Before any line injuries, this is the plan:
Bold Prediction: Given what the Cowboys were using Elliott for — short yardage and red zone offense — it makes his lost production a bit easier to replace, and so I don't believe Dallas' rushing attack will take a major step back in 2023. If things come together how I think they might with Mike McCarthy and Brian Schottenheimer coordinating things, I think the RB committee combines for 1,800 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Biggest Challenge: The addition of Brandin Cooks guarantees Dak Prescott airs the ball out more, considering and both CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup will also see a high number of targets. Then there's the young, talented tight end room that can make plays as well. This will both work in the RBs favor (backs defenses up) ... and against them (finite number of offensive reps per game).
Key Stat: Tony Pollard landed his first-ever Pro Bowl in 2022 and that honor was commensurate with his usage being the highest it's ever been. His 232 touches paved the way for 1,007 rushing yards (first-ever 1,000-yard season) and 1,378 yards from scrimmage with 12 touchdowns. He's primed to take the throne, and his franchise tag keeps the Cowboys from being in dire straits at RB in the post-Elliott era but, Ronald Jones notwithstanding, the Cowboys are severely deficient in the production category here.
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