The Facts: If McFadden does something that has never been done in Cowboys' history he will make $5.85 million over the next two seasons. If he fails to rush for 1,000 yards in either season, the base value of the contract is $3 million.
Diehards Line:According to ESPN.com's Todd Archer, McFadden received a $200,000 signing bonus and will receive a $900,000 base salary in 2015 for a $1.15 million cap figure. He earns $9,375 for every game he is on the 46-man roster. If he runs for 1,600 yards in back-to-back years, he will earn an extra $2.85 million. The closest in team history any running back has come to that was in 1991 and 1992 when Emmitt Smith ran for 1,563 and 1,713 yards, respectively. If McFadden, who has one 1,000-yard season in his career, can do what Smith or Tony Dorsett did, the Cowboys will gladly pay him $5.85 million and would have a terrific bargain on their hands. ... As Archer summed up: "The Cowboys cast their vote with their offensive line in allowing DeMarco Murray to depart via free agency. By signing McFadden to a two-year deal on Friday, we’ll be able to judge just how good the offensive line is."