Dallas Cowboys anticipate ‘soft market’ for Demarco Murray
By Josh Sanchez
The Dallas Cowboys allowed running back DeMarco Murray to hit the open market, but they believe they could get him back at a reasonable price.
DeMarco Murray is one of the best young running backs in the NFL and in 2014 he set a franchise rushing record. However, he was unable to convince the Dallas Cowboys to re-sign him before the NFL Free Agency period began.
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As a result, Murray is set to hit the open market.
On Saturday, NFL teams will be able to begin negotiating with free agents, so DeMarco Murray won’t need to wait long to learn what his market value will be.
And while the Dallas Cowboys were not willing to re-sign Murray before the free agent market began, they are hopeful that Murray will bring his offers back to Dallas so the team will have opportunity to match.
There could be an intersting face-off, however.
"But now that Murray has a chance at the market, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT the 2014 NFL rushing leader is intrigued. With the Cowboys unwilling to give Murray anything significant absent a sawed-off shotgun to the temple, Murray will have an opportunity in the next three days to feel truly wanted.The fact that Murray hasn’t engaged in any grandstanding about his value doesn’t mean he’ll be passive about his current team’s passive-aggressive approach to his contract. Quietly proud and deeply principled, Murray may decide that he won’t give the Cowboys a chance to even offer a hometown discount over the best offer he gets from a team that makes him the kind of offer the Cowboys have refused to make."
If Murray decides to leave the Cowboys for a different opportunity, he will likely still find success.
Were Murray to leave, the Cowboys could also continue their strong rushing ways if they snag a top-level free agent or talented running back in the 2015 NFL Draft thanks to their elite offensive line — which is one of the best in the league.
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