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Romo on Cowboys' offense: 'This is as complete a unit as I've been a part of'

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The Dallas Cowboys improved to 3-1 on the season with their victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night, which quarterback Tony Romo credits to the strong play of his team's offense. 

"In my time in the NFL, this is as complete a unit as I've been a part of, and I think you can almost simplify the game a little bit," Romo said, via Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com.

Romo completed 22-of-29 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns against the Saints, while running back DeMarco Murray rushed for a game-high 149 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. 

"I think he is better than a good back," Romo said of Murray. "I think he is a great back." 

Romo was equally complimentary of playcaller Scott Linehan and tight end Jason Witten, praising Linehan's ability to adjust after a series and referring to Witten as "incredible."

"You can make an argument about the No. 1 receivers being similar (to past teams), but I don't know if we've ever had the depth," Romo said. 

"Jason Witten is still Jason Witten. We have a very, very good slot receiver (Cole Beasley) who really has not been able to show a ton because we have other good players. Terrance (Williams) on the outside has really turned into a player that gives defenses trouble. I haven't talked about the linemen and DeMarco, which changes the game if you're able to do it." 

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