The Dallas Cowboys went into the 2023 campaign with the hopes that Tony Pollard, the lead back, would step up and establish himself as the team’s mainstay.

Even while his statistical profile was respectable (1,005 yards and six scores), it was obviously less impressive than the effort that drove his predecessor, Ezekiel Elliott, out of the game.

His ineffectiveness allowed Dallas to explore the free-agent market dismal search of a replacement running back, as he only managed to rush for two fewer yards and three fewer touchdowns on 49 additional runs.

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Jacobs, Josh

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs should be the next to join the Cowboys’ illustrious roster of stars, according to ESPN’s top free agency fits. running backs.

Matt Bowen stated, “He has been a volume grinder for the Raiders, with the quickness to make defenders miss and the low pad level to finish runs.” “Dak Prescott may also use Jacobs, who led the NFL in rushing in 2022, as a receiving option on swings, screens, and unders.”

Following his 1,653-yard effort in 2022, Jacobs regressed, running for 805 yards in 2023 and cutting his yards per carry from 4.9 to 3.5. That likely has something to do with Las Vegas’ offensive line, which allays worries about a possible move to Dallas.
Any back’s success depends heavily on their offensive performance, but Jacobs’ skill set may set him apart from Pollard. This past, they reported earning similar grades season, with Jacobs grabbing 37 receptions for 296 yards and Pollard collecting 55 for 311 yards. However, Jacobs is more useful in short-yardage scenarios than Pollard because to his smaller stature.

Similar to other players the Cowboys may consider, such as Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry and Green Bay Packers back AJ Dillon, Jacobs is a formidable player. Pollard often lacked the capacity to give more when things became tough, especially in the red zone.

Additionally, according to forecasts from Pro Football Focus, Jacobs will only earn $3.5 million more over the next three years ($11.5 million versus $8 million) than Pollard.

Compared to Henry or Dillon, Jacobs can offer more to the passing game. He has also shown promise as a pass protector, however that ability declined in 2023. There exist There are valid worries regarding the tread on Jacobs’ tires, but that’s the price of signing a running back who is a free agency. Despite being 26 years old, Jacobs has already recorded 1,305 career rushes. Pollard has made almost half as many tries, while being nearly a year older.

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Although there is always risk involved with these deals, Jacobs could offer the best combination of talent and track record available if the Dallas front office is willing to pay an experienced back to lead the backfield. ..

Having stated that, years ago, CowboysSI.com uncovered the tale of Dallas’ refusal to pay NFL running champion DeMarco Murray due to an internal analysis that found the star At age 28, backs experience a decline in performance.

They then went ahead and broke their own rule with the huge contract for Ezekiel Elliott. They used Pollard’s to push it to the absolute limit. And now a $34.5 million long-term commitment to a “volume grinder” is the “perfect” scenario to break the law once more?

It’s safe to say that Dallas is planning to add running back support, although the Cowboys head office may not find this concept to be “ideal.”

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