News: DC: Scout's Eye: Big Effort From Randle, CBs Stand Out

[CCBoy]

Scout's Eye: Big Effort From Randle, CBs Stand Out
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http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...tand-Out/5916e111-acbd-48df-b1e4-64212cf8b49e

IRVING, Texas – Having spent the day reviewing the win against the Titans, here are my three biggest takeaways from the tape. Some of this is obvious to anyone watching the broadcast, some is a little more subtle.

• It was clear from the first snap of the game that DeMarco Murray came ready to play and his stamina and durability became stronger as the game wore on. He showed outstanding balance and body control. He ran with lower body power and was physical breaking tackles with his punishing running style. He refused to just be brought down by one defender. He was able to keep his pads down and was able to finish his runs.
  
  For a back that is not known for his elusiveness, there were several snaps where he was able to make a man miss. Whether he was running the ball inside or out, he showed good instincts when to power the ball straight ahead or make a slight cut in order to secure a few more yards. His vision to read the block then get through the hole was exactly where it needed to be. There was not a hint of hesitation or indecision when the ball was in his hands.
  
  When he had to pass protect he was assignment-sure. His willingness to block has always been one of his strengths and he takes it as a personal challenge to be strong in this area. He had four catches on the day, but he should have had a fifth on a third down play working inside late in the game that would have kept a drive going. The fumble he had in the first quarter it was the only other negative play that he had. It was a complete day for a complete back...

 

[RS12]

Broaddus gets a bad wrap around here. Some of the stuff he writes is obvious but in general he does a good job. Nothing to disagree with here.

 

[big dog cowboy]

That is a really good read and his comments about Carr were absolutely spot on. Of course, everyone in here has been saying the same thing for a long time.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Randle is not only a good special teams player but a nice backup rb. He ran with purpose and vision the few times he got a shot.

 

[CCBoy]

Funny how a leadership trait is to assist a new player to crawl, walk, and then run...