DeMarco Murray excited to welcome Joseph Randle into the Dallas Cowboys family
Those four years he was with the Ravens , he gave all the runs. The six years he was with the Raiders, two years with (Jon) Gruden and two years by himself, he called all the runs. When he became the head coach, he called the passes too. I think from that standpoint, we had one of the best offenses in the league that year. ” Nate Newton: Why Tim Tebow would’ve made more sense for Cowboys than Vince Young – DMN In an appearance on KESN-FM last week, Nate Newton was put on the spot by being asked what he thought of Vince Young and then being asked who he’d pick between Young and Tebow if he had to choose. Newton obliged and answered that Vince Young is “about done,” and that Tim Tebow could at least “maybe play special teams.” Damned with faint praise. Troy Vincent: Many NFL rookies last just three years – NFL.com The NFL Rookie Symposium kicked off Sunday in Cleveland with the goal of teaching young http://www.parkwolfpackfootball.com/nfl/tonyromojersey.html players valuable lessons and making sure they are prepared for the NFL and life after football. The latter is particularly important, as the harsh reality is that less than half the rookies in each draft class last more than three years in the NFL, according to NFL vice president of play engagement Troy Vincent : “Of the drafted rookies, less than half will still be around three years from now. That doesn’t mean life stops; it better not. While we are introducing them to the NFL, we’re also talking about life after football.
DeMarco Murray’s injury issues continue for Cowboys
He hopes to return Wednesday, but it’s not the type of start that inspires confidence Murray can shake the injury bug that has marred each of his first two seasons in the NFL. Murray is confident this is the year he proves himself to be a durable featured back, skeptics be damned. “That’s something I can’t control,” Murray said, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “I can’t control if anything happens. All I can do is go out there, play hard, play fast, play physical. Once I’m out there, I don’t think there’s any question about anything.” ” I am going to play all 16 (games) this year , and I’m excited,” Murray said. “It’s going to be a great year for us.” Murray didn’t specify if his confidence is based on a good feeling or because of changes to his approach or offseason training plan. “DeMarco, he’s going to be good,” wide receiver Dez Bryant said. “The thing about it is, we’re in (organized team activities) and we don’t want to get him out there when he’s not ready and something comes up. We need him throughout the whole year. Not only for DeMarco but for every player, we don’t want to rush anybody.
DeMarco Murray: I’ll play in all 16 Cowboys games
Then again, Murray actually has to return. Brandt: Cowboys will win NFC East Gil Brandt lists 10 reasons to think Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys will dramatically improve their fortunes in 2013. More … ESPNDallas.com reported Tuesday that the third-year pro will miss at least part of organized team activities this week with a hamstring injury. Last week, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett called the injury “minor.” (Murray also sat out those sessions.) We tend to avoid reporting on muscle pulls in May. But Murray has lost the benefit of the doubt after missing nine total games and countless practices during the last few years. Even when he was healthy enough to suit up, Murray often was missing practices and battling injuries. Durability is a skill at running back. Murray hasn’t shown he possesses that skill, and his style of running doesn’t exactly help his chances.
The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-24. Hes definitely a quality running back, coming from Oklahoma State, theyve always been known for great running backs, Murray said Wednesday before participating in a home run derby at Rangers Ballpark with eight of his teammates and Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. Im excited to bring him in the family and get after it a little bit and help him out as much as we can. It was a little surprising to hear Murray praise Oklahoma State. Murray, who played at Oklahoma, and Dez Bryant, who played at OSU, occasionally talk a little trash to each other about the rivalry in the Valley Ranch locker room. Is Murray going to take it easy on the rookie and not give him a hard time about attending a rival school? Well push it to the side for now, Murray said. But Im sure once that game comes around well talk a little bit and hopefully well make a friendly wager, so well see what happens. Randle, a fifth-round selection, is the front-runner for the spot behind Murray but hell have competition from Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner, two backs who competed behind Murray and Felix Jones last season. With Jones out of the picture, the Cowboys have a lot of carries up for grabs. Im excited for the new kid, Murray said. Im excited for Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner, two great running backs.
DeMarco Murray healed, ready to roll for Cowboys
PODCAST Glenn “Stretch” Smith and Matt Mosley talk about their time at Day 2 of Cowboys minicamp and discuss Monte Kiffin’s defensive principles and his growing relationship with the players. Listen I definitely feel like Im back to where I need to be, Murray said. With the Cowboys wanting to run more in 2013, Murray is the key and he has to stay healthy. A foot injury kept him out of six games last year. He missed three games as a rookie with a fractured ankle. Murray has led the Cowboys in rushing his first two seasons (897 yards as a rookie, 663 in 2012) but he has only had 325 carries. He knows there is plenty to work on in his game. I just need to continue to play hard, Murray said. I may not do all the work right and may get sloppy here and there, but I need to continue to make plays.
DeMarco Murray: ‘Back to where I need to be’
Sports DeMarco Murray healed, ready to roll for Cowboys By Brad Biggs | National Football Post Thu, Jun 13, 2013 9:10 AM EDT Tweet 0 DeMarco Murray had durability questions coming out of Oklahoma in 2011 and hes missed nine games in the first two years of his NFL career. So, when a hamstring issue sidelined him earlier this offseason during OTAs, it was troubling for the Dallas Cowboys , at least on the outside looking in. But Murray pronounced himself fully healed in time for the teams mandatory veteran minicamp this week. I definitely feel like Im back to where I need to be , Murray said, according to Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News. But its still early. Im excited to continue to work hard and get to training camp. Thats good news for the Cowboys as Murray should be full go when the team opens training camp next month. He said he cant worry about being injured. I cant go out there thinking too much and getting a couple of the same things drilled in my head, Murray said. Ive got to go out there and make plays. Thats it. Hes also got to prove he can stay on the field.
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