The Dallas Cowboys have seemed to find the offensive balance they’ve been lacking, and running back DeMarco Murray has been having a monster year. He currently leads the NFL in rushing with 534 yards through four games, 156 yards more then the NFL’s second leading rusher.
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Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant realizes that Murray’s success means success for the Cowboys, and during the game he was acting as a cheerleader for Murray. We know that thanks to the NFL putting a microphone on Bryant during the game.
From Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News:
"Bryant to DeMarco Murray after his 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter: “Keep showing them who’s the best running back in the league. Show them you’re the best running back in the league!”Bryant to Murray after Murray’s 28-yard touchdown run put the Cowboys up 31-3 with 6:42 left in the third quarter: “You’re really showing that you’re the best. Hey, that’s nasty. That is nasty. … Let me tell you something, bro, I ain’t trying to put no pressure on you, but if you keep running the ball like that, we going to [mess] around and be in that postseason. Hey! And it’s on from there, bro.”"
A long way from the player accused of sideline temper tantrums that were detrimental to the team, although the league released audio that showed he was being positive in his interactions with quarterback Tony Romo.
But Bryant is right, Murray’s success could lead the Cowboys far.
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