It’s no secret why the Dallas Cowboys drafted Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth overall pick in the first round of last month’s 2016 NFL Draft.
Just two seasons ago, the Cowboys ran over it’s competition in the NFL posting a 12-4 record, going undefeated on the road during the regular season and posting it’s first playoff victory since 2009.
They did all of that on the shoulders of running back DeMarco Murray, who led the NFL in carries (392) and rushing yards (1,845) that season.
A renew commitment to the running game combined with a dominate offensive line was a winning formula in Dallas a mere two years ago.