Category: Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys News: Elliott a primary focus, Prescott’s agent leaves CAA, defensive rookie impact

Will there be a shift in Prescott’s representation in the next round of negotiations? Where does Elliott fit in McCarthy’s O?

New Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy has a three-headed monster at wide receiver but reiterated on Friday his stance from when he first got hired what Ezekiel Elliott’s role would be. Dak Prescott’s agent Todd France has parted ways with CAA and it could affect future contract negotiations if the Cowboys signal-caller stays with the agency.

The Cowboys filled several holes defensively through the NFL Draft, but just how much will they be able to contribute in Year 1? Antwaun Woods signed his ERFA tender, but with several additions at defensive tackle through free agency and the draft, will he be the odd man out? How an aggressive offense will help the Cowboys defense, whether or not the 2020 season is Sean Lee’s last, and how Isaac Alarcon Garcia used the NFL’s International Player Pathway program in Florida to make it to the pros are covered in the news and notes.

From conservative to explosive: How an aggressive Cowboys offense will also help their defense :: Blogging The Boys

Mike McCarthy has all the tools offensively to help the Cowboys revamped defense be successful this season.

Cowboys defensive rookie breakdown: How much help will they bring this season :: Blogging The Boys

Trevon Diggs, Neville Gallimore, Bradlee Anae, and Reggie Robinson bring youth and versatility to the Cowboys defense, but how much will it help in 2020?

Cowboys’ Isaac Alarcon rides NFL international program on journey from Mexico :: ESPN

After having surgery to remove a benign cyst in his back Isaac Alarcon used the NFL’s International Player Pathway program to make it to the pros.

Dallas Cowboys: Is this Sean Lee’s last season in the NFL? :: The Landry Hat

Could over a decade of abuse on his body mean the 2020 season is Sean Lee’s swan song?

Little’s gone as planned for Mike McCarthy. Now he tries to bring the Cowboys together while keeping them safely apart :: Dallas Morning News

The current COVID-19 pandemic has halted the start of Mike McCarthy’s coaching tenure in Dallas. Now, with new safety protocols in place, he’s trying to keep his new team together as much as possible.

Mike McCarthy dishes on Dallas Cowboys camp, says Ezekiel Elliott will get his touches :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

New head coach Mike McCarthy talks about Amari Cooper’s three 1,000-yard receiver comment, working with Kellen Moore, and how Ezekiel Elliott will be a primary focus this season.

If Jerry Rice is the greatest WR of all time, then Emmitt Smith is also the greatest RB of all time :: Blogging The Boys

Danny Phantom breaks down how with the most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in league history Emmitt Smith should be considered is the greatest running back of all-time.

Will DT Antwaun Woods Be Apart Of 2020 Dallas Cowboys? :: Inside The Star

After adding Gerald McCoy, Dontari Poe, and Neville Gallimore to the defensive line will there be enough snaps for Antwaun Woods?

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Elliott defiantly rejects idea Cowboys WR trio will steal his touches

The Dallas RB took to Twitter to quash any perceived drama over whether he’ll still see a heavy workload under coach Mike McCarthy in 2020.

Amari Cooper this week set the bar awfully high for himself and his pass-catching cohorts in Dallas. If he, Michael Gallup, and rookie CeeDee Lamb follow through on what Cooper called “the expectations” for all three to notch 1,000-yard receiving seasons, it would mark just the sixth time in league history a trio of teammates has accomplished the feat.

Cooper may have raised a few eyebrows by saying it out loud. But running back Ezekiel Elliott was quick to smack down the attempts by one reporter to raise questions about what that might mean for the team’s rushing attack.

ESPN’s Ed Werder, a longtime Cowboys insider, wondered via Twitter what a pass-heavy gameplan- the kind that might produce three 1,000-yard receivers- would leave in terms of touches for Elliott, who’s averaged 20-plus carries per game in each of his last three seasons.

The two-time rushing champ, though, does not seem to be concerned about his workload taking a nosedive simply because there’s a wealth of WR weaponry in the Dallas huddle.

A few things to consider. First, with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers on the roster, it’s no wonder the Packers were a pass-first team, especially when the best backfield options were the likes of Ahman Green, Ryan Grant, and Eddie Lacy. Fine rushers, all, but none of them realistically approach Elliott’s caliber. McCarthy “putting his full faith in the QB” during his Green Bay tenure is, then, completely understandable. It’s sound strategy. But it doesn’t automatically follow that he’ll blindly force the same philosophy in Dallas.

But even if McCarthy does go with an all-out air raid, that’s not to say Elliott won’t still rack up his numbers. Of the five previous squads to feature a trio of 1,000-yard receivers, two also had a rusher hit the milestone, as The Athletic‘s Jon Machota pointed out.

Legendary offenses find a way to spread the ball around, and Dallas’s offense has all the ingredients to be just that.

Finally, it’s not like the Cowboys didn’t come really close to pulling off this exact feat just last season. In 2019, both Cooper and Gallup topped 1,000 yards. In fact, each finished with over 1,100. Randall Cobb totaled 828, falling just 172 yards short of the magic benchmark. That’s over 3,000 yards distributed among three guys. And yet, Elliott still ended up with 1,357 on the ground.

While Cooper, Gallup, and Lamb could mathematically all be 1,000-yard men and still leave more than enough meat on the bone for Elliott, the triple-1K crown isn’t something that fans should necessarily want to see.

Cowboys staff writers debated the notion on the team website. All admit that it’s certainly possible, given the talents of the players in question. But while it would likely be fun to watch, it may not be desirable. In fact, if it does happen, it could mean that the season is not going as hoped.

Writes David Helman:

“Dak Prescott’s favorite guy is the open guy. He’s going to throw a lot of balls to running backs, and the (hopeful) emergence of Blake Jarwin is another thing to consider.”

From Rob Phillips:

“[I]f the Cowboys have more success as a team, play with more leads, Elliott and Tony Pollard will have more chances to grind out yards. The offense played from behind a lot last season. That’s a big reason why quarterback Dak Prescott had at least 40 pass attempts in seven of the 16 games.”

And according to Nick Eatman:

“Honestly, if things go right, they probably won’t even have two [1,000-yard receivers]. Again, that’s a good thing. If this team is going to be a 10-11-12 win team, they need to be running the ball and running out the clock in the fourth quarter, not passing the ball around. Is it possible? Yes, but it’s not a good thing.”

But for now, the lawfirm of Cooper, Gallup, and Lamb should absolutely have their sights set on 1,000 apiece. In fact, so should Jarwin. And Elliott should go ahead and get his “Feed Me” bowl all cleaned up and ready for another big helping of touches. And, heck, why not let 2020 be the year that Pollard breaks out, too?

There are boatloads of yards to go around for this season’s Cowboys offense. Let the opposing defenses be the ones to try to guess which playmakers are going to be the ones to get them on any given week.

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Cowboys News: Gallup leap in Year 3? CB has Covid, Kicker comp is off

Michael Gallup doubled his production in 2019 from his rookie campaign, but improving his drop issues and playing alongside CeeDee Lamb could see his numbers increase even more. Even after resigning with the team in March, kicker Kai Forbath was released on Saturday.

Wide receiver Michael Gallup doubled his production from his rookie campaign in 2019. However, improving on his drop issues coupled with the addition of CeeDee Lamb could see his game reach an even higher plateau this season. Kicker Kai Forbath re-signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal in March, but with a longer investment tied into the new special teams coach’s guy made a decision before the competition.

Safety Donovan Wilson shined during last year’s preseason but will have a much tougher route in 2020 with exhibition games being eliminated as he looks to compete for a starting role. The current pandemic has again landed at the Cowboys doorstep as cornerback Saivion Smith has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Stephen Jones’s excitement about the receiving corps, how Mike McCarthy embracing analytics could lead to huge results, and where Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott land in a 2016 redraft and more are covered in the news and notes.

Cowboys reserve cornerback Saivion Smith diagnosed with COVID-19 :: Dallas Morning News

Saivion Smith becomes the second Cowboys player (Jon’Vea Johnson) to land on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. This brings the total of players impacted through quarantine or opt out to four.

Mike McCarthy’s embracing of analytics could be the key difference for the 2020 Dallas Cowboys :: Blogging The Boys

Mike McCarthy let it be known that he became up to date with the analytical side of football during his time away from the NFL, and that could lead to monster success in 2020.

S Donovan Wilson Facing Challenging 2nd Year Without Preseason Games :: Inside The Star

Safety Donovan Wilson was the Cowboys defensive standout during last year’s preseason with three interceptions. Unfortunately, the versatile second-year talent is facing a tough 2020 with exhibition games now canceled.

Stephen Jones hasn’t ‘seen anything like’ Cowboys WR corps :: NFL

The addition of CeeDee Lamb has Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones excited about the team’s aerial assault.

Plexiglass, trackers and high-tech laundry: From Jerry Jones on down, rigorous COVID-19 protocols await Cowboys :: Dallas Morning News

Extreme measures have been taken to keep The Star in Frisco safe for all Cowboys players and personnel.

How DeMarcus Ware opened a fitness center during a pandemic :: ESPN

Former Cowboys great DeMarcus Ware has used his time during the COVID-19 pandemic constructively by opening up a fitness center.

After an impressive 2019 campaign, Michael Gallup can take another leap in 2020 :: Blogging The Boys

Improving on his drop issue and having CeeDee Lamb as a member of the Cowboys receiving corp could see Michael Gallup take his game to another level in 2020.

Covid-19 ends Cowboys kicker comp before it starts, Forbath released :: Cowboys Wire

Even after signing him to a one-year deal in March, the Cowboys have released kicker Kai Forbath, leaving Greg Zuerlein as the only player at the position on the roster.

Prescott No.1 in 2016 redraft, Cowboys’ Elliott drops out of Top 10 :: Cowboys Wire

A redraft of the 2016 NFL Draft has new landing spots for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. The former went from a fourth-rounder to the top overall pick, while the latter fell out of the top 10 after being drafted fourth overall.

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Prescott No. 1 in 2016 redraft, Cowboys’ Elliott drops out of Top 10

Find out where Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott land in this 2016 redraft.

The 2016 NFL draft will always be memorable for Dallas Cowboy fans. It was the first time the Cowboys picked in the top five since 2003, and Dallas was able to acquire two franchise cornerstones in running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott, as well as a Pro Bowl caliber linebacker in Jaylon Smith.

In one of the best drafts in recent history, the Cowboys certainly fared well. So much so, that their talent has been distributed elsewhere in a new redraft. If it was all done over again with hindsight, the new landing spots for the Dallas stars would be elsewhere. Bleacher Report ‘s Brad Gagnon authored the exercise that moved Prescott up to first overall.

It’s mind blowing that Prescott fell all the way to No. 135 in the original draft, but in the redraft the mistake was not repeated. Arguments can be made for division rival Carson Wentz to be taken first overall, but ultimately Prescott has been just as good as Wentz and much more durable.

Prescott hasn’t missed a game in his four-year career, and is coming off his best season through the air yet, with over 4,900 passing yards.

Elliott was originally selected fourth however the redraft wasn’t as kind as it was to Prescott. The former Buckeye All-American slid to the Falcons at selection no. 17.

That spot feels entirely too low for a player of Elliott’s caliber, when considering some of the skill position players taken ahead of Elliott in the redraft. Wide receiver Tyler Boyd was four spots ahead at no. 13.

The do-it-all running back has lead the league in rushing in two of his three full seasons, and is as solid out of the backfield and in pass protection as nearly every back in the game. Gagnon is likely speaking to the value of the running back position in today’s game, but Elliott’s elite skill set and talent aren’t up for debate.

So if Prescott is off the board, and Elliott wouldn’t go until later, who did the Cowboys end up with in the fourth slot of the redraft?

They were able to pick up the original first pick, quarterback Jared Goff. Goff had his ups and downs but has led a team to a Super Bowl appearance.

Later in the draft, Smith ended up being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 28. The marriage makes sense, considering Andy Reid’s team has snatched up former Cowboys linebackers Anthony Hitchens and Damien Wilson in back-to-back free agent classes.

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Watch: Ezekiel Elliott continues to ‘uplift our communities’, donates to local HS

Dallas Cowboys running back continues to excel during the 2020 offseason. At the beginning of the pandemic, he and teammate DeMarcus Lawrence made strong donations to the North Texas food bank; with Elliott donating 100% of attire-sale proceeds to …

Dallas Cowboys running back continues to excel during the 2020 offseason. At the beginning of the pandemic, he and teammate DeMarcus Lawrence made strong donations to the North Texas food bank; with Elliott donating 100% of attire-sale proceeds to the cause.

Elliott was also the first player fellow Ohio State alum Michael Thomas reached out to for the filming of the iconic video that forced the NFL to adopt a more public policy of looking to battle racial injustice. Earlier in the month, Elliott donated just under $100,000 to local families in need, and now he has turned his attention to a local high school.

Elliott released a short video of his trip to South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, where he spoke to kids, took pictures and signed jerseys. He then went out to a vehicle trunk and emerged with a stock of shoes that he gave away to an appreciative audience.

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Cowboys News: Rookie class signed, Jamal Adams saga ends

The entire 2020 draft class for Dallas are under contract. After nearly a year, the Jamal Adams to Dallas saga ends. News and Notes.

There’s been plenty of excitement and anticipation for the Dallas Cowboys 2020 draft class, and now they’re all signed to their rookie contracts. For almost a year, the speculation of All-Pro safety Jamal Adams coming to Dallas has been a very hot topic. Now, that scenario can finally be put to bed as the New York Jets have now traded him to the Seattle Seahawks.

Amari Cooper set several career highs in 2019, however, advanced stats say he could be the most improved player on the Cowboys based on production. One of the interesting questions about the Cowboys offense this season will be how will Mike McCarthy’s history of utilizing the fullback position coincide with Kellen Moore who rarely did in 2019. Potential harmful salary cap implications, three players who could rise up the depth chart, and how 2020 is an important year for the safety position and more are covered in the news and notes.

Related: Contract details for Cowboys 2020 draft class

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How will Mike McCarthy’s love of fullbacks manifest in Dallas? :: Blogging The Boys

Kellen Moore rarely used the fullback position in 2019. Mike McCarthy, however, finds them to be a valuable asset. So how will their philosophies work together in 2020?

Preseason games are where we first realized how good Dak Prescott was, and now that is gone :: Blogging The Boys

With no preseason games set for the 2020 season, it puts a lot of young players on the Cowboys roster in a difficult position without actual game reps.

14 Cowboys who could be named to 2021 Pro Bowl that may not happen :: Cowboys Wire

K.D. Drummond discusses how even though the 2021 Pro Bowl won’t likely happen that guys like Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarcus Lawrence, and more have a shot to get the nod.

2020 is a Critical Year for the Safety Position in Dallas :: Inside The Star

Xavier Woods and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix are in contract seasons, Darian Thompson re-signed in March, and Donovan Wilson still has to develop. This sets up a crucial year for the Cowboys at safety.

Film room: Top candidates to climb Cowboys’ depth chart at camp, including a potential new O-line starter :: Dallas Morning News

John Owning of the Dallas Morning News breaks down how Connor McGovern, undrafted free agent Francis Bernard, and Cedrick Wilson could make a name for themselves in 2020.

National Writer: Amari Cooper will be the Cowboys’ most improved player based on production :: Dallas Morning News

Even though Amar Cooper had a career year in several categories in last season advance stats show he could be even better in 2020.

Seahawks’ deal for Jamal Adams further proves the NFL’s win-now mentality :: Seahawks Wire

Seattle thought it worth it to trade two No. 1 picks and a third-round selection to acquire the All-Pro safety still on his rookie deal. The dream of his playing for his hometown of Dallas is now done.

Details of the 2020 NFL season are becoming clear, including the salary cap monster that could torment the Cowboys next year :: Dallas Morning News

The 2021 salary cap floor has been set at $175 million. If it comes close to that the ramifications could be rough for the Cowboys.

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News: Dak Prescott deadline quickly approaches, Cowboys world not standing still

All things news and notes for the Dallas Cowboys on July 14, 2020.

It’s Wednesday morning and the Dak Prescott contract deadline, at least for this year, is just hours away. With varying reports of communication, or lack thereof between the two sides, it’s still a mystery how things will play out.

In other news, Prescott’s wide receiving options are the best in the business, a mock draft has the team in the market for yet another weapon and running back Ezekiel Elliott is giving back. There’s also a look at a new Cowboy getting in some off-field work as well as some young guns trying on their new gear.

No contact between camp Dak and the Front Office

Several people have reported exactly this, that the team trying to get Prescott paid and the team that gets Prescott’s play haven’t spoken about a new deal and that a final offer has long been presented. While that’s certainly discouraging, it’s not exactly foreign territory for this front office.

Prescott’s camp has been in contact with Cowboys’ brass

Or maybe there has been.

Bryan Broaddus, former scout and contributor at the Cowboys’ site has heard otherwise. There’s been instances in the past of Broaddus getting information from folks in high places, but whether this is true or not remains to be seen.

Sources: Cowboys want Randy Gregory involved with team while awaiting reinstatement :: ESPN

The man who has half as many suspensions as he does career sacks is still waiting on reinstatement. A report Monday claimed the Cowboys had given up hope he would suit up in 2020, but Todd Archer indicates the exact opposite. To what extent Gregory would be involved with the team is unknown, but it may just be to foster a healthy environment for the human, not just the player.

Every NFL Team’s Biggest Sleeper Heading into Training Camps :: Bleacher Report

It’s always Donovan Wilson season here at the Cowboys Wire and now Bleacher Report names Wilson as the biggest sleeper on the team. He’ll have his own set of challenges finding playing time after the signing of free agent Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, but maybe a new coaching staff finds more reason to get him in the fold.

Pro Football Focus ranks Cowboys WR group tops in NFL :: Cowboys Wire

The makeover of the Cowboys wide receiving corps is fit for an episode of the best in reclamation programming. In 2018, the weapons on the outside were drab, entering 2020 it’s totally fab as Pro Football Focus calls them the best in the game.

2021 mock draft ships Cowboys TE with Rob Gronkowski comps :: Cowboys Wire

A quarterback can never have too many weapons. This mock draft has a tight end who’s garnering high praise heading to Dallas. Whether or not this would be the wisest use of resources, but maybe head coach Mike McCarthy is a charter member of team forty-burger.

Ezekiel Elliott gives back

 

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Aldon Smith putting in work

Cowboys News: Tyron Smith ranked top OT, Ezekiel Elliott overpaid?

The Cowboys seven-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith was ranked the NFL’s top offensive tackle by ESPN. Based on average annual salaries and recent production Ezekiel Elliott was named the Cowboys most overpaid player.

Even as he continued to battle nagging injuries in 2019, Dallas Cowboys star left tackle Tyron Smith made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl. He was recently ranked the top offensive tackle in the NFL by ESPN, but there’s a few names missing from the list. Ezekiel Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million dollar extension before the beginning of last season and finished in the top-five in several statistical categories. However, based on average annual salary and recent production he was surprisingly named the Cowboys’ most overpaid player.

The July 15 deadline for Dak Prescott to sign a long-term deal is rapidly approaching, but according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys are willing to be patient until the end. Amari Cooper is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, yet opinions on him vary amongst league executives. CeeDee Lamb’s most effective route, how Amari Cooper could be primed for his best season, and three things you can learn from preseason rankings are covered in the news and notes.

 

Cowboys’ Tyron Smith Praised as ‘On Another Planet’ by Anonymous NFC Exec :: Bleacher Report

ESPN is currently releasing its rankings of the top 10 players at every position. One anonymous NFC executive had high praise for the Cowboys Tyron Smith when it came to the league’s top offensive tackles. Question, where is La’el Collins and Mitchell Schwartz, can right tackles get some love?

Dak Prescott Rumors: ‘Cowboys Are Not Worried’ About QB’s Contract Situation :: Bleacher Report

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys are willing to go all the way up to the July 15 deadline to get Dak Prescott signed long-term.

‘There’s something holding him back’: NFL execs weigh in on Cowboys’ Amari Cooper, a ‘polarizing’ wide receiver :: Dallas Morning News

Opinions on Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper are split amongst NFL personnel. Some see him as a top 10 receiver easily, while others have him ranked a lot lower.

CeeDee Lamb’s most productive route while in college :: Blogging The Boys

CeeDee Lamb was one of the best receivers in college after the catch, and he did a lot of that damage running out routes.

Cowboys are contenders for the best quarterback room in the NFL :: Blogging The Boys

Connor Livesay breaks down how Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton, and Ben DiNucci could give the Cowboys the league’s best quarterback room.

Every NFL Team’s Most Overpaid Player Entering 2020 Season :: Bleacher Report

Surprisingly, star running back Ezekiel Elliott was listed as the Cowboys most overpaid player.

Why Amari Cooper might be primed for his best season yet :: The Landry Hat

Having Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb alongside him and another year working with Kellen Moore could see Amari Cooper have the best season of his career.

Hall says Dak would be ‘extremely happy’ to get $35 million :: 247 Sports

Recently on NFL Total Access, Deangelo Hall discussed Dak Prescott’s contract situation. Although he doesn’t view him on the level of Patrick Mahomes, he feels he’s worth the $35 million dollar price tag he commands.

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 offensive tackles for 2020: Best of the league’s bodyguards :: ESPN

In ESPN’s series ranking the top 10 players at every position, the Cowboys Tyron Smith was ranked the best offensive tackle in the NFL.

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Cowboys News: Collins is a killer, ranking Dak, Zeke among peers

Post game jersey exchanges come to a stop due to Covid-19 as NFL passes a few new protocols about post game activity between players.

As the days go by and it gets closer and closer to NFL training camp, more protocols and league changes make their way to the players.  There will be no interaction between players after the clock reads zero and no jerseys will be exchanged in 2020. Naturally this set off plenty of NFL players in finding that this ruling is just plain silly after 60 minutes of aggressive contact.

While the NFL off-season calendar remains quiet, the media continues to jot down their lists and start to rank some of the premier positions in the league. Of course these lists come with their flaws and sometimes even intrigue some players to chime in once in a while if they don’t agree. The Cowboys are ranked in the top ten when it comes to being one of the NFL’s most complete teams in the league headed into 2020 and one prediction even has them as the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC.  The closer training camp gets, the more these lists and rankings can start to gain some steam. This is today’s Cowboys news.

Hitman, Contract Killer: La’el Collins is Cowboys best OT; who saw that coming? :: The CowboysWire

The CowboysWire continues their player profiles as the countdown towards the new season continues. La’el Collins is up next and is considered the top offensive lineman on the 2020 Dallas Cowboys.

Players react quickly to NFL’s new (and ridiculous) COVID safety protocols :: The TouchDown Wire

The NFL passed a rule that would not allow physical exchanges in post game between players including one of the more popular traditions of jersey swaps. NFL players aren’t having it.

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 QBs for 2020: Who follows Patrick Mahomes? :: ESPN Insider

The Cowboys franchise quarterback lands at No. 9 on this list right behind Carson Wentz and Tom Brady but ahead of Matthew Stafford.

Dalvin Cook Would ‘Be Better Than’ Ezekiel Elliott with Cowboys, Says NFC Exec :: Bleacher Report

ESPN’s series continues with a ranking of running backs and B/R picked up on this crazy quote that pretends Cook hasn’t had major injury issues since coming into the league.  Elliott does not agree with his ranking, not one bit.

1 Player Each NFL Team Can’t Afford to Lose Next Offseason :: Bleacher Report

If the Franchise Tag is played on, Bleacher Report puts franchise quarterback Dak Prescott on this list of players teams will not be able to afford to lose at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 season.

Mailbag: Al Harris’ Impact On The Cornerbacks? :: The Mothership

The Cowboys have a completely new look coaching staff headed into training camp. Former NFL cornerback and player under head coach Mike McCarthy, Al Harris, brings his aggressive ball hawking skill-set from the field to the sidelines.

Will Jeff Heath’s Departure Mean a New Cowboys Team Captain in 2020? :: Inside The Star

Jeff Heath was one of the Cowboys’ captains in 2019. With his departure, it leaves a spot to fill. Read why Xavier Woods, Leighton Vander Esch and even Ezekiel Elliott could fill this captains role nicely.

NFL’s most complete teams in ’20? Ravens, 49ers, Chiefs top the list :: NFL.com

NFL.com has the Cowboys ranked No. 7 on this list. In addition a bold statement is made in saying the Cowboys offense can lead them to the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC.

Ranking the NFL’s top 10 running backs for 2020: Who’s best of the big three? ::: ESPN+

ESPN polled over 50 NFL executives to compile this list and Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott ranks as No. 3 behind Panthers runner Christian McCaffery and New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley.

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Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott, over COVID, donates $85K to families in need

The superstar running back made a personal (masked) appearance to deliver the proceeds from a merchandise sale to a Dallas area food bank.

Ezekiel Elliott has turned “Feed Me” into his trademark gimmick, with TV cameras glued to him on gameday, waiting for the pantomime he does after a big run to the delight of Cowboys fans everywhere. But this week, the superstar put his money where others’ mouths are to feed those less fortunate.

The two-time rushing champ has donated $85,000 to the North Texas Food Bank to help 400,000 families in need.

This past spring, Elliott announced a partnership with Dallas-based CentreTX to sell exclusive merchandise, with all proceeds going to the food bank to assist in Covid-19 relief efforts. Tuesday’s donation was the result of that promotion.

Elliott made the donation in person and masked, after his own recovery from a positive coronavirus diagnosis last month. On June 24, Elliott reported that he felt “good” and “normal,” but stated that he planned to “wait another week and just give myself more time to rest up.”

CentreTX joined in with an Instagram post of their own, thanking Elliott.

“We’re proud to be able to give back to the city that’s given us so much,” the post read in part. “A huge thank you to everyone who supported this project with @ezekielelliott and helped us feed many people in the North Texas community — we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you @northtexasfoodbank for all the good you do and the help you provide our community in a time of such uncertainty.”

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