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Extremely untrustworthy. Let's see how this goes...
I agree with the bold. But he could have that one season where he stays healthy and plays a big role. Tough to predict this stuff. But history says no....it won't happen.Jerr-uh is heading for big time disappointment if he signed McFadden to carry the load. People investing highly in Randle should probably take note though. This look like an ugly stable of RB's in a good situation. I think Randle can carry the load and at least be average at doing it. McFadden may look good a game or two, then he'll look like #### for three games then he'll get hurt for a few look good for one or two then disappear into obscurity. I'm not big on past dictating the future but after multiple chances and rostering McFadden he sort of is what he is.
Darren McFadden started the Cowboys' second preseason game Sunday night, but managed four yards on three carries.
He had a four-yard run and was stuffed on his other two attempts. DMC added a three-yard reception before giving way to Joseph Randle. The Cowboys still intend to utilize a three-way running back committee, but Randle is their best option on early downs. McFadden is a stiff, declining back at age 28.
Aug 23 - 9:34 PM
3 weeks ago, yes, done and done.fbg's has already hung their hat on randle. this debate is over.
Fragile Fred had a pretty impressive beginning, tooCould Run DMC have a Fred Taylor type end to his career? At the very least there are some nervous Randle owners out there.
If one of them gets hurt early in the season, there's a good chance the Cowboys will sign a free agent to take over the backfield.I think both DMC and Randle...more so DMC....could be very good value picks this year. LIke Manster just said, they are falling and honestly, who knows for sure which one will stay healthy the longest. Each of them could be very productive if the other is hurt.
Can't see any FA RBs out there that are better than either of these guys including potential RBs dropped by teams in the coming weeks. They may sign a FA should an injury occur but he won't be the starter.If one of them gets hurt early in the season, there's a good chance the Cowboys will sign a free agent to take over the backfield.I think both DMC and Randle...more so DMC....could be very good value picks this year. LIke Manster just said, they are falling and honestly, who knows for sure which one will stay healthy the longest. Each of them could be very productive if the other is hurt.
Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson reports the Cowboys believe Darren McFadden is the "best of the bunch" at running back.
Robinson reports the Cowboys are committed to a running back by committee, but he added Dallas would have likely ridden McFadden's hot hand on Saturday night had it been a regular season game. Owner Jerry Jones has talked up Joseph Randle all offseason, but it appears McFadden has a real chance to lead the team in touches if he can stay healthy. The uncertainty surrounding the situation makes Randle un-draftable in the fourth round.
Related: Joseph Randle
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Aug 30 - 7:29 PM
Well certainly zone blocking from one of the worst units in football is.Isnt zone blocking McFadden kryponite?
It always comes down to his health. If McFadden can stay on the field, I think he runs away with the job and wins championships for a lot of "sharks" that got him (and kept him) in the last third of the draft.Are people thinking it might be an even split between randle and DMC?
Wed, Sep 9
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday he still hasn't decided on a starter at running back for Week 1 against the Giants.
Advice: Perhaps more notably, Garrett said the nominal starting tailback "doesn't matter" because Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden, and Lance Dunbar will all play. Per beat writer Clarence Hill, "the bottom line is the Cowboys will truly be a running back by committee and the person who starts might not get the most carries." Randle and McFadden will both offer a lot of Week 1 upside, but also have low floors because their workloads are so uncertain. The Cowboys seem to be planning to use in-game "feel" to determine who gets the most work.
More: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
(Rotoworld.com)
I think he was a hyped rookie (The Next Adrian Peterson?) who lost some shine in his first two years, so yeah, maybe somewhat similar to Doug Martin's value this year, but without the 1 great season to start the career. Or Tavon Austin this year, to borow another position.It always comes down to his health. If McFadden can stay on the field, I think he runs away with the job and wins championships for a lot of "sharks" that got him (and kept him) in the last third of the draft.Are people thinking it might be an even split between randle and DMC?
I trying to recall, wasn't he a mid/late round long shot when he had his big year in Oakland?
He looks a lot slower than Joe Randle
Ditto -- he's basically just roster clutter at this point. I didn't even have a hot pick up -- dropped him for Smelter (to IR) and Ellington.I cut him today in my dynasty league, not enough room and no one wanted him. Felt pretty good honestly
Nice call, man.DMC took the majority of reps in the second half of last weeks game. It looked like Randle was in the doghouse after that fumble on the goal line. I guess he had been warned not to do that...This is an interesting situation that needs monitoring. This is not the week to drop DMC.
Why the parentheses after Bryant's name?Well I drafted Jamaal Charles 1.01, then grabbed West and McFadden off waivers recently. With both of these guys I'm unsure if I should try to trade them. I could package either one with Martavis Bryant (Pitt WR). I feel like I'm going to be forced to hold everything I got .... and that might be the best thing.
Maybe he thinks some people don't know who Bryant is?Why the parentheses after Bryant's name?Well I drafted Jamaal Charles 1.01, then grabbed West and McFadden off waivers recently. With both of these guys I'm unsure if I should try to trade them. I could package either one with Martavis Bryant (Pitt WR). I feel like I'm going to be forced to hold everything I got .... and that might be the best thing.