ARLINGTON, Texas -- Emmitt Smith never had to worry about getting the ball when the Dallas Cowboys were protecting a late lead in his day. That was a big part of the '90s dynasty teams' personality. They'd build a lead with a balanced offense and slam the door shut smash-mouth style, hammering away with a back who would eventually break the NFL's all-time rushing record running behind a dominant offensive line. But Smith can imagine how DeMarco Murray felt Sunday afternoon, when he was an afterthought while the Cowboys' 23-point lead crumbled despite averaging 7.
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