Two of the newest and biggest names in all of football are Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Considered rookie “phenoms,” expectations are extremely high for their second season. They play the two most prestigious positions in the game. And they do so in the spotlight that always shines on “America’s Team.”
One can only imagine that kind of pressure. And for second year players in the NFL, a theoretical myth looms; the sophomore slump.
But is it real?
The term is usually aimed towards the quarterbacks, but today I’m tackling (pun of the day) Ezekiel Elliott and the running back position.