HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yawnnn..... Bob Sturm, Dallas Morning News Question: So do you think Michael will be active on Sunday? I know Dunbar is basically a WR but when he's in the game, isn't he still the only RB out there? I don't remember any plays with Dunbar and Randle in there together. Still a challenge to split up 60 snaps amongst 4 RB's. Sturm: I think Michael does play and he could instantly get most of the carries. Pure speculation, but the Cowboys look to be serious about turning over every rock to try to find the right combination to get the offense going. I think Randle has a lot of upside, but Michael does too. It will be interesting. The Cowboys do have a package with Randle and Dunbar out of shotgun, but they ran it only once on Sunday. I am not sure how the snaps will be divided, but it might be quite a bit for Christine if it works early. nah..he went to A&M...duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpob Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 If you have a spot and can hold him for a couple of weeks not at the expense of depth, then grab him. If you need the roster spot for depth due to bye weeks, pass. He is a lottery ticket. Sometimes you hit, usually you don't. I hope he hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Media speak is no more reliable that coach speak ... did you notice where he said "pure speculation". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Some of you guys are acting as if we're saying to fire him up this weekend. I think Michael does play and he could instantly get most of the carries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 In a good year of waivers and free agency I hope to produce one or two legitimate fantasy starters. I'll dedicate one roster spot for a couple of weeks to the potential Dallas starting running back. 90% chance it fails. It's still a good investment. I would love to invest your money for you if you are okay with the concept of 90% failure rate is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I would love to invest your money for you if you are okay with the concept of 90% failure rate is acceptable. I think you're taking what he is saying out of context..we're talking penny stock type chance and dropping players like Wheaton for him... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I think you're taking what he is saying out of context..we're talking penny stock type chance and dropping players like Wheaton for him...youre wasting your time. Dude has a serious hard on hatred for rostering a lottery ticket running back. It's downright weird if you ask me... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4745803/how-do-the-cowboys-activate-christine-michael NEW ORLEANS -- As the Dallas Cowboys look to formulate their 46-man roster for Sunday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints, the biggest questions come on the offensive and defensive lines and at running back. Let’s start with running back. Christine Michael got his first work with the regulars this week after the trade from Seattle. Why would they give him some turns with the regulars if he’s not going to be active? But how do the Cowboys activate four tailbacks plus fullback Tyler Clutts? They would have to go lighter at wide receiver. That puts rookie Lucky Whitehead’s spot up for grabs. WithLance Dunbar’s ability out of the backfield, Whitehead’s role is superfluous. On the offensive line, the Cowboys want to dress seven players. With the return of Ronald Leary, that puts the final spot between Mackenzy Bernadeau and La'el Collins, who started last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Bernadeau’s versatility as the backup center makes him more valuable on game day than Collins, who lacks position flexibility. But the Cowboys can use Zack Martin as the emergency center if something happens to Travis Frederick. It's possible Michael could be inactive, with the Cowboys using Whitehead's spot for an eighth offensive lineman. On the defensive line, the Cowboys will be helped by the return of Jeremy Mincey. He should take the spot of Ryan Russell, who played for the first time last week. The Cowboys added David Irving off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on Tuesday, but can he know enough of the defense to be active Sunday night? That seems an awful lot to ask of a rookie who came to the Cowboys from a 3-4 team. So the inactive guess looks like this: Matt Cassel, Whitehead, Dez Bryant, Geoff Swaim, Collins, Irving and Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Media speak is no more reliable that coach speak ... did you notice where he said "pure speculation". Even less, they don't want to be be told they were wrong if he's successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 He's active tonight but not expected to get more than a handful of touches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 He is collecting dust on my bench and I'd like to see if something pans out. I am pretty good at RB, so he isn't worrying me, but I'd like to end the hype or finally see something tonight either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 He is collecting dust on my bench and I'd like to see if something pans out. I am pretty good at RB, so he isn't worrying me, but I'd like to end the hype or finally see something tonight either way. I think tonight is mostly Randle and Dunbar with DMC and Michael worked in with about 5 touches each... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I think tonight is mostly Randle and Dunbar with DMC and Michael worked in with about 5 touches each... Maybe or he may not even play. I would be stupefied to see him get 10 carries. But maybe Garret wants to play with his shiny new toy. Wouldn't that make Captain Botox Jones look smart to snag a good runner for a bottom feeder pick. Never know if Jerry's ego demands Michael to get some looks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Maybe or he may not even play. I would be stupefied to see him get 10 carries. But maybe Garret wants to play with his shiny new toy. Wouldn't that make Captain Botox Jones look smart to snag a good runner for a bottom feeder pick. Never know if Jerry's ego demands Michael to get some looks. I think if Randle repeats his last 11 carries from last week, we might see Michael...DMC and Dunbar have roles, I view Michael as the backup to Randle is he is active for more than a week... Fixed for accuracy Edited October 5, 2015 by Avernus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I think if Randle repeats his last 11 carries from last week, we might see Michael...DMC and Dunbar have roles, I view Michael as the backup to Dunbar is he is active for more than a week... You view Michael as a pass catching backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 You view Michael as a pass catching backup?Obviously that was a typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Obviously that was a typo This thread isn't exactly logical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 This thread isn't exactly logical fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 You view Michael as a pass catching backup? Fixed, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 and THATS why you don't let starters run back kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 and THATS why you don't let starters run back kicks That was horrific...as a football player, I hope he can return for next season in the same form... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 and so it begins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 and so it begins.... I know my freudian slip earlier may suggest this but I don't know that Michael is the better pass catching back... I personally think Michael is better suited to take Randle's spot and Randle take Dunbar's spot....but that is unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That was horrific...as a football player, I hope he can return for next season in the same form...agree. Fn ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Now McFadden's back there wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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