Christine Michael (3 Viewers)

[cr8f]

McFadden has a negative run grade but has caught the ball pretty well.

Dunbar's been better from what I saw.

 

[mbuehner]

Just looking at the stats, there is opportunity for someone to step into the lineup and provide some 2 down run pop. I think the current three active backs all can catch the ball well but with that tenacious OL they ought to be getting more run production. However, there are two weak positions on the line along with three studs.

This is what I see. Randle and McFadden are basically the same guy, tall, light, good in the open field. Whats been lacking in explosiveness, I dont know if i've seen a Dallas RB break a tackle this season yet.

CM is intriguing because he's more prototypical in size and skillset. 5-10, 220. Especially with the passing game on the ropes, Dallas is going to need some power running. That guarantees nothing, but how can you not see the Romo-Dez situation as a potential game changer for the Dallas backfield? Yeah, theyre 2-0, but that is not the same team that will be suiting up this week.

 

[chad in Indy]

What's naive is thinking 2-0 teams are just going to pull guys up from being inactive to influential roles because it's helpful to your fantasy agenda.

From watching both games, it took an implosion from the Giants and the Eagles to get the W. I realize a win is a win, but I can't see the coaches or Jerry thinking Dallas won that game due to their team "gutting it out." I agree that Dallas is not going to just throw Michaels in there just because. However, I don't see why they wouldn't start seeing what they have with him. Dunbar is clearly the passing down back, but Randle and McFadden play the same role. Why not activate Michaels over one or the other, give him 10 touches and see what they have?

They destroyed Philly. They were clearly the better team week 1, too. They handed the Giants 17 of their 26(ish?) points--and still won. Sure, the Cowboys needed some miscues to win. But the Giants needed a lot just to be in the game.

The defense kept the Philly offense in check, but how can you say the offense was good? They only had a little over 200 yds in total offense before Romo got hurt with zero run game to speak of.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

The good thing is that if you do hold Michael, it won't even be called a penalty since he's not on the field.

 

[ATB]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

Gotta give us more to go on than that...

 

[dagwood]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

Gotta give us more to go on than that...

But seriously, I know that guy, and he told me to not drop Michael.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

Gotta give us more to go on than that...

He won $10 Million playing DraftKings off of $100 dollars

Is that good enough?

 

[ATB]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

Gotta give us more to go on than that...

He won $10 Million playing DraftKings off of $100 dollars

Is that good enough?

And that puts him close to the Cowboys locker room how?

 

[Chaos Commish]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

 

[cr8f]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

The good thing is that if you do hold Michael, it won't even be called a penalty since he's not on the field.

3rd year on my dynasty practice squad, can hold him til the end of the year. Not exactly any rookie FA's that could take his spot right now.

 

[ATB]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

I didn't get to watch the game but this is the consistent analysis I've read. That DMC didn't look great but that Randle shook some tackles and did most of his work after contact. Never good to take stats at face-value.

 

[ahartig]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

I didn't get to watch the game but this is the consistent analysis I've read. That DMC didn't look great but that Randle shook some tackles and did most of his work after contact. Never good to take stats at face-value.

Seems pretty spot on. Randle consistently was getting hit at the line but made moves and spins / kept churning his legs to gain an extra 2-3 yards each time. The O-line is def not what I expected it would be so far.

 

[ATB]

That said, I still feel CMike is a better backup than DMC. He's not passing the eye test thus far.

 

[monk]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

I didn't get to watch the game but this is the consistent analysis I've read. That DMC didn't look great but that Randle shook some tackles and did most of his work after contact. Never good to take stats at face-value.

Seems pretty spot on. Randle consistently was getting hit at the line but made moves and spins / kept churning his legs to gain an extra 2-3 yards each time. The O-line is def not what I expected it would be so far.

He didn't even avg 3 yds per carry

 

[fantasycurse42]

Good news... Just spoke with a buddy who knows things. He recommended holding Michael.

Gotta give us more to go on than that...

He won $10 Million playing DraftKings off of $100 dollars

Is that good enough?

And that puts him close to the Cowboys locker room how?

Guy, you can either trust fantasycurse42 from the internet, or not...

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

 

[Chaos Commish]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

I didn't get to watch the game but this is the consistent analysis I've read. That DMC didn't look great but that Randle shook some tackles and did most of his work after contact. Never good to take stats at face-value.

Seems pretty spot on. Randle consistently was getting hit at the line but made moves and spins / kept churning his legs to gain an extra 2-3 yards each time. The O-line is def not what I expected it would be so far.

He didn't even avg 3 yds per carry

Finding an extre 2-3 yards when there's nothing to begin with will keep your average below 3.

 

[iamkoza]

so i get an email that FBG's is telling me to use 25-50% FAAB on c-mike and that he could get work this week... is that all a hunch or reported somewhere they are considering giving c-mike a run finally?

 

[Chaos Commish]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

Those are tough calls. I'm an advocate for waiting this out well past the bye if you can, but if your bench is short and Matt Jones is availabe I understand the move.

 

[Chaos Commish]

so i get an email that FBG's is telling me to use 25-50% FAAB on c-mike and that he could get work this week... is that all a hunch or reported somewhere they are considering giving c-mike a run finally?

Wow. I follow this about as close as possible and I just don't see it for Michael this week. The roster is not supporting a 4th RB uniform on game day. Too many other needs. Garrett has praised all three backs this week, and short of throwing the OL under the bus, he offered sort of vague excuses (bizarre game flow and penalties) for the lack of production.

A couple things seem certain, atm. The offensive line is struggling, run blocking grading in the bottom half of the league. Dallas is committed to the committee system they've been installing since the OTAs.

 

[fantasycurse42]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

Those are tough calls. I'm an advocate for waiting this out well past the bye if you can, but if your bench is short and Matt Jones is availabe I understand the move.

There is no close call at all there... No Romo, no Dez, inactive versus two guys who have already made big plays in real games. I'd cut bait in a heartbeat if either of those guys were available.

 

[ATB]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

I had all 3 before this week (and actually started DJohnson week 2 for some ####### reason -- still didn't get me close to a win). Both looked balls-out bad-### last week. BUT both have stronger competition than CMike will have.

There's no right answer but I'm glad to have all 3 (even tho I'm hurting at WR).

 

[Menace]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

 

[Chaos Commish]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

Those are tough calls. I'm an advocate for waiting this out well past the bye if you can, but if your bench is short and Matt Jones is availabe I understand the move.

There is no close call at all there... No Romo, no Dez, inactive versus two guys who have already made big plays in real games. I'd cut bait in a heartbeat if either of those guys were available.

Agreed. Bizarre how attached to CM some of us are, myself included.

Some possibly very key but way under the radar stuff happening right now. DT T McClain, who blew up Kelce all day, just went on IR. That puts more pressure on the roster and we know Gregory, Rolando, and Hardy are getting jerseys soon. Dallas just added an RB to the practice squad. Michael could get cut. Or preferably McFadden.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

 

[ATB]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

I had this conundrum and decided to cut my last rostered WR for DLewis. But Funchess vs. DLewis isn't that hard of a choice. Who to start out of 4 shotty WR's is much harder.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

 

[humpback]

Just looking at the stats, there is opportunity for someone to step into the lineup and provide some 2 down run pop. I think the current three active backs all can catch the ball well but with that tenacious OL they ought to be getting more run production. However, there are two weak positions on the line along with three studs.

This is what I see. Randle and McFadden are basically the same guy, tall, light, good in the open field. Whats been lacking in explosiveness, I dont know if i've seen a Dallas RB break a tackle this season yet.

CM is intriguing because he's more prototypical in size and skillset. 5-10, 220. Especially with the passing game on the ropes, Dallas is going to need some power running. That guarantees nothing, but how can you not see the Romo-Dez situation as a potential game changer for the Dallas backfield? Yeah, theyre 2-0, but that is not the same team that will be suiting up this week.

It's fascinating how people see what they want to see.

 

[shadyridr]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

 

[dagwood]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

Those are tough calls. I'm an advocate for waiting this out well past the bye if you can, but if your bench is short and Matt Jones is availabe I understand the move.

There is no close call at all there... No Romo, no Dez, inactive versus two guys who have already made big plays in real games. I'd cut bait in a heartbeat if either of those guys were available.

Agreed. Bizarre how attached to CM some of us are, myself included.

Some possibly very key but way under the radar stuff happening right now. DT T McClain, who blew up Kelce all day, just went on IR. That puts more pressure on the roster and we know Gregory, Rolando, and Hardy are getting jerseys soon. Dallas just added an RB to the practice squad. Michael could get cut. Or preferably McFadden.

That's because people are still drinking the Kool Aid that Dallas has this awesome offensive line. If you have been watching the games, one of the take aways is that there line really is very average.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

Those are tough calls. I'm an advocate for waiting this out well past the bye if you can, but if your bench is short and Matt Jones is availabe I understand the move.

not tough at all IMO

 

[massraider]

I think you'll have to see an injury for any immediate change. Michael gets probably almost no reps with the starters during the week, it's all about getting the starters ready for the week. Summer is time for evaluating the young players.

 

[Banger]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

I definitely would...just as we don't know Michael's ceiling we also don't know about Lewis and his. What we do know is that Lewis is in the role now and nothing is certain about Michael and getting the shot and once/if that happens, he needs to play really well without Dallas's 2 best weapons. I play the averages and while it's possible that Michael has a higher ceiling if all breaks right, Lewis is already in the seat and after two weeks Lewis is 5th in PPR and 5th in standard....what are the chances that everything breaks right and he outproduces what Lewis is currently doing? 5%?. Lewis easily.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

damn EBF alias.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

In all statistics.

All of `em.

 

[Fat Nick]

I've never seen people so worked up over a guy not even seeing active playing time...

 

[shadyridr]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

In all statistics.

All of `em.

First name of a Girl:

Michael: 1, rest of NFL: 0

 

[tricky92]

in re-draft starting to cut him for the david johnsons and matt jones of the world

Wish I played in leagues where these guys didn't get drafted...

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

In all statistics.

All of `em.

Yeah, I hear he throws a fantastic deep ball and is a monster off of the edge as a pass rusher.

 

[GreenNGold]

I've never seen people so worked up over a guy not even seeing active playing time...

It could be that FBG keeps telling us to spend 50% of our waiver wire money on a guy that might not even play, so people are trying to figure out what is going on, or if he is worth holding onto in redraft leagues with smaller benches.

 

[Dismattle]

I've never seen people so worked up over a guy not even seeing active playing time...

Do you expect much of an uproar when he gets cut?

 

[steelwind]

Hmm

"Rob Phillips‏@robphillips3 1h1 hour ago

Couple roster updates in addition to Romo on IR/designated to return. Terrell McClain (toe) to go on IR; Gus Johnson back on practice squad."

 

[RealReactions]

Would you cut him for Dion Lewis?

Prob not. One is a top 10 RB after two weeks, the other hasn't been active yet, but will prob lead the NFL in all statistics this season. You just gotta be patient.

In all statistics.

All of `em.

Yeah i think i would rather have Lewis right now. I have Lewis and Micheal but Lewis is playing and has a very strong role in NE for now. Michael who knows when he gets on the field. Like most i hope he gets on sooner rather than later but his ceiling fell drastically when they lost dez and romo. The online is good but until weeded proves he can still beat them with the pass most teams will load the box.

 

[Fireinside]

This is approaching David Wilson status...

Did they end up nuking the Wilson thread? Couldn't find it in a seach.

I don't know, it would be nice to find it.

So, while we are talking about Wilson, what are the odds of Christine Michael having a great triple jump career?

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Hmm

"Rob Phillips‏@robphillips3 1h1 hour ago

Couple roster updates in addition to Romo on IR/designated to return. Terrell McClain (toe) to go on IR; Gus Johnson back on practice squad."

Probably to make room for another QB, but you never know...

 

[Concept Coop]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

I didn't get to watch the game but this is the consistent analysis I've read. That DMC didn't look great but that Randle shook some tackles and did most of his work after contact. Never good to take stats at face-value.

Seems pretty spot on. Randle consistently was getting hit at the line but made moves and spins / kept churning his legs to gain an extra 2-3 yards each time. The O-line is def not what I expected it would be so far.

He didn't even avg 3 yds per carry

Finding an extre 2-3 yards when there's nothing to begin with will keep your average below 3.

Randle broke his first 2 or 3 tackles of the season, but wasn't close to adding 2-3 yards to each carry. He looked like an average RB and below average starter.

 

[bagger]

I've never seen people so worked up over a guy not even seeing active playing time...

It could be that FBG keeps telling us to spend 50% of our waiver wire money on a guy that might not even play, so people are trying to figure out what is going on, or if he is worth holding onto in redraft leagues with smaller benches.

i spent 50% of my budget week 1, then dropped him and then spent 50% of my budget week 2 to get him back. Now I am broke.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Hmm

"Rob Phillips‏@robphillips3 1h1 hour ago

Couple roster updates in addition to Romo on IR/designated to return. Terrell McClain (toe) to go on IR; Gus Johnson back on practice squad."

Probably to make room for another QB, but you never know...

Gus Johnson wasn't on the active roster. He was added to the PS from the street. A PS player (Joe Thomas) just went and signed with the Packers, so they had an open PS spot and signed Gus Johnson back.

 

[ahartig]

Surprising blurb at PFF

Not a banner day for the Cowboys run blocking. Unfortunately for them their best run blocker on the day, left tackle Tyron Smith (+2.5), was aligned right next to their worst, left guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (-3.2), meaning they could never string enough blocks together for a crease. As such, the Cowboys’ runners were forced to gain 78 of their 113 yards after contact.

I didn't get to watch the game but this is the consistent analysis I've read. That DMC didn't look great but that Randle shook some tackles and did most of his work after contact. Never good to take stats at face-value.

Seems pretty spot on. Randle consistently was getting hit at the line but made moves and spins / kept churning his legs to gain an extra 2-3 yards each time. The O-line is def not what I expected it would be so far.

He didn't even avg 3 yds per carry

Finding an extre 2-3 yards when there's nothing to begin with will keep your average below 3.

Randle broke his first 2 or 3 tackles of the season, but wasn't close to adding 2-3 yards to each carry. He looked like an average RB and below average starter.

OK, maybe not each time..... but the Eagles D was dominating the Dallas O-line. I have watched both games closely and IMO Randle always pushes and spins for a few exrtra yards when possible and Mcfadden runs into a pile and falls down unless there is a large hole in front of him. I own both so I have no major bias. Randle is no AP or Jamaal Charles, but I think he has been playing well. The Dallas Oline just needs to block better, it would be interesting to compare yards before contact from the first two weeks of the season to last season.