Murray advice to Zeke

John813

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That's fair not basing anything on hypotheticals. I was simply pointing out that Murray's options for a significant new contract windfall outside of Dallas wasn't limited to Philadelphia alone.

It wasn't. However, I think if Bradford never got traded there, he probably either would of came back here or gone to one of those AFC teams.

Bradford being an OU buddy I think sealed the deal.
 

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10× Pro Bowl (2004–2010, 2012–2014)
2× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010)
2× Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2012)
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There have been a lot of snubs of deserving Cowboys, but this paper trail makes the likelihood of Jason not ultimately getting in, less than zero.
 

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Look at these stats, these alone gets him in. And the NFL rule is 5 years before consideration, after retitement.

#10 all time in receptions, #2 all time for TE's
He should move into #5 all time passing Owens. Probably #6 though, as Larry Fitzgerald may very pass Jason.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_career.htm

Though #32 in yards, well, still a pretty great accomplishment for a TE even. He should move into the top 25 this year. I think he is 2nd among TE's though in yards
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_career.htm

Not to mention his blocking as well as what he meant to Romo and the team.
The play against the Eagles, where he ran like 50 yards without a helmet, only to be tackled around the 5, gets him in alone...LOL...the play they made, yet another rule from a cowboys player / play for.

Maybe you and Chicken can make the pitch in front of the committee instead of Goose Gosling? Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to sportswriters and the HOF.
 

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Witten had a lot to do with Murray's final season here. Great advice.

What I never understood was that water regimen Murray had. He drank over a gallon of water before the game so he could gain 10 pounds. How did he not have to pee after every down?
 

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Maybe you and Chicken can make the pitch in front of the committee instead of Goose Gosling? Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to sportswriters and the HOF.

I'm in.
I think Goose gave up his vote. He may still be involved somehow. But I believe Charean Williams now has this vote.
 

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If this organization can't get Witten a ring, well, shame on it.....
 

JoeKing

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Surprised Murray didn't warn Zeke that the Cowboys will use him up and spit him out by the end of his first contract.
 

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Surprised Murray didn't warn Zeke that the Cowboys will use him up and spit him out by the end of his first contract.

It was Murray choice to take the big payday, I don't blame him he did what he felt was in his own best interest and the Cowboys did what was in their interest. Players wanted FA they got it and this is just part of the business of this game. Other teams are also forced to let players walk in FA.

Myself I like Murray hated to see him go but it is the business of the game
 

JoeKing

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It was Murray choice to take the big payday, I don't blame him he did what he felt was in his own best interest and the Cowboys did what was in their interest. Players wanted FA they got it and this is just part of the business of this game. Other teams are also forced to let players walk in FA.

Myself I like Murray hated to see him go but it is the business of the game

I agree with you 100%. I just see the same thing happening to Zeke which is fine if we can get a high draft pick RB to replace him at the end of his contract.
 

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I agree with you 100%. I just see the same thing happening to Zeke which is fine if we can get a high draft pick RB to replace him at the end of his contract.

Maybe then again maybe not. Dallas had Dez contract coming up and they were not going to pay Murray the 8 mill a year he was looking for.
 
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