With the Cowboys high scoring output in Week 8 versus the Chicago Bears with Ezekiel Elliott out of the lineup, is that a sign that the franchise should go in a different direction in the backfield? There are a variety of ways to approach this situation, but there is one thing for certain, having two quality running backs on the roster is a good problem to have. Let’s breakdown this situation from a couple different angles to have a better idea at what we are looking at exactly.
Let’s talk about the financial part of this equation
Elliott, as we know, signed a monster contract extension back in 2019 which came out to $90 million over six years.