DeMarco Murray has said that he’s not worried about free agency, and why should he be. The NFL’s leading rusher and MVP candidate is going to get a really good deal from someone the minute the clock strikes midnight on free agency.
Murray may not get that contract from the Cowboys, and he understands that. Murray told ESPN.com that he knows Jerry Jones may have to choose between him and star wide receiver, Dez Bryant.
“Those guys know how I am as a person and I understand that business aspect,” Murray told ESPN.com. “I don’t get butt-hurt. I don’t get my feelings hurt. I believe in myself and what I’m capable of doing and whoever it is I’m playing for next year, I know I’m going to make a huge impact.”
Murray has yet to give a definitive yes on wanting to return to Dallas.
“Obviously I love playing with these guys, love playing for Jerry, love playing for Jason [Garrett],” Murray said. “He’s a helluva coach, a helluva guy. The things I’ve learned from him and [Jason Witten] in the four years I’ve been here, I’m very gracious and appreciative of it. If the chips fall that way, I’m excited and would love to come back. I don’t know what’s going to happen, so we’ll see.”
Murray set a franchise-record with 1,845 yards on 392 carries, which also led the NFL, to go with 13 rushing touchdowns.