When you think about the Dallas Cowboys, memories pop up about Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith. Emmitt Smith is more prevalent to me because he was the constant workhorse that caused my 90’s Niners so much pain. Now stepping to the forefront is running back DeMarco Murray.
When Murray was drafted in the 3rd round in 2011, everyone knew the Cowboys would have a steal if he could stay healthy. That was a big “if” because at Oklahoma, Murray stayed on the mending table. When he played he was easily one of the best backs in America.
Murray was drafted to put the heat or you could say start a transition from underachieving Felix Jones. By the end of the season it was clear that Murray was the back of the future as he ran for 897 yards on 164 carries and also on 26 catches tallied up 183 yards. Again, Murray only played 13 games. In his 2nd year he had similar numbers in only 10 games and the third year he played 14 games and finally hit over the 1k mark in rushing yards. So, now that brings us to the present where DeMarco Murray has ascended to superstar status.
During the previous three seasons the Cowboys have finished 8-8, but that was because the team was centered around gunslinging quarterback Tony Romo and that makes sense “good Romo or bad Romo? he is a playmaker. With the Cowboys tired of finishing 8-8 they finally centered the offense around their talented running back. With 3 games left the Cowboys are 9-4 and it’s because with the help of a great offensive line DeMarco Murray has taken his game to another level. Murray has been a workhorse back in the land of specialist. Murray has a career high in rushing attempts, rushing yards and receiving yards. He is also tied for rushing touchdowns and receptions. He’s killing it and if it wasn’t for Aaron Rodgers he would be hands down the MVP of the league.
If Murray can stay healthy the last 3 games, he has a real possibility for 2,000 yards and currently is sitting at 1,606. Right now Murray is a superstar and is arguably the best back in the NFL.
