be willing to sign as a back up would be better.

We may find someone better in the 1st round of the draft...
but do you really want to spend a 1st round pick on a RB - when we're trying to work out a multi-year deal with Marion?
Doesn't make much sense to me... I'd rather use those 2 first rounders on CBs.

I wouldn't want to draft a Back Up RB in the 2nd or 3rd rounds either.
Maybe a speedy pass catching compliment to Marion... or a WR/Punt Returner with speed.... but not a back up-3rd RB.

Could you find someone better than Bell in the 4th or 5th round?

No, I'd rather use a 2nd round pick or a day 2 pick. This draft class is deep at RB and I'd prefer any number of them over Bell.

 

[fan62]

Talking to my Denver friends. Yes he can run, but fumbles a lot. He cannot run or pass block. He does not have good hands for a receiver and runs bad routes. Enough for you?

 

[TwoSteppinJJ]

Barber/Moore/Alridge would make a fantastic threesome , and we wouldn't be wasting a first round pick or first day pick for that matter on any of the additions. I have nothing against Bell, I'm sure he would be a perfect fit. Jerruh's gonna do whatever he wants to do...

 

[TheSport78]

I wouldn't mind us taking a chance on someone like RB Aaron Stecker. He started a few games for NO last season and did a pretty good job. If we can get him for a decent price and draft a RB anywhere from rounds 2-4 i would happy with that

 

[ayjackson]

If I had my Choice, I might take a flyer on Bell. Bell wouldn't be a third down back for me, but he'd come in on some spread offense possessions, cutting down on MBIII's carries that way. I like Smith and Choice as feature backs available after the first round.

If we go for a change of pace back in the Draft, then we better find a complete back in FA to cover for any lost time to MBIII.