He had almost 400 carries that is why is got so many yards. He doesn't run with power or speed. 1800 yards is special. But Murray is more consistent (with help from our OL) than he is special.
He ran for 4.7 yards per carry and did so with a bad hand in the last few games. He also had a game with Brandon Weeden at QB where we weren't able to throw the ball.
He also broke the record for 100-yard rushing games in a row.
His career yards per carry is 4.8 a pop.
I've never heard any opposing defensive player or coach say anything but Murray running with speed and power. And that's why they fear his ability.
The issue for him in FA is that the RB position is no longer valued like it once was and he did run for nearly 400 carries so there is skepticism about him keeping the pace. But as a player, he is special because he runs for power, speed and turns that speed into power while being able to cut and 'get small' thru the running lanes.
He's not Adrian Peterson as a runner, but Peterson comes along once every 20 years. And Peterson is lousy on passing downs. Outside of pure ability to run the ball (and run it properly), outside of Peterson I can't think of any other tailback in the game I would want.
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