Just Franchise Murray

[Doc50]

What if Peterson gets his issues behind him and wants to sign with the Cowboys for a bargain 1 year contract?

You mean he stops beating his kids?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

It sure is, he's still the best running back in the league.

And the best declining 30 year old running back in the league too. (as backs do when they hit 30)

 

[Matts4313]

Geez. There are a lot of guys who really overrate our players. Peterson is on a different stratosphere than Murray. Murray is a good back, with good hands, tough runner. He also has a lot of durability concerns.

Peterson is elite at all aspects of the game, minus catching were he is merely good. He is the most physically imposing RB in the league. Behind our OL, he would be a 1500-2000 yard runner for the next ~3 years. He would truly turn Romo into a bus driver and allow the transition to a new QB a lot more feasible.

That said, If Murray refuses a team friendly contract (<$4m/yr) I say you franchise him and draft his replacement.

 

[Wayne02]

And the best declining 30 year old running back in the league too. (as backs do when they hit 30)

I haven't seen any decline and neither have you.

 

[DFWJC]

Murray has improved. He doesn't have Emmitt vision, but it's better than it was. He's a damn good back.

But with this line, I don't think the run game would suffer too much if Williams was running it...if for some reason Murray went down for a few games. He is as talented a runner (or close) imo.
The pass protection on the other hand, would take a hit.
That and special teams is why Randle is ahead of Williams.
Combine all the traits, and that's why Murray is so good.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I haven't seen any decline and neither have you.

I'm not talking about the 28 year old Peterson when he had his last great year. I'm talking about the 30, 31, 32, or 33 year old Peterson who'm you want to sign (most likely a 3-5 year contract, doubt he takes any less)

 

[Wayne02]

I'm not talking about the 28 year old Peterson when he had his last great year. I'm talking about the 30, 31, 32, or 33 year old Peterson who'm you want to sign (most likely a 3-5 year contract, doubt he takes any less)

I've already said that if his salary stays the same, then I wouldn't want him but if it's the same as Murray's, then no question, the guy would be Peterson.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I've already said that if his salary stays the same, then I wouldn't want him but if it's the same as Murray's, then no question, the guy would be Peterson.

I prefer Murray or use a draft pick on our next back. Just don't want a 30 year old back.

 

[Matts4313]

I'm not talking about the 28 year old Peterson when he had his last great year. I'm talking about the 30, 31, 32, or 33 year old Peterson who'm you want to sign (most likely a 3-5 year contract, doubt he takes any less)

You realize that Peterson had more yards and more TDs than Murray last year, on a *much* worse offense where the entire game plan was just to stop him.. right?

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PeteAd01.htm

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

You realize that Peterson had more yards and more TDs than Murray last year, on a *much* worse offense where the entire game plan was just to stop him.. right?

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PeteAd01.htm

Again, I'm not talking about the 28 year old Peterson, but the Peterson that would be here at 30 and beyond.

 

[Wayne02]

I prefer Murray or use a draft pick on our next back. Just don't want a 30 year old back.

Even at 30 years old, Adrian Peterson is still the best running back in the league, period.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Even at 30 years old, Adrian Peterson is still the best running back in the league, period.

Says you.

 

[Wayne02]

Says you.

Says everyone who knows anything about football, and the only other running back who even comes close is that guy in Philly.

 

[speedkilz88]

You mean he stops beating his kids?

No, he keeps beating his kids but he's good with the law and Goddell.

 

[Matts4313]

Again, I'm not talking about the 28 year old Peterson, but the Peterson that would be here at 30 and beyond.

I get your point. And I dont disagree that RBs fade fast in their 30s. But I feel like a 30-33 year old Peterson will still be a top 5 RB. Murray might put up great numbers in this offense and behind this line, but he is not a top 5 RB in terms of ability.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Says everyone who knows anything about football, and the only other running back who even comes close is that guy in Philly.

Says you.

 

[Wayne02]

Says you.

Oh okay, you're one of those guys. Have a good day.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Oh okay, you're one of those guys. Have a good day.

Yup, one of those guys who doesn't want a 30 year old back who most likely will be more injury prone and can't carry the full load over an entire game as a younger back can.

 

[Wayne02]

Yup, one of those guys who doesn't want a 30 year old back who most likely will be more injury prone and can't carry the full load over an entire game as a younger back can.

Says you.

 

[CATCH17]

He's a good player but he is still a runningback.

Let this guy play the season, get one of his injuries that holds him out for a few weesks, maybe a few more fumbles, and we'll get him at the right rate.