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With quarterback Tony Romo likely sidelined with a back injury and backup Kyle Orton set to start in his place, there is no question the Cowboys will lean heavily on the running game in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Running back DeMarco Murray, who is in the midst of the best stretch in what has already been the best season of his career, said he is ready and willing to carry a bigger load.
“If they do, then great,” Murray said. "If they don't, then so be it. I'm preparing like I do any other week. I'm working hard, making sure I know my assignments and knowing my keys and things of that nature, so I'll be ready.”
Murray has 1,073 yards in 13 games, becoming the first Cowboys back to top 1,000-yard mark since 2006.
He has rushed for 376 yards the past three games combined, averaging a whopping 6.4 yards carry during those contests.
“We've been really jelling together,” Murray said. “I think the offensive line, they're doing a great job of blocking and I'm doing a great job of running and making guys miss .... Since I've been here this is the best [it's been].”
Coach Jason Garrett and offensive coordinator Bill Callahan are both on record saying they are not going to change up the offense much with Orton at helm instead of Romo. But both acknowledge that balance is important and being successful on the ground would be a great help to a new quarterback, especially one with only five pass attempts this season and just 15 the past two seasons combined.
Again Murray said he is ready for whatever. His only goal is a successful game plan to win the game and reach the playoffs.
“I just want to win, run the ball or not,” Murray said. “I just want to win the game.”
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Running back DeMarco Murray, who is in the midst of the best stretch in what has already been the best season of his career, said he is ready and willing to carry a bigger load.
“If they do, then great,” Murray said. "If they don't, then so be it. I'm preparing like I do any other week. I'm working hard, making sure I know my assignments and knowing my keys and things of that nature, so I'll be ready.”
Murray has 1,073 yards in 13 games, becoming the first Cowboys back to top 1,000-yard mark since 2006.
He has rushed for 376 yards the past three games combined, averaging a whopping 6.4 yards carry during those contests.
“We've been really jelling together,” Murray said. “I think the offensive line, they're doing a great job of blocking and I'm doing a great job of running and making guys miss .... Since I've been here this is the best [it's been].”
Coach Jason Garrett and offensive coordinator Bill Callahan are both on record saying they are not going to change up the offense much with Orton at helm instead of Romo. But both acknowledge that balance is important and being successful on the ground would be a great help to a new quarterback, especially one with only five pass attempts this season and just 15 the past two seasons combined.
Again Murray said he is ready for whatever. His only goal is a successful game plan to win the game and reach the playoffs.
“I just want to win, run the ball or not,” Murray said. “I just want to win the game.”
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