Schefter: Dallas trading for Christine Michael

[Midswat]

Saw where he old RB coach was talking about him fairly candidly and it seems like Christy just doesn't gaf.

Hopefully a few chicken soup for the soul sessions with Garrett will turn him into a football lovin RKG.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Yes. If it were some clueless organization like the Raiders or Skins, I'd have more faith. But these guys obviously know what they're doing. They basically chose Fred Jackson over him, a guy we thought couldn't play.

I thought he could be what we're essentially asking Michaels to be. A short-yardage/goal-line back.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

hope so

What is it that people have against Dunbar? He could really do some damage for us. He's certainly the best receiver out of the backfield. He's grossly underutilized.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

QUESTION::::

Anyone else find it puzzling that the reigning NFC Champs would basically give Christie away to their most likely NFC rival this year?

Not really. Probably were going to cut him anyway.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

All we did was beat other teams to the punch with the trade. It's conditional, so who cares?

 

[ZeroClub]

Looks like the Cowboys are throwing a lot of spare parts at the RB position. If you have 4 RBs, do you have one?

Nice that Christy is more of a power back, though. Here's hoping the Seahawks somehow squandered and misunderstood him.

 

[Sheik]

I thought they were super high on this guy, but reading about him, he seems like a headache.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

I had been saying the Cowboys needed a guy like Nile Davis and this dude kind of fits that mold. It adds depth just in case there are some injuries. Hell who are we kidding, when McFadden gets hurt. Bring him in now so he can learn the playbook ect.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

And, it's only a conditional 7th. Good move. I like it.

From what i read, it’s a conditional 7th based on that he plays a certain number of games. If he doesn’t, no pick for Seattle. I think it was great trade for the Cowboys. Low risk, high reward.

 

[Doomsday]

He could really do some damage for us.

Yep, he COULD if they would use him.

Looks like the Cowboys are throwing a lot of spare parts at the RB position.

"There must be, 50 ways to get a runner...."

 

[lons]

The Raiders and the Ravens gave up on McClain. The Broncos gave up on Mincey. We have a way of making lemons from other folks lemonade or they don't stick around long.

 

[NoShame]

QUESTION::::

Anyone else find it puzzling that the reigning NFC Champs would basically give Christie away to their most likely NFC rival this year?

I thought about that but maybe it was a situation where we were the only ones willing to offer a pick. If they were gonna cut him anyway he would've still ended up with us. Might as well get something out of it.

 

[Omegasupreme]

Might be that Michael can only really do one thing well and that's why Dallas got him. One year in Jason's tenure I keep hearing about is when Julius Jones started the games and then Marion finished them. But my guess is that Linehan and Jason are planning more of an offense that Linehan had with Reggie Bush and Joique Bell. Lots of delayed handoffs and screens. Michael would be Bell.

 

[Sheik]

I'm going to spend all day trying to make lemons out of lemonade.

 

[Rock Slamdance]

Guy has a ton of talent, but as mentioned, is a head case. Was in the doghouse at A&M under two coaching staffs. Also had some fumbling issues. But if the light bulb comes on, he's a pounder who can excel in short yardage and goal line. Also, a pretty decent blocker and receiver in the passing game. All in all, good move for the price

 

[dbair1967]

it's a reflection of McFadden's injury history. only a matter of time before he pulls, breaks or tweaks something.

Some of the Cowboys writers seem to think it might have something to do more with not trusting Randle

 

[Bob Sacamano]

So bring in a guy with trust issues to push the incumbent with trust issues?

 

[dbair1967]

So bring in a guy with trust issues to push the incumbent with trust issues?

I kinda think its 50/50 whether he is here all season myself (new guy)

 

[UVAwahoos]

McClain came up HUGE last season. These second chance guys are great. The upside far outweighs the risks.

 

[yimyammer]

McClain came up HUGE last season. These second chance guys are great. The upside far outweighs the risks.

agreed, I much prefer these types of risks

I hate trade ups where we give up 2 picks for one player. Its hard to be a sniper in the draft, you're better off with a shotgun (of picks)