This Is DeMarco's Team

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I do not discount this is Romo's team. he is the best player. But even the best players on a team need help at the skill positions.

Murray helps the offense by grinding out tough yards, and exploding for big gains when gaping holes are in front of him. He plays hard ob every down, and his facial expressions indicate he doesn't like not being on the field.

But he eats clock, which - if you recall this intrepid poster has suggested many times in the past - that helps the defense.

Control the line of scrimmage and run the ball. Force the other team to play the run, and this makes Romo's day easier.

No one p[layer does it all. What Dez' intentions were is anyone's guess except Dez.

I marvel at his maturity and team spirit. This season has been a shocking surprise for me and one that has been sorely desired from me.

It takes a team. Murray is a huge part of that team and to belittle his play, or discount his contribution is short sighted.

And I'd suggest for those who think others don't denigrate his beneficence to the offensive side of the ball, review the Murray threads where people say his position is a dime a dozen.
 

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I do not discount this is Romo's team. he is the best player. But even the best players on a team need help at the skill positions.

Murray helps the offense by grinding out tough yards, and exploding for big gains when gaping holes are in front of him. He plays hard ob every down, and his facial expressions indicate he doesn't like not being on the field.

But he eats clock, which - if you recall this intrepid poster has suggested many times in the past - that helps the defense.

Control the line of scrimmage and run the ball. Force the other team to play the run, and this makes Romo's day easier.

No one p[layer does it all. What Dez' intentions were is anyone's guess except Dez.

I marvel at his maturity and team spirit. This season has been a shocking surprise for me and one that has been sorely desired from me.

It takes a team. Murray is a huge part of that team and to belittle his play, or discount his contribution is short sighted.

And I'd suggest for those who think others don't denigrate his beneficence to the offensive side of the ball, review the Murray threads where people say his position is a dime a dozen.

I don't think the 90's team belonged to just one and I don't see this team being on one. Hell if this team has had any problems it is we look too much on 1 when we need many to step up and take charge. I can think of several guys who brought their own brand of leadership to the 90's Cowboys. I think Murray is a big part of what is going on as is guys like Dez, Romo and Witten.
 

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They both know that they both NEED each other for the success of the team. I am sure Murray would say the same about Dez.

They are both 2 humble individuals, I like that.
 

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Depends on who gets injured and for how long. Bernie could fill in for Leary, maybe even Fredbeard, for a little while. Cowboys are not so deep at tackle.
Smith goes down the entire project falls apart. Being able to put him on an Island is truly a blessing.
 

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One thing to consider - everyone talks about how great the o-line was in the early 90s but this team tried a bunch of guys at RB and no one did diddly squat outside of Emmitt.

Great lines and Great RBs go hand in hand.

Williams may have running success but might be a liability in pass protection. I don't think Randle is good at all to be honest and I sm not a huge fan of Dunbar either - he has never done anything and is no way an every down back.

If this team is going to be elite they need to pay Murray. I am not saying go overboard but guys like him are not a dime a dozen like most think on here.
 

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Murray only lacks the big play speed. He does everything else well. Still can't overpay at that position. Dez gets signed first.
 

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Listening to 103.3 in Dallas just now, they were talking about Dez after the game being interviewed. When his catch was brought up he said, "This is DeMarco's team."

Team player.
Leader.
Cheerleader.
Mature.
Character guy.

I'm sure I missed some of the accolades and descriptions about this kid who was a train wreck so the media said when Jerry "reached."

Good for you, Dez.

But he's no Justin Blackmon.
 

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One thing to consider - everyone talks about how great the o-line was in the early 90s but this team tried a bunch of guys at RB and no one did diddly squat outside of Emmitt.

Great lines and Great RBs go hand in hand.

Williams may have running success but might be a liability in pass protection. I don't think Randle is good at all to be honest and I sm not a huge fan of Dunbar either - he has never done anything and is no way an every down back.

If this team is going to be elite they need to pay Murray. I am not saying go overboard but guys like him are not a dime a dozen like most think on here.

Jerry almost got the beating of his life by waiting to sign Emmitt. It takes a team.
 

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Listening to 103.3 in Dallas just now, they were talking about Dez after the game being interviewed. When his catch was brought up he said, "This is DeMarco's team."

Team player.
Leader.
Cheerleader.
Mature.
Character guy.

I'm sure I missed some of the accolades and descriptions about this kid who was a train wreck so the media said when Jerry "reached."

Good for you, Dez.

I think is part of Dez trying to be a leader. He's been really promoting other players this year. He said in TC that Beasley was a terrific and underrated player. He said recently that T. Williams is going to keep shredding teams if they keep doubling Dez.
 

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I think it is a combo much like the triplets of the 90's Dez brings the fire, Murray and the OL bring the physical hammer and Romo and Witten brings the grit.

Can't forget Witten. Novacek and Moose was big part the 90's offense.
 

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Can't forget Witten.
True I did mention him as one of the leaders of this team but yeah your right, him and Romo are tough guys they will play with the pain. I know when I played organized football when I saw our QB getting injured and then turning around and getting back out there despite the fact you knew he was hurting it gained a lot of respect. It shows a guy who is putting it all on the line for his team and both Romo and Witten have done that time and again. Any player could say hey coach I have broken ribs and punctured lung and I can't go and no one would hold it against him but to see a guy saying I want back out there says a hell of a lot about the passion he has for the game and his team same with Witten with the broken jaw and lacerated spleen.
 

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Oh, DeMarco showed up in a dirty game condition as well...and that is on the runner.

Showed up and fumbled lol jk. he is a pro bowl player no doubt, but he isn't this good. This OLINE deserves alot of credit.
 

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I've yet to see anybody say they don't want to compensate the guy. I have seen a lot of people saying they don't want to pay him more than $5M/year, or give him a contract that extends 5 years for a player who will be 27 when it starts at a position where play typically drops off significantly at 28.

Just look around the league and see how many good teams are extending RBs at $5+ AAV deals going forward. On a team where Demarco's yards *before* contact would have him ranked as the third best RB in the league right now, we're in a pretty good position to find a replacement if we really don't want to pay over-market rates for an older back.

In the defense of those whoo half said they don't want to pay him more than $5m/year:
Their (and mein) reasons were based on past performance.
Let him play this year the way he half played so far and he will be richer than Bruno Mars.
 

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In the defense of those whoo half said they don't want to pay him more than $5m/year:
Their (and mein) reasons were based on past performance.
Let him play this year the way he half played so far and he will be richer than Bruno Mars.

Richer than the owner of the Mars Bars Company?
Or is that Marrs Bars? Tex Marrs?

Strike the question from the record, your honor.
 

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In the defense of those whoo half said they don't want to pay him more than $5m/year:
Their (and mein) reasons were based on past performance.
Let him play this year the way he half played so far and he will be richer than Bruno Mars.

I actually wouldn't pay him more than that $5M/year/4 years mark no matter what level he performs at. And that's not based on any past performance, it's based on the level I expect him to perform at after his 28th birthday. Especially if we ride him the way we've ridden him so far this season. Backs just can't keep that up for that long, and the drop off happens often enough that teams should expect it and plan for it.
 

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I agree 110% but most people here don't want to compensate this guy because "anyone can run behind this o-line". That is ridiculous.
I'm getting really tired of this straw man. Maybe there are a couple people here who think "anyone can run behind this o-line," but I really doubt it and this is not at all the sentiment expressed by the "don't sign Murray" crowd. If Murray continues the season he's had, he will get stupid money offers in free agency. He and his agent know this, which means the only way Dallas can lock him up is to pay him stupid money. And we absolutely do not want Dallas to give him such a contract, because we know that RBs tend to fall apart pretty quickly as they age, and because RB is one of the easier positions to fill with a competent player. Would there be a drop-off without Murray? Probably, unless they happen to hit on a really good back in the draft. Is the drop-off big enough to justify overpaying Murray? Almost certainly not.
 

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I do not discount this is Romo's team. he is the best player. But even the best players on a team need help at the skill positions.

Murray helps the offense by grinding out tough yards, and exploding for big gains when gaping holes are in front of him. He plays hard ob every down, and his facial expressions indicate he doesn't like not being on the field.

But he eats clock, which - if you recall this intrepid poster has suggested many times in the past - that helps the defense.

Control the line of scrimmage and run the ball. Force the other team to play the run, and this makes Romo's day easier.

No one p[layer does it all. What Dez' intentions were is anyone's guess except Dez.

I marvel at his maturity and team spirit. This season has been a shocking surprise for me and one that has been sorely desired from me.

It takes a team. Murray is a huge part of that team and to belittle his play, or discount his contribution is short sighted.

And I'd suggest for those who think others don't denigrate his beneficence to the offensive side of the ball, review the Murray threads where people say his position is a dime a dozen.

I loved when Des said that. These guys are not as sensitive as the fans are. It's like basketball in a way. We're riding the hot hand and Dez is giving DM his props. Same difference when people say "this team goes as Romo goes".
 

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I'm pretty sure when it comes push to shove with the FO and the locker room it's Romo's team.

Dez is clearly stating our game plan is to run through Murray first and then everything after that is what needs to be done when it needs to be done to win the game.

Our identity is a tough running football team that's supposed to control the ball, then make plays on offense when needed to win football games (i.e Dez's catch). Defensively a unit that creates turnovers and doesn't allow excessive scoring.

Offense needs to quit it with these turnovers (Murray, Romo), defense needs to refrain from injury and get a pass rush from the edge. Brent and Lawrence are on their way back which will help more than fans know. Spencer hopefully only improves as the rest of this defense seems to be doing.

Excellent!
 
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