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Demarco Murray (3 Viewers)
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Im picking him up insteand of Choice
Yeah, I think that's clear now.
MSULions
Footballguy
I took Murray w/ my last pick as a flyer and have kept him stashed - keeper league so that was the main intent - but I think he'll turn out to be the top pick up in the 2nd half of the season, especially come December. The Cowboys have been slowly working him in, and its clear Felix won't stay healthy, while Choice is on his way out or at least in disfavor. All signs point to good things from Murray.
Football Jones
Footballguy
This kid is going be REALLY good. Murray is fast, runs hard, & is a terrific pass-catcher.
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ponchsox
Footballguy
Were you watching the game? He couldn't even catch an easy 5 yard screen pass.
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Football Jones
Footballguy
Don't go by one play. Murray is a fantastic receiving back. In fact, he'll be one of the better pass-catching backs in the league.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
So he caught 71 passes at Oklahoma last year by accident I suppose...
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Pretty sure the bolded is wrong
duaneok66
Footballguy
gump
Footballguy
I don't think they split either. Choice was in on 3rd downs and got 1 short-yardage run, but it was Murray in the backfield on basically every 1st and 2nd down in the second half...and some 3rd downs in the backfield with Choice.
GregStarling
Footballguy
In college, Murray caught: 14, 31, 41, then 71 passes over his 4 years. He caught for over 500 yards both his junior and senior years for 4 and 5 TDs respectively. I thought coming into the league, pass catching would be the main reason he would catch on as a very talented 3rd down receiving back. Looks like I may have underestimated his ability to be an every down back.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Are you saying 157 receptions with 1,571 yards and 10 TDs is considered "can't catch"?
If Jones is out and Choice gets traded, then Murray will basically not have any competition for carries.
nyy45
Footballguy
you should watch a few more of his tapes before dropping a comment like that
duaneok66
Footballguy
if Jones is out for multiple weeks, then they won't give the backfield to two rookies - Romo would get killed . . .
Dought Man
Footballguy
You are missing nothing. Stay away from the Dallas, Cleveland or Washington backfields. Much easier that way. Fantasy mud.
duaneok66
Footballguy
he's a rookie who hasn't failed yet - that's all you need in the shark pool . . .
GoBirds
Footballguy
As bad as Murray owners want him to be something great I don't see how it gets away from RBBC for the reason you stated.
Dought Man
Footballguy
Tashard Choice is not beloved in Dallas...but the coaches trust him in pass protection, 3rd down and short yardage. I imagine a 50/50 split in the backfield for now...a backfield which is producing next to nothing as a whole.
fixed
If Felix is out and Choice gets traded, who do they have left besides Murray?
Detroit Revival
Footballguy
Sproles says hello in PPR
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
I can't imagine they will trade Choice now with Felix out and given Choice's poor performance today. They'd be lucky to get a sixth rounder for Choice at this point.
duaneok66
Footballguy
Tanner . . .
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
Until I saw this post I had no idea his numbers were so pedestrian. He looked good on several runs. I'd expect better against the weak Pats D though.
Football Jones
Footballguy
One of the many reasons why pure numbers aren't a good indicator of talent.
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renesauz
IBL Representative
I thought they said Felix was "OK"? I realize he didn't come back into the game, but I didn't see anything that would lead me to believe he'll be out next week.
Jones has a high ankle sprain - will probably miss multiple weeks.Edited to add: According to Jerry Jones, Felix has a high ankle sprain. Haven't seen it addressed by anyone else.
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
NE D looked good for once, and considering that, I thought Murray looked solid as well. You could do a lot worse on the WW than Murray
nysportsfan
Footballguy
If gets the start, he also gets the Rams next week.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Was a must add on draft night, if one took the plunge w/Felix. There was buzz here in the preseason that it would be Murray, and not Choice, when (not IF) Felix went down.Definitely a guy to scoop, even for non-Felix owners ... looking forward to seeing him with a whole week to prepare as #1 back, at home vs. St. Louis.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
Looks like he was 2 for -3 on the next to last drive when they were just trying to run the clock out. That would explain why his final numbers didn't match up with what I saw on the field.
Carolina Hustler
Footballguy
Sproles says hello in PPR
I'd rather have Sproles than any other NO back in PPR leagues this season.. That won't likely be the case forever though.
Carolina Hustler
Footballguy
Takes more than an easy schedule.. Going to need to run/rec/block well, and fend off both Choice, and Jones when healthy.. More likely a RBBC, but I have my fingers crossed..Murray will be gold with that schedule, the Cowboys face StL, Phi, Sea, Buf...nice!
Tanner9919
Footballguy
this post makes the most sense..Murray could be the next Emmitt Smith for all we know, but Garrett seemingly won't use him , or anyone else for that matter, as a featured RB..this is the ugliest RBBC ever..'Dought Man said:
and you can't trust Shanny or any RB in the Browns backfield...
Shutout
Footballguy
But it is THE indicator of how many fantasy points your team is awarded'Football Jones said:
Overall, Murray is averaging 2.96/carry. I am open to "some" hype based on opportunity but the general vibe in here as if he is a superstar ready to break out smells very "ben tate-ish", except Tate is a much better player/scenario combo. People have to keep in mind that, if nothing else, if the Cowboys do not trade choice, he is going to be sharing time because he can pass protect. We are not going to be looking back at this in a month and pointing it out as one of those moments that swung the season for FF owners.
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