The Dallas Cowboys could use a bit more power in the running game, with veteran Dalvin Cook traded as the team’s “bargain” free agent. After losing Tony Pollard in free agency, the Cowboys didn’t add much to the backfield in the offseason. Ezekiel Elliott was brought back, but he’s no longer the rushing leader he was at the beginning of his Cowboys career.
Royce Freeman, 28, is also not back to being a star. Rico Doodle and Deuce Vaughn are also under consideration. According to Christopher Knox of Bleacher Report, Cook is available and could be available at a bargain price. “Dallas should immediately consider testing four-time Pro Bowler Dalvin Cook, but may have to wait until final roster cuts are made to sign a player at the position.
Cook may be feeling energized after barely playing last season, but there’s no guarantee he’ll be able to recapture his Pro Bowl form. Signing Cook may be more of a benefit than a risk, especially considering he may have to prove himself again on a low-salary “prove it” contract.
Dalvin Cook still believes he can contribute
Cook is far from a talented Pro Bowl player. Cook is set to enter 2022 with 1,173 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. But he had issues last season. Cook had 214 yards on just 67 carries in 15 games but did not play for the New York Jets. After being released, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He only managed eight carries for 23 yards in the postseason. Despite the difficult year, Cook remains confident he can make a difference. He also believes his lack of action last season could be a positive stand for him.
According to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, Cook declared in April that he had “covered everything.” “The stuff is still there. We just didn’t really have the reps last year.” The legs are fresh, so the resume speaks for itself. I’m still Dalvin Cook. I’m the guy. I just love putting my helmet on and going out. Cook signed a one-year, $7 million contract last season, but the Cowboys could still sign him for less than that at this point in order to add a hungry veteran running back to the group. Cowboys running back Rico Doodle could be the key. Running back Rico Dowdle could be a key player for the Cowboys.
If the Cowboys decide to stay, Dowdle could be a key member of the running backs committee. He just had his best season ever with 89 carries for 361 yards and two touchdowns. On Monday, August 5, Dowdle said, “We don’t have a running backs committee in place here yet, so I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
But whatever the goal, I set my goal higher than last year. .. To be more effective than last year. Elliott and Dowdle will take turns. The popular running back played for the New England Patriots last season. With the Patriots weakening, Elliott recorded career lows in yards per carry (3.5), yards off the face line (955), rushing touchdowns (3), rushing (184), rushing yards (642) and total touchdowns (5). Freeman had enjoyed a great training camp with the Cowboys, but injured his groin on Monday and had to miss practice. It’s unclear how much time he will miss.
