It’s been eight years since Ezekiel Elliott was drafted as the fourth overall pick and arrived in Dallas. After a stint with the Patriots, Zeke is back with the Cowboys. Many are wondering what he has left in the tank after several seasons of excellence, with his rookie year standing out as his best. Like all running backs, the toll of constant play starts to show as they age, with a noticeable drop in speed and agility. In 2019, after a training camp holdout, it was clear that Zeke wasn’t the same dynamic player he had been before.
Last season, his yards per carry average dipped below 3.5, raising concerns about his effectiveness on the field. However, with no new running backs drafted by the Cowboys, Elliott is poised to return as the team’s RB1. The only real competition he faces is from Rico Dowdle. The narrative of Zeke’s comeback is intriguing, but the question remains whether it will truly improve the Cowboys as a team.
In a time when Dallas was expected to push all in for a playoff run, the focus has shifted to the returning star running back. The hope is that Ezekiel Elliott can turn back the clock to his earlier dominant years and propel the team to success. As the Cowboys look ahead to the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Zeke and his ability to recapture the greatness he once displayed on the field.