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Under a new defensive coordinator, how much faith should the Cowboys have in newcomer Kenneth Murray?
One important piece to new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ defense is going to be the man wearing the green dot, and as you look at his career thus far, it makes you wonder can this team trust Kenneth Murray? Dallas traded for former first-round pick Murray, who has racked up 416 tackles and 8.5 sacks in five years. This past season, he gave the Tennessee Titans 95 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one pick. Still, he’s not seen as a difference-maker, which is how the Cowboys landed him for a low price.
Defensive Outlook
Under new DC Eberflus (a notable linebacker whisperer), either one of them – or both – are expected to be in the starting lineup to start this season with DeMarvion Overshown still recovering from injury. Marist Liufau and Damone Clark are other candidates to start as returners from last year.
In his first year with the Titans last year, Murray earned captain status on the defense and finished with 95 tackles and 3.5 sacks, as I noted above. He started in every game he played in and has two more years of NFL experience than Sanborn. That is why he will be the one wearing the green dot, having direct communication with the coaching staff.
“I think it’s a great fit,” Murray said, via Clarence Hill of All City DLLS. “I’ve been enjoying myself, obviously transitioning over from being traded and getting up to speed and stuff like that. Lot of things work to my strengths, coming down hill, playing the coverage, stuff like that. It’s been good. It’s been great being here during the offseason program, getting around the guys and just trying to come in and establish a culture and get better every day.”
The Cowboys did a lot this offseason, but there are calls for more.
The Dallas Cowboys made two moves this week, signing defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey and cornerback Robert Rochell as they continue to churn the bottom of the roster.
While both additions were at positions of need, it’s the signing of Rochell that continues to demonstrate how cheap the organization has become. Adding Rochell shows the Cowboys understood they need help at CB, but instead of signing a quality player, they once again went bargain basement shopping. There were numerous free agent signings the team could’ve made at the position, with Rochell likely being the least expensive option.
That point was hammered home when prior to the Cowboys signing Rochell, the Baltimore Ravens added free agent CB Jaire Alexander. The timing of both signings, hours apart, made Jerry and Stephen Jones look...
