You're Darren McFadden

[erod]

You're Darren McFadden, and you're the worst player on the Cowboy offense.

You're the weak link, the biggest question mark, and the only guy that can keep this Lamborghini of an offense out of top gear.

You're also Darren McFadden, the freakishly talented 4th pick in the 2008 draft. Probably the greatest running back in the history of Arkansas. You're big, you're fast, and you were supposed to set this league on fire. Franchise player, one of the NFL all-time greats. That was your supposed destiny.

But Oakland happened, and you all but disappeared. First in the mired seasons of futility. Then the lonely confines of the injury list. And then the humbling reality of the wrong side of the depth chart. You became backup, Darren McFadden, the guy that should have.

Finally, the Raiders said "no thank you", and you were relegated to vagabond running back looking for work.

But then, "Pig Sooey" paid off, and look at you now.

You're here, where every running back in the NFL would love to be. Redemption is yours if you have it in you. Everything is there for the changing. The perfect team for a running back.

No better situation, no better opportunity on planet Earth. Running backs are dying to be you. BETTER backs are trying to finagle their way here and take your place in running back Utopia. And the reality is, your employer hopes they can.

Yesterday, you watched the best offensive line in football fall into another great lineman. You have a top 10 quarterback with a deadly group of receivers. You're on arguably the best offense in football, and it's designed for YOU.

Frankly, only you can screw this up, and you know it. You're job security is a fart in the whirlwind.

So what do you do? You'd better prepare like you've never prepared in your life. You'd better be in the best shape you're 27-year-old body is capable of. You'd better know the playbook better than DeMarco Murray, and you'd better finish the runs he couldn't. You'd better know every pass protection Linehan asks of you. You'd better run tougher than you did before, and you'd better hang on to the ball when you do it.

You're Darren McFadden, the unrealized superstar. Or are you?

Prove it.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

 

[hornitosmonster]

McFadden could gimp his way to a 1000 yards this season

 

[Doomsday101]

I'm sure McFadden is excited about this chance in Dallas where there is a top quality OL in place a real passing game and like for many players who move on to another team a chance to restart their careers. I hope McFadden can make the most of this opportunity

 

[Galian Beast]

You're Darren McFadden, and you're the worst player on the Cowboy offense. You're the weak link, the biggest question mark, and the only guy that can keep this Lamborghini of an offense out of top gear.

You're also Darren McFadden, the freakishly talented 4th pick in the 2008 draft. Probably the greatest running back in the history of Arkansas. You're big, you're fast, and you were supposed to set this league on fire. Franchise player, one of the NFL all-time greats. That was your supposed destiny.

But Oakland happened, and you all but disappeared. First in the mired seasons of futility. Then the lonely confines of the injury list. And then the humbling reality of the wrong side of the depth chart. You became backup, Darren McFadden, the guy that should have.

Finally, the Raiders said "no thank you", and you were relegated to vagabond running back looking for work.

But then, "Pig Sooey" paid off, and look at you now.

You're here, where every running back in the NFL would love to be. Redemption is yours if you have it in you. Everything is there for the changing. The perfect team for a running back.

No better situation, no better opportunity on planet Earth. Running backs are dying to be you. BETTER backs are trying to finagle their way here and take your place in running back Utopia. And the reality is, your employer hopes they can.

Yesterday, you watched the best offensive line in football fall into another great lineman. You have a top 10 quarterback with a deadly group of receivers. You're on arguably the best offense in football, and it's designed for YOU.

Frankly, only you can screw this up, and you know it. You're job security is a fart in the whirlwind.

So what do you do? You'd better prepare like you've never prepared in your life. You'd better be in the best shape you're 27-year-old body is capable of. You'd better know the playbook better than DeMarco Murray, and you'd better finish the runs he couldn't. You'd better know every pass protection Linehan asks of you. You'd better run tougher than you did before, and you'd better hang on to the ball when you do it.

You're Darren McFadden, the unrealized superstar. Or are you?

Prove it.

You missed the chapter where he re-signed there...

 

[RastaRocket]

Maybe you should go give him a pep talk. I liked it.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

McFadden could gimp his way to a 1000 yards this season

McFadden might get 1,000 yards before contact. Murray got around 850 last year before we got Collins and a blocking TE.

 

[jazzcat22]

There will be quite a few players that will play with a chip on their shoulder. And Hardy is one of them, and he will be pushing all to get better and be in shape.
I think McFadden is motivated, and has been since he first signed. I am looking forward to see how he does.

 

[visionary]

What the heck you talking about?
I just looked in the mirror and I'm not Darren McFadden

 

[xwalker]

You're Darren McFadden, and you're the worst player on the Cowboy offense. You're the weak link, the biggest question mark, and the only guy that can keep this Lamborghini of an offense out of top gear.

You're also Darren McFadden, the freakishly talented 4th pick in the 2008 draft. Probably the greatest running back in the history of Arkansas. You're big, you're fast, and you were supposed to set this league on fire. Franchise player, one of the NFL all-time greats. That was your supposed destiny.

But Oakland happened, and you all but disappeared. First in the mired seasons of futility. Then the lonely confines of the injury list. And then the humbling reality of the wrong side of the depth chart. You became backup, Darren McFadden, the guy that should have.

Finally, the Raiders said "no thank you", and you were relegated to vagabond running back looking for work.

But then, "Pig Sooey" paid off, and look at you now.

You're here, where every running back in the NFL would love to be. Redemption is yours if you have it in you. Everything is there for the changing. The perfect team for a running back.

No better situation, no better opportunity on planet Earth. Running backs are dying to be you. BETTER backs are trying to finagle their way here and take your place in running back Utopia. And the reality is, your employer hopes they can.

Yesterday, you watched the best offensive line in football fall into another great lineman. You have a top 10 quarterback with a deadly group of receivers. You're on arguably the best offense in football, and it's designed for YOU.

Frankly, only you can screw this up, and you know it. You're job security is a fart in the whirlwind.

So what do you do? You'd better prepare like you've never prepared in your life. You'd better be in the best shape you're 27-year-old body is capable of. You'd better know the playbook better than DeMarco Murray, and you'd better finish the runs he couldn't. You'd better know every pass protection Linehan asks of you. You'd better run tougher than you did before, and you'd better hang on to the ball when you do it.

You're Darren McFadden, the unrealized superstar. Or are you?

Prove it.

There was a video of an interview with McFadden right after he signed. His attitude was terrific and he was excited to be here.

 

[QT]

Don't forget McFadden can catch. I remember he had like 11 or 12 catches one game for the Raiders.

 

[CyberB0b]

I think it's pretty clear that McFadden is what he is at this point. 27 year old running backs don't generally get better with age. There are some circumstances here that could allow him to have success, but I wouldn't count on it.

 

[Fritsch_the_cat]

What the heck you talking about?
I just looked in the mirror and I'm not Darren McFadden

Neither am I but I'd bet either of us could run for 2000 yards behind this line.

 

[erod]

I think it's pretty clear that McFadden is what he is at this point. 27 year old running backs don't generally get better with age. There are some circumstances here that could allow him to have success, but I wouldn't count on it.

Murray is 27, too.

The difference is, he's making tens of millions, and McFadden is guaranteed $200K.

 

[erod]

What the heck you talking about?
I just looked in the mirror and I'm not Darren McFadden

I meant, except you, visionary.

 

[Lifetimeboyzfan]

He is also very gifted in blitz pickups...

 

[CATCH17]

Look how quick is he once he gets to the 2nd level of a defense.

You think our OL can consistently get him to the 2nd level? Or is he just going to suck and only get 3.3 here in Dallas? Please.

If this guy stays healthy he's going to kill it.

 

[Mookie]

I'd rather start with Randle, he can easily run for 1,500+ yards. Murray never really got the most out of every hole in my opinion, he was always caught from behind, wasn't nearly as fast as before and sometimes picked wrong spaces, not to mention the injury machine he is. I am excited to see Randle and McFadden has to prove us all wrong in order to get more carries, if he does, then I'm all for giving him even starts. Some are also excited by Williams. We'll see, all in all I am very positive about our RB's.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I think McFadden is being given too much attention.

I'm not convinced that he's going to be the starter.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

You're Darren McFadden, and you're the worst player on the Cowboy offense.

You're the weak link, the biggest question mark, and the only guy that can keep this Lamborghini of an offense out of top gear.

You're also Darren McFadden, the freakishly talented 4th pick in the 2008 draft. Probably the greatest running back in the history of Arkansas. You're big, you're fast, and you were supposed to set this league on fire. Franchise player, one of the NFL all-time greats. That was your supposed destiny.

But Oakland happened, and you all but disappeared. First in the mired seasons of futility. Then the lonely confines of the injury list. And then the humbling reality of the wrong side of the depth chart. You became backup, Darren McFadden, the guy that should have.

Finally, the Raiders said "no thank you", and you were relegated to vagabond running back looking for work.

But then, "Pig Sooey" paid off, and look at you now.

You're here, where every running back in the NFL would love to be. Redemption is yours if you have it in you. Everything is there for the changing. The perfect team for a running back.

No better situation, no better opportunity on planet Earth. Running backs are dying to be you. BETTER backs are trying to finagle their way here and take your place in running back Utopia. And the reality is, your employer hopes they can.

Yesterday, you watched the best offensive line in football fall into another great lineman. You have a top 10 quarterback with a deadly group of receivers. You're on arguably the best offense in football, and it's designed for YOU.

Frankly, only you can screw this up, and you know it. You're job security is a fart in the whirlwind.

So what do you do? You'd better prepare like you've never prepared in your life. You'd better be in the best shape you're 27-year-old body is capable of. You'd better know the playbook better than DeMarco Murray, and you'd better finish the runs he couldn't. You'd better know every pass protection Linehan asks of you. You'd better run tougher than you did before, and you'd better hang on to the ball when you do it.

You're Darren McFadden, the unrealized superstar. Or are you?

Prove it.

I saw and opened this thread thinking oh great, another our RBs suck, how did we let DeMarco walk, I need to refinance my house to help Jerry trade and pay for AP but that wasn't the case. Nice read, a breath of fresh air around these parts and as I said before, I'm confident we have a more than serviceable stable of RBs, including McFadden. There is a very real chance he was a victim of circumstance playing in that black hole of an organization. Unlike QBs, college success for a RB typically translates to like success in the NFL - I'm hoping this new opportunity for him produces similar results.