grateful zed
Footballguy
im playing him, half my team is on a bye.
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General Tso
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Surprised he hasn't been injured yet.
krsone21
Footballguy
krsone21
Footballguy
squistion
Footballguy
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General Tso
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Thanks dude. Seriously, that gave me a good belly laugh!I was lucky and had him that season. He was incredible. But people have been chasing that McFadden ever since, and he's long gone. And even as great (and supposedly healthy) he was in 2010 - he still missed almost 20% of the season.
squistion
Footballguy
My point was in response to people who say he is always injured and has never stayed healthy. That 13 games in 2010 was enough for me to win two league championships (one in a league with EBF). I'll take numbers like he had (2nd in points scored per game in PPR leagues only behind Foster) anytime for 13 games played. The conventional wisdom also said that Fred Taylor couldn't stay healthy until he did and they were silent from that point on.
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I know what you mean. I think I won a championship that year as well, due in large part to what he did. Would love to see him find health because he's an awesome talent.
tdhartis
Footballguy
Suprised noone has been discussing McFadden. Changing of the guard with Sporano and he had a pretty decent game last week. Value going forward?
Is there any 2010 DMC left? I admittedly haven't been able to watch any Raiders games this season so I don't know if he still has 'it' or how far he has truly regressed since his prime.
Is there any 2010 DMC left? I admittedly haven't been able to watch any Raiders games this season so I don't know if he still has 'it' or how far he has truly regressed since his prime.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
He surprisingly looks ok. Now he has a brutal match up this week against Arizona who are one of the top 3 teams in the league vs the run, but you might be able to start him against some match ups.
tdhartis
Footballguy
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
tdhartis
Footballguy
Can anyone speak to how he has looked as far as the "eye test" in games this year? He's 27 years old so he should theoretically still have some gas in the tank. Does he still have any of the speed/vision that made him so deadly in 2010, or is he a shell of his former self? Also, has OAK been using a zone or power run scheme this season? IIRC in the past he has excelled in the power but flopped in the zone, so I'm curious.
If he still has it then I would think he has some potential to become a fringe RB2 as the season goes on with Sporano in charge and Carr continuing to develop to the point that defenses will respect the passing game and open things up for the run. Also, if the defense could miraculously improve to the point that Oakland isn't playing catch up the entire game it would create a pretty favorable situation.
If he still has it then I would think he has some potential to become a fringe RB2 as the season goes on with Sporano in charge and Carr continuing to develop to the point that defenses will respect the passing game and open things up for the run. Also, if the defense could miraculously improve to the point that Oakland isn't playing catch up the entire game it would create a pretty favorable situation.
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I watched his last game on game rewind and he looked pretty good. Ran with authority and was very decisive. His avg was pretty good this game. They also split him out wide and bombed one to him. He just missed it. On Holmes last TD, it was his runs that got them down to the 5. They playactioned to him on the next play. Could be a good rb2 or flex.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
Rotoworld cracks me up
Seattle has a stout run defense? the were just gashed by Johnathan friggin' Stewart.. Tre Mason burned them last week..
DocHolliday
Footballguy
It will look stout against the Raiders.
tdhartis
Footballguy
I was optimistic that DMC would have a better game than he did against the Browns' weak run defense that was scortched just a week ago by Shoelace running behind a subpar line. MJD looked to be in the backfield more than I would have liked and the Raiders were within striking distance for the vast majority of the game (no reason not to run more than they did). All of this combined doesn't exactly inspire confidence going forward.
As for how he's running generally, I only saw a couple plays including the one where he fumbled. Despite the outcome, he looked quick and appeared to have good vision. I just feel like he still has potential but for whatever reason the numbers aren't there this season. It seems the days where he produces so long as he stays healthy are behind us.
As for how he's running generally, I only saw a couple plays including the one where he fumbled. Despite the outcome, he looked quick and appeared to have good vision. I just feel like he still has potential but for whatever reason the numbers aren't there this season. It seems the days where he produces so long as he stays healthy are behind us.
Faust
MVP
Darren McFadden has been healthy all season:
http://espn.go.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/8558/darren-mcfadden-has-been-healthy-all-season
http://espn.go.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/8558/darren-mcfadden-has-been-healthy-all-season
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Well mcfadden went to arkansas. We know thats huge for jerrrah. And the cowboy defense isnt that good. I still think he at least add a depth player at rb
Boys are still after a RB. They have had rumors about a couple and then signed McFadden, recently though they've seemed to have every top runner visit as draft prep.
The Cowboys are smart enough to not rely on just Darren McFadden going into next season. Especially after how important a strong run game was to their success. I wouldn't be surprised if they went early but I think they'll go BPA at any rate.
I traded for McFadden in my dynasty simply because of how often Running Backs get banged up. Dallas' Offensive Line is very good and if by some chance McFadden gets a full-load at any point due to injury or whatever, there's mondo fantasy points to be had.
I'd like to see them land Duke Johnson in the later rounds. I don't think this Offense necessarily needs a bruiser but a guy who is going to consistently be there. Even David Johnson would be a flashy but unspectacular pick.
I traded for McFadden in my dynasty simply because of how often Running Backs get banged up. Dallas' Offensive Line is very good and if by some chance McFadden gets a full-load at any point due to injury or whatever, there's mondo fantasy points to be had.
I'd like to see them land Duke Johnson in the later rounds. I don't think this Offense necessarily needs a bruiser but a guy who is going to consistently be there. Even David Johnson would be a flashy but unspectacular pick.
massraider
Footballguy
1.15 million. Essentially the league minimum.
I wouldn't put much stock in his comments. I'd love to make fun of Jerry, and say he was gonna command Garrett to give the Razorback 20 carries, and ha ha ha, but I don't really think things are like that in Dallas. The best back will play, and I don't think it'll be DMC.
McFadden's problem is his center of gravity, and it's a fatal flaw. He's all leg, and has below average change of direction skills, which is why there are so few decent 6'3" cornerbacks. Most shorter players have an easier time changing direction. He's a straight line runner, but straight line runners usually bull through the muck to get the tough yards. McFadden is so high-waisted, the slightest bump sends him over like a bowling pin. There are countless runs by McFadden where you say, "OH! If that one guy on the ground hadn't stuck out a hand and tripped him up, he woulda been gone!" Other backs would have kept their feet, and gotten a positive gain. I don't think the Raiders line suddenly blocked better when Rashad Jennings played in 2013, or when Latavius Murray played in 2014.
He's a tough guy, and isn't afraid to knock heads, but it's not his game. He's at his best on off tackle stuff, swing passes, screens. Get him in some space, away from the trash, and hope he can turn on the jets.
He was a throw in.
Drew Brees (1 year contract)
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2.02 Rookie Pick
Darren McFadden (1 year contract)
cstu
Footballguy
Duke Johnson is getting a lot of love here. I wonder how he'll fare in the draft.
The last so many years, if it's close between a couple players, Jerry seems to go with an Oklahoma guy. As such I think Gordon will be the favorite til he's drafted by another team.
Guess-
Since Oklahomans consider Dallas their pro team and OU definitely produces some solid talent(OK St and Tulsa some too) it's probably just good business.
Faust
MVP
Darren McFadden: World hasn't seen the best of me
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483351/article/darren-mcfadden-world-hasnt-seen-the-best-of-me
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483351/article/darren-mcfadden-world-hasnt-seen-the-best-of-me
Faust
MVP
DocHolliday
Footballguy
DMC is ready to carry the load.
VarsityBlues123
Footballguy
The panic over injuries in June is always funny. It must be the thing to do around here.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
So huge that the Cowboys have drafted exactly 1 player from Arkansas since Jerruh has owned the team.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Keep up. It is not panic over injuries in June. The comment was made since DMC is always injured. DMC will spend much of his time with the 'Boys standing on sidelines and spending lots of quality time with the trainers.VarsityBlues123 said:
