The Dallas Cowboys and free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott are interested in reuniting, according to recent reports. Elliott was rumored to have agreed on a new contract with the New England Patriots before signing, so this is not surprising. The squad did miss Elliott’s presence in the red zone last season, when they struggled to complete drives.
A reunion makes sense for Elliott because his market was nearly frozen before an agreement was reached in New England. Returning to Dallas might boost Elliott’s career and increase his overall worth in the league. For many supporters, bringing back Elliott is a divisive issue that warrants debate both for and against his potential return to Dallas.There are numerous reasons why the Cowboys should bring him back, but here are the two most compelling reasons why they should seek elsewhere.
This essay, published a little more than a year ago, detailed why the Cowboys needed to release Ezekiel Elliott rather than grant him a wage cut so that he could stay on the team. At the time, it felt like keeping Elliott, even at a lower pay, meant the team was unduly reliant on him, which wasn’t in the team’s best interests. If Elliott were still on the club, the team would insist on making him the lead runner because of what he has done for the franchise and his durability over the years, never being absent long enough to allow the team to seriously consider any other choices on the roster.
Remember Jason Witten and Jerry Jones’ unwavering commitment to the soon-to-be Hall of Fame tight end. Witten retired for the first time to pursue a career in broadcasting at ESPN. Just as abruptly as he retired, he might return to a starting job if his stint on television produced less than satisfactory results. Jerry will stand by his men at any cost to the team, which will not benefit the Cowboys if Elliott returns. A new runner with no prior experience is ideal for providing the Cowboys with a fresh start.
