Thanks DeMarco

This is a heartfelt “Thank You” to DeMarco Murry. Written from our viewpoint as both fans and writers. He was and is a great member of the communities that he was involved with. From the Charity fundraisers to donating money to the police department and victims of the tragedy that took place in Las Vegas. Mr. Murray, you can play on my team anytime.

Dallas

DeMarco Murray.  Coming from a still young, yet lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan, his name is still talked about with simultaneous reverence and regret.  Murray really showcased what he was made of during a magical 2014 season with the Cowboys.  Regrettably, that would be the last season he would don the legendary Dallas Cowboy colors.  In times like this, it feels almost natural to look back at the past with starry-eyed nostalgia as a great NFL back retires from the game.  Thanks DeMarco.

Murray was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and began flashing immediately.  Murray’s play on the field earned him the starting role with the Cowboys in 2012 and held the reins tightly through the 2014 season.  In fact, the 2014 season is where Murray really made a name for himself.  Murray finished the season rushing for 1845 yards and 13 touchdowns while catching 57 balls for 416 yards.  His play certainly merited a long contract, but there wasn’t enough money to go around and he was released.  Murray’s impact in Dallas goes far beyond his production.  Murray was known as a fierce competitor and a great teammate.  The NFL and Dallas were certainly made better for having him.  Enjoy retirement number 29.

DeMarco Murray’s most interesting tenure was not with Dallas and it was not with Tennessee. It was in fact in Philadelphia with a former hated coach, Chip Kelly. Most Eagles fan will only remember DeMarco for the things he didn’t do, rather than the things he did. Yes, it was a historically bad season for Murray in Philly. Rushing for only 702 yards in 15 games played, Murray disappointed the Philly faithful. Murray averaged 3.6 yards a carry and only saw the end zone 7 total times. What some fans still don’t understand is that Murray was used the wrong way his only year in Philly. Fans were frustrated with Murray’s lack of yards but failed to understand that he was not a stretch runner.

One of the things I will remember most about Murray was him not being afraid to speak out. If there was something he didn’t like, he would let you know. DeMarco was not a fan of Chip Kelly and had reportedly told the Eagles owner, Lurie, that in the past. Ironically, Murray ran for a 54-yard touchdown in his first carry after Chip Kelly got fired. Is there a connection? I’ll let you guys be the judge on that one, as the play was finally one that used his strengths. Allowing him to square his shoulders to the line and find a hole is what DeMarco did best. Should Eagles fans really be thanking DeMarco Murray for their Super Bowl victory?  If Chip hadn’t been fired and DeMarco hadn’t been traded well,  who knows what would’ve been DeMarco.