While I think having an effective rushing game is important, I think it goes beyond that and how the RB's are used. Some of the examples used of teams that aren't necessarily "strong" rushing teams, in particular Detroit and New Orleans, still use their RB's effectively in the short passing game. I know it sounds easier when they have the Sproles or Bush type backs, but they also do well when they utilize J.Bell and P.Thomas. A large part of that is philosophy and play design. Many times those short passes are not just safety valves or after thought dump off's to the RB's, but a genuine part of their game plan. Those short passes to the RB's accomplish many of the same things that rushing plays do, it forces and holds the LB's and Safetys closer to the LOS, which in turn give more space for the WR's and TE's to work.
If the Cowboys want to be a pass happy team, so be it, but use those RB's more efficiently. Force their LB's and safeties to respect our RB's ability as pass catchers. It will open up a few more holes in zone coverage if they have to pick up RB's out of the back field and hopefully get them moving more east and west which would help getting some softer coverage on those vertical and crossing routes for Dez and T-Dub. DeMarco is healthy right now and can be a playmaker for this team, they need to use him as one for cripes sake. It's not about the lack of talent on this team. it's about better utilizing the talent we do have on this team.
