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[dallen]

Gus Johnson expected to start at running back for Cowboys on Thursday

Posted by Josh Alper on August 11, 2015, 7:03 AM EDT

The Cowboys shrugged off suggestions that they’d be looking for more help at running back this offseason by saying they were confident in a group that includes Joseph Randle, Lance Dunbar and Darren McFadden.

They haven’t wavered since the start of training camp, although their confidence would seem a bit more well-founded if any of those three were on the field to finish Monday’s practice. Randle strained an oblique muscle during the session, which left him standing on the sideline with the other two as the workout wrapped up. McFadden hasn’t practiced at all in camp because of a hamstring injury and Dunbar sprained his ankle.

“We’re going to go in here and figure out what we’ve got to do to get it back right so I can get back out here,” Randle said, via the Dallas Morning News.

Randle’s injury isn’t thought to be serious, but the Cowboys play in San Diego Thursday so there isn’t much chance he’ll be on the field for even the limited snaps he was in line to take. That leaves Gus Johnson — an undrafted free agent from Stephen F. Austin rather than the excitable announcer — as the likely starter against the Chargers this week.

Johnson has drawn some good reviews as he’s gotten extra reps in practice and Thursday will give him a chance to open more eyes with a good performance. That would help him in his bid to make the Cowboys and will also put work on tape for other teams to look at if they decide to make a change at running back while the Cowboys stick with their currently injured trio.

Dear God, that headline!

 

[dallen]

Two things:

1) What the hell is the reference to some 'excitable announcer' ? and

2) If Gus baby gets the start, who else is there to get reps behind him ?

They are talking about Gus Johnson, the excitable announcer, not the 1st string running back for the Dallas Cowboys.

 

[mcnuttz]

Two things:

1) What the hell is the reference to some 'excitable announcer' ? and

2) If Gus baby gets the start, who else is there to get reps behind him ?

 

[Cowboysrock55]

It probably won't be a problem, but it's a little concern to look out for IMO.

I'd be concerned but we did the same stuff last year coming off an 8-8 seasons and expectations of a worse season ahead.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Two things:

1) What the hell is the reference to some 'excitable announcer' ? and

2) If Gus baby gets the start, who else is there to get reps behind him ?

Looks like it will be all Gus Johnson and Seastrunk. Which is fine. I actually wouldn't mind someone like Gus Johnson making the roster instead of McFadden. At least he bring a little something different to the table in terms of ability and power running. McFadden and Dunbar are repetitive in my opinion. Both guys are fast but average RBs who can catch the ball and make exciting things happen. No need for both of them in my book. Randle is your do everything back. Gus Johnson could at least provide some of the power RB skills we may lack otherwise.

 

[Rev]

We may have to sign Felix Jones.....

 

[Rock Slamdance]

Looks like Chris Johnson to Arizona

 

[Rock Slamdance]

We may have to sign Felix Jones.....

Don't give Jerry any ideas.

 

[Cotton]

DT Chris Whaley tore his achilles.

 

[Rev]

Don't give Jerry any ideas.

He was already in for a workout so it's probably already on his mind.

 

[Texas Ace]

Looks like Chris Johnson to Arizona

Damnit.

I really think he could've made some plays behind this line.

Ben Tate is the only other guy out there that I'd give a damn about bringing in.

 

[Cotton]

 

[Cotton]

Damnit.

I really think he could've made some plays behind this line.

Ben Tate is the only other guy out there that I'd give a damn about bringing in.

He hasn't accepted the offer, yet.

 

[Genghis Khan]

Looks like Chris Johnson to Arizona

Crap. This is why all the people that are saying we should wait and see, rather than going by what you already know in what your eyes are telling you and what common sense would dictate, are wrong.

You run the risk, when you were waiting, of missing out on a guy who could potentially Help you.Maybe even help a lot.

 

[Rock Slamdance]

Forgot Ben Tate was still out there. Just two years removed from a pretty decent season. I'd kick the tires.

 

[Cotton]

 

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