News: BTB: The Cowboys Running Game Will Be Better In 2016 And It’s Not Just Because Of Zeke

[NewsBot]

The Cowboys will look to get back to their smash-mouth ways of running the football. While all eyes will be on the new running back the team drafted, there’s another player who could provide an added boost in 2016.

When the Cowboys drafted Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth-overall pick, the table was set to re-establish the dominant running game the team had in 2014. A talented player like Zeke will get the most out of his blocks and should provide the Cowboys with an offensive spark. But this return to glory for the ground attack won't be solely attributed to their prize running back. The team has another top five talent who will be looking to take his game to the next level.

The Cowboys offensive line is fortified with talent. Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, and Zack Martin have been in the league a collective total of 10 years and already have seven Pro Bowls between them. And all of them are just now old enough to rent a car. The Cowboys have done a great job with their first round investments on the O-Line, but it could be a player they didn't draft that surprises some people. La'el Collins was passed up by all 32 NFL teams after news broke that he would be questioned by the police regarding the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend. Collins was never a suspect, but it was enough to deter would-be suitors for his services on draft day. The Cowboys would do their homework and sign the talented left tackle out of LSU right after the draft ended.

Collins was one of the standout linemen coming out of college last year. At 6'4" and 305 pounds, he possesses great size to handle pro level pass rushers. Though he was a LT in college, he has good run blocking skills to handle the shift inside. Once he gets his hands on the defender, he'll drive them several yards as they ponder what they should have done differently. He entered the league fundamentally sound, able to make a contribution right away. The Cowboys wasted little time getting him on the field as he came in for an injured Ron Leary in week two, but then took over the starting job by game six. There were some growing pains, but Collins became a reliable fixture in the Cowboys offensive line and game the team 11 starts his rookie season.

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[jobberone]

Inspiring OL esp Collins. In another year or so will we be hearing Allen II, tales of Collinsitis, and highlite reel after reel?

 

[HellCrowe]

I'm excited to see how much better this OL is this year. As mentioned, Collins did well last year but with a year under him and Chaz Green maybe fighting for some time at RT, in addition to a RB who also lives to block. It only bodes well for our season (Romo).

 

[SacramentoKing]

Loved seeing vines of him every week handing out pancakes like he worked at ihop

 

[CowboyRoy]

The Cowboys will look to get back to their smash-mouth ways of running the football. While all eyes will be on the new running back the team drafted, there’s another player who could provide an added boost in 2016.

When the Cowboys drafted Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth-overall pick, the table was set to re-establish the dominant running game the team had in 2014. A talented player like Zeke will get the most out of his blocks and should provide the Cowboys with an offensive spark. But this return to glory for the ground attack won't be solely attributed to their prize running back. The team has another top five talent who will be looking to take his game to the next level.

The Cowboys offensive line is fortified with talent. Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, and Zack Martin have been in the league a collective total of 10 years and already have seven Pro Bowls between them. And all of them are just now old enough to rent a car. The Cowboys have done a great job with their first round investments on the O-Line, but it could be a player they didn't draft that surprises some people. La'el Collins was passed up by all 32 NFL teams after news broke that he would be questioned by the police regarding the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend. Collins was never a suspect, but it was enough to deter would-be suitors for his services on draft day. The Cowboys would do their homework and sign the talented left tackle out of LSU right after the draft ended.

Collins was one of the standout linemen coming out of college last year. At 6'4" and 305 pounds, he possesses great size to handle pro level pass rushers. Though he was a LT in college, he has good run blocking skills to handle the shift inside. Once he gets his hands on the defender, he'll drive them several yards as they ponder what they should have done differently. He entered the league fundamentally sound, able to make a contribution right away. The Cowboys wasted little time getting him on the field as he came in for an injured Ron Leary in week two, but then took over the starting job by game six. There were some growing pains, but Collins became a reliable fixture in the Cowboys offensive line and game the team 11 starts his rookie season.

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Honestly? We should have the best running game in the history of the NFL. No excuses not to. And if Romo is healthy, we should have a top 3 offense all day long.

 

[tyke1doe]

If we don't get to a Super Bowl with this collection of talent on offense - Romo, Witten, Dez, Martin, Smith, Collins, Frederick and Ezekiel Elliott, somebodies had better relinquish their coaching, GM and ownership credentials.