NFL Team Predictions: The Dallas Cowboys
By Erik Lambert
Aug 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden (20) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium. Minnesota won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Biggest Disappointment: Darren McFadden
It’s not a surprise the Cowboys ended up going with Darren McFadden as their starter. He has similar skill set to the departed DeMarco Murray (along with the same initials), is bigger and also boasts more experience than Joseph Randle. History shows that when he actually gets blocking he can be a deadly downhill runner.
McFadden: Saturday's game was a glimpse of what I can do - http://t.co/TG0dXOo4AA pic.twitter.com/g16FpPfpxf
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 1, 2015
However, his history also shows a constant, nagging problem with injuries. Last season was the first time he made through a full 16-game schedule and that was largely because he wasn’t the starter in Oakland. Even if Randle takes on some of the carries, is it really reasonable to expect McFadden’s body can hold up to the pounding?
Doubtful.
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