A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the Dallas Cowboys running backs position group from the past, present, and future of the franchise.
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…
Posted By Gino Tomaselli on September 9, 2017 Photo by © Jerry Coli Dreamstime.com.LLC Over the years I have seen many lists compiled from several different sources attempting to rank the greatest running backs in NFL history. While it is difficult, even impossible, to compare players from different eras it is a certainly a cause for great debate among football fans of every generation. I for one am a die-hard Dallas…
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…
(con’t from Reason #6: Different running styles, different systems) https://cowboyscoffeetalk.com/7-reasons-why-emmitt-smith-is-underrated-reason-6-different-running-styles-different-systems/ Reason #7: More valuable to his team How on earth could this be? If you were to listen to most Detroit fans they would tell you how Barry Sanders miraculously took a terrible Lions team with no hope of success and carried them on his shoulders into respectability. Without him, they will tell you, the Lions would have plummeted to unimaginable…
(Con’t from Reason #5: The offensive line and supporting cast argument is overblown) https://cowboyscoffeetalk.com/7-reasons-why-emmitt-smith-is-underrated-reason-5-the-offensive-line-and-supporting-cast-argument-is-overblown/ Reason # 6: Different running styles, different systems What if Barry Sanders played behind Dallas’ offensive line? Would it really matter? The answer is NO simply because Emmitt Smith’s offensive line was suited for Emmitt Smith. The Dallas Cowboys offense beginning under Norv Turner was predicated on a power running game in the classic I-formation. …
(Con’t from Reason #4: Tougher Competition; https://cowboyscoffeetalk.com/7-reasons-why-emmitt-smith-is-underrated-reason-4-tougher-competition/ Reason # 5: The offensive line and supporting cast argument is overblown Dare I say it, the above is considered blasphemy where I come from. Of all the arguments that Barry Sanders supporters hang their hat on, the “What If Barry had Dallas’ offensive line?” trumps them all. When I engage in the debate of Emmitt Smith vs Barry Sanders that question is inevitably…
Over the years I have seen many lists compiled from several different sources attempting to rank the greatest running backs in NFL history. While it is difficult, even impossible, to compare players from different eras it is a certainly a cause for great debate among football fans of every generation. I for one am a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan who idolized a certain All-Time Leading Rusher during his glory 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…