Rico or Zeke, who are you starting?

[TwentyOne]

Week 1, who gets the start and why?

Rico.

Zeke doesnt have the legs anymore to start. He is a good runner for the thougher yards. Ill give him 7 to 10 carries a game.

They will start Zeke.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Week 1, who gets the start and why?

I wouldn't even have Zeke on the team

 

[boysfanindc]

I have seen from several outlets that Rico has looked way better then any of the other backs, if so he need to start.

Mike McCarthy earlier told the media that “Rico Dowdle is having a HELL of a camp”

Here’s the reason why. Catch him in 7 on 7. #dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/8BRBYmreGb
— Nicole Hutchison (@nhutchisontv) August 3, 2024

It’s one day in pads but Rico Dowdle is the best RB here and there’s not a lot to argue about there.
— Jeff Cavanaugh (@timeforjeffrey) July 30, 2024​

 

[jazzcat22]

I wouldn't even have Zeke on the team

So you don't want Dak have time to throw the ball.

 

[CWR]

Davis who?? I hope not Malik, Rico will clearly be number 1 or 2 there's no hesitation. I wouldn't be shocked to see zeke cut for freeman

Yup Davis, and I agree with you on Dowdle. It was probably just podcast talking heads spouting non-sense.

The Davis thing has been curious for awhile. When Pollard went down in the playoffs we needed Davis and the coaches didn't want him in because allegedly he was complaining about preparation when he can't get any carries. So if you've made it to that point why keep the guy on the team?

I completely disagree on Zeke though. No chance he's cut, especially not because Freeman took his job. IMO. Zeke is not flashy but he'll get us a dependable 3 or 4 yards a clip, and secure the ball. He'll block well and he'll catch what's thrown to him. I don't personally like it, but I think the coaches do.

 

[CWR]

I have seen from several outlets that Rico has looked way better then any of the other backs, if so he need to start.

Good, I hope that continues to carry over. Him doing well and staying healthy could legitimize our rb room. He did show flashes last year. He's got a ways to go, but maybe being the starter brings him around.

 

[The Quest for Six]

So you don't want Dak have time to throw the ball.

Not winning with a two yards in a cloud of dust back.....

 

[Redsfan_83]

Is there a team in the NFL/UFL/CFL who have more of a who's who of RB's than us? SMH at this franchise. When we are debating Zeke/Davis/Rico also ur RB1 on the eve of training camp games, it makes me soooooo tickled pink about this season. Upon further review, my bad, we have the Deuce meister. There, all better now, thanks for the rant

 

[big dog cowboy]

Tune in next Sunday. If Zeke does not play. Then there is your answer.

If he does play, then we still do not know.

There is zero chance he plays any preseason.

 

[_sturt_]

Not bothering to read the thread, but surely I won't be the first to say, "won't matter.... going to get approximately the same number of touches anyhow."

 

[Bobhaze]

Week 1, who gets the start and why?

Wow…with the RBs we currently have on the roster it’s like asking if you want spam or bologna for dinner.

 

[Praxit]

....gotta go with Zeke. Start the season off right.

 

[leeblair]

Week 1, who gets the start and why?

Zeke, all day, every day. He's still the back he once was and his blocking and pass catching is better.

 

[Creeper]

If I was GM and someone asked me who will start, Rico or Zeke, I would run to the phones and see what RBs are available. Nothing against either guy but neither is going to scare anyone. At least Pollard had breakaway speed.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Yuck!

Exactly

 

[Mr_437]

Rico with Royce as his backup.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

What a sad state of affairs when we are asking if Dowdle should start over Zeke. This is embarrassing really. Complete stupidity on the part of the FO.

 

[Bobhaze]

What a sad state of affairs when we are asking if Dowdle should start over Zeke. This is embarrassing really. Complete stupidity on the part of the FO.

As it stands today, our “RB room” would realistically have to be considered at the bottom of the league.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Wow…with the RBs we currently have on the roster it’s like asking if you want spam or bologna for dinner.

Bologna. I went through a phase where I ate like 25 cans of friend Spam in a month a few years ago and now I’m sick of it.

Wait… which RB is the bologna?

 

[Hadenough]

Week 1, who gets the start and why?

Rico is the starter! Zeke is washed up, Freeman has never been much of anything. Davis is too slow and Vaughn is too small.