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Alfred Morris or DMC

Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:27 am
Posted by Tigerfan19
Member since Mar 2004
2118 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:27 am
Any thoughts as to who takes over.....I rostered Morris, just seemed like thru preseason etc. seemed to be more of a fit although DMC has a 1000 2 years ago

They play the 49ers this week and was thinking about starting Morris

Posted by jsk020
Nola
Member since Jan 2013
1697 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:33 am to
they keep saying McFadden. But who knows
Posted by Tigereye10005
New York, NY
Member since Sep 2016
1592 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:34 am to
It's a wait and see situation. There's still a chance the suspension gets put back on hold too.

Morris has obviously been the #2 guy so far, but some of the speculation is that they like him in that #2 spot, so without Zeke, DMC slots into the lead back role. But it's all speculation at this point.

And of course there's always that chance that they split carries too - which would put them both at flex level plays.

My advice would be, even assuming the suspension is upheld, you keep Morris on your bench this week unless there is a clear indication from the Cowboys on how they plan to divvy up the backfield. I know that's a tough thing to do with such a juicy matchup in week 7, but just too many question marks at this point.
Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
29-24 #BlewDat
Member since Dec 2010
31060 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 9:16 am to
Morris has 17 snaps this season. McFadden has 0.
Posted by Mr. Hangover
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2003
34506 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 9:18 am to
At this point, isn’t 17 snaps basically the same as zero?



I’ve read that Dallas kept McFadden sidelined to keep him fresh in anticipation of zeke’s suspension... wonder how true that is?
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
93639 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 9:38 am to
quote:

Morris has obviously been the #2 guy so far, but some of the speculation is that they like him in that #2 spot, so without Zeke, DMC slots into the lead back role.

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I’ve read that Dallas kept McFadden sidelined to keep him fresh in anticipation of zeke’s suspension.

These are the 2 points that I've been hearing from the analysts and make m about 90% sure that it's gonna be McFadden. Plus, he has done it in Dallas before. I say he gets first crack at the lead role in their next game if Zeke is indeed suspended then.
Posted by ThePenIsMightier
Member since Jul 2006
9061 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:37 pm to
Like others have said, I would bench him and see what happens. Even if DMC is the starter and gets the majority of carries, Morris may be worth holding since DMC is injury prone.
Posted by Sampson
Chicago
Member since Mar 2012
24560 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:11 pm to
Then why were they prepping Morris to be the starter and not McFadden beginning of season?
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
93639 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:13 pm to
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Then why were they prepping Morris to be the starter and not McFadden beginning of season?

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Morris has obviously been the #2 guy so far, but some of the speculation is that they like him in that #2 spot, so without Zeke, DMC slots into the lead back role.


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I’ve read that Dallas kept McFadden sidelined to keep him fresh in anticipation of zeke’s suspension.



Same answer.
Posted by Sampson
Chicago
Member since Mar 2012
24560 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:16 pm to
Yeah I realized that after I posted

Oh well proud member of #teammorris
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
93639 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:21 pm to
All good. It's just a guess really, but that is just my opinion. Who knows. The Cowboys may not know.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
80753 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 2:12 pm to
DMC
Posted by Indigold
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2013
1702 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:11 pm to
Neither this week
Posted by LSUengineer12
The Best Side
Member since Dec 2011
1850 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:17 pm to
quote:

Alfred Morris or DMC


Zeke
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
54009 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:21 pm to
PPR Zeke

standard Zeke
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