Why Darren McFadden makes sense for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys on Thursday began the process of replacing DeMarco Murray when they signed Darren McFadden to a two-year contract. According to ESPN's Todd Archer, McFadden's deal is worth up to $5.85 million but includes just $200,000 in 

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was reportedly tempted to draft McFadden out of Arkansas in 2008, but instead he went to the Raiders at No. 4 in the draft. McFadden, 27, totaled 4,247 yards and 25 rushing touchdowns in his seven-year run with the Raiders.

Darren McFadden has reportedly signed a two-year, $5.85 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Does this show that Dallas has too much riding on the offensive line?

There was a collective groan of “here we go again!” coming from Dallas Cowboys fans all over the nation as the news of the team signing Darren McFadden to help replace the recently departed DeMarco Murray arrived.

Oakland's Darren McFadden, who will sign with the Cowboys, runs away from Pittsburgh's Troy Polamalu. Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015 11:51 am | Updated: 3:36 pm, Fri Mar 13, 2015. Free agency update: Dallas signs Darren McFadden · By PAULA WOLF