2012 Dallas Cowboys: Why DeMarco Murray’s Impact Is Key to This Offense

May 20, 2012   ·   Peter Matarazzo   ·   Jump to comments

During the 2011 season, the Dallas Cowboys brought new definition to the phrase failure to close out games. Now that we've uncovered their biggest problem and what ultimately cost them a playoff berth, it's also encouraging to see the Cowboys take major steps in rectifying the failures of last season.
When you look back to last season, the impact DeMarco Murray had on this team, and not just the offense, was very profound. The Cowboys played mediocre football before he became the starter and plummeted after he fractured his ankle. He was actually the solution to the Cowboys' problems at a point in the season where Felix Jones had failed to put any fear into opposing defenses.
His ability to run the ball effectively late in the fourth quarter not only clinched victories for the Cowboys, but he was probably a huge factor in helping Tony Romo have his best statistical season of his career. What was more amazing is ...

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