If the team decides they don't have to pay Murray

[TheFinisher]

They better be right.

Losing the offensive player of the year who's only 26 years old and carried the team to our best season in 20 years over a couple million dollar difference on contract worth is a bold move.

You better be right... and this team, that was as much a contender for a SB as anyone this year, better not take a step back with a 35 year old QB with a bad back.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Well Randle or whomever better be ready to handle the load and at least get around 1,000-1,200 yds. And of course not fumble 'cause as we know, Murray is the only NFL rb in history to\ do so.

 

[waving monkey]

The OP makes a fair comment but that's football

 

[Cowboys22]

He has the following quote is his not so distant future, "What happened to that guy, his production just fell off the cliff." I'd rather it not be Dallas who is paying him $8 million a year when that is written. If he gets paid, he will never have a similar season to this year again. He had a couple of injuries this year that he would never had played through except it was a contract year and he was pushing the team record. He will never do that again just like he wouldn't the past three years. Either draft a guy in this very deep RB draft or go get a solid vet to pair with Williams and Randle and use the money saved on defense. The running game will be just fine long after the above quote is written next year or the year after that.

 

[Sydla]

If you look around the league, this isn't a Dallas thing, it's a league thing. Teams are wising up to the punishment RBs take and how they can fall off quickly. Note that the draft doesn't value RBs as high as they used to. The Eagles are considering dumping/trading/asking McCoy to restructure. It's happening for teams across the league. There just isn't the value (or at least that's what many teams are thinking now) in paying a ton for a TB.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Our offensive Line isn't going anywhere. They are more important than the guy toting the rock behind them.

We invested heavily in the line so that we don't have to at Rb.... Unless there is a special talent out there. You know... Like the one guy people are talking about bringing in.

 

[Bleu Star]

The OP makes a fair comment but that's football

Correction. That's dumb football. The OP nailed it. Avoid the backstroke.

 

[Sydla]

We know how this plays out.

If they don't sign Murray, people will *****. If they do sign Murray, some of the same people will ***** when he breaks down and is a cap hit and will call Jones an idiot for getting into cap trouble again.

IMO, if he's not willing to take a decent contract, the Cowboys have to roll the dice and move on.

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

The OP makes a fair comment but that's football

It's the nature of the running back in football I'm afraid. Until the bad teams realize RBs aren't worth overpaying, we will be losing our RBs. We're better off for it, though, because RBs are not generally good value signings.

 

[phildadon86]

I personally think if we can keep Murray at a low cost we should do it. This draft is very deep at RB. If we have a chance to land Gurley or Gordon let murray walk. Simply because there is too much he lacks in his game. I swear the guy would rather make contact then run through an open lane. If he want to play linebacker hey, let him, but for a RB to literally have the entire left side of the field open and to run down the sideline just to hit someone and make contact, sorry fix it or leave. If he didnt leave as many yards on the field as he did, he may have beat the rushing record. Not to mention he doesnt have breakaway speed

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

I personally think if we can keep Murray at a low cost we should do it. This draft is very deep at RB. If we have a chance to land Gurley or Gordon let murray walk. Simply because there is too much he lacks in his game. I swear the guy would rather make contact then run through an open lane. If he want to play linebacker hey, let him, but for a RB to literally have the entire left side of the field open and to run down the sideline just to hit someone and make contact, sorry fix it or leave. If he didnt leave as many yards on the field as he did, he may have beat the rushing record. Not to mention he doesnt have breakaway speed

In a perfect world we can do this, but we will know about Murray's future well before we have any idea of our potential future draft picks.

 

[LittleD]

So I've said this several times... If we can keep Murray at a descent contract it's a no brainer.
If he gets a "big money guaranteed long term deal" so be it... How's Murray gonna do behind
a Jacksonville or Oakland offensive line... How long before he's on injured reserve?

Now if he leaves... It's not the end of the world...
1 of Gurley or Gordon is likely to be there at 27 and we just move on...

 

[TwoDeep3]

They better be right.

Losing the offensive player of the year who's only 26 years old and carried the team to our best season in 20 years over a couple million dollar difference on contract worth is a bold move.

You better be right... and this team, that was as much a contender for a SB as anyone this year, better not take a step back with a 35 year old QB with a bad back.

And here it is summed up in a few words why every fan on this site should be praying Jerry understands the take a step back aspect of losing Murray. And the biurd in the hand mantra over the pie in the sky Peterson cadre who somehow miss the whole point of the OP's position.

 

[dragon_mikal]

So I've said this several times... If we can keep Murray at a descent contract it's a no brainer.
If he gets a "big money guaranteed long term deal" so be it... How's Murray gonna do behind
a Jacksonville or Oakland offensive line... How long before he's on injured reserve?

Now if he leaves... It's not the end of the world...
1 of Gurley or Gordon is likely to be there at 27 and we just move on...

The team isn't taking a RB in the first with all the needs on defense.

 

[TwoDeep3]

He has the following quote is his not so distant future, "What happened to that guy, his production just fell off the cliff." I'd rather it not be Dallas who is paying him $8 million a year when that is written. If he gets paid, he will never have a similar season to this year again. He had a couple of injuries this year that he would never had played through except it was a contract year and he was pushing the team record. He will never do that again just like he wouldn't the past three years. Either draft a guy in this very deep RB draft or go get a solid vet to pair with Williams and Randle and use the money saved on defense. The running game will be just fine long after the above quote is written next year or the year after that.

Yes, draft the replacement and then we may hear, "Wow Murray must have been special since he is tearing up the league elsewhere and the guy we drafted just missed a blitz pick-ip and Romo is out for the rest of the year as rookie averages 2.9 YPC.

 

[dragon_mikal]

Yes, draft the replacement and then we may hear, "Wow Murray must have been special since he is tearing up the league elsewhere and the guy we drafted just missed a blitz pick-ip and Romo is out for the rest of the year as rookie averages 2.9 YPC.

There is no way a team in win now mode can put the offense in the hands of a rookie. This is a run first offense now and Murray is the best option and any other will be a downgrade.

 

[LittleD]

The team isn't taking a RB in the first with all the needs on defense.

IMVHO you are mistaken.... If Murray leaves, this team is built on a championship offensive line, Romo, Dez &
Running the damn ball. Defense plays second fiddle to this success factor to winning. A high quality RB
is likely to be chosen because there will be no sure fire starter DE's left at the end of round 1 and the Cowboys
will never take a DT with a 1st round pick.. Not sexy enough for Jerry, folks...

 

[dragon_mikal]

IMVHO you are mistaken.... If Murray leaves, this team is built on a championship offensive line, Romo, Dez &
Running the damn ball. Defense plays second fiddle to this success factor to winning. A high quality RB
is likely to be chosen because there will be no sure fire starter DE's left at the end of round 1 and the Cowboys
will never take a DT with a 1st round pick.. Not sexy enough for Jerry, folks...

Jerry took a center and guard in the first the past two years. This concept of him needing to make a splash because he's Jerry Jones is DOA in my opinion.

The Cowboys need a pass rush.

 

[Doomsday101]

So I've said this several times... If we can keep Murray at a descent contract it's a no brainer.
If he gets a "big money guaranteed long term deal" so be it... How's Murray gonna do behind
a Jacksonville or Oakland offensive line... How long before he's on injured reserve?

Now if he leaves... It's not the end of the world...
1 of Gurley or Gordon is likely to be there at 27 and we just move on...

Gordon likely will not be able to go at the start of the season. As for Murray going to Jacksonville or Oakland I highly doubt that I do believe him when he says his main goal is a SB and that money is important it is not the only factor in what he chooses to do. I agree with Archer who said Murray is not going to look to the highest bidder he will also look at the quality of the team

 

[LittleD]

Gordon likely will not be able to go at the start of the season. As for Murray going to Jacksonville or Oakland I highly doubt that I do believe him when he says his main goal is a SB and that money is important it is not the only factor in what he chooses to do. I agree with Archer who said Murray is not going to look to the highest bidder he will also look at the quality of the team

Did you mean Gordon or Gurley who is hurt right now. Murray might do as you say and look for a better team but who is going to make the
big offer because they have ton's of cap space. Maybe Tampa... but it needs to be a team that really needs a RB bad. Murray may decide
to come back to the Boys on a reasonable deal at the end of the day, we'll see though I don't think Jerry is going millions beyond his RB
budget.