Shooting down the McFadden to Dallas rumors
A possible trade between the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys involving the first overall pick in the Draft and the Cowboy's interest in Darren McFadden has been rumored for weeks, but the likelihood of that happening is very slim. The Cowboys have two first round picks in the Draft, but have more than just one hole to fill since the team will be looking for help in their secondary, offensive line and at the receiver position. The Cowboys could target those positions in the upcoming free-agency period, but moving up to take McFadden with the first overall pick in the Draft, would be a big risk.
McFadden has the ability to become a special player, but he doesn't come without risks. He doesn't have the ideal build that Scouts look for in a franchise back, because he has a lean lower body, which brings up the question of whether he will be able to withstand the pounding that an NFL back takes at the next level. He's also had ball-security issues having fumbled 15 times during the 2007 season, and off the field issues dating back to July 2006 when he injured his toe during an off-campus fight, and an altercation in January when he was involved in a fight at a piano bar and was placed in handcuffs, but not arrested. On Jan 18 of this year, he was hit with a paternity suit by a woman claiming he was the father of her child.
NFL teams are looking for the best no-risk prospects at the top of the Draft because of the guaranteed money at risk and with the Halfback position being as deep a class as I can remember, I seriously doubt if Jerry Jones will give up the ranch and take the risk of moving up in the Draft for a player that comes with risks on the field and one that needs to be more responsible off of it.
-Al Fronczak
