Dallas Cowboys should bring DeMarco Murray home

With running back DeMarco Murray rumored to heading for trouble in Philadelphia, the Dallas Cowboys should bring him back home to Dallas.

Despite an unsuccessful season, the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed a solid rushing attack despite losing the reigning rushing champion the previous year, when running back DeMarco Murray did the unthinkable and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Led by veteran runner Darren McFadden, the Cowboys finished ninth in team rushing yards and fifth in yards per attempt.

However, McFadden has proven in his career that he cannot be trusted to play an entire season, and he’s only getting older. This draft lacks the star running back talent that the previous season had, and the team needs to add to their backfield, and they could possibly turn to a familiar face.

With reports coming out that Murray seems to want out in Philadelphia, the Cowboys could swoop in and reclaim their former star. Dez Bryant already seems like he’s on board with the idea:

Financially, the move could make sense for the Cowboys. Murray has a fully-guaranteed $7,000,000 salary next season from the Eagles, so he could very well take the minimum from the Cowboys, giving them cap flexibility to add to the defense.

Murray is seen as damaged goods by some in the league, but his massive production drop off could be attributed to being used in the wrong scheme by former Philly head coach Chip Kelly, and behind a downgraded offensive line. The Cowboys would be bringing in a player they know fits their scheme and that is already familiar with the offense. This is the same player who broke Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith’s record for rushing yards in a season by a Dallas Cowboy.

Of course, all of this is based off of speculation that there is tension between Murray and the Eagles front office. He will most likely be an Eagle next season. However, if he’s let go, he could be a very valuable piece to the Cowboys as they try to make a championship push while quarterback Tony Romo’s window is still cracked open.

Some in the Dallas fan base would likely prefer to see Murray lay in the bed he made in Philadelphia. Others would love to see #29 back in a Cowboys uniform to help propel them to the playoffs once again. We know Dez Bryant’s take on the situation, and it’s a safe bet the rest of the team wants him back. It’s not that the Cowboys did not want to re-sign Murray last offseason, the Eagles simply offered a lot more than them. They’d welcome him back with open arms on a cheap two year deal.

What do you think, Cowboys Nation? Would you forgive Murray if he comes back on a cheap deal to help the team compete? Or would you like to see him stay in Philadelphia? Tell us in the comment section below.

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