A new era in land warfare has begun in Dallas. Since the 2022 season concluded, the Cowboys have moved on from their most accomplished running back, their long-time running back coach, their offensive coordinator and even their offensive line coach. How those changes manifest on the field remains to be seen, but one thing is clear, the running game will look different.
For the first time since his arrival, Tony Pollard will be the unquestioned alpha in the RB room. Granted, in 2022 he accounted for 22 percent of the Cowboys scrimmage yards, second only to CeeDee Lamb, but Ezekiel Elliott’s presence loomed large. With Elliott gone, the Cowboys now take on the exciting task of finding a partner to pair with Pollard.
The 2023 NFL draft is deep at the RB position and Dallas will likely get their pick of the litter as only one is expected off the board before they pick at 26.
Who should the Cowboys target?
What kind of RB traits are they looking for?
Questions like these have been bouncing around Cowboys Nation all offseason. If Dallas is looking for a complementary back to Pollard, they will likely be looking at a different candidate pool than if they’re looking for his eventual replacement.
Playing on the franchise tag in 2023, there’s a very real possibility Pollard is elsewhere in 2024. It would be shocking if the Cowboys didn’t draft a running back in this class and it would be wise if they paid a little extra attention on statistics like explosive run rate to help determine who projects best to the NFL.
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