Who is the best running back of the 3?

[PDay8810]

Yes RBs last 5-7 years. Thats the bad thing about drafting RBs. They dont last long.

on occasions they do.
Dallas sure was stupid to draft Elliott at 4

 

[rmilia1]

McCoy dances in the hole...my God do you people watch football before you throw out your red hot sports opinions? This running game requires patience at times for the hole to develop but requires a burst to the second level. Shady McCoy in the Dallas rushing attack? No thanks

Lots of guys dance in the hole when the hole isn't 3 yards wide. Murray has done a lot more dancing the last 2 years too lol

 

[PDay8810]

Lots of guys dance in the hole when the hole isn't 3 yards wide. Murray has done a lot more dancing the last 2 years too lol

watch a cowboy game and get back to me
or better yet....start a Matt Ryan thread and play to your strengths

 

[rmilia1]

To lesser extent this is the old Smith vs Sanders debate except this time we've had the unique opportunity to see what Smith ( Murray ) would do behind a different line and the answer is not too damn much. I'm sure Zeke is good but I've seen what McCoy can do with bad to average lines so I'll take that all day every day

 

[rmilia1]

watch a cowboy game and get back to me
or better yet....start a Matt Ryan thread and play to your strengths

I think you're talking to the wrong Falcons fan big guy

 

[fordman84]

To lesser extent this is the old Smith vs Sanders debate except this time we've had the unique opportunity to see what Smith ( Murray ) would do behind a different line and the answer is not too damn much. I'm sure Zeke is good but I've seen what McCoy can do with bad to average lines so I'll take that all day every day

Eagles fans were telling us their line was better at run blocking when McCoy was there. I'd say Murray is doing just fine behind the Tennessee line, isn't he the 2nd leading rusher in the NFL right now?

 

[purguy12]

on occasions they do.
Dallas sure was stupid to draft Elliott at 4

I wouldnt say stupid but you have a short window with him. Like I said most last only 5-7 years. Thats the risk of RBs. Do you take Ramsey who can give you 7-12 years at CB or a RB for 5-7 years. That was a tough call for Dallas. They picked the RB.

 

[purguy12]

Eagles fans were telling us their line was better at run blocking when McCoy was there. I'd say Murray is doing just fine behind the Tennessee line, isn't he the 2nd leading rusher in the NFL right now?

Murray is a beast.

 

[purguy12]

yep...and that 4-12 team stayed true to their rushing game in order to keep games close.
65 yards a game isn't that hard if your team is committed to running the football.

No playing a bad QB was a big reason for 4-12. McFadden proved my point about the Oline. Big advantage for a rookie RB having an Oline like that. What Murray is doing in Tenn is more impressive to me.

 

[PDay8810]

No playing a bad QB was a big reason for 4-12. McFadden proved my point about the Oline. Big advantage for a rookie RB having an Oline like that. What Murray is doing in Tenn is more impressive to me.

opinions vary...you've stated yours and I couldn't disagree more

 

[purguy12]

opinions vary...you've stated yours and I couldn't disagree more

agree to disagree thats cool. Look I know u know more about Dallas because u are a fan but from looking from the outside u take this year and last year and u can see the QB play has been a big improvement from last year. Dallas had a decent running game. McFadden was a 1000 yard rusher. So in my eyes I see Dak being the biggest difference maker. Now dont get me wrong Oline has been Dallas #1 strength this year.
1)Oline
2)Dak
3)Zeke

Im not saying Zeke isnt good, the man can play and he will be good for you guys for the next 5-7 years. U guys hit HRs with Dak and Zeke and next year mark my words if Healthy J. Smith is going to be BIG for you guys. 3 HRs in 1 draft is amazing. I like your Future. Next year Dallas will be in my Top 3 for Super Bowl Contention.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I think people are looking at Zeke performance to dat and it's pretty easy to pick him, but behind an average OL...I think McCoy is the best of these 3...has the wiggle and burst to get you 3 when he should get 1 or nothing.

 

[shopson67]

If we are factoring in durability I'd give it to Murray in a slight edge.

Murray has missed 12 games in 5+ seasons. McCoy has missed 11 games in 7+ seasons.

 

[Manster7588]

I think people are looking at Zeke performance to dat and it's pretty easy to pick him, but behind an average OL...I think McCoy is the best of these 3...has the wiggle and burst to get you 3 when he should get 1 or nothing.

True, but Murray and Zeke can get you 3 when only 1 is there off of physical strength. Too many variables, if I was forced to pick one I'd say Murray.

 

[Money]

IMO David Johnson is the definition of a system back.

So...the Tom Brady of RBs...

 

[Clayton]

So...the Tom Brady of RBs...

System RB is probably a bit harsh although he is also no Tom Brady, either.

He comps pretty closely to Chris Johnson from last year except for the TDs and the receiving skills. So thats 2 fairly notable bonuses that put him over the 'system RB' hump.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

True, but Murray and Zeke can get you 3 when only 1 is there off of physical strength. Too many variables, if I was forced to pick one I'd say Murray.

Good point...If I had to quantify an avg OL with a great RB I would point to DET/Sanders...McCoy is the closest to that style so that's why I gave him the nod, but if I had to pick one...Zeke all day...more wiggle and more speed.

 

[Manster7588]

Good point...If I had to quantify an avg OL with a great RB I would point to DET/Sanders...McCoy is the closest to that style so that's why I gave him the nod, but if I had to pick one...Zeke all day...more wiggle and more speed.

I don't think there's a true right or wrong answer, at least not in this case. I try to stay out of whos the best conversations.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I don't think there's a true right or wrong answer, at least not in this case. I try to stay out of whos the best conversations.

GOAT, best, I agree...especially GOAT because eras have changed a lot and even with 40+ yrs of watching sports...I haven't seen them all.

 

[PDay8810]

I don't think there's a true right or wrong answer, at least not in this case. I try to stay out of whos the best conversations.

oh there is a true right answer to this question and it's not Shady. There isn't a football GM anywhere that would trade Elliott heads up, nor say Shady would be a better RB than Elliott if he played in Dallas.

same shit different day

at no point would Dallas ever traded heads up for Barry Sanders....same deal with this McCoy/Elliott talk