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Demarco Murray (2 Viewers)
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JuSt CuZ
Footballguy
Give this kid a chance to get starter reps in practice and see how his o-line blocks in reps. This kid is fast, and has good hands, and is explosive.If you are not rolling this guy against StL, your insane. He may fail, but the upside and potential is just to juicy to pass up.ETA: This is a Jerry pick, just like Felix, he is gonna push for him...as long as Felix is out, and with a HAS that could be 4-6 weeks at his position.
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I like this kid and think he will eventually be a good, not great RB for the Cowboys.
I would like to see JJ stop looking for the next flashy/speedy RB and get a smash mouth RB. I think Dallas has a lot of problems running the ball because they have lighter edge type runners. We NEED a brusier like Barber was in his younger days to get 2-3 yds in tough situations.
Ever since JJ passed on SJax in 2004, he's been dead wrong on RB's. Dallas needs a workhorse on 1st and 2nd down to setup the play action pass.
just my .02
I would like to see JJ stop looking for the next flashy/speedy RB and get a smash mouth RB. I think Dallas has a lot of problems running the ball because they have lighter edge type runners. We NEED a brusier like Barber was in his younger days to get 2-3 yds in tough situations.
Ever since JJ passed on SJax in 2004, he's been dead wrong on RB's. Dallas needs a workhorse on 1st and 2nd down to setup the play action pass.
just my .02
The Kuhn
Footballguy
As long as he doesn't keep splitting with Choice, he has potential to be good. He had a possible TD catch bounce off his hands in the red zone yesterday but he was doing a good job of darting along the sidelines to get extra yardage. Might not end up good enough to replace F.Jones as the starter when healthy, but could be a nice week 7 bye week fill-in.
Dought Man
Footballguy
They dont trust the rookie in pass protection...so, at best this is a 50/50 split while Felix is out. If Dallas gets up big in games, DeMarco will have a chance to help salt games away...but, when does that ever happen with the Cowboys? They always find a way to screw things up. Even with Felix out...DeMarco is a borderline flex play during BYE weeks only. Nothing to see here.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Agreed. I do think he has a good matchup this week vs the Rams if you need a one week rental. I expect Dallas to build a big lead and run the ball.
The Kuhn
Footballguy
Not if Romo can help it...
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Anyone rolling him out there vs the Rams?
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
I would roll anyone out vs the Rams.
solorca
Footballguy
I will be, but mainly because Fred Jackson and Lesean McCoy are on a bye, and Felix and Best are hurt. Looks like I am rolling with Murray and Daniel Thomas. Ouch.
ponchsox
Footballguy
X2. Due to injuries I am down to Battle and Murray this week.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Yes, over Best...'nysportsfan said:
UnderDawgs
Footballguy
This is me as well. McCoy and Bradshaw on Bye - Best was my backup. Stupid concussions!
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
I have to decide between him or Torain.'nysportsfan said:
Carolina Hustler
Footballguy
Starting Murray over Greene
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
Murray.
Sir Chadwick
Footballguy
Add me to the list. I'll be starting Murray and Battle this week since Best and Jacobs are most likely out. Also going with G Little over Julio. Fantasy Gods be with us.
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solorca
Footballguy
Like I mentioned earlier in the thread, I will be starting him this week because of byes and the Best/Felix injuries, but I have to admit I'm not as high on him as many (or Dodd's rankings). I think he will put up solid numbers in a non-ppr, but I think Choice will be in on third down/passing situations and the goal line. I think if given the chance, Murray will offer quite a bit in the passing game, but I just have a feeling he will not be used that much in that area
two_dollars
Footballguy
Rolling out both RBs in this game.. Murray and SJax. Gore and Bradshaw on bye.
FF Wiseguy
Footballguy
Overpaying in FAAB to get him this week. Plan is to start him over Hardesty (or Tolbert if he sits). I think Murray will be a decent flex value over the next month with RB2 upside, especially if Choice gets hurt. I'm right on the playoff borderline, so Murray will be crucial to fill in my bye weeks, as I don't have much RB depth.
FF Wiseguy
Footballguy
That's pretty tough. Not knowing the split, I still think MJD is the better play. Foster had a tough day against Baltimore, but still had over 100 total yards. I guess it comes down to who you think has the better chance of scoring. I would go with MJD.
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solorca
Footballguy
I guess it's not that bad when I look at it objectively, but my team was built on having dominant RB's, so going from Fred Jackson, Lesean Mccoy and Jahvid Best in the flex, to Thomas and Murray is a little rough. My WR's are adequate but not great because of the RB quality I have (starting Vjax, Moss, Little, and Harvin this week).
need2know
Footballguy
Yeah, and I know if I sit MJD he will probably have his best game of the year
Dought Man
Footballguy
Expect poor man Hardesty numbers this week..
sho nuff
Footballguy
Right now I have him in over Torain due to McCoy's bye.
sho nuff
Footballguy
We get it...you don't like him.Expect poor man Hardesty numbers this week..
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
I have Felix and Hillis. I picked Murrey over Hardesty. Hatdersty flat out sucks. Now I have to choose between Murrey, Sproles (non-ppr) or even Garscon.
I'm liking Murrey against a horrible Rams team who may be without Bradford. I bet the kid gets 20 touches.
I'm liking Murrey against a horrible Rams team who may be without Bradford. I bet the kid gets 20 touches.
Same I had choose betwen Battle and Murry for this week. Pickup Murry hope it works out for this week.After Gore and fjax are off the bye I will have drop him to cover my TE bye..... (only 5 bench slots with 8 starters)Team (4-8) differnt look after last weeks trades.RomoFJax,Gore,Blount,Graham,MurryA. Johnson,Bowe,Marshall,LoydFinelyCundiffRavens
Carolina Hustler
Footballguy
If you want a trolling attempt, re-read your own post.. As a matter of fact, I could put on a clinic with your posting history..'ponchsox said:
ponchsox
Footballguy
I may have some typos here and there, but man this is just terrible.If you want a trolling attempt, re-read your own post.. As a matter of fact, I could put on a clinic with your posting history..'ponchsox said:
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Someone in my league dropped Murray for John Kuhn last night and Im sitting here like :whoosh:
Not to mention he's had Murray since like week 2 and he drops him now
Not to mention he's had Murray since like week 2 and he drops him now
Nice league.....California Penal?
duaneok66
Footballguy
funny stuff . . .
Dought Man
Footballguy
Gonna be a lot of dissapointed Murray folks after this week.. 46 yards rushing..9 receiving.
Tony Reali
Footballguy
Holy spit, I have FJax, McCoy, and Felix too. I even have a Dolphins RB as well (guess who...)But I'm rolling with DeMarco and Starks this week at RB
sho nuff
Footballguy
Team ROFLCOPTERS
Footballguy
Take solace in knowing you have ungodly depth at RB going forward.
need2know
Footballguy
Ouch. Hope u have killer Wrs and a nice qb
Crazy Tony
Footballguy
I drafted #6 and #9 this year. I took Little (over Newton) and Murray #9. Seemingly best option to break through at RB this year. I liked the research I had available on him. Others are hurt or not playing. LeShoure, Williams, Vereen, Ingram's playing but not doing much. DThomas was taken.
I'm starting the kick in my flex....Forte. McGahee, Murray, Hardesty, McCluster...not the best RBs in the world with BLOUNT out.
I think you haven't seen what this kid is capable of yet. We don't know his ceiling... he's got upside. A lot of people had given up on McFadden after a few years. Why do 29yrold breakout? Fjax Lloyd? Sometimes is it takes a little longer.
You could do worse than taking a gamble...I agree there's risk...on Murray. I hope he helps me forget my mistake in passing on Newton.
I'm starting the kick in my flex....Forte. McGahee, Murray, Hardesty, McCluster...not the best RBs in the world with BLOUNT out.
I think you haven't seen what this kid is capable of yet. We don't know his ceiling... he's got upside. A lot of people had given up on McFadden after a few years. Why do 29yrold breakout? Fjax Lloyd? Sometimes is it takes a little longer.
You could do worse than taking a gamble...I agree there's risk...on Murray. I hope he helps me forget my mistake in passing on Newton.
Tony Reali
Footballguy
Only have VJax, Marshall, and Little at WR. I thought Reggie and Starks were gonna be decent where I got them and that Danny Amendola in the 9th was a steal too (14 team PPR)I do have Stafford and Eli though
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
The Lions have a week 9 bye, Dallas is finished. Murray has Choice to deal with while Morris seems he's more of the lead Rb in Detroit, at least for this week. Felix will be back in a few weeks while Best's year is more up in the year due to his injury even if he does come back.As you can see, there are pluses and minuses to each. I think you need to play this situation 1 week at a time. I don't think either guy is your long term solution at Rb this year. So with that said I think Murray is your guy in Ppr because he is a better receiver than Morris and I like the matchup Murray has in St. Louis compared to Atlanta for Detroit.
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