Despite the lack of production, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not appear concerned about the position. Heading into the team’s Week 3 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens, Jones emphasized that the team was pleased with the state of the roster at the position.
Dallas went on to rush for just 51 yards against Baltimore. It is worth noting that the Cowboys played from behind for most of the game, making the passing game a preferable option as Dallas attempted to get back in the game.
“But right now, we were pleased,” Jones said of the running backs during a September 17, interview with 105.3 The Fan’s “Shan & RJ.” “We could have had some better protection in general with our running backs. That’s a strong suit, of course, for Zeke, but Dak [Prescott] got pretty hurried there on a few occasions.
“So, right now, across the board, Rico did real well I thought in the game the other day. And so, I don’t necessarily see a change that would involve Cook this week.”
As a reminder, the Cowboys did not address the running back position in the draft after Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Dallas only signed veteran Royce Freeman this offseason, who did not make the final roster.