PFF ranks every team's 2024 RBs unit (1 - 32)

[America's Cowboy]

1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Miami Dolphins
3. Detroit Lions
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. Green Bay Packers
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Cleveland Browns
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. New York Jets
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32. Dallas Cowboys

32. DALLAS COWBOYS​

After letting Tony Pollard sign elsewhere in free agency, and missing out on the top backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Cowboys re-signed Ezekiel Elliott to be their lead rusher.

Elliott's glory days came with the Cowboys, but his yards per carry average has dipped below 4.0 over the past two seasons, resulting in a career-low 69.2 PFF rushing grade in 2023. Behind him are Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-49ers-dolphins

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I mean I expected that. Will it be that bad? I don't think so. But this season definitely will depend on Dak's arm.

 

[jblaze2004]

As expected. We should probably finish the middle of the pack by the end of the season. Hopefully Elliott shows some type of life and/or someone behind him steps up.

 

[Ranching]

Dalvin Cook....come on down

 

[jwitten82]

Only the blind homers defended the moves we made at running back this off season. Yes bringing Zeke back actually made us worse, and when he's getting the majority of the carries people will defend that too.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Breaking News: We knew we had all these issues, but RIGHT BEFORE the trade deadline, we'll waste a good pick to make a trade!

 

[Bobhaze]

No objective look at our how our FO handled the last 4 months could conclude that “this team is better” because of their off-season moves. And the lack of strong work on the RB position perhaps best exemplifies this front office’s weird off-season.

Could we be a better team in the long run? Maybe. But we won’t know that for quite a while. And the final judge of that IMO will be 1. Did we make the playoffs? 2. Did we win more than a WC game in the playoffs? Anything short of that is just another wasted season.

Nothing says your two front office leaders are on lifetime contracts like their actions this off-season. What’s the hurry to do better when you can play with your toy any way you want to? Why care about wasting more HOF careers or opportunities to do something more in the playoffs when you have zero accountability? What’s another decade of playoff futility when you’re printing money?

 

[KJJ]

I said several weeks ago this is the worst collection of RBs I can remember the Cowboys having in years. Prior to this you would have to go back to 2015 when Darren McFadden and Joseph Randle were our top backs. McFadden was washed up and Randle was an average back who got in trouble after six games. Someone will jump in saying McFadden had 1000 yards that year, but a quality back could’ve gotten at least 1300 yards behind that OL. Murray had over 1800 the previous year. Because of our inconsistent running game, Romo was having to carry the team and ended up getting injured. We ended up going 4-12.

 

[Bobhaze]

I said several weeks ago this is the worst collection of RBs I can remember the Cowboys having in years. Prior to this you would have to go back to 2015 when Darren McFadden and Joseph Randle were our top backs. McFadden was washed up and Randle was an average back who got in trouble after six games. Someone will jump in saying McFadden had 1000 yards that year, but a quality back could’ve gotten at least 1300 yards behind that OL. Murray had over 1800 the previous year. Because of our inconsistent running game, Romo was having to carry the team and ended up getting injured. We ended up going 4-12.

IMO this is the worst backfield we’ve had since either the early 60s or that ‘89 team after Herschel Walker was traded.

 

[JayFord]

I mean hard to dispute it I definitely would have us no higher than 27

 

[zrinkill]

We are gonna lead the league in rushing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Jerry is playing Elden Ring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry is tricking everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Robbieac]

What? We have the greatest short yardage back in the league!

When we need 1 yard, Zeke will get us 1 yard.

When we need 3 yards, Zeke will get us 1 yard.

Cowboys in your Face!

 

[KJJ]

IMO this is the worst backfield we’ve had since either the early 60s or that ‘89 team after Herschel Walker was traded.

We’ll find out when the season starts just how bad it is. Jerry seems braced for the worst. He commented during the draft that teams have traded during the season for an RB and won the Super Bowl. They seem prepared to make a move if things don’t go well early.

 

[speedkilz88]

IMO this is the worst backfield we’ve had since either the early 60s or that ‘89 team after Herschel Walker was traded.

What about when Troy Hambrick took over after they released Emmitt?

 

[Chasing6]

1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Miami Dolphins
3. Detroit Lions
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. Green Bay Packers
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Cleveland Browns
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. New York Jets
....
....
32. Dallas Cowboys

32. DALLAS COWBOYS​

After letting Tony Pollard sign elsewhere in free agency, and missing out on the top backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Cowboys re-signed Ezekiel Elliott to be their lead rusher.

Elliott's glory days came with the Cowboys, but his yards per carry average has dipped below 4.0 over the past two seasons, resulting in a career-low 69.2 PFF rushing grade in 2023. Behind him are Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-49ers-dolphins

Can we do DT next please???

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

What about when Troy Hambrick took over after they released Emmitt?

Yeah this isn't as bad as that group. I think Rico can play in this league if he can stay healthy. Troy Hambrick....for whatever reason he was breaking runs off when Emmitt was here but I never was impressed.

 

[Motorola]

1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Miami Dolphins
3. Detroit Lions
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. Green Bay Packers
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Cleveland Browns
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. New York Jets
....
....
32. Dallas Cowboys

32. DALLAS COWBOYS​

After letting Tony Pollard sign elsewhere in free agency, and missing out on the top backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Cowboys re-signed Ezekiel Elliott to be their lead rusher.

Elliott's glory days came with the Cowboys, but his yards per carry average has dipped below 4.0 over the past two seasons, resulting in a career-low 69.2 PFF rushing grade in 2023. Behind him are Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-49ers-dolphins

I guess the recently acquired veteran Royce Freeman's 6-year, 76-game resume - no matter how sparse it was -didn't move PPF to even list him at all...let alone next to a 2nd-year player who seldom got on the field as a rookie.
2023__77 att for 319 yds versus 23 att for 40 yds, 7 rec for 40 yds.

Talk about no respect...

 

[KingintheNorth]

I guess PFF is hating on us. Right Homers?

 

[acr731]

1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Miami Dolphins
3. Detroit Lions
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. Green Bay Packers
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Cleveland Browns
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. New York Jets
....
....
32. Dallas Cowboys

32. DALLAS COWBOYS​

After letting Tony Pollard sign elsewhere in free agency, and missing out on the top backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Cowboys re-signed Ezekiel Elliott to be their lead rusher.

Elliott's glory days came with the Cowboys, but his yards per carry average has dipped below 4.0 over the past two seasons, resulting in a career-low 69.2 PFF rushing grade in 2023. Behind him are Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-49ers-dolphins

I can already see this as the #1 excuse for Dak failure come January. Kansas City came in at 18 - middle of the pack mediocre - but I guarantee they will be competing for a 3 peat because of who they have under center. KC doesn't make excuses, they just go out and win.

 

[nalam]

1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Miami Dolphins
3. Detroit Lions
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Atlanta Falcons
6. Green Bay Packers
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Cleveland Browns
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. New York Jets
....
....
32. Dallas Cowboys

32. DALLAS COWBOYS​

After letting Tony Pollard sign elsewhere in free agency, and missing out on the top backs in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Cowboys re-signed Ezekiel Elliott to be their lead rusher.

Elliott's glory days came with the Cowboys, but his yards per carry average has dipped below 4.0 over the past two seasons, resulting in a career-low 69.2 PFF rushing grade in 2023. Behind him are Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-49ers-dolphins

I think OL and run blocking plays a major role in the RB production .

Lastyear our OL run blockingsucked due to personnel and scheme or a mix. Hopefully with young blood infusion this will improve.

Nothing against Tyron and Zack but their run blocking days a bit in the rear view mirror .

So I wont be surprised the RB comittee ends up in the middle of pack as far as production is concerned.