Cowboys Running Backs: Who’s In? Who’s Out?

The Dallas Cowboys are going to be faced with a difficult decision when it comes to evaluating the running back position and deciding who’s in and who’s out. One of the most surprising selections for the Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft was when the organization decided to draft Eastern Michigan’s Darius Jackson in the six round, especially after making running back Ezekiel Elliott the 4th overall pick. If you would have asked me before the draft what position the Cowboys were most likely to double dip in I would’ve probably answered either defensive end or cornerback, but never in my wildest dreams would I have thought the Cowboys would use two of their nine draft picks on running backs. The running back position will be one to keep an eye on throughout the rest of the off-season and it will be interesting to see what the Cowboys ultimately decide to do with all of these RBs. Let’s take a look at the depth chart and try to predict who stays and who goes.

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Written by: Brian Martin

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Cowboys Should be Happy to “Settle” for Dak Prescott

The 2016 Dallas Cowboys draft class is here, and it covers just about everything we expected it to. After their premier fourth overall pick was used on running back Ezekiel Elliott, a move that will help Dallas dominate time of possession and keep the defense off the field, the bulk of the team’s remaining picks were spent on stacking that very defensive unit. Jaylon Smith and Maliek Collins highlighted the 2nd and 3rd rounds, and three of the four picks the Cowboys had in the fourth round also went towards the defense. Defensive end help was provided by Oklahoma’s Charles Tapper, while Anthony Brown and Kavon Frazier helped secure the secondary. However, there is one fourth round pick that went towards the offense, and that is what I am here to talk about.

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Written by: Sean Martin

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Jersey Numbers Announced For Dallas Cowboys Rookies

For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the announcement about what jersey numbers the Dallas Cowboys rookie class will be wearing, we now know the answer. Of course, the fans aren’t the only ones who are curious about what number their favorite player will be wearing in the NFL. Several of the Cowboys rookies have expressed their interest via twitter since finally learning their NFL destination. Well, Jaylon here is the answer to your question. Player Jersey # Ezekiel Elliott 21 Jaylon Smith 54 Maliek Collins 96 Charles Tapper 76 Dak Prescott 4 Anthony Brown 36 Kavon Frazier 35 Darius Jackson 34 Rico Gathers 80 How do you like the jersey numbers that the Cowboys assigned their rookie class?

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Written by: Brian Martin

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Cowboys 2016 Roster Projection: Post-Draft Edition (Part 2)

Click here for Part One, which covered the offense and special teams. . We have 26 spots left for the defense after projecting the offensive and special teams positions, which you can see using the link above. As a reminder, we’re not including suspended players (DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory) or players expected to start the year on the PUP list (rookie Jaylon Smith). DE:

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Cowboys 2016 Roster Projection: Post-Draft Edition

I’ve been doing Cowboys roster projections for years now. It’s a great exercise in deductive reasoning but also provides periodic snapshots of where you see the team throughout the offseason and preseason processes. I like to get that first snapshot right after the draft. My next projection will come before training camp, reflecting all of the new information we’ve obtained from the May and June practices, any new free agent activity, and any losses of players due to injuries or suspensions. Keep in mind that I am projecting the Cowboys’ Week One roster.

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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[Interview] Getting To Know 6th Round Pick, S Kavon Frazier On The #RJOShow

Surprise! It’s Bonus Time! The #RJOShow dropped an episode reviewing Rounds 1-3 of the 2016 NFL Draft last Saturday, but since we love you so much we whipped up something special as an unexpected cherry on top. Kavon Frazier, Safety out of Central Michigan, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th Round (212th Overall) on Saturday, April 30th. Not even 24 hours into his new football life…

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Written by: RJ Ochoa

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2016 Dallas Cowboys Draft: Gut Reaction

I like to think that during the deliberations in the Dallas Cowboys War Room throughout the 2016 NFL Draft that when a tough decision was on the table someone said, “Go with your gut.” The human belly is capable of making some great decisions when under pressure. I mean, how often do you look back at a decision in retrospect and say to yourself, “I should have gone with my gut.”? My gut is nice and full from this year’s Draft and it has fully digested everything that went on regarding the nine newest members of America’s Team.

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Written by: RJ Ochoa

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Draft Film Review: Defensive End Charles Tapper

In the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Cowboys decided to address arguably their biggest draft need by selecting former Oklahoma Sooner Defensive End Charles Tapper. When evaluating Tapper, the first thing you notice is that he is an athletic freak. At 6’3″ 270 pounds Tapper ran a 4.59 40-yard-dash at the combine, the fastest time of any defensive lineman who ran. Tapper’s combine performance generated a lot of buzz around him, as he had previously been flying under most radars due to the defensive line depth in this draft class, especially in the interior.

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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Cowboys Wrap Up 2016 Draft w/ Four 6th-Rounders

The Cowboys sat out of the fifth and seventh rounds this year with no selections. However, they were a major presence in the sixth round with four draft picks. The first of those picks was cornerback Anthony Brown out of Perdue, whose selection was covered in more detail by our own Sean Martion. Here is a brief rundown of our final three picks from the 2016 Draft: #212 – Kavon Frazier, S, Central Michigan The easiest way to tell you about Frazier is to point to his NFL.

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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The Dallas Cowboys Select Anthony Brown at #189

The Dallas Cowboys built up their front 7 on defense in day 2 of the NFL Draft when they selected LB Jaylon Smith at #34 and Maliek Collins at #67. That trend continued in to today, when they used the third pick of the fourth round to select DE Charles Tapper of Oklahoma. Now, with their first of four 6th round selections, Dallas has addressed the secondary. The Cowboys have drafted Purdue CB Anthony Brown with the 189th overall pick. Brown adds depth at defensive back for the Cowboys, who could use speed and athleticism at the position.

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Written by: Sean Martin

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