It was clear that the Dallas Cowboys required aid in the running back space when Tony Pollard wasn’t on the lineup any longer. Lots of thought Dallas would highlight the position in the NFL draft given that they aren’t huge gamers in totally free firm. The Cowboys didn’t choose one up, and rather, they brought back seasoned Ezekiel Elliott simply days after the draft.
The days of Elliott being a force as a runner are long gone. Nowadays, he is anticipated to concentrate on transforming brief third-down scenarios and at a loss zone where he has actually revealed a nose for scoring. With the committee method that the Cowboys are opting for, Elliott was expected to be the other piece in addition to Rico Dowdle to lead the hurrying attack. He does have the 2nd most brings on the group, Elliott has actually seen his snaps go down. He had 23 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, however the previous 2 video games before that, he just logged 15 and 10. That’s due in big part not just to Dowdle being more efficient however likewise since Hunter Luepke has actually seen his function boost. He matched Elliott’s 23 snaps last Sunday and essentially doubled his snaps with 30 and 29 in the 2 weeks prior.
Elliott might still be utilized in short-yardage locations and at a loss zone. The Cowboys have actually wandered off away from utilizing him there. When they were inside the 5 on the last drive, Luepke captured an 18-yard pass to establish 1st and objective. After Prescott ran it down to the one, the Cowboys chose to hand the ball to Dowdle at that turning point. It brings up the concern of what Elliott’s function is at this point?
It was a fantastic story in a manner to have Elliott back in Dallas. He’s here for a particular factor, however, and if the Cowboys aren’t even going to utilize him in those methods, he’s generally simply using up a lineup area.