Breaking Down The Dallas Cowboys’ 2017 Free Agency To-Do List

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Sign a Veteran Backup RB

The depth at the running back position behind Ezekiel Elliott is starting to look a little nonexistent, especially since it looks as if the Dallas Cowboys are trying to trade Alfred Morris. Darren McFadden and Lance Dunbar will be testing their value on the open market, so signing a veteran RB makes a lot of sense.

The 2017 running back draft class is pretty deep, but it is unlikely that the Cowboys will spend a premium draft pick two years in a row on the same position, especially with the way Elliott played in 2016. That means they could look for a low-cost veteran free agent to take over the backup duties.

Darren McFadden is a popular pick by everyone to return to the Dallas Cowboys and resume his work as a backup RB, but I personally want a player that can do more for the team. That is why I think the Cowboys should take a good long look at Rex Burkhead, the former Cincinnati Bengal.

Burkhead has been buried on the depth chart in Cincinnati, but has performed really well when given the chance to run the ball. He also plays on nearly all of the special teams units, which is something that McFadden doesn’t really do any longer.

This will likely come down to money, which might make McFadden most affordable option to return to Dallas. The Cowboys already have a familiarity with him and know what he can bring to the table.