Cowboys: 'We will be running the ball more'

Aug 02, 2014

In the last two training camps Dallas Cowboys HC Jason Garrett and others spoke about the need to run the ball more in the upcoming season.

Why is this season any different?

A rapidly improving offensive line that now sports three first round picks. A rushing attack that gained traction in the second half of last season. A 34-year-old quarterback coming off two back surgeries and a battered defense trying to recover from a season in which it sunk to historic depths.

Evidence mounts to suggest this season will be different. Stephen Jones, the Cowboys chief operating officer, took it one step further with this declaration early in camp.
“We will be running the ball more," Jones said.

Fantasy Impact:

Not many people believe this because it's something the Cowboys have said for a few years now. But Murray has proved to be a pretty quality back if given the chance. We had a news story earlier this offseason that said everyone in the Dallas organization wants to pass the ball, except for Murray, and that started at the top with owner Jerry Jones. Murray is ranked 8th on our list and has an ADP of the second round. He seems to be gaining a lot of traction in mock drafts, though. But another issue is Murray hasn't started a full 16 games in his three-year career - missing 6 games in 2012 and 2 last season. But if you're plan is to take a WR in the first round and get a back in the second, Murray is becoming a popular option.

yesterday

Chargers to sign RB J.K. Dobbins on one-year deal

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 7:45 PM EDT

Former Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is planning to sign with the #Chargers on a one-year deal. Electric when healthy, Dobbins — who averages 5.8 yards per carry in his career — reunites with OC Greg Roman and can hit the market again in March.

Related Players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins has had poor injury luck in his career, but has only managed 234 total rushes since being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. This is a low-risk, high-reward move by the Chargers and might give them a runway to wait a little longer in the '24 Draft before they address the position.

Apr 16

Cowboys sign RB Royce Freeman

Todd Archer

Apr 16 · 8:15 PM EDT

The Cowboys have signed running back Royce Freeman to a one-year deal. Freeman had 319 yards on 77 carries with 2 touchdowns last year for the Los Angeles Rams. He was 3rd round pick of Denver in '18.

Related Players: Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn

Fantasy Impact:

Freeman hasn't rushed for 500 yards since 2018, his rookie season. This shouldn't have any impact on the team drafting at the position and/or bringing back Ezekiel Elliott.

Apr 15

Eagles sign WR DeVonta Smith to three-year extension

Ian Rapoport

Apr 15 · 10:45 AM EDT

The Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, DeVante Parker, Parris Campbell

Fantasy Impact:

Great news for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense as a whole. Smith will continue his 1b role in which he finished the 2023 season as fantasy's WR22.