The Dallas Cowboys Memorial (2015 Off-Season) Thread

Holy shit Darren McFadden is only 27?

I thought for sure he was like 34.

Revis and Cromartie...Todd Bowles getting that defense in shape

Merrith_sl said:

At all? I mean, watching you Eagles and Cowboys fans go back and forth is entertaining...but lets throw some hard numbers out there. Do you think Murray tops 1,500 rushing yards next year? 1,900 combined? 400 touches?

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Referring to Murray in Oakland.

As for your question. It's possible in philly. He won't get the volume but he avg yard per carry was better the first half of the season anyway for him. Eagles will look to keep him fresh, which he will benefit towards the end of he season wnere his numbers dipped in Dallas due to work load.

Convo_sl said:

Referring to Murray in Oakland.

As for your question. It's possible in philly. He won't get the volume but he avg yard per carry was better the first half of the season anyway for him. Eagles will look to keep him fresh, which he will benefit towards the end of he season wnere his numbers dipped in Dallas due to work load.

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Given Chip's philosophy only way they keep him fresh is if he splits time quite a bit (probably a good thing). I'm not sure we can chalk it all up to work load, either. Eventually teams started focusing more on stopping him as their #1 priority.

Right now, I think he's off his nut, but I'm really interested to see how the Great Chip Kelly Experiment pans out.

Merrith_sl said:

Given Chip's philosophy only way they keep him fresh is if he splits time quite a bit (probably a good thing). I'm not sure we can chalk it all up to work load, either. Eventually teams started focusing more on stopping him as their #1 priority.

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Which is essentially when Romo started having the best stretch of his career.

DMC signing is pretty damn reasonable. Hardly any guaranteed money, and the wording makes it seem incentives laden. Obviously don't expect him to produce last year's numbers from Murray but if between him and the other RBs on the roster (and potential draft pick) they mimic the overall production then I certainly won't be complaining.

Gravy_sl said:

Right now, I think he's off his nut, but I'm really interested to see how the Great Chip Kelly Experiment pans out.

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Objectively, as a Football fan, I am too. That said, being in his division, I look forward to the matchups. It will be... interesting.

Bradford being healthy is really what will make the difference. He actually did look good in preseason last year.

Why would you pay a guy that much to split the workload? That makes even less sense. I think Chip had to honor his commitment to Matthews from before the Murray deal or he'd lose some respect through the league - maybe they can find someone to take Matthews off their hands.

As for the McFadden signing by Dallas, it's obvious by the contract he's just insurance/backup. Their Plan A all along to replace Murray was this year's draft.

I'm actually a little surprised the Eagles didn't pursue McFadden. His extensive injury history seems like it would be a perfect fit with Chip's new personnel strategy.

Man0warr_sl said:

Why would you pay a guy that much to split the workload? That makes even less sense. I think Chip had to honor his commitment to Matthews from before the Murray deal or he'd lose some respect through the league - maybe they can find someone to take Matthews off their hands.

As for the McFadden signing by Dallas, it's obvious by the contract he's just insurance/backup. Their Plan A all along to replace Murray was this year's draft.

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If you have money to spend and don't want to spend on what else is out there, why does it matter? Not to mention taking him away from a division rival.

What kind of numbers would make him worth his current contract?

DMC wasn't signed as a replacement lol. They are just taking a flyer on him for basically the veteran minimum. It will either be AP or a rookie or both.

Convo_sl said:

Bradford being healthy is really what will make the difference. He actually did look good in preseason last year.

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Looking good in preseason is pretty easy against non-blitzing vanilla cover2 allday erryday inferior player defense

Trust me the Bengals have quite a few project players who look great in preseason but are actually terrible

Faltigoth_sl said:

I'm actually a little surprised the Eagles didn't pursue McFadden. His extensive injury history seems like it would be a perfect fit with Chip's new personnel strategy.

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Heh.

Tenks_sl said:

Looking good in preseason is pretty easy against non-blitzing vanilla cover2 allday erryday inferior player defense

Trust me the Bengals have quite a few project players who look great in preseason but are actually terrible

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Chip managed to make butt fumble look ok. He can do the same for Bradford

Tenks_sl said:

Looking good in preseason is pretty easy against non-blitzing vanilla cover2 allday erryday inferior player defense

Trust me the Bengals have quite a few project players who look great in preseason but are actually terrible

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How dare you disparage our Estonian brother.

Rand Getlin on Twitter:

Miami in the process of trading for Kenny Stills. Not really sure who they're giving up? Maybe this is why they're trying to retain Clay? Maybe Ellerbe?

edit: Yeah probably Ellerbe.Matt Miller on Twitter:I know Dion Jordan wasn't really safe in the trade talks, which is not good since he has great potential. But that was more in trade talks with Philly for Mathis.

So who was talking shit about Tannehill having no one to throw to again?

One last bit from me on the Eagles for the day - this is copied from a MMQB interview with Joe Banner, former Eagles and Browns president:

"The most interesting thing to me that is reflected here that really isn't getting talked about is his faith in his sports science work. He's got Murray, [Walter] Thurmond and [Sam] Bradford, three players that, if they stay very healthy, I personally don't think there is any doubt he has increased the talent on this roster in a meaningful way. On the other hand, all three of them, history says, have a pretty good chance of getting hurt. So he's basically betting that his sports science work is going to keep those three guys who have a history of missing games healthy. He's got [Byron] Maxwell and Thurmond now at corner; I think he's upgraded the corner [position]. He's got Murray vs. McCoy, and in his mind, he thinks Murray fits the system better. He's added Kiko [Alonso], so that's just a pure addition. He's traded basically half a year of [Nick] Foles and half a year of [Mark] Sanchez for, if he stays healthy, a full year of Bradford. Those are all pretty significant upgrades. Now it assumes they all stay healthy. But that's what he's clearly betting on-his knowledge and expertise in this off-field area to increase the chances of these guys staying healthy. And if he wins that bet, I think he's improved the team a lot."

Essentially, that he can overcome a player's injury prone history with the application of cutting edge sports science. An interesting take, and when viewed that way everything makes alot more sense. I personally don't buy it, but as an Eagles fan it is my God-given duty to hate everyone and everything that is not obviously and immediately extremely positive, and even then I reserve the right to hate that shit too.

Alex_sl said:

How dare you disparage our Estonian brother.

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And for some reason /r/Bengals still things Hunt is a legit player

Saints sign Spiller. He's going to be an awesome defense end for them.

Someone needs to fill in for Cathan.