As we look at the Dallas Cowboys’ current roster, we have a good idea of who most of the starters will be, or at least have an idea what the teams’ plan is at each position.
Still, in a recent list by Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus, he put together 10 preseason battles to watch, and two current positions from the Dallas Cowboys found themselves on that list.
I have touched on both of these positions once or twice this offseason, but with everything going on, and it being the summer, it does not hurt to revisit these, especially when others are talking about it.
Running Backs
The first of the Masons’ preseason battles to watch, he talked about the Cowboys running back room. We all understand why.
“Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders headline the competition, with rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah aiming to carve out complementary roles,” Cameron noted.
The favorite should be Williams because he is younger and has more power to his game, but Sanders has been the more impressive player in offseason workouts, according to the folks who cover the Cowboys in person.
Yet, I have even seen reports saying that Dallas might cut Williams. If both Williams and Sanders struggle during training camp and into the preseason, will the Cowboys explore outside options?
I don’t see the Cowboys looking for anyone else to come in and take this job. I think this team will roll with whomever they have on the roster when week one gets here.
Reports this week have come out about Najee Harris, but for me that is a hard pass. To me, the Cowboys did not want him when he signed with the Chargers for 5 million, so why would Dallas make a trade for him, pay him the money and have to give up a pick?
That won’t happen.
