IRVING, Texas – As has been discussed this week, it’s probably unfair to say Joseph Randle was benched.
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Monday that Randle was disciplined for being careless with the football on the Saints’ goal line in Sunday night’s loss to New Orleans. Team owner/general manager Jerry Jones said he wasn’t benched.
Both can be correct. Randle was the only running back with a carry when he dove over the line, scored a touchdown and subsequently fumbled. Following the play, he received four more – though Darren McFadden and Christine Michael combined for 11 the rest of the way.