Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 Charean William (Star Telegram) reporting Dallas has agreed to a 2 year deal with McFadden - pending physical.http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/25105715/report-cowboys-sign-darren-mcfadden-to-two-year-deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,877 Posted March 13, 2015 Good thing they upgraded from Murray, who was an injury risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 McFadden will strictly be a back up - he's basically R. Matthews here. I think Dallas just announced they are going rb with their 1st round pick now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted March 13, 2015 - pending physical. ::unsubscribe:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted March 13, 2015 I think Dallas just announced they are going rb with their 1st round pick now. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6487/stevan-ridley Not so fast, my friend..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 13, 2015 You knew that they were going to go with an Arkansas back at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6487/stevan-ridley Not so fast, my friend..... I have a hard time believing Ridley is on Dallas' radar. He just tore his knee up in October - even if healthy he's not a featured back. The prospect of drafting a top talent is much more alluring than Ridley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted March 13, 2015 You knew that they were going to go with an Arkansas back at some point. Peyton Hillis is a free agent too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 You knew that they were going to go with an Arkansas back at some point. Woo Pig Sooie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted March 13, 2015 I have a hard time believing Ridley is on Dallas' radar. He just tore his knee up in October - even if healthy he's not a featured back. The prospect of drafting a top talent is much more alluring than Ridley. I read it on the internet, so its a fact. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 I read it on the internet, so its a fact.To borrow a quote from Crimson Tide: "Message is authentic." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted March 13, 2015 Wtf. There are a multitude of solid rb free agents, and they go sign the biggest bum out there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 Wtf. There are a multitude of solid rb free agents, and they go sign the biggest bum out there.More dependable, certainly. With more upside? Maybe not.... Running behind this line, on a part time basis - DMC could be really good. He also has legit homerun speed - and with the holes he's going to see, it could be pretty great..... Also - he was dirt cheap. They gave him a $200,000 signing bonus - so basically he costs them nothing if they cut him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 13, 2015 I have a hard time believing Ridley is on Dallas' radar. He just tore his knee up in October - even if healthy he's not a featured back. The prospect of drafting a top talent is much more alluring than Ridley. I think that many teams would want Ridley on their radar because he is going to come cheap on a one-year deal. It will a low risk deal. The key is that it has to be a place where Ridley feels like he is going to have a chance to show that he can get back to that lead back role. I would expect that Dallas would be one of those places (Minny, Arizona, etc.). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 I think that many teams would want Ridley on their radar because he is going to come cheap on a one-year deal. It will a low risk deal. The key is that it has to be a place where Ridley feels like he is going to have a chance to show that he can get back to that lead back role. I would expect that Dallas would be one of those places (Minny, Arizona, etc.).It's one thing to trust AP coming off an acl surgery, but a S. Ridley? Meh - doesn't jazz me. Especially if Gurley, Gordon or Coleman are sitting there. But certainly some team will give Ridley a shot - just hope it's not us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted March 13, 2015 More dependable, certainly. With more upside? Maybe not.... Running behind this line, on a part time basis - DMC could be really good. He also has legit homerun speed - and with the holes he's going to see, it could be pretty great..... Also - he was dirt cheap. They gave him a $200,000 signing bonus - so basically he costs them nothing if they cut him. Signing a shltty rb to a cheap deal isnt a good signing just because its cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 Signing a shltty rb to a cheap deal isnt a good signing just because its cheap. Is he sh!tty, or was he sh!itty bcoz he was stuck in the sh!thole of Oakland? No question he has big time speed and potential - whether or not running behind this line will make a difference, time will tell. For a measly $200,000 risk - well worth it to find out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 13, 2015 It's one thing to trust AP coming off an acl surgery, but a S. Ridley? Meh - doesn't jazz me. Especially if Gurley, Gordon or Coleman are sitting there. But certainly some team will give Ridley a shot - just hope it's not us. With the Ridley deal, it is likely that you can have your cake and eat it too. Very low risk because: - nothing precludes you from drafting those guys - nothing precludes you from cutting Ridley if he has lost his skills OR you drafted one of those guys - you have some backup for fragile DMC in Ridley if he is back and you miss out on one of those backs Ridley is not going to command a large signing bonus and his salary should be very cap friendly. Probably just some moderate incentives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 Ridley is not going to command a large signing bonus and his salary should be very cap friendly. Probably just some moderate incentives.Tell you what - if he's a pretty good blocker, that would be a huge plus. What's his pass protection like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 13, 2015 Tell you what - if he's a pretty good blocker, that would be a huge plus. What's his pass protection like? He is okay in pass protection (everyone in NE has to be), but his value was mainly in play action and not simple drop back protection. He does not have great hands, so he is really a 1st/2nd down player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 13, 2015 He is okay in pass protection (everyone in NE has to be), but his value was mainly in play action and not simple drop back protection. He does not have great hands, so he is really a 1st/2nd down player. And has a bad case of fumblitis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 Looks like Dallas has agreed to terms with Ray Agnew as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,452 Posted March 13, 2015 Charean William (Star Telegram) reporting Dallas has agreed to a 2 year deal with McFadden - pending physical. http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/25105715/report-cowboys-sign-darren-mcfadden-to-two-year-deal LoL wow want a reach . I like the combo of Randle and Dunbar more then Mchurt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 13, 2015 LoL wow want a reach . I like the combo of Randle and Dunbar more then Mchurt Randle is a focking moron, may have very well played his last game in Dallas. Dunbar is nice, but not a 20, 15, or even 10 down a game back. DMC has way more potential and upside than both those two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 13, 2015 I agree. Randle could very well be on his way out of Dallas. Kid can't stay out of trouble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyfreak 84 Posted March 13, 2015 Looks like Dallas has agreed to terms with Ray Agnew as well. i wonder if they could talk MJD out of retirement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quickolas1 80 Posted March 13, 2015 Running behind this line, on a part time basis - DMC could be really good. He also has legit homerun speed - and with the holes he's going to see, it could be pretty great..... Maybe if it was still 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted March 13, 2015 And has a bad case of fumblitis Stevan Ridley, career: 1 fumble every 72.1 carries Demarco Murray,career: 1 fumble every 71.8 carries Just sayin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted March 13, 2015 Emmitt Smith could un retire and run for 1000 yards behind that line ....... literally. The Dallas run blocking line isn't quite what is was when Emmit was running untouched for 10 yards half the time he got a hand off but it's somewhat close to it. Demarco Murray - IS not that good or at least not as good as his numbers last year indicated. He is very replaceable and they did the right thing by letting him go. Where they focked up is they should of go Spiller who if/when healthy would of had a field day behind that line getting into open space. They culd of Had Spiller/McFadden and picked a RB from the draft and they would of been set. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted March 13, 2015 if the $200K is the only guaranteed money, this is a solid depth move that leaves DAL with the full spectrum of options. first and foremost, DMC is a veteran runner who is walking into an RB room with very little experience, even if DAL drafts an RB high. with that little money involved, he's basically on a free tryout during camp. if he has no gas left in the tank, or if DAL brings in a better veteran, losing 200K off the cap is trivial. so it's a very safe wager. ridley is an interesting option who should come with a reduced price tag also. you have solid starting-quality backs available in the 1st and deep into the 2nd rounds. there's always the AP situation, but if DAL wasn't going to pay murray $8M, they're not going to do that for AP (or at least they shouldn't). and i don't see him settling for less than that. spiller was never an option, and for good reason. even if he could stay healthy and consistent, he's exactly the wrong kind of back for this offense. RBs aren't plug-and-play modules--you need a guy who runs the right way, and spiller just doesn't have the tools to grind out the dirty runs upon which the DAL zone scheme is based. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,554 Posted March 16, 2015 Like Knowshon Moreno in Denver, Dallas is going to make somebody who's not very good into a top ten FF RB next year. We just have to figure out who. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted March 16, 2015 Like Knowshon Moreno in Denver, Dallas is going to make somebody who's not very good into a top ten FF RB next year. We just have to figure out who. More than anything, more than DeMarco Murray's talent, Dallas excelled in the power running game last year because the organization finally made a commitment TO the run. Look at historical YPC, rushes per game etc. and the writing has always been on the wall. What's more, ask the Cowboy fans who frequent this board who will tell their frustration in recent years with the Boys not running the ball enough. If the team slips back into old habits of slinging the rock around the old ballyard 40 times a game, it's all academic. And Tony Romo will be back on the endangered species list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted March 20, 2015 More than anything, more than DeMarco Murray's talent, Dallas excelled in the power running game last year because the organization finally made a commitment TO the run. Look at historical YPC, rushes per game etc. and the writing has always been on the wall. What's more, ask the Cowboy fans who frequent this board who will tell their frustration in recent years with the Boys not running the ball enough. If the team slips back into old habits of slinging the rock around the old ballyard 40 times a game, it's all academic. And Tony Romo will be back on the endangered species list. i agree with everything you wrote here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 20, 2015 I'm thinking of taking him as my 3rd rb this coming year if nothing changes. Should produce some good numbers, granted he stays healthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted March 20, 2015 I'm thinking of taking him as my 3rd rb this coming year if nothing changes. Should produce some good numbers, granted he stays healthy Theres always someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 20, 2015 Theres always someone So behind that Dallas line you don't think he can do well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 20, 2015 Theres always someone I'm not saying he will.... What I am saying is DMC has never had a Qb like this, an offensive line this or a wr like this to pull the 8th or 9th man out of the box. I'm also saying that up until Murray's breakout year last year, he had never played a full season either... As a 3rd back, with this set up - it would be stupid to not take a gamble on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted March 20, 2015 interesting note: DMC played for 5 head coaches in his 7 year career, on one of the worst teams in the league, with a crap offensive line, and with no legitimate downfield passing threat. he's in DAL to be a 3rd down back, but depending on how the draft pans out, he may have some upside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 20, 2015 interesting note: DMC played for 5 head coaches in his 7 year career, on one of the worst teams in the league, with a crap offensive line, and with no legitimate downfield passing threat. he's in DAL to be a 3rd down back, but depending on how the draft pans out, he may have some upside. The draft and preseason will help determine whether DMC has some value to him or not. If he isn't coming in for early downs then I might question whether or not he's worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted March 21, 2015 his cap figure for the season will be lower than dunbar's. if he makes the 53, he's worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
