What? He's averaging 2.9 ypc and his best run today was right up the middle where the line blocked well. Honestly, I do not understand this thread at all. Randle looks OK, McFadden looks like doo and Michael hasn't played. The biggest thing that should be being discussed is that the OL was supposed to be all-wordly and they do not look that good at all.
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actual McFadden averaged 3.1 and and Randle averaged 2.8
Got news for ya ... the Oline is not the issue!
YouthofToday
Footballguy
If they don't put Romo on designated to return IR do they cut Michael? I doubt it yet it who knows. With Gregory and Dez already out they are running rather thin with depth on the 53.
EBF
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Chaos Commish
Footballguy
He'll be inactive next week.
coolnerd
Footballguy
This is the probable answer. Not many teams reaction to losing their top WR and QB is to immediately turn to the practice squad RB.
Coeur de Lion
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Randle and McFadden looked pretty ordinary (at best) again IMO. Looks like the opportunity should be there for Michael once he's up to speed. I still think that we're likely looking at another few weeks to wait, personally, particularly since the team is 2-0 with both wins in division.
cr8f
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Alex P Keaton
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He should know the playbook in 2-3 years
cr8f
Footballguy
The haters in this thread are unreal, they will not give him a few weeks to see what he can do. If it's nothing they can all say in unison "I told you so". Their combined posts are basically "he sucks" but the problem is the only evidence they have is he didn't become Lynch's backup. But other players have succeeded when they went to other teams.
The problem I have is the time wasted reading half of their posts before I get to "he sucks". Think I'm going to put them on ignore but there are so many.
Give the guy a couple weeks to see if he can do anything. Geez people. Everyone deserves a second chance.
The problem I have is the time wasted reading half of their posts before I get to "he sucks". Think I'm going to put them on ignore but there are so many.
Give the guy a couple weeks to see if he can do anything. Geez people. Everyone deserves a second chance.
Coeur de Lion
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There were some pretty outlandish statements coming out of the pro-Michael crew a year ago -- people were saying he was better than Lynch / as good as Peterson, that Seattle had him as the #1 overall player in his draft class, insert wild hyperbole here -- and they were pretty smug and condescending towards anyone who disagreed. Some snark is to be expected when a player with that much hype gets dumped for a conditional 7th rounder. It doesn't necessarily mean that he definitely just sucks -- but it's very strong evidence that Seattle thinks he does.
mikmak8902
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ok ... I have to ask. I've see the term JAG constantly on this board and I can't figure out for the life of me what it stands for. Figured I'd finally face the embarassment and simply ask.
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ROYALWITCHEESE
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I seriously doubt this. Now that they are down to QB2, the last thing they are going to do is risk his health by throwing in the new guy who is known for missing assignments. He might get Weeden killed.
Coeur de Lion
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IMO they'd be far more concerned with Romo's health. The downgrade from a Pro Bowler like Romo to Brandon Weeden is a much bigger drop than that from Weeden to whoever happens to be the next man up.
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I'm a Michael owner and would love to see him do well. But it seems a bit delusional to think Michael can get up to speed quickly in Dallas when he has shown no ability to get up to speed, in 2 years, in Seattle.
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Anything being said now is just small talk at the bus stop waiting for the bus to come.
Dallas traded for him and he's on their roster - that's good.
He's not active - that is what it is.
The rest is just manufactured conjecture. Like anyone else that owns him, he's occupying the very end of my bench. I will hold him until he does something or until I can't hold him any longer. That's pretty much it.
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From FBG:
"Dallas Cowboys RB Joseph Randle carried 18 times for 51 yards in the Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles and he added a catch for 14 yards.
Footballguys view: Randle gets what is there...and that's about it. He's not an exciting starter, and his lackluster play could open the door for Christine Michael."
"Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden carried 10 times for 31 yards in the Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles and he added two receptions for 21 yards on two targets.
Footballguys view: McFadden can be productive as a change-of-pace back, but he isn't built to take a larger workload. We feel that Christine Michael could be getting a shot as the Cowboys starter."
"Dallas Cowboys RB Joseph Randle carried 18 times for 51 yards in the Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles and he added a catch for 14 yards.
Footballguys view: Randle gets what is there...and that's about it. He's not an exciting starter, and his lackluster play could open the door for Christine Michael."
"Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden carried 10 times for 31 yards in the Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles and he added two receptions for 21 yards on two targets.
Footballguys view: McFadden can be productive as a change-of-pace back, but he isn't built to take a larger workload. We feel that Christine Michael could be getting a shot as the Cowboys starter."
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dagwood
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Would not shock me to see Michael on the active roster this week. They need another weapon with Romo and Dez out.
JFS171
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It's become kind of a mess, but wouldn't surprise me to see him inactive till week 10 barring injury.
Guess we'll find out, but as I said previously... the preponderance of the evidence in Michael's case suggests he's woefully overrated by a lot of draftniks and fantasy pundits.
Manster
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There's that. Another way to look at is, when defenses are stacking the box to stop Randle/DMac......and they are successful, then what? Unless cmike just doesn't get it, which is not what we've been hearing, why wouldn't he get a shot soon? The boys are really going to run the ball now
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satch
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Dallas didn't trade a pick for Michael for no reason. They obviously feel he's worth trading for, as opposed to just signing a free agent. If they didn't have any plans for him being involved, why trade a pick to get him? Just a matter of time before they give him a more serious look.
Alex P Keaton
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They traded a conditional pick.....
Yes, and had to cut another player in the process.Alex P Keaton said:
Did you think they made this trade just to waste everyone's time and keep Michael from finding other work?
No. They are going to give this kid a shot at some point. It just so happens that the play of the current RB corp is probably going to hasten that opportunity.
cstu
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This is perhaps more important than the pick since roster spots are valuable.
IMO it had more to do with McFadden's unreliability more than anything. If he gets injured they would be down to only Randle as someone they view as a primary back.
Agree to disagree. I saw Randle make players miss and get something out of nothing a few times. Granted he didn't do much after, but judging from reports and what I've read, I expected to not see any of this ability. I've never really fully watched him in the pros and I'm a Michael owner so I wanted to see what Randle was all about. McFadden looked like he had burst if everything was blocked right. I'll have to go back and watch it all again. But regardless, in a Michael thread, this shouldn't be the main discussion. Neither Randle or McFadden did anything to suggest Michael shouldn't be given a chance at some pointmonk said:
Dr. Octopus
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Alex P Keaton
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It is amazing how crazy folks in here get defending Michael. I own Michael too, and very much hope he gets a real shot in Dallas. But unlike some, I'm not blindly expecting a near-term miracle. If it happens though, awesome.
Banger
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I haven't been part of this multi-year debate and don't own any cowboy RB...from what I've seen so far is that Randle has been pedestrian running behind what was supposed to be a legendary O-line where anyone with a pulse could supposedly be a star. Running for 3.4 ypc against two teams that aren't terrific defensively just doesn't cut it. Now with Romo/Dez out for significant time defenses have nothing to respect and teams will be daring them to pass and will have everyone in the box to stop the run. I expect that Randle will struggle even more since he's just not a good talent...I wouldn't be surprised if we see Michael in week or two. Dallas needs someone that can make plays.
fantasycurse42
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My brothers good friend went to high school with someone who is friends with David Moore's cousin. He is a beat writer for the Cowboys. The feedback I received was to hold Christine Michael.
Alex P Keaton
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Makes perfect sense.
Gr00vus
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That sums how I'm feeling about things right now as a Randle + Michael owner. The only gotcha is the Cowboys are 2-0 so they have a little bit of wait and see room. If Randle isn't making things happen within a week or two I expect to see Michael work his way into the mix.
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