In order to earn his role as the Cowboys lead back, Rico Dowdle literally had to believe in himself before anyone else did. | From @BtchesLuvSports

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle showed he is more than capable of being a viable offensive piece and warrants a roster spot in 2025.

On Thursday, the Cowboys got a crystal ball for a record-setting college running back to potentially replace Rico Dowdle, who led Dallas in rushing with 1,079 yards on 4.6 yards per carry last season.

The Dallas Cowboys must assess their backfield this offseason likely through free agency or the draft, but could a trade land them the No. 1 option the offense needs?

And given how the Dallas overlord has operated over the years, it'd be a very on-brand move. Rico Dowdle's emergence won't stop Cowboys from making the most Jerry Jones pick imaginable Reid cites ...

Rico Dowdle broke out in the second half of the season, but the Dallas Cowboys were still one of the worst rushing teams in the NFL in 2024. They rushed for 1,705 yards which is their third-lowest output since 2000.

If the Dallas Cowboys want to improve their rushing attack in the offseason, one speedy former first-round pick presents an intriguing trade option.

The Dallas Cowboys could be a potential landing spot for a former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowler who has been an integral part of the team's offense over the last few seasons.

“Adams may see the Cowboys’ stable quarterback situation with Dak Prescott and Lamb as a big draw if he can pick his next destination. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be open to a splashy trade to build around Prescott and find a complement to Lamb in the passing game.”

Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook did not get to see the field much in 2024, and the team made him a free-agent again this week.

Ahead of the divisional-round games, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a prediction about the offseason for each NFC team.

All of the attention surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is currently going to their head coaching vacancy. With Mike McCarthy out, Jerry Jones needs to find a new coach and the speculation is running wild.