A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the Dallas Cowboys running backs position group from the past, present, and future of the franchise.
There is one Dallas Cowboys running back who bears the majority of weight on his shoulders, and that is none other than Ezekiel Elliott. Ironically, Zeke will have to do that again in 2021 while weighing less than he has since his college days. Besides Zeke, who Stephen Jones once referred to as “the straw that stirs the drink”, the Cowboys have themselves a complementary back in place and a…
The Dallas Cowboys are off to a 1-3 start this season and by all accounts they should be 0-4. They have been outplayed, outworked, and outclassed in every single game so far; And, if not for the heroics of quarterback Dak Prescott, they would not have had even the slightest chance of competing in any them. Or at least that’s how I see it. There is another point of view…
The Dallas Cowboys appear to have evolved from a run first offense to a more pass oriented philosophy. Despite that trend, one Dallas Cowboys running back, Ezekiel Elliott, remains one of if not the best player on the roster. Elliott is without a doubt the feature back but second year standout Tony Pollard emerged as a superb complimentary weapon in his rookie season last year. Beyond those two, there is…
When discussing Dallas Cowboys running backs, the conversation begins and ends with Ezekiel Elliott. The All-Pro running back has led the league in rushing 2 of his three seasons in the pros despite playing in only 15 games in each of those years. The year he did not lead the league in rushing, he still finished in the top 10 despite missing 6 games. Last season he caught over 70…
The Dallas Cowboys have arguably the best running game in the entire league. When you combine a running back of the quality of Ezekiel Elliott and put him behind an offensive line loaded with All-Pro’s and 1st round talent then you have a recipe for success. Elliott will be available for all 16 games barring injury and he should be in contention to lead the league in rushing this season….
There is a rich history of running backs that have graced the Silver and Blue of the Dallas Cowboys in their illustrious history. After 4 seasons, Ezekiel Elliott has already landed on this list but does he have what it takes to challenge for top spot? He made an immediate impact with the Cowboys ever since he was drafted 4th overall in 2016 and he appears to have several years…
The conversation concerning the running back position begins and ends with Ezekiel Elliott. His pending 6 game suspension puts the Cowboys in a precarious situation. With a decision yet to be reached on his appeal the Cowboys had no choice but to use one of their 53 roster spots on him. Meanwhile it is still unknown if he will play week 1 against the Giants or make his first appearance…