Christine Michael Volume 3: Inevitable Greatness Soon Achieved (2 Viewers)

[Ever Present Lurker]

With Witten on a BYE, I needed a TE, so of coarse I dropped CMike. Then I read this morning he might start? HAHA, that's my luck

Yep! Ran into a bye-week issue at RB and dropped Michael for Theo Riddick. But - how long can you hang onto a guy, just on hope? Win some, lose some!

 

[MASSHOLE]

Cowboys claimed RB Rod Smith off waivers from the Seahawks.
Although nothing about Smith's profile stands out, it's noteworthy any time a running back hits Dallas' roster with Joseph Randle's hold on the starting job tenuous at best. Smith is a rookie UDFA out of Ohio State.

Oct 14 - 8:39 PM

 

[MASSHOLE]

Figure it is news worthy. Does anyone know much about Rod Smith?

 

[tankfrank11]

Someone write a 10 page essay on this run please:

https://vine.co/v/e0Vb2HWbI22

Very nice run ... Think he got 2 yards more then the other two guys would've gotten

Seems like he had daylight if he juked and went sideline.

definitely not ...the corner (or safety) would have tackled him for a shorter gain

Don't see that at all.

Seemed like he made the right choice of cutting it in for an extra 2 to me. Love a back with that kind of vision.

 

[EBF]

Ian Rapoport Verified account (9:06 AM - 14 Oct 2015)

‏@RapSheet
#Cowboys source on RB Christine Michael: "We're definitely gonna use him more." Don't be surprised if Randle starts, Michael plays as much

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

You guys are F( )@&!#G insane!! The Christine Michael part 2 thread is already 9 pages deep!!

 

[Dizzy]

You guys are F( )@&!#G insane!! The Christine Michael part 2 thread is already 9 pages deep!!

This all goes away as soon as Denver realizes the huge mistake they made in letting Tebow slip away. This could have been their year... still time!

 

[Thunderlips]

What, seriously? No I missed that...

Yeah when he stood up, he turned to the sideline with a scowl on his face and threw his arms up in the air. He was immediately pulled. I think there's a screw loose.

Ya know, I was super interested in this. It does indeed look like he taunts his own team immediately after the run.

Looks to me like he stood up and gave "what's going on now" stance, because he starts to walk to the bench, but keeps looking over as if he's getting some info.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Add another former Seahawk to the mix...

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Dallas-Cowboys-claim-RB-Rod-Smith-40256792

Huh, that site has daily practice notes.

Dallas Cowboys practice notes: Wednesday, Oct. 14... Running back Joseph Randle received first-team reps despite the news of a possible switch at the position.

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Dallas-Cowboys-practice-notes-Wednesday-Oct-14-40255017

Left out the other important part of that Michael blurb:

"Christine Michael is expected to challenge Randle as RB No. 1 in the next 10 days. See Michael working out below."

Let's see. Earlier today rumors swirled about potential changes to Dallas starters. Michael was included in those rumors along with L Collins. The article above says that Cassell and Collins both practiced with the first team today. Michael did not.Isn't it possible that the rumors of Michael's impending climb to the top of the depth chart.....was based on a misinterpretation of some coach's comments?

 

[shady inc]

I hope I get him off waivers tonight. Putting c-west #1, but maybe I'll snag c-mike on the 2nd time around.

 

[Dismattle]

You guys are F( )@&!#G insane!! The Christine Michael part 2 thread is already 9 pages deep!!

Theres just so much news..

It takes awhile to discuss various points (from different sources) to actually understand what was meant (if anything)

Sadly a post like yours might result in two or more posts..

Someone is sure to pick up on your lack of knowledge (stating Woah ten pages) and make an attempt to bring you, and other new readers up to speed w/ cliff notes..

Then someone else will either see something missing Or Feel a need to clarify something quite important..

(condensed version) Looks like Dallas is gonna be short a draft pick next Season

 

[OU#1]

We are now analyzing his single carry of the game. Schweeet!

 

[timbrah_ho]

Add another former Seahawk to the mix...

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Dallas-Cowboys-claim-RB-Rod-Smith-40256792

Huh, that site has daily practice notes.

Dallas Cowboys practice notes: Wednesday, Oct. 14... Running back Joseph Randle received first-team reps despite the news of a possible switch at the position.

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Dallas-Cowboys-practice-notes-Wednesday-Oct-14-40255017

Left out the other important part of that Michael blurb:

"Christine Michael is expected to challenge Randle as RB No. 1 in the next 10 days. See Michael working out below."

Let's see. Earlier today rumors swirled about potential changes to Dallas starters. Michael was included in those rumors along with L Collins. The article above says that Cassell and Collins both practiced with the first team today. Michael did not.Isn't it possible that the rumors of Michael's impending climb to the top of the depth chart.....was based on a misinterpretation of some coach's comments?

The media members that reported it are generally pretty solid and I doubt they'd report it if there was a chance it was a misinterpretation of a coach's comments. I also think there's too much smoke here and it makes too much sense that they'd want to spend the bye week re-examining their entire offense given recent results.

 

[tdoss]

We are now analyzing his single carry of the game. Schweeet!

It's basically the Zapruder film of the NFL.

This thing will be broken down from every angle and aspect.

#UpAndToTheRight

 

[GreenNGold]

Dropping for Ahmad Bradshaw (redraft).

Do you have some news on Bradshaw? Last I see is he worked out for the Colts on Tuesday but it looks like they did not sign him.

If you have scoop I bet there a lot of people who would make the same decision (redraft at least).

It's official now.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I might actually start him this week. I'll take half of the Dallas running game even with the line underperforming over half of the Denver running game.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I might actually start him this week. I'll take half of the Dallas running game even with the line underperforming over half of the Denver running game.

Good luck. He is on bye this week.

 

[Milkman]

That 6 yard run is exactly what Dallas needs.

 

[beerbuff]

With Witten on a BYE, I needed a TE, so of coarse I dropped CMike. Then I read this morning he might start? HAHA, that's my luck

I did the exact same thing. Agghhh

 

[Sabertooth]

Michael seems to be gaining some positive momentum. Hopefully he can log 10+ carries soon so we can see what we've got. He could have huge fantasy playoff implications if he were to wrangle that starting gig and be the guy when Dez and Romo get back.

 

[ourmanflint]

Michael seems to be gaining some positive momentum. Hopefully he can log 10+ carries soon so we can see what we've got. He could have huge fantasy playoff implications if he were to wrangle that starting gig and be the guy when Dez and Romo get back.

Agreed but its too bad he faces 2 top 5 run defenses in the playoffs.

 

[Sabertooth]

Yeah, it appears so, but let's be honest here.

Who have the Jets faced? Cleveland , Indy , Philly who run roughshod over them, and Miami .

Same with the Bills, they played Indy, Pats (Lewis scored 24), Miami :yuck:, and the Giants and Titans, both of who scored ok on them.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Yeah, it appears so, but let's be honest here.

Who have the Jets faced? Cleveland , Indy , Philly who run roughshod over them, and Miami .

Same with the Bills, they played Indy, Pats (Lewis scored 24), Miami :yuck:, and the Giants and Titans, both of who scored ok on them.

The Jets were a top 5 run defense last season as well, and added another major piece to their D-line.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Add another former Seahawk to the mix...

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Dallas-Cowboys-claim-RB-Rod-Smith-40256792

Huh, that site has daily practice notes.

Dallas Cowboys practice notes: Wednesday, Oct. 14... Running back Joseph Randle received first-team reps despite the news of a possible switch at the position.

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Dallas-Cowboys-practice-notes-Wednesday-Oct-14-40255017

Left out the other important part of that Michael blurb:

"Christine Michael is expected to challenge Randle as RB No. 1 in the next 10 days. See Michael working out below."

Let's see. Earlier today rumors swirled about potential changes to Dallas starters. Michael was included in those rumors along with L Collins. The article above says that Cassell and Collins both practiced with the first team today. Michael did not.Isn't it possible that the rumors of Michael's impending climb to the top of the depth chart.....was based on a misinterpretation of some coach's comments?

The media members that reported it are generally pretty solid and I doubt they'd report it if there was a chance it was a misinterpretation of a coach's comments. I also think there's too much smoke here and it makes too much sense that they'd want to spend the bye week re-examining their entire offense given recent results.

If you follow that link hopefully they will have the daily practice updates. Michael "working out" isn't getting 1st team reps. Cassell and Collins have already been declared starters. At some point Mike will have to get those 1st team reps if anything is happening.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

By the way, I know some disagree about Collins' actual performance, but if Mike does get a share I'd be real encouraged about what he (and Randle) can do behind Collins. And maybe, just maybe Cassell can be more effective than Weeden, people might be underestimating the run game as a whole to begin with thinking of how it was with Weeden and Leary.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I got my first trade offer for him:

D.Carr

C.Sims

For:

Cam Newton

CMIKE

:(

 

[Short Corner]

I got my first trade offer for him:

D.Carr

C.Sims

For:

Cam Newton

CMIKE

:(

He's still on WW in both my leagues. I dropped him in one of those leagues after week 2 or 3.

 

[fantasycurse42]

This guy never belongs on page 2. YWIA.

 

[steelwind]

Oh SNAP. This is from the Cowboys RB coach.

https://twitter.com/...727888382464000

David Helman‏@HelmanDC 31m31 minutes ago

Gary Brown, asked about C-Mike's comfort level: "I think he's where he needs to be, and we want to take the reins off him and let him rock."

 

[ImTheScientist]

Cowboys RBs coach Gary Brown says the team wants to take the "reins" off Christine Michael and "let him rock."

"I think he's where he needs to be, and we want to take the reins off him and let him rock," was Brown's exact quote. The Cowboys have correctly determined they aren't getting enough big plays from Joseph Randle and Darren McFadden, and want to see what he can do as they wait for the returns of Dez Bryant and Tony Romo. There's a reason Michael has been mothballed for the first two and a half years of his career — he's been a slow developer, and has sometimes lacked feel for the game — but his athletic ability is off the charts. He could make something happen behind Dallas' dominant offensive line. Michael should be owned in all 12-team leagues. We'll have a better idea of how things will shake out in Week 7 once the Cowboys return from their bye.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Oh SNAP. This is from the Cowboys RB coach.

https://twitter.com/...727888382464000

David Helman‏@HelmanDC 31m31 minutes ago

Gary Brown, asked about C-Mike's comfort level: "I think he's where he needs to be, and we want to take the reins off him and let him rock."

Awesome. When will he get 1st team reps?

 

[steelwind]

Oh SNAP. This is from the Cowboys RB coach.

https://twitter.com/...727888382464000

David Helman‏@HelmanDC 31m31 minutes ago

Gary Brown, asked about C-Mike's comfort level: "I think he's where he needs to be, and we want to take the reins off him and let him rock."

More from Cowboys RB coach. He sounds like a father seeing his son graduating to greatness.

"David Helman ‏@HelmanDC 2h2 hours ago

Gary Brown says Christine Michael is going to have a bigger opportunity going forward. Says he's earned it."

 

[ImTheScientist]

Haterz gonna hate Cmike owners as they watch Cmike win a championship for them.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Let's see. Earlier today rumors swirled about potential changes to Dallas starters. Michael was included in those rumors along with L Collins. The article above says that Cassell and Collins both practiced with the first team today. Michael did not.Isn't it possible that the rumors of Michael's impending climb to the top of the depth chart.....was based on a misinterpretation of some coach's comments?

Nope....looks like they were correct. On a scale of 1 - 10 how jealous are you that you don't own him?

 

[bjabrad]

This smells like a fruitless chase. I've participated in many. Not this one. If I'm wrong you can thank me for finally being the anti-jinx that gets Christine off the schneid.

 

[georg013]

Congrats CMike owners. Hopefully he produces. I was one of the haters but saw the writing on the wall with Randle. Moved him for a 1st 3 weeks ago. It is because of you that I did. Thanks!!!

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

The chase is FF. I chased Gordon & AP last year and passed on Beckham and it cost me. But really though there are $ involved you have to have fun and keeping a season long iron in the fire is what it's all about. And if Mike breaks a long one two Sundays from now? Magic.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Let's see. Earlier today rumors swirled about potential changes to Dallas starters. Michael was included in those rumors along with L Collins. The article above says that Cassell and Collins both practiced with the first team today. Michael did not.

Isn't it possible that the rumors of Michael's impending climb to the top of the depth chart.....was based on a misinterpretation of some coach's comments?

Nope....looks like they were correct. On a scale of 1 - 10 how jealous are you that you don't own him?

I've owned him since my league's rookie draft.

 

[steelwind]

"Cowboys coaches eyeing a bigger role for Christine Michael going forward."

http://www.dallascow...l-going-forward

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I don't think he'll be named the starter by next game but he will be in a crowded rbbc coming out of the break. Obviously Seattle is a high motivation game for him but they are also a sick defense which will be facing Cassell.

 

[ATB]

God I hope he's the starter vs SEA. Motivated much?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

This is from yesterday:

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota [SIZE=10pt]Oct 14[/SIZE]

Jason Garrett: Competition will continue at RB. No significant changes. Christine Michael will continue to get more opportunities

Also from yesterday:

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota [SIZE=10pt]24h[/SIZE]24 hours ago

C-Mike catching passes

This is from today - Brown is the Boys' RBs coach:

David Helman ‏@HelmanDC [SIZE=10pt]38m[/SIZE]38 minutes ago

Gary Brown says Christine Michael is going to have a bigger opportunity going forward. Says he's earned it.

Jordan Ross ‏@TheJordanRoss [SIZE=10pt]1h[/SIZE]1 hour ago Fort Worth, TX

Jordan Ross Retweeted Jordan Ross

Christine Michael was the only RB in the NFL in 2014 with 3 runs of 15+ yards in less than 50 attempts.

Jordan Ross ‏@TheJordanRoss

Christine Michael had 3 runs of 15+ yards in 34 attempts last year. DMC had 4 in 154 attempts last year and has 0 in 37 attempts this year.

Jordan Ross ‏@TheJordanRoss [SIZE=10pt]2h[/SIZE]2 hours ago Fort Worth, TX

Christine Michael had the 5th most yards after contact per carry among all RB's w/ 30+ carries in 2014. Darren McFadden is 49th this season.

Rodney Breland ‏@breland_rodney [SIZE=10pt]56m[/SIZE]56 minutes ago

@TheJordanRoss is c-mike the starter now?

Jordan Ross ‏@TheJordanRoss [SIZE=10pt]55m[/SIZE]55 minutes ago

@breland_rodney no, but he'll get way more opportunities than he was been getting. Could see him and Randle splitting carries.

Rodney Breland ‏@breland_rodney [SIZE=10pt]52m[/SIZE]52 minutes ago

@TheJordanRoss darn!!! Well at least he is moving up....I also have a feeling McFadden will be cut at some point.... What is your thoughts?

Jordan Ross ‏@TheJordanRoss [SIZE=10pt]50m[/SIZE]50 minutes ago

@breland_rodney I think DMC could be in danger of being the odd man out, especially if they find a RB that returns kicks/punts.

- Ross writes for CowboysHQ.com.

Jon Machota ‏@jonmachota [SIZE=10pt]18h[/SIZE]18 hours ago

Kurt Warner (via @nflnetwork) on Matt Cassel being named Cowboys starter:

"You're going to get a QB who's much more willing to attack down the field..."

No updates until next week most likely:

The Cowboys are on a bye this week and don't practice again until next Wednesday. ...

 

[timbrah_ho]

This smells like a fruitless chase. I've participated in many. Not this one. If I'm wrong you can thank me for finally being the anti-jinx that gets Christine off the schneid.

What about this smells fruitless at this point

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

i have a question - is it possible that Michael gets McFadden's role?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Vine of Michael's 6 yard run:

Dan Turner
Dallas Cowboys writer

Christine Michael's one carry displayed vision, deciveness, burst & power. Haven't see that from the other RBs

https://vine.co/v/eEPdBd91qUO

This is re: Rod Smith's carry for Seattle last week:

Rod Smith's 2nd carry. Breaks more tackles on this run than DMc has so far this season

https://vine.co/v/eEwbZIzIrOP

 

[Sabertooth]

Oh SNAP. This is from the Cowboys RB coach.

https://twitter.com/...727888382464000

David Helman‏@HelmanDC 31m31 minutes ago

Gary Brown, asked about C-Mike's comfort level: "I think he's where he needs to be, and we want to take the reins off him and let him rock."

 

[BobbyLayne]

Vine of Michael's 6 yard run:

Dan Turner

Dallas Cowboys writer

Christine Michael's one carry displayed vision, deciveness, burst & power. Haven't see that from the other RBs

https://vine.co/v/eEPdBd91qUOThis is re: Rod Smith's carry for Seattle last week:

Rod Smith's 2nd carry. Breaks more tackles on this run than DMc has so far this season

https://vine.co/v/eEwbZIzIrOP

I remember getting excited this year about one replay.

/BitterAbdullahOwnet

 

[ourmanflint]

i have a question - is it possible that Michael gets McFadden's role?

You mean plow into the back of his lineman and fall awkwardly to the ground? I hope not. As far as receiving, we don't know that much about him but his pass pro does look good.

 

[Sabertooth]

i have a question - is it possible that Michael gets McFadden's role?

I'm going with yes. Two ways it could happen. Michael's performance could be good enough to reduce McFadden's role. McFadden could get hurt too.

 

[DarkKnightsGuru]

Cowboys RBs coach Gary Brown says the team wants to take the "reins" off Christine Michael and "let him rock." Analysis: "I think he's where he needs to be, and we want to take the reins off him and let him rock," was Brown's exact quote. The Cowboys have correctly determined they aren't getting enough big plays from Joseph Randle and Darren McFadden, and want to see what Michael can do as they wait for the returns of Dez Bryant and Tony Romo. There's a reason Michael has been mothballed for the first two