Why is Clutts active and Ryan Williams on the PS?

Doomsday101

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Williams does not play FB he does not play special teams and yes Clutts is playing in the game. There is no need to bring Williams up from PS Dallas is not hurting at RB. Chances are Williams would not play as many snaps as Clutts does now.
 

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There's a reason he was a second round pick. He's got all the tools. It's not like he's a scrub just because he's on the practice squad. He's very good ball carrier, if he can stay healthy.

There's a reason Jamarcus Russell was a #1 overall pick too but doesn't mean he can perform on the NFL stage.
 

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He should be on the GameDay roster. I'd start him over murray after the fumbles. He's got better vision than murray. Murray just is better in pass protection. Williams is the better ball carrier, imo.

Comments like this are ridiculous - Murray is one of the highest YPC back in the league. It is comical that you believe a practice squad player has better vision.
 

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Comments like this are ridiculous - Murray is one of the highest YPC back in the league. It is comical that you believe a practice squad player has better vision.

If Murray has a weakness it is his vision and patience. IF he had those 2 things he'd consistently take it to the house.

I agree.. Williams has better vision. So does Randle for that matter.
 

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I like Williams. He may get a chance to play then hopefully he'll make the most of it. He's stuck behind Murray and Randle for now.
 

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I don't get it.. Clutts ain't being used.. If Murray goes down Randle is the backup.. Who by the way was outplayed by Williams.. I also think Garrett should sit Murray for a while if the fumblitis continues.. With Murray's contract expiring shouldn't they see what they have with Williams?

The NFL has prevented the Cowboys from using Ryan Williams in games because it would be unfair to other teams. The NFL wants competitive games and no other team would stand a chance if Ryan Williams was playing for the Cowboys.
 

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I think this topic has been beat to death. Randle is a special teams beast and understands pass protection better than Williams. A 3rd/4th RB job is to be great at special teams and to be ready to play if called upon due to injury. The hate that Randle gets is a little crazy. Remember Ryan Williams cleared waivers for a reason and injury depleted teams have not tried to sign Williams (chargers, panthers, baltimore).

I'm down with releasing Dunbar? Same issues (pass protection/no sp teams)?
 

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If Murray has a weakness it is his vision and patience. IF he had those 2 things he'd consistently take it to the house.

I agree.. Williams has better vision. So does Randle for that matter.

How can a back that has the highest YPC have vision problems? There was one article last year that talked about his vision. He averages 5.1 yards a carry this year. An inpatient/vision lacking back doesn't do that.
 

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If Murray continues to have fumbling issues I think you have to promote Williams. This guy can ball and will prove all you doubters wrong once given the chance.
 

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My past issues with Murray was, I thought he left a lot of yards on the field. He ran out of bounds quite often, so it seemed. I think he cost us some key first downs at times. But I won't say he cost any games outright. Now was he tenative from previous injuries, maybe.
But in the Eagles game last year, he ran hard, he stayed in bounds and hit defenders. That was what I wanted to see. So that changed my opinion then. I liked what I seen.

I liked Murray, but was ok if they found someone better, but if not, he was better than most others at the time. I liked it when they signed Williams, as I figured he would be the fall back plan in case another injury. But Randle looked good in TC, and with his blocking and ST's play, I understand why he was kept over Williams.
As for Dunbar, I have not been impressed with him yet, but also am willing to wait and see. I do want to see Williams, but understand why he isn't active.

I am very impressed with Murray's running this year. And I am very glad he is here. The kind of RB we been waiting for. But he needs to hold onto the ball obviously. This is a nice situation to be in.
Murray, leading the NFL in rushing, a good backup in Randle from the looks of it so far, another RB that can have a Sproles type effect once this offense gets going even more. And a RB on the PS can we know can run the ball, just needs some ST's & blocking experience.

not a bad situation IMO.
 

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How can a back that has the highest YPC have vision problems? There was one article last year that talked about his vision. He averages 5.1 yards a carry this year. An inpatient/vision lacking back doesn't do that.

Just watch the guy run. If you think that is good vision then you have low standards.
 

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Are you kidding? It wasn't even close.

He didn't outplay him because they were playing for essentially the #3 RB spot.

The #3 RB spot has different duties than the #1 RB spot.

The #3 RB has to be able to play special teams otherwise you're keeping a player on the team that may see, at most, 5 plays all game long. Williams wasn't nearly as good on special teams as Randle. And Randle has been serviceable in his role when he has played RB.

OTOH, Williams ran the ball very well, but had blitz pickup issues and doesn't play special teams.

If they were playing for the #1 RB spot, then I would agree with you. But they weren't playing for the #1 RB spot and that changes everything.





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I don't get it.. Clutts ain't being used.. If Murray goes down Randle is the backup.. Who by the way was outplayed by Williams.. I also think Garrett should sit Murray for a while if the fumblitis continues.. With Murray's contract expiring shouldn't they see what they have with Williams?

Throw in the fact that starved RB teams like SD and MINN could come calling at a moments notice and pluck him off the practice squad.
 

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If Jimmy Johnson or Bill Parcells was coaching this team and running back fumbled the ball 3 games in a row.. What do you think they would do? I realize that Murray is leading the league in rushing.. But how much of his success is due to the online. I would like to see a 2 back system.. If anything Murray will be fresher in December..
 

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Just saw that former Cowboys fullback Tony Fiametta was released by the Bears (hamstring issue).

I'd swap out Clutts for Fiametta as soon as he's healthy.
 

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I'm down with releasing Dunbar? Same issues (pass protection/no sp teams)?

I'd gladly send Dunbar packing.

He's bringing nothing to the team and I fear that with all of the RB injuries and issues around the league, someone is going to come after Williams soon.
 
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