Quote:What's the rate thats going around? I know I'm not great with numbers like i mentioned thats why I would like the other fans to correct me on what a better deal would look like. I just went to overthecap and looked into the top RB next year and what they will be getting paid and it seems 8 million is 4th on the list. I thought I was being fair to Murray and trying to pay him a little extra just to come here. I just want to good RB, we need a power back again like Taylor or someone like Lynch. 

 

You don't give that kind of money to a guy who has played one full season in his first 4 years.  That's how you wreck your cap quickly.  You can get a guy who may not be quite as productive, but productive enough to fill the RB position and still keep the dollar figure closer to what Dallas has valued his services at: $4 million per year in a 4 year deal.  The difference between landing a guy who can be effective in your offense and Murray isn't going to be enough to warrant the extra $4 million per year.  Heck, you could draft a guy for a fraction of the cost who can probably give you solid production.  There are too many holes on this roster requiring bigger investments than the RB spot should command. 

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