Tatum Bell a Cowboy?

by kcbrett5 on Feb 29, 2008 2:38 PM CST Comment 31 comments

ESPN.com has reported that Dallas native -- and current unrestricted free agent running back -- Tatum Bell has spoken to Cowboys reps regarding possible interest to join the club.

I stumbled across this on Matt Mosley's "Hashmarks" blog.

Here's the "kicker" paragraph:

Colleague Matt Mosley is driving right now and can't type. But he just called me with a tip from one of his Cowboys sources. Dallas suddenly is showing interest in running back Tatum Bell.

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I wouldn't mind signing a veteran running back

if the money is right.

Trade up a few spots to get ahead of Houston and draft Jonathan Stewart, thee best all around Back in the draft.

by Deke on Feb 29, 2008 2:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...

Lemme think about this one.

My popcorn's ready!

by CowboyBawler4 on Feb 29, 2008 2:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He's fast

But does struggle to stay healthy and he used to have fumbling issues (I only say used to because I haven't seen if he still does)

I like him because he's an OSU alum and he'd be cheap.

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by APerfectStar on Feb 29, 2008 2:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

After the highly profiled blunder of not taking Steven Jackson in the first, One of my favorites to be selected later were Michael Turner & Tatum Bell....coming out of college as the fastest RB available,(ran sub 4.40 40) and on the radar of the Cowboys during the draft, he got picked up by Denver, leading to selection of Ju Jones....He had fumbling problems coming out of college, and was still relatively raw, alas Jamall Charles of this years draft......not sure if these problems still persist....but I was pretty high on him then...He reminds me of a poor man's DMac, or better yet, a rich man's Tyson Thompson....so.....knowing we need 3 RB's on the roster...I am inclined to be all for picking up this vet at a very reasonable cost to us...
1)Barber
2)F Jones
3)T Bell

sure would look good to me in '08.

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by BoyzRback07 on Feb 29, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Charles

is more of a power back than Bell, though thats not saying much. I think I wouldn't want to give up any draft pick for him, not even a seventh. If we picked him up without giving up anything then we would probably be overpaying for a #3 back or another JUJO.

by Romo9 on Feb 29, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sir

I will have to respectfully say, hell no.

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by Longhorn on Feb 29, 2008 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL!!!

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by kcbrett5 on Feb 29, 2008 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol....good boy...do you even know him ?

and better yet, what, or who do you propose we get to back up MBIII ? ...enlighten me young man.

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by BoyzRback07 on Feb 29, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

I think it's pretty obvious around here that it's more like I want someone to backup Dmac. If that happens, then, a bruiser, someone like Duckett. Hopefully, there is no injury situation with him. But, even if not him, I think it's pretty easy to find a backup RB.

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by Longhorn on Feb 29, 2008 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dream on, DMac ain't happening around here

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 29, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

if you don't have anything of substance

to add when you reply to me, then please do 3 things. 1. think. 2. think harder. 3. just don't reply.

thank you.

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by Longhorn on Feb 29, 2008 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Never say never

Jus' sayin'.

by goodjobtimmyheresabluestar on Feb 29, 2008 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that's my line..lol

I agree

The Beast of the East is back!!!!

by Cowboys81 on Feb 29, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

only if DMac drops like a rock into the teens

because we certainly don't have enough cap room to draft in the top ten this year.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Mar 1, 2008 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So it IS possible?

And Terry -- sorry, can't resist -- shouldn't you be worried that this scenario might actually play out?

I mean, doesn't DMAC have skinny legs, fall at first contact, and deserve to play WR? If you can see it, I'm sure pro-level scouts have noticed. I'm surprised you don't think he'll be available at pick 22 or even 28.

Food for thought.

by goodjobtimmyheresabluestar on Mar 1, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that doesn't worry me at all because I never said

D Mac sucks, only that he's overrated and isn't worth trading up into the top 10. Now if he falls like a brick into our laps at #22, I think he would be a great change of pace back to MB3, absolutely.

Now of course I'd rather have Mendenhall or Stewart, but if D Mac falls to #22, then its almost a certainty Mendenhall and Stewart will be selected ahead of him.

I'd love to have D Mac at #22, I just don't think he's worth trading up for, thats been my argument all along to fans who think he's a franchise, feature back. I don't think he can tote the rock every game 20-25 carries and be effective.

IMO, there are only 2 franchise feature backs in this draft, Mendenhall and Stewart.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Mar 1, 2008 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with that

100% Terry
Nobody has ever stated that DMAC isn't talented.
But he does have issues which may turn out to be glaring weaknesses as he tries to compete on the pro level.
If he drops I'd gladly take him, and get to work with a strength and conditioning coach to try and bulk up those legs,give him some power to move piles ,all without losing his speed. BUt I doubt he'll drop though.

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by TrueBlue24 on Mar 1, 2008 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tatum Bell

might as well be named JJ. I'll pass. He would be another RB that can't get out of his own way. Would be a horrible sign. Save the doe for someone else.

The Beast of the East is back!!!!

by Cowboys81 on Feb 29, 2008 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

keep in mind we need somebody to share

the load with MB3 and if we sign Bell, then it takes the pressure off of us to take a back in rd 1.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 29, 2008 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I was thinkin' the same exact thing, Terry.

And it would still help that it's a RB-deep draft.

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by kcbrett5 on Feb 29, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

We can always pick up a back in the later rounds to compete for the 2nd string spot.

If this happens I would like to take the best CB at the #22 spot, and trade our other 1st rounder for more picks this year and next.

by ChrisRichey on Feb 29, 2008 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like that plan, Chris

That would give us ammo for next year's draft too while saving us from having to pay two first rounders.

Man, I hope we draft a quality CB...

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by kcbrett5 on Feb 29, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly Terry...

and Bell could be had for less than a million/per.

True Cowboys diehard since 1975.

by BoyzRback07 on Feb 29, 2008 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

by TrueBlue24 on Feb 29, 2008 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes but

do you really think JJ's splash offseason at RB consists of signing Bell? He must have some tricks up his sleeve or else the botox has gone to his brain.

by Billito on Feb 29, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs