Honestly, any NFL running back could run behind this line. That doesn't mean that they'd be as successful as Murray. Just think of it in basketball terms. Life is easier when you're surrounded by talented players. How many players go from putting up good numbers when they're playing alongside someone such as Dirk but then struggle when they leave and become "the man".. or someone that's expected to carry more of a load. It's the same thing with running back. Life is so much easier when you're actually making it through the line of scrimmage before you're touched. A SG's job becomes a lot easier with dribble penetration. A RB's job becomes easier when a great offensive line is already in place.
I'm not one of those that thinks that the running game will be exactly the same as last year. But, I don't think it would have been even with Murray back. Most players that have that type of load one year end up with drastically inferior numbers the next year. Joseph Randall is more than capable of stepping in and putting up good numbers. McFadden will definitely be of value as well.
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