3rd round pick, 71st overall - DeMarco Murray RB Oklahoma....

[Midswat]

This is the most important part of the pick. I like the idea of retooling our run game.

We should start with the offensive line, if we want to retool our run game.

 

[Cythim]

We should start with the offensive line, if we want to retool our run game.

we did.

 

[Midswat]

we did.

Not nearly enough, IMO.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

we did.

and I'd bet we aint done...

 

[Cythim]

Not nearly enough, IMO.

I agree, but we are three picks in and have had no free agency.

 

[sbk92]

Sooner Than Later

Cowboys Take OU Runner Murray Third

Josh Ellis
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer


IRVING, Texas - Keeping with their pattern of staying put and drafting players near the top of their board, the Cowboys used their third-round pick, No. 71 overall, on Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray.

The 5-11, 213-pounder ran for 1,214 yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior campaign with the Sooners in 2010. He also caught 71 passes and has experience as a pass blocker. The 23-year old from Las Vegas scored 63 touchdowns in four years in Norman.

On Thursday night, Jerry Jones hinted that running back could be a potential draft target, hinting that the Cowboys wanted to add special teams value to the position.

Each of the Cowboys' top two picks were used to infuse youth to some of the oldest position groups on the roster. The Cowboys used their second-rounder on linebacker Bruce Carter of North Carolina, and their top pick, No. 9 overall on Thursday, was used on USC tackle Tyron Smith.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Nothing i can find to be happy about with this pick. We already have a very talented RB in Felix who is in his mid twenties and DB/DL/interior OL are positions where we need FAR more depth.

 

[cmd34]

Holeee Fuck. In the press conference, Jerry said he consulted with Barry Switzer on evaluating DeMarco Murray.

 

[Sheik]

Holeee Fuck. In the press conference, Jerry said he consulted with Barry Switzer on evaluating DeMarco Murray.

Barry finally gets even.

 

[sbk92]

I'll put the over/under on rushing yards for Murray in 2011 at 1,500.

 

[Sheik]

I've got the under.

 

[cmd34]

I've got the under.

Me too.

 

[sbk92]

Alright. I'll make it tougher for you guys.

1,450.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

I'll put the over/under on rushing yards for Murray in 2011 at 1,500.

..and that's why no one values your opinion.

 

[cmd34]

Alright. I'll make it tougher for you guys.

1,450.

Career?

I still go under.

 

[Sheik]

Alright. I'll make it tougher for you guys.

1,450.

Let me tweet Barry Switzer first.

 

[sbk92]

..and that's why no one values your opinion.

Your words have stung me into silence.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Your words have stung me into silence.

Good. We all like you best that way.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

Leave the RB evaluations to the folks that know something about the position.... bitches

 

[Sheik]

This pick has kept me up all night.

Tyron Smith? Flat out greatness.

Bruce Carter? Gave me chills.