Are we sold on a Demarco Murray Contract Extension?

[jnday]

Well if they aren't gonna extend him they need to do a hell of a lot better than Randle to replace him. Now you have exactly one draft to do it.

I don't see Randle as an option either. I was surprised that they didn't draft a RB this year with replacing Murray in mind. This draft class did seem weak at the RB position, do maybe they are counting on better talent coming out next year. Murray is a good RB and I would hate to see another hole that has to be filled, but I don't want to see him take up much of the salary cap with a big contract.

 

[burmafrd]

I am very reluctant to pay any RB not AP big money. even medium money. Instead draft a couple of RBs in the 4th or 5th rd (as long as they do not have a history of injuries and did not have an extreme number of carriers in college)

One problem with some backs is that they get 6-800 carries or more in college; and a back just has so many carries in them. With a few exceptions backs start to decline after his 2000th carry counting both college and pros.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

If his contract was up today, I would give him an extension.. fair market.

But we have a year to decide......

Personally I don't care how other teams handle their rb's, you pay em if you use em and they produce..
every teams offensive strategy is different, so who they value is different....

Gore, Beast mode, AP, A. Foster, McCoy all are good examples.

 

[DTown214]

He's a great back, probably top 10 in the NFL. But I think before we extend him he's gotta prove he can stay healthy. If he plays at least 14 games this year, and assuming he produces good stats, give him a nice contract. He's one of our best offensive weapons and he's still young... unless we plan on throwing the ball 95℅ of the time, there's no reason not to bring him back.

 

[BigStar]

So you're ready to cut ties?

Oh yeah, 5th round investment whose college athleticism just didn't translate. RBs show a natural "feel" for running in the NFL, he reminds me of a smaller FB bc he seems to lack the second gear through the hole. Rbs are a dime a dozen (in value), but doesn't neccesarily mean every back is capable of contributing on this level. Won't fault the org, just move on and look for contributors. There are street FAs that can come off the street and show more burst than Randle did.

 

[the_h0wey]

Oh yeah, 5th round investment whose college athleticism just didn't translate. RBs show a natural "feel" for running in the NFL, he reminds me of a smaller FB bc he seems to lack the second gear through the hole. Rbs are a dime a dozen (in value), but doesn't neccesarily mean every back is capable of contributing on this level. Won't fault the org, just move on and look for contributors. There are street FAs that can come off the street and show more burst than Randle did.

With the UDFA's we've signed he will certainly have some competition to make the team this year.

 

[DBOY3141]

Like a previous poster said, to me I don't give him a contract until the year is done and he proves he can handle a full load. If we do run the ball more this year and he can't play at least 14 games, I look for his replacement next year unless he wants to sign a really cheap deal.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Nope.

 

[tideh20heel]

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Oh yeah, 5th round investment whose college athleticism just didn't translate. RBs show a natural "feel" for running in the NFL, he reminds me of a smaller FB bc he seems to lack the second gear through the hole. Rbs are a dime a dozen (in value), but doesn't neccesarily mean every back is capable of contributing on this level. Won't fault the org, just move on and look for contributors. There are street FAs that can come off the street and show more burst than Randle did.

def fault the organization when Zac Stacy was sitting there and they could have drafted Eddie Lacy instead of reaching for Escobar.

 

[jnday]

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def fault the organization when Zac Stacy was sitting there and they could have drafted Eddie Lacy instead of reaching for Escobar.

Thanks for the reminder. I can't forget them passing on Warford for Escobar, but Lacy is another player that would have had more impact.

 

[tideh20heel]

Thanks for the reminder. I can't forget them passing on Warford for Escobar, but Lacy is another player that would have had more impact.

Yeah just a horrible selection. Gotta scratch your head at some of the stuff that go on at the war room. That said depending on the position I wouldn't mind seeing Gurley with a star on his helmet if he's the best on the board

 

[DFWJC]

I really do understand why RBs may push hard to get big dollars on their 2nd contract. There's almost no chance they'll get a third contract and many of the smart teams would prefer to not even give a 2nd.

It's a dilemma, because they are, more than any other position (sans kicker), the most NFL ready coming out of college. Many of them have their best years of their career while still in that rookie contract. So if they get a 2nd deal, it's often based a lot on what they've already done vs what potential they have down the road.
The better QBs, on the other hand, don't peak until much later....certainly never during the first 4 years.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Never heard of Randel. Joseph Randle is a 2nd year back that was serviceable for us when we needed him. Are you giving up on him after 1 year?

No, I'm just disputing the perception that you can simply draft a back that will match his production.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I hope Jerry learned from the 7 year 45 million. 16 million gauranteed that he gave Barber... Murray ain't special low ball him.. if he don't sign move on.. with this line he shouldn't be hard to replace

 

[TellerMorrow34]

It depends on the amount of money and length of the deal. I wouldn't want to pay a ton for a guy who hasn't been able to stay healthy for full seasons, that's for sure.

 

[RS12]

Are we sold on a Demarco Murray Contract Extension?

Nope, not close. Not only are RBs a dime a dozen, this one is injury prone.

 

[BigStar]

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def fault the organization when Zac Stacy was sitting there and they could have drafted Eddie Lacy instead of reaching for Escobar.

Don't get me started on the Esco pick. JnDay already posted it, but Warford and Lacy would've been able to contribute immediately and Bennie Logan would've started @ the 1 tech over Hayden. If you waste a high pick on a TE from a small school, you better learn to use him!

 

[WillieBeamen]

Yes. This offense needs him and hes probably our best back since Emmitt. Give him 4yrs 16m.

 

[theogt]

I wouldn't pay much for him after his contract. We can replace his production without much effort.

 

[Cowboy06]

He's 26 years old (February). He's an extremely vital part of our offense. He's a capable runner btw the tackles, catcher out the backfield, and blocker for Romo. I know some believe you should never pay a running back (outside of an AP talent) in today's NFL. Honestly, I sort of agree with that sentiment. Since we are just now getting out of cap hell, it would be nice to find a cheap replacement for him but we have yet to do that the last few drafts, putting a little more pressure on us to resign him this year. Is there a "team friendly" deal that works for you guys knowing that Dez/Tyron are coming up on new deals as well? We'll need to show some discipline and make a tough decision on one of the three right?

I have gone on record that you don't pay Murray. I don't care for his overall game and the fact that he just seems injury prone. There seems to be no shortage of running backs each year and if your line is better (and it is) you will get a better production of your backfield. So if Murray learns to pick up his feet and not get caught behind the line of scrimmage so often (could be a by product of poor line play) then I am okay with signing him but will not break the bank of give a huge signing bonus. That's just me.