Rachel Wold
Running back DeMarco Murray shouldered a heavy ground attack that helped Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo lead the team to playoffs in 2014. Along with their relationship on the field, Romo and Murray developed a close friendship that went beyond playing football.
Speaking to reporters while visiting the Texas Rangers during spring training, Romo shared his feelings regarding Murray’s departure from the team (via the Dallas Morning News).
It just happened, so you have to process everything. All the way up until today, I was still thinking we’d be able to keep DeMarco. Obviously, it’s not an ideal situation. I’m losing a close friend, too, so that hurts. We have to trust in the process and the people making the decisions. We have salary cap implications and a bunch of other things that we have to decide. That plays a role. The Eagles obviously thought as highly of him as we did.
After the offseason started, Romo admitted that he along with Jason Witten and Jason Garrett campaigned to keep Murray with the team.
I may have tried a few times, maybe just a few. But sometimes that’s just a reality. And sometimes that’s disappointing.
Murray leaves big shoes to fill and a gaping hole in the offense after tallying 1,845 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2014. Who will step up into Murray’s role in 2015 remains to be seen.
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