News: DMN: DeMarco Murray reveals what's going on in his head about returning to Cowboys

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I see the Colts salivating and paying Murray big personally. He's the missing piece on offense

 

[Fritsch_the_cat]

Sounded like that to me to. No bitterness once so ever.

He didn't sound bitter to me either, just like a guy resigned to leaving.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I'm proud that he's a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He is a RKG.

 

[Vanilla2]

Anybody else like the fact that he used the phrase butt hurt?

 

[Dave_in-NC]

He didn't sound bitter to me either, just like a guy resigned to leaving.

I'm telling you. he is NOT leaving. Capeesh? And some other Italian words my grandma used to use.

 

[Wood]

I just hope it doesn't drag on. Let there be closure soon after FA period starts.

 

[TheSkaven]

Sounds to me like they've already told him they're going to let him test the market and that they've got a limited allocation for his position, and he's going to get the data and then decide what's most important to him. And I'd bet his decision isn't purely financial, too. Though it's probably mostly financial. He's only back in Dallas if the market for him is soft, overall. And it probably won't be.

That's my take on it too. I just don't see Murray back here. I like him - his running style, his toughness, his personality. But let's be fair, a lot of his success has been a product of the offensive line. He has injury problems and he has fumbling problems. And unfortunately he plays a position in which the Cowboys could find a replacement.

 

[bjfrancez]

I have always thought Murray would be back with the Cowboy's next year, and I still believes that happens.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

He's going too resign . 4 years 24 million

 

[Gridiron Man]

If someone offers him slightly more, it is reasonable to think he might return. Running backs fall off the map when the offensive line on another team fails to block for them well. Not gonna sponsor many products as a struggling talent. In all likelihood, he gets substantially more elsewhere. Hopefully not.

 

[Craig]

Did he really say "butt-hurt"? Please get rid of him.

 

[Redball Express]

Sounds like a guy who thinks he's going to another team.

Yes..

the Cowboy offer is low.

But with valid reason.

The belief is not that he isn't a good running back and sets a tone that defines the team work ethic.

Its that in his 4 year career..

he hasn't really produced until the OL was rebuilt.

Now its rebuilt and he's leaving for greener pastures?

Has he got a wake up call coming.?

You bet.

 

[jrumann59]

I see the Colts salivating and paying Murray big personally. He's the missing piece on offense

See I do not I think they will be gun shy after the Richardson move. The track record of RB with Murrays load is not good that will keep his price down IMHO. I think he will be offered more than 4/16Mil, but not too much more. I think murray will take the offer that gives him the most money up front. I personally think he will miss at least 12 games over a 4-5 year contract.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

will any free agent besides SUH really help us MORE than if we Re-signed Murray ? my answer is NO. Sign murray , sign Dez and hit the draft with Defense !!

 

[d_dub88]

Yes..

the Cowboy offer is low.

But with valid reason.

The belief is not that he isn't a good running back and sets a tone that defines the team work ethic.

Its that in his 4 year career..

he hasn't really produced until the OL was rebuilt.

Now its rebuilt and he's leaving for greener pastures?

Has he got a wake up call coming.?

You bet.

Actually Murray produced before this line was rebuilt. It wasn't his fault that the team's mind wasn't set on running the football until this season.

 

[Bullflop]

Without question, it's hard to say what'll be decided in the weeks and months to come but Murray definitely has his head on straight. Nobody knows if the best part of him lies in his past or not. Therein lies the dilemma facing both the team and himself with the issues that must be faced concerning his future. Here's hoping it works out well for both himself and the team. It's good to see he's not bitter but instead, being realistic about his fate.

 

[cowboys2233]

DeMarco is a great RB, however his fumbles are in question.

No they're not. They were fumbles, no question about it. LOL.

 

[Fredd]

I just want to be a fly on the wall to hear what JJ, sonny, JG, et al have as a plan this off season...who are they going to sign (as a priority)...WE all want certain guys back, but do they? one signing potentially thwarts another....

time will tell

 

[KalEl]

It has

If he didn't have those fumbles, I could see JJ raising the offer that has already been made to him. That said, good dude, great player, wish we could afford him but I see him walking. The fumbles just make his price tag too steep.

The fumbles have ZERO to do with his resigning. It's strictly a $ issue. Murray his highly regarded in the Organization.

 

[Future]

I bet Murray can make more from promotions as a Dallas Cowboy than he can in salary and promotions anywhere else. Not arguing that he should stay for less money. Just guessing.

There's also the whole tax issue.

I don't know how much athletes and agents looking that, but living in Texas is a lot cheaper than living in, say, NY. So the Cowboys, in theory, would be able to get him cheaper than the Bills or Jets, if they were interested.