Will the Cowboys run with Randle? (no pun intended)

[Gridiron Man]

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that breaking the bank for a running back is foolish. We know that Murray and Peterson will require some serious dinero. So for argument sake, let's take them out of the equation.

The next option would be to pick up a moderately priced RB in free agency and/or draft another. The concern when drafting a RB is the learning curve prevents us from having an immediate replacement for Murray starting in week one. So that leaves us with needing to pick up another back in FA or running with Randle next season as the primary back or workhorse.

If Randle is ready to shake the concern that he is poor at pass blocking and tends to fumble, then why not "run" with him? He showed bursts of brilliance several times last season. The concept of taking another back in this years draft is the same reason we chose to take Randle in a previous draft. We develop one to replace the more weathered and aging predecessor. Isn't it time for Randle? If not, then the coaches must not trust him with having overcome his weaknesses.

I personally don't want to put too many resources (money and draft picks) into the running back position. We need to dedicate that to our defensive woes. Shore up the defense and we don't require that our RB lead the league in rushing year in and year out.

What do you guys think. Would you trust Randle with the workload?

 

[big dog cowboy]

If Randle is ready to shake the concern that he is poor at pass blocking and tends to fumble

Wait, what?

 

[Fletch]

Nice post. You can't necessarily steal from Peter to pay Paul when it comes to potentially putting all your chips in with Randle. I'm not sure Randle or Williams could be the bell cow that Murray was. If we're not paying Murray, or Peterson, then we better find a RB with some pedigree to sustain our running game. No need to skimp on what made us so successful last season.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

Randle could potentially start for us. Not saying that's our best option as we prepare for next season but that's how good I think he is.

 

[Gridiron Man]

Randle could potentially start for us. Not saying that's our best option as we prepare for next season but that's how good I think he is.

Ya, I see the potential too. I guess we will never know until we give him more carries. As reassurance though, I would hope to add a FA like CJ Spiller. Then there would be enough competition in the mix to ensure a decent running game.

Two headed monster in the making?

 

[DFWJC]

Guess we won't know for sure for a couple of years, but my guess is that there are 8-10 backs in the draft better than Randle...maybe more.

 

[Bullflop]

There's a huge difference between looking good for a very few carries per game and doing it on a continual basis. Randle lacks the body type that is likely to take the constant pounding that being the main guy would surely demand. Any inability to provide the kind of blocking to protect Romo as needed would only be a detriment. In the end, putting him in a much more likely position to fail would do nothing whatsoever to help the team.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that breaking the bank for a running back is foolish. We know that Murray and Peterson will require some serious dinero. So for argument sake, let's take them out of the equation.

The next option would be to pick up a moderately priced RB in free agency and/or draft another. The concern when drafting a RB is the learning curve prevents us from having an immediate replacement for Murray starting in week one. So that leaves us with needing to pick up another back in FA or running with Randle next season as the primary back or workhorse.

If Randle is ready to shake the concern that he is poor at pass blocking and tends to fumble, then why not "run" with him? He showed bursts of brilliance several times last season. The concept of taking another back in this years draft is the same reason we chose to take Randle in a previous draft. We develop one to replace the more weathered and aging predecessor. Isn't it time for Randle? If not, then the coaches must not trust him with having overcome his weaknesses.

I personally don't want to put too many resources (money and draft picks) into the running back position. We need to dedicate that to our defensive woes. Shore up the defense and we don't require that our RB lead the league in rushing year in and year out.

What do you guys think. Would you trust Randle with the workload?

No talk at all in your post about his off the field issues that could lead the cowboys to get rid of him at all?

Seems odd that we have a running back with off the field issues that may not be on the roster to start the season and instead are talking about possibly keeping him as a starter (even if it is shared loads) to save money or draft picks?

Is it bizzaro world or is it just me.

 

[Gridiron Man]

There's a huge difference between looking good for a very few carries per game and doing it on a continual basis. Randle lacks the body type that is likely to take the constant pounding that being the main guy would surely demand. Any inability to provide the kind of blocking to protect Romo as needed would only be a detriment. In the end, putting him in a much more likely position to fail would do nothing whatsoever to help the team.

So It's sounds as if you would rather wash your hands of him at this stage? I'm pretty certain that's what Brainpaint is interested in doing.

I have my doubts about him as well. I just think I need to see more of him to know for certain. Which is why I think we need to pick up a solid RB in FA and see how it plays out. Unfortunately I think Murray and Peterson are going to be too expensive. I hope I'm wrong about that but it seems to be where it's headed.

 

[jrumann59]

Personally I think Randle is benefiting from the MB3 syndrome, people are falling in love with his runs and not realizing that he isn't built to be an every down back. He is prime candidate for a RBBC approach. That is MHO

 

[xwalker]

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that breaking the bank for a running back is foolish. We know that Murray and Peterson will require some serious dinero. So for argument sake, let's take them out of the equation.

The next option would be to pick up a moderately priced RB in free agency and/or draft another. The concern when drafting a RB is the learning curve prevents us from having an immediate replacement for Murray starting in week one. So that leaves us with needing to pick up another back in FA or running with Randle next season as the primary back or workhorse.

If Randle is ready to shake the concern that he is poor at pass blocking and tends to fumble, then why not "run" with him? He showed bursts of brilliance several times last season. The concept of taking another back in this years draft is the same reason we chose to take Randle in a previous draft. We develop one to replace the more weathered and aging predecessor. Isn't it time for Randle? If not, then the coaches must not trust him with having overcome his weaknesses.

I personally don't want to put too many resources (money and draft picks) into the running back position. We need to dedicate that to our defensive woes. Shore up the defense and we don't require that our RB lead the league in rushing year in and year out.

What do you guys think. Would you trust Randle with the workload?

I think Randle together with Ryan Williams and a rookie could handle the load. I don't see Randle being a guy that gets more than 50% of the snaps, but in a RB by Committee approach I think he has a lot to add. His pass blocking was decent in few opportunities that he received.

Randle's college game footage is better than some of the RBs that are being projected as mid round picks this year.

I think the Cowboys are planning on Ryan Williams contributing this year. They gave him some guaranteed money in a new 2 year, 1.5M contract.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I think Randle together with Ryan Williams and a rookie could handle the load. I don't see Randle being a guy that gets more than 50% of the snaps, but in a RB by Committee approach I think he has a lot to add. His pass blocking was decent in few opportunities that he received.

Don't pay Murray. Don't pay AP. Spend the money on defense. I could easily live with your plan.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Randle could potentially start for us. Not saying that's our best option as we prepare for next season but that's how good I think he is.

Once Murray is signed, Randle is toast. He be gone. Not because he lacks talent but because of his off the field persona.

 

[AbeBeta]

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that breaking the bank for a running back is foolish. We know that Murray and Peterson will require some serious dinero. So for argument sake, let's take them out of the equation.

The next option would be to pick up a moderately priced RB in free agency and/or draft another. The concern when drafting a RB is the learning curve prevents us from having an immediate replacement for Murray starting in week one. So that leaves us with needing to pick up another back in FA or running with Randle next season as the primary back or workhorse.

If Randle is ready to shake the concern that he is poor at pass blocking and tends to fumble, then why not "run" with him? He showed bursts of brilliance several times last season. The concept of taking another back in this years draft is the same reason we chose to take Randle in a previous draft. We develop one to replace the more weathered and aging predecessor. Isn't it time for Randle? If not, then the coaches must not trust him with having overcome his weaknesses.

I personally don't want to put too many resources (money and draft picks) into the running back position. We need to dedicate that to our defensive woes. Shore up the defense and we don't require that our RB lead the league in rushing year in and year out.

What do you guys think. Would you trust Randle with the workload?

No pun intended?

Actually there is no pun included.

 

[Nightman]

Once Murray is signed, Randle is toast. He be gone. Not because he lacks talent but because of his off the field persona.

Randle makes no money so cutting him would do nothing to the cap. You keep him thru camp at least for insurance, unless he gets re-arrested for that trouble at the hotel.

 

[cowboys2233]

Nice post. You can't necessarily steal from Peter to pay Paul when it comes to potentially putting all your chips in with Randle. I'm not sure Randle or Williams could be the bell cow that Murray was. If we're not paying Murray, or Peterson, then we better find a RB with some pedigree to sustain our running game. No need to skimp on what made us so successful last season.

This is the mind boggling part. We finally found the formula that can take this team to the next level and there are so many on here who want to ignore that. Yes, Murray's presence made us a real contender so...let's get rid of him. Moronic. What, you can't find other areas to save cap space, you need to go after the offensive player of the year? LOL.

P.S. Arian Foster has been a heavily used back...and he just had one of his best seasons with the second highest YPC of his career. Oh, so did Marshawn Lynch. You know, that guy the Seahawks rode to a title and back to back SB appearances. So what's the problem?

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Randle makes no money so cutting him would do nothing to the cap. You keep him thru camp at least for insurance, unless he gets re-arrested for that trouble at the hotel.

I was not considering his monies that he make, just the baggage he bring. I like the idea of keeping him as insurance but behond that, make him walk the plank!
keep it up, bkight

 

[Idgit]

This is the mind boggling part. We finally found the formula that can take this team to the next level and there are so many on here who want to ignore that. Yes, Murray's presence made us a real contender so...let's get rid of him. Moronic. What, you can't find other areas to save cap space, you need to go after the offensive player of the year? LOL.

P.S. Arian Foster has been a heavily used back...and he just had one of his best seasons with the second highest YPC of his career. Oh, so did Marshawn Lynch. You know, that guy the Seahawks rode to a title and back to back SB appearances. So what's the problem?

Problem is a lot of us don't think we're winning those games because of a special running back, after all. And we think we're losing the games we do lose because we need to improve the pass rush, and that that's expensive and is going to have to happen via FAs.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

They need to let him go. Trouble with a capital T.

 

[Echo9]

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that breaking the bank for a running back is foolish. We know that Murray and Peterson will require some serious dinero. So for argument sake, let's take them out of the equation.

The next option would be to pick up a moderately priced RB in free agency and/or draft another. The concern when drafting a RB is the learning curve prevents us from having an immediate replacement for Murray starting in week one. So that leaves us with needing to pick up another back in FA or running with Randle next season as the primary back or workhorse.

If Randle is ready to shake the concern that he is poor at pass blocking and tends to fumble, then why not "run" with him? He showed bursts of brilliance several times last season. The concept of taking another back in this years draft is the same reason we chose to take Randle in a previous draft. We develop one to replace the more weathered and aging predecessor. Isn't it time for Randle? If not, then the coaches must not trust him with having overcome his weaknesses.

I personally don't want to put too many resources (money and draft picks) into the running back position. We need to dedicate that to our defensive woes. Shore up the defense and we don't require that our RB lead the league in rushing year in and year out.

What do you guys think. Would you trust Randle with the workload?

First off - LIAR!!! . That was a fully intentional and premeditated pun.

But aside from that, I don't think the Cowboys can trust Randle if you combine his sub-par blitz pickup skills with his off the field questions. Now if you put Ryan Williams into the mix and draft a RB in the 4th or 5th, that could be a direction the Cowboys go. It is risky though. I believe that Dunbar is probably gone since he really hasn't done much with his opportunities. That leaves 2 RBs on the roster in Randle and WIlliams if you go with your scenario that we don't bring back Murray or go after AP. That means draft a guy AND pick up a vet RB as a safety net of sorts. If all that happens, I think Ingram is a leading candidate as he could be had for maybe 3.5 per.