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[WoodysGirl]

More interesting Murray news..

 

[Risen Star]

Disappointing that they want to pay age at RB. That's destined to be another bad contract.

 

[Gridiron Man]

I'd be surprised if Murray remains in Dallas. if he does, I will most likely be upset about the price tag.

 

[Danger]

Don't budge past 6 mil/yr

 

[BigDFan5]

Disappointing that they want to pay age at RB. That's destined to be another bad contract.

26 years old is not paying age its paying someone in their prime

 

[Risen Star]

26 years old is not paying age its paying someone in their prime

Giving a second contract to a back who will be in his 30's at the end of it is paying age.

It's a horrible idea for a back who is far from special. He's a product of the OL. Get another and use those resources elsewhere.

 

[Doomsday101]

I continue to think Murray will sign a contract with Dallas in the 6 to 7 mill range. Unlike some I do not expect to see any real drop off. Do I expect him to carry it 400 times or more next year? NO do I expect 1,800 yards? NO I do expect him to continue to be highly productive in rushing, blocking and Receiving.

 

[JD_KaPow]

Disappointing that they want to pay age at RB. That's destined to be another bad contract.

I'm still hopeful that they want to say they want to sign Murray.

 

[tyke1doe]

Giving a second contract to a back who will be in his 30's at the end of it is paying age.

It's a horrible idea for a back who is far from special. He's a product of the OL. Get another and use those resources elsewhere.

Can't we just cut him and save on his contract? Granted, I'm not anywhere near a capologist.

 

[NickZepp]

I'm starting to think Dallas will try and get him back for around market price. Which will be around 6-8 mil more than likely. The news of possible Romo restructuring really says the most about this.

 

[Stash]

I feel this is much ado about nothing until free agency actually begins.

Neither side is going to do anything before then.

 

[JeffInDC]

The Cowboys executive vice president made it clear the club wants to re-sign the league’s leading rusher.

The running back from Las Vegas bet on himself before the season started and now is in position to cash in.

A source close to Murray said Wednesday the Cowboys want to re-sign the Pro Bowl running back, though no progress has been made on a new deal.

Murray’s representatives visited with Jones and other Cowboys officials for about 20 minutes in the stands during a practice at the Senior Bowl on Wednesday.

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I think they're going to give him an offer that is lower in terms of average per year (lets say $6M), but that is almost fully guaranteed - that's the BIG deal. I could easily see a 4/$24M with about $16-18M guaranteed. Works out well for the cap, and Murray gets a LOT of money.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Giving a second contract to a back who will be in his 30's at the end of it is paying age.

It's a horrible idea for a back who is far from special. He's a product of the OL. Get another and use those resources elsewhere.

Are you expecting them to give him a 10 year Tyron Smith-type deal? lol A 4 yr deal takes him right to 30, maybe 31 depending on when his birthday falls.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Giving a second contract to a back who will be in his 30's at the end of it is paying age.

It's a horrible idea for a back who is far from special. He's a product of the OL. Get another and use those resources elsewhere.

He has been putting up numbers far before the OL could be considered above average.

 

[daveferr33]

Disappointing that they want to pay age at RB. That's destined to be another bad contract.

I find it more disappointing to hear these two guys talking about football as if they know something about it.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I think they're going to give him an offer that is lower in terms of average per year (lets say $6M), but that is almost fully guaranteed - that's the BIG deal. I could easily see a 4/$24M with about $16-18M guaranteed. Works out well for the cap, and Murray gets a LOT of money.

And maybe it could be the kind of deal that the Cowboys could probably get out from under after 2-3 yrs

 

[JD_KaPow]

Here's my problem.

There's one reason, and one reason only, that you give a guy 400+ carries in a season. The reason is that you're milking him for all he's worth because you have no intention of bringing him back. If you work him like that and then re-sign him, it's a strong sign that your management process is broken.

The caveat is that if he surprises them by agreeing to a ridiculously cheap or short-term deal, then sure, why not sign him? But you don't sign him to what's likely to be his market value after u

 

[Joe Realist]

3 years, 16 million, club option 4th.

I don't think he will be here and if he is, his stats will be

1200 yards, 3.7 YPC, 8 TDS

 

[Sasquatch]

I continue to think Murray will sign a contract with Dallas in the 6 to 7 mill range. Unlike some I do not expect to see any real drop off. Do I expect him to carry it 400 times or more next year? NO do I expect 1,800 yards? NO I do expect him to continue to be highly productive in rushing, blocking and Receiving.

This is what I expect. More platooning with Randle to ensure longevity but productive and a locker room leader whose play sets the tone for the entire team.