The Iron Jaw
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I'm a Cowboys fan and have put DeMarco Murray on my list for Sport's Most Wanted Criminals after (even though I thought he was on his way out) went to the enemy, and that's not acceptable for any reason.
With that being said, I think DeMarco Murray had a better year than Marshawn Lynch. Yes, the offensive line proved to be amazed for Murray's production last year, but it also helped he played with a broken hand and he was able to play an entire 16-game season, the first (and likely the last) of his pro career.
If you've ever watched Murray, he fights for extra yards (not to say Lynch doesn't), but Murray's will to get the extra 3-4-5 yards helped his yard totals. But to say the only reason Murray had that successful season was because the offensive line is absurd in my opinion, though it contributed greatly, it wasn't the ONLY reason on this planet. It could also be because of Tony Romo's and Dez Bryant's presence, that they couldn't put 8-9 guys in the box to go after the running game.
If I had to say, I'd rather have Murray than Lynch (age also comes in). However, I disagree greatly that Murray was the 4th-best player in the league last season. But we must keep in mind that NFL's Top 100 is pathetic and isn't respectable.
With that being said, I think DeMarco Murray had a better year than Marshawn Lynch. Yes, the offensive line proved to be amazed for Murray's production last year, but it also helped he played with a broken hand and he was able to play an entire 16-game season, the first (and likely the last) of his pro career.
If you've ever watched Murray, he fights for extra yards (not to say Lynch doesn't), but Murray's will to get the extra 3-4-5 yards helped his yard totals. But to say the only reason Murray had that successful season was because the offensive line is absurd in my opinion, though it contributed greatly, it wasn't the ONLY reason on this planet. It could also be because of Tony Romo's and Dez Bryant's presence, that they couldn't put 8-9 guys in the box to go after the running game.
If I had to say, I'd rather have Murray than Lynch (age also comes in). However, I disagree greatly that Murray was the 4th-best player in the league last season. But we must keep in mind that NFL's Top 100 is pathetic and isn't respectable.