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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Four games into his NFL career, Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin doesn’t know anything different than seeing DeMarco Murray run for at least 100 yards in a game.
What’s it like to block for Murray, who is riding a hot streak only six running backs have had in NFL history?
“It’s a blast,” Martin said. “You look at the tape and we’ll probably see it again [today], but he sets our blocks up so well. He’s so good at pressing the line, makes his cut, hits the hole hard. He’s really fun to block for.”
With every chance he gets, Murray heaps praise on those who block for him. Most of the credit goes to his offensive line, but he also throws bouquets to the tight ends and wide receivers. Murray doesn’t just do it because it is the right thing to do. He does it because of how well they are performing.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, Murray has 327 rushing yards before contact in the first four games of the season. That’s more than all but two players have in total rushing yards.
“He’s just a great back,” left guard Ronald Leary said. “That’s all I can really say. He makes us look good though because it’s not always pretty. He finds seams and everything. He’s doing a great job helping the team out.”
Six of Murray’s first 11 carries Sunday went for 2 yards or less, but the Cowboys didn’t stop going to the run. On the first play of a crucial drive at the end of the first half, Murray picked up 22 yards, carrying defenders most of the way. That freed the Cowboys up to expand their offense and the drive ended with Terrance Williams’ 23-yard touchdown catch and a 24-0 lead.
“I feel like every time he gets the ball he’s going to break it,” Leary said. “Those things, it’s great to see, but great backs make great runs. That’s what he’s doing for us.”
What’s it like to block for Murray, who is riding a hot streak only six running backs have had in NFL history?
“It’s a blast,” Martin said. “You look at the tape and we’ll probably see it again [today], but he sets our blocks up so well. He’s so good at pressing the line, makes his cut, hits the hole hard. He’s really fun to block for.”
With every chance he gets, Murray heaps praise on those who block for him. Most of the credit goes to his offensive line, but he also throws bouquets to the tight ends and wide receivers. Murray doesn’t just do it because it is the right thing to do. He does it because of how well they are performing.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, Murray has 327 rushing yards before contact in the first four games of the season. That’s more than all but two players have in total rushing yards.
“He’s just a great back,” left guard Ronald Leary said. “That’s all I can really say. He makes us look good though because it’s not always pretty. He finds seams and everything. He’s doing a great job helping the team out.”
Six of Murray’s first 11 carries Sunday went for 2 yards or less, but the Cowboys didn’t stop going to the run. On the first play of a crucial drive at the end of the first half, Murray picked up 22 yards, carrying defenders most of the way. That freed the Cowboys up to expand their offense and the drive ended with Terrance Williams’ 23-yard touchdown catch and a 24-0 lead.
“I feel like every time he gets the ball he’s going to break it,” Leary said. “Those things, it’s great to see, but great backs make great runs. That’s what he’s doing for us.”