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Christine Michael Volume 3: Inevitable Greatness Soon Achieved (4 Viewers)
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georg013
Footballguy
I traded Joseph Randle two weeks ago because:
A) I didn't believe in him
B) Christine Michael was coming according to this thread.
Two weeks later
A) I still don't believe in Randle
B) We are still waiting for Michael.
Seriously, what is this guy's problem? They are making a QB change after 2 weeks yet they don't feel comfortable giving Christine more than 1 carry. Baffling.
A) I didn't believe in him
B) Christine Michael was coming according to this thread.
Two weeks later
A) I still don't believe in Randle
B) We are still waiting for Michael.
Seriously, what is this guy's problem? They are making a QB change after 2 weeks yet they don't feel comfortable giving Christine more than 1 carry. Baffling.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
How is it baffling? The team that drafted him didn't trust him enough to give him meaningful carries for 2 years, and then they traded him away for peanuts. Rumors have swirled that he struggled to pick up the playbook, wasn't reliable, had trouble with blitz pickup.Now he is playing for a team that has almost nothing invested in him, he's had very little time to learn the playbook, and is on a team hat is missing its two best offensive players.
What about the above makes it baffling that he hasn't set the world on fire yet?
Short Corner
Footballguy
jerry jones
Footballguy
Has anyone heard/read if he didn't follow the play? I think that was one of his problems in Seattle that he would improvise too much?PatsWillWin said:
That could certainly explain why he was pulled
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
It has nothing to do with his execution or his attitude towards the coaches, the Cowboys are committed to Randle and McFadden. Randle will continue getting his. Michael has been assigned this role of the specialized short yardage back. I think the most worrisome part, and oddest, is that the Cowboys took out Randle at the NE 8 after carrying them almost all the way down the field... and then put in McFadden. Big backs like Michael can be assigned the finisher goal line role, but the switch to McFadden makes the whole thing unpredictable (IMO).
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I didn't read anything, but it surely looked like he was following the blocking scheme. He followed the line perfectly and then turned up field. As some one who has been ribbing Michael in these threads, I think he ran that play well.
jerry jones
Footballguy
Uh oh.....
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing in free-agent running back LaMike James for a workout Wednesday, Ross Jones of FOXSports.com reports.
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing in free-agent running back LaMike James for a workout Wednesday, Ross Jones of FOXSports.com reports.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Sounds like you answered your own question with your question. Just speculating, but suppose he is a major liability in the passing game... it would be hard to march him out there and still keep the other team off balance, "Here comes C-Mike, must be a running play."
jurb26
Footballguy
Is it at all possible that's to become the 3rd down RB over McFadden?
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
Maybe his little football brain can only memorize one playcall at a time.
"OK Christine, remember than running play we had you work on all week long? The one where you run to the right? We're gonna do that now, get on in there. Good job."
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
EBF
Footballguy
I'll pretty much write him off if he can't win a big role by the end of the season (unless Randle plays great), but dude...it's LaMichael James. Who is worried about LaMichael James? If he was any good, he would be employed. I also think he's a like-for-like replacement for Dunbar, not Michael.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
If James gets playing time over CMike, I will be extremely unhappy.
With that being said, as a 49er fan, this guy is nothing special whatsoever. He also possesses a completely different skill set than CM. I'd expect McFadden ceding 3rd down touches to James as he fits more of a Dunbar role.
Honestly, this Dallas offense is going to be pathetic until Romo/Dez are both in the lineup, which prob won't be until after Thanksgiving. My hope is CM carves out a role by then, at which point he would have some real value.
I'm just committed to the guy this year, I can't cut bait and watch him explode, I'd rather he does nothing on my bench than blows up elsewhere.
I think James coming in speaks more to DMC than CM.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Van Dyman
Footballguy
T J
Footballguy
I'm kind of in the same place. The fear may well be misguided, but I haven't dropped because I'm afraid that as soon as I do, something will happen and he'll blow up and someone else will have him. And dammit, I won't have that.
Chaka
Footballguy
I am the first to preach caution in this thread but if they sign someone (anyone) to "fill the Dunbar role" it is a bad thing for Michael. His potential opportunities will be diminished or eliminated entirely as he goes back to being a game day inactive. There is no other way to spin it...no other intellectually honest way to spin it.
timbrah_ho
Footballguy
Would be ideal to find out how CM is being used in practices. Are his first team reps increasing? Is he getting more work with expanded playbook? Seems like there's a serious lack of inside information on the subject.
DevilDog919
Footballguy
A QB that they traded for, Cassel, a few weeks after Michael is about to start after the bye week. Just a few short weeks after being traded for, at QB. The most important position and hardest position to learn the playbook.
At some point, Michael fans need to realize something is wrong. Immaturity, can't remember a playbook, something. He is definitely talented, but something else is missing. Plenty of talented guys that whiff out in the NFL.
At some point, Michael fans need to realize something is wrong. Immaturity, can't remember a playbook, something. He is definitely talented, but something else is missing. Plenty of talented guys that whiff out in the NFL.
Replacement for Dunbar has 0 to do with Michael.
Michael was already active before Dunbar got injured and he is not about to be getting any of Dunbars or Dunbars replacements reps.
Ever Present Lurker
Footballguy
ATB
Footballguy
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
That cop is a FBG.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
Since this appears to be okay for other backs, you know if you take away Michaels outlier rushing attempts, you are left with a -1 YPA average. Not what you want from your starting back
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Ed Werder @Edwerderespn 16m16 minutes ago
#Cowboys using bye to consider 2 more starting lineup changes: Christine Michael for Joseph Randle at RB, La'El Collins for Ron Leary at LG
#Cowboys using bye to consider 2 more starting lineup changes: Christine Michael for Joseph Randle at RB, La'El Collins for Ron Leary at LG
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Over/under on number of posts in this thread today?
shady inc
Footballguy
guess i'll be adding him back off the wire, i have a waiver spot to spare, so why not
Interseptopus
Footballguy
packer_junkie
Footballguy
Ugh, roped back in. Werder is usualy $$$$ in the bank. Gotta sit on this guy for two weeks in both my leagues to hope he comes out and gashes NYG.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
Fireballer
Footballguy
This will get out of control and locked. Over/under should be on how many new threads are started.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
He's worth a flier if you have room. Why not. I think it's laughable in general because the problem with this offense isn't the running back/s it's the fact that you lost two pro bowl caliber players and a third is banged up (I believe Witten was banged up last week).
CM owner in my league is in bye week hell next week, so he has to drop CM to field a team, unless he just takes the loss, which wouldn't be smart on his part considering his record. I'm hoping to grab him up if I can as a what the hell flier. My RB situation is a disaster. I kind of hope CM gets the job just so I can cut Randle to have some room.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I doubt it. It's pretty black and white. No real way to spin this against Michael - unless the team ultimately goes with Randle in Week 7.
I Am the Stig
Footballguy
I'm now going to grab Turbin too
Chaka
Footballguy
It won't get out of control or locked if everyone just remembers to be cool. There is no need to look for opportunities to puff your chest or belittle others or crack wise unnecessarily or try to win internet arguments.
We have two pieces of new information today: 1) The Cowboys did not sign LaMichael James or any other RB & 2) Werder speculated that the Cowboys are thinking about making Michael the starter.
It's not much but it's all we have. So let's remember that and try to continue keeping excellent so this thread doesn't get bloated and lead to much animosity and multiple bannings.
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Skeletore Eh
Footballguy
Christine Michael - RB - Cowboys
ESPN's Ed Werder reports the Cowboys will use the bye week to consider making Christine Michael the starting running back over Joseph Randle.
The bye is a perfect week to make lineup changes, and the Cowboys are considering a number of them. Matt Cassel is expected to take over at quarterback, and La'El Collins is being promoted to the starting left guard. Dallas is looking for ways to inject life into the offense. Randle hasn't been the problem, but heisn't exactly tearing it up with his 3.91 YPC average. He has four touchdowns and hasn't lost a fumble. Even if Michael is elevated to starter, Randle will likely remain a part of the offense, making this a three-man backfield that also involves Darren McFadden. Michael is worthy of a speculative add in 12-14 team leagues.
Related: Joseph Randle
Source: Ed Werder on Twitter
Oct 14 - 9:24 AM
ESPN's Ed Werder reports the Cowboys will use the bye week to consider making Christine Michael the starting running back over Joseph Randle.
The bye is a perfect week to make lineup changes, and the Cowboys are considering a number of them. Matt Cassel is expected to take over at quarterback, and La'El Collins is being promoted to the starting left guard. Dallas is looking for ways to inject life into the offense. Randle hasn't been the problem, but heisn't exactly tearing it up with his 3.91 YPC average. He has four touchdowns and hasn't lost a fumble. Even if Michael is elevated to starter, Randle will likely remain a part of the offense, making this a three-man backfield that also involves Darren McFadden. Michael is worthy of a speculative add in 12-14 team leagues.
Related: Joseph Randle
Source: Ed Werder on Twitter
Oct 14 - 9:24 AM
mikmak8902
Footballguy
The key is that those starters you mentioned will most likely be back in weeks 9 and 11 and if Micheal has solidified his starting spot in that offense by that time, he will be fantasy playoff gold.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
<-------- Nailed the James comments... If they are to sign anyone, it is a threat to DMC.
