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276 results for "demarco murray"
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Cowboys minus top two running backs
Calvin WatkinsIRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys began the three-week organized team activities period minus starting running back DeMarco Murray and projected No. 2 back, fifth-round pick Joseph Randle. Murray missed Tuesday's session because of a tweaked ham...
Blog | May 21, 2013 -
Weekend mailbag: Should Cowboys get Woodson?
Calvin WatkinsThe Cowboys weekend mailbag has returned. Let's get to it. Q: Judging by what we've seen and expect from Bruce Carter and Sean Lee, who do the Cowboys covet more, long-term wise, of the two skilled linebackers. TBro (Parts unknown) A: I wou...
Blog | May 19, 2013 -
DeMarco Murray has quality support
Calvin WatkinsOne of the biggest challenges the Dallas Cowboys faced this offseason was finding a comfort level with DeMarco Murray's backups. It appears that wasn't the case last season when Murray went down for six games with a severely sprained foot. Murray ...
Blog | May 17, 2013 -
DeMarco Murray: 'I let my game speak for itself'
Calvin WatkinsGRAPEVINE, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys starting running back DeMarco Murray was hounded by questions about his durability when he came out of college. After two NFL seasons, those questions remain. Murray has missed nine games, including six last seas...
Blog | May 15, 2013 -
DeMarco Murray of Dallas Cowboys won't alter style for new rule
Calvin WatkinsDallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray said his physical running style will remain the same, despite a new NFL rule that will penalize ball carriers for leading with their helmets.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013 -
Running game looked for too many home runs in 2012
Calvin WatkinsThe Dallas Cowboys' running unit finished 31st in the NFL in 2012 and starter DeMarco Murray, who missed six games with a foot injury, rushed for 663 yards. Murray's yardage totals ranked 56th on the franchises' single-season list. Why was the...
Blog | May 13, 2013 -
Recap: Cowboys rookie minicamp
Calvin WatkinsIRVING, Texas -- Here's a quick review of what we learned after three days of Cowboys rookie minicamp practices. Rookie running back Joseph Randle didn't participate fully during the three-day minicamp because of his recovery from thumb surgery. ...
Blog | May 13, 2013 -
Helping DeMarco Murray avoid contact
Calvin WatkinsIRVING, Texas -- In the Dallas Cowboys quest to keep starting running back DeMarco Murray healthy helping him avoid tackles is key. It's almost impossible because most, if not all runners, will get touched on a run at some point during the game. B...
Blog | May 11, 2013 -
Dallas Cowboys' Joseph Randle provides insurance for run game
Calvin WatkinsJoseph Randle should boost anemic running game while offering Cowboys quality insurance.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013 -
Cowboys roster projections
Calvin WatkinsLast week, Tim MacMahon produced his ridiculously premature 53-man roster. I will give you my early analysis of the roster, including who is a lock to make the team and those who could be on the bubble. QUARTERBACK Locks to make the roster: Ton...
Blog | May 06, 2013 -
Beat writers recap: The trade
Calvin WatkinsIRVING, Texas -- We've got some final thoughts on the NFL draft in our beat writers recap. *The trade that shocked North Texas was prompted years ago when San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh was then the head coach at Stanford. Harbaugh tried t...
Blog | April 28, 2013 -
Cowboys find quality backup in Joseph Randle
Calvin WatkinsIRVING, Texas -- When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle in the fifth round on Saturday afternoon, team officials felt they found a quality backup to starter DeMarco Murray. More importantly, if Murray goes down w...
Blog | April 27, 2013 -
Rapid Reaction: Joseph Randle
Calvin WatkinsPick: Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle, No. 151 overall Pros: A good north-and-south runner with above average speed who does a nice job eluding defenders. He also is an excellent pass catcher out of the backfield and displayed an abilit...
Blog | April 27, 2013 -
Cowboys could be in market for running back
Calvin WatkinsThe Cowboys like starting running back DeMarco Murray, but he has had injury issues and there are questions about whether he can stay healthy over the long term. It means the Cowboys could be in the market for a running back in the middle rounds o...
Blog | April 24, 2013 -
Advanced scouting: Andre Ellington
Calvin WatkinsTo help preview who might be on the Dallas Cowboys' board for the NFL draft, ESPNDallas.com has identified five players at five key positions that we'd like to learn more about. Along those lines, we've asked former Cowboys assistant coach Glenn "Str...
Blog | April 16, 2013 -
Cowboys begin voluntary workouts
Calvin WatkinsThe Cowboys started voluntary offseason workouts Monday at Valley Ranch. Most players worked out prior to Monday or were rehabbing injuries. Here's a primer: Who runs the program? Mike Woicik, the Cowboys' strength and conditioning coach, h...
Blog | April 15, 2013