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RB Rico Dowdle, CAR (2 Viewers)
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BIRDGANG52
Footballguy
He's a great target if you decide to go zero RB. Coaching staff seems to really like him but were obligated to bring in a veteran.
You just can't go into your season with Rico Dowdle as your starting RB, lol. He averaged 4.1 YPC last year and Tony Pollard averaged 4.0 YPC.
Doesn't seem like there would be any real difference between those two guys. As for Ezekiel Elliot, he hasn't averaged over 4 YPC since 2021. 3.5 YPC and 3.8 YPC last two years.
He's just as good as post injury Pollard and Ezekiel Elliot wishes he was this guy. At 5 ft 11 and 213 lbs, he's actually one of the bigger RBs in the league. I don't see any reason he couldn't do exactly what Tony Pollard did last year if the Cowboys decide that's what they want to do.
You just can't go into your season with Rico Dowdle as your starting RB, lol. He averaged 4.1 YPC last year and Tony Pollard averaged 4.0 YPC.
Doesn't seem like there would be any real difference between those two guys. As for Ezekiel Elliot, he hasn't averaged over 4 YPC since 2021. 3.5 YPC and 3.8 YPC last two years.
He's just as good as post injury Pollard and Ezekiel Elliot wishes he was this guy. At 5 ft 11 and 213 lbs, he's actually one of the bigger RBs in the league. I don't see any reason he couldn't do exactly what Tony Pollard did last year if the Cowboys decide that's what they want to do.
zamboni
Footballguy
From a bird's eye view, he actually looked better than Pollard at times last year. Whether that can be sustained over a lengthy time period remains to be seen, but beating out a long-in-the-tooth Zeke is not a big obstacle.
nittanylion
Footballguy
I think the Cowboys are one of the most-likely Teams to add pre-Season Roster cut RB's to their RB room, and they are going to carry a committee approach to their running game, all Season.
I'm looking for a 'name' Player to be added to Zeke/Dowdle in the coming weeks, and having nothing to do with any of the group.
Worthwhile redraft fantasy assets from the Cowboys, IMHO are a short list: Dak, Lamb, Cooks. All others are compromised from high enough ceilings to be worthy of rostering at this time.
I'm looking for a 'name' Player to be added to Zeke/Dowdle in the coming weeks, and having nothing to do with any of the group.
Worthwhile redraft fantasy assets from the Cowboys, IMHO are a short list: Dak, Lamb, Cooks. All others are compromised from high enough ceilings to be worthy of rostering at this time.
Donny Loved Bowling
Footballguy
Dallas should inquire about Elijah Mitchell, Jamaal Williams, Miles Sanders, Khalil Herbert. All would likely be better than Dowdle, and potentially available for modest compensation. Maybe call Denver about Javonte, or the Steelers about Najee.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
That Ewok comp … is spot on brother. Nice work. I’ve seen it forever and didn’t realize what it was until now.I am a life long Dallas hater and I just took him in the 12th round of a PPR best ball redraft over rookies Corum, Wright, Llyod. If he can't beat out 57 year old Ewok/Elliot he needs to find another sport to play
msudaisy26
Footballguy
I wouldn't waste the draft capital on Najee or Javonte, Jamal Williams is on the same level as Zeke right now, I don't think Carolina wants to get rid of Sanders right now, with both Chubba and Brooks nursing injuries.
I like the idea of contacting the 49ers, they seem to have a lot of back, I also like the idea of Herbert, the Dolphins might part with Jeff Wilson as well.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Elijah Mitchell got injured reaching for his phone to read this thread
3nOut
Footballguy
I think he will be the starter, he just won’t be in on third downs nor on the goal line.I am a life long Dallas hater and I just took him in the 12th round of a PPR best ball redraft over rookies Corum, Wright, Llyod. If he can't beat out 57 year old Ewok/Elliot he needs to find another sport to play
jabarony
Footballguy
This is probably correct. Avg DAL RB game:I think he will be the starter, he just won’t be in on third downs nor on the goal line.I am a life long Dallas hater and I just took him in the 12th round of a PPR best ball redraft over rookies Corum, Wright, Llyod. If he can't beat out 57 year old Ewok/Elliot he needs to find another sport to play
Dowdle 60 rush yds, 1 rec, 10 rec yds. 0.25 TD
Zeke 20 rush yds, 3 rec, 20 rec yds. 0.75 TD,
Others 10 rush yds, 1 rec, 5 rec yds. 0.01 TD
So the opposite of my former RB1, Kyren. Cool.
massraider
Footballguy
Nobody paying attention to the lead back for a good team. People sniffing around his 3rd backup. It's just odd.Brandon Loree
Mike McCarthy talking about RB Rico Dowdle:
“He’s a complete running back, plays all three downs. I think his pass protection from his rookie year to now has become one of his best assets.”
- Dowdle the receiver
- Dowdle the runner
- Dowdle the blocker
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
I agree. I think they are obsessed with the names on the back of the jersey of those backups. The problem is, they have moth balls on them.Nobody paying attention to the lead back for a good team. People sniffing around his 3rd backup. It's just odd.Brandon Loree
Mike McCarthy talking about RB Rico Dowdle:
“He’s a complete running back, plays all three downs. I think his pass protection from his rookie year to now has become one of his best assets.”
- Dowdle the receiver
- Dowdle the runner
- Dowdle the blocker
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efactor
Footballguy
I haven't seen anyone "obsessed" with Cook while ignoring Dowdle. More like people adding him to the end of their bench to see how it plays out.I agree. I think they are obsessed with the names on the back of the jersey of those backups. The problem is, they have moth balls on them.Nobody paying attention to the lead back for a good team. People sniffing around his 3rd backup. It's just odd.Brandon Loree
Mike McCarthy talking about RB Rico Dowdle:
“He’s a complete running back, plays all three downs. I think his pass protection from his rookie year to now has become one of his best assets.”
- Dowdle the receiver
- Dowdle the runner
- Dowdle the blocker
#DallasCowboysx.com
jm192
Footballguy
A ton of the FF personalities on Twitter are super extreme on him. A lot of guys saying how bad the talent is and how going after low talent guys with volume gets you Alexander Mattison, Mike Davis, etc.
You weren't getting those guys in the double digit rounds. Any volume in round 12 is a gift.
You weren't getting those guys in the double digit rounds. Any volume in round 12 is a gift.
I agree with this. Having drafted Mike Davis previously and lived it. Dowdle is a FA for some reason in my ten team. Dropping Caleb for him (who’s backup up Richardson) is obviously the move right? Two qb’s in a short bench ten team is still stupid innit?
FarFromHome
Footballguy
For me, no question, Rico is the best back of this average rb room. That's not the question. The question is would I rather have Rico in the 10th or 11th or Dalvin with my last pick? No one really knows how this will pan out so give me Dalvin with my last pick. Or off waivers.
jm192
Footballguy
No one knows anything, we're all making educated guesses.
Dowdle has been there the whole time. The coaches are still speaking highly of him and his role.
I think Dalvin was a depth addition and is no longer anywhere near what he once was.
I'd rather invest a dollar in Dowlde than a penny in Cook.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
U kinda made at least my point, which is also my opinion. Put this in context with your comment. Say. 20 dollar budget. I'd rather spend a penny on Cook then a dollar on Rico. Ha ha. Kinda makes fantasy football fun, that we all kinda look at things differently. Once again, in my opinion, Rico > Dalvin. Hell, Rico > Zeke for me.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
DAL - OL ranking
Although the Cowboys' offensive line had been among the five best units in the league for years, that position is in jeopardy going forward. The Cowboys let left tackle Tyron Smith and center Tyler Biadasz walk in free agency, and now rookie left tackle Tyler Guyton is set to replace Smith while Brock Hoffman is expected to play center.
It did not help Dallas that right tackle Terence Steele had a disappointing 2023 season coming back from injury. The team still has one of the better guard duos in Tyler Smith and Zack Martin, but it is unknown how much quality is around them.
10. DALLAS COWBOYS - PFF
(13th by FBGs)Although the Cowboys' offensive line had been among the five best units in the league for years, that position is in jeopardy going forward. The Cowboys let left tackle Tyron Smith and center Tyler Biadasz walk in free agency, and now rookie left tackle Tyler Guyton is set to replace Smith while Brock Hoffman is expected to play center.
It did not help Dallas that right tackle Terence Steele had a disappointing 2023 season coming back from injury. The team still has one of the better guard duos in Tyler Smith and Zack Martin, but it is unknown how much quality is around them.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Man, taking Jerome Ford and Rico late in my draft a few weeks back is starting to look preeeetay good. I'm sure I'll eat some crow on at least one of these guys but at least I have that preseason hope lol
Just traded my last draft pick for Rico who was someone elses last draft pick. Last year I took Mostert in the 14th round and that panned out nice. Hoping this dude comes out of nowhere and surprises everyone. If their O line sucks I see a lot of dump offs and Rico can handle that. LFG
Got them both last night (along with Chubba).
Love taking shots at these types late in the draft. If I can hit on one of them I've got an RB3.
Hoping lightning strikes again like last year (with Mostert and Kyren).
The Coachspeak Index
Rico Dowdle’s rushing yards total (36.5) has jumped 50% since today’s report he’ll split carries w/ Zeke
Coachspeak Index followers have known for months this would be the case
I highlighted Dowdle higher than 24.5 rushing yards on the podcast earlier this week
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
Such a big game for this kid. Cook was left on practice squad this week so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed. Today's game determines if he stays on it. I think Rico gets a shot here to prove himself. Once again, such a big game for him.
Jimbo Slice
Footballguy
Any thoughts what happened here? is it zeke's team again?
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Not the game Rico owners were wanting. About as good a game as Zele owners were expecting. The perfect game for Cook owners I guess. RB room is still a mess.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
Anyone optimistic about Rico's fortunes going forward? Or is this like last season's underwhelming Pollard role, but with a lesser athlete in that spot?
ilianawindfae
Footballguy
Rico owner here in one league. Here's the problem, Zeke looked good. Zeke looked like a legitimate NFL runningback.
You'll never know when to start Rico and if you drop him, Zeke will suddenly start missing games. I'm leaning towards dropping him.
Maybe an overreaction but Zeke looked borderline explosive. He hurdled over a guy!
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
Dalvin Cook.
Gonna be lead back soon.
That is all.
Gonna be lead back soon.
That is all.
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
i also noticed Zeke had a pep in his step. twice during last week's game i asked my buddies who was that running, that can't be zeke! I thought it was odd during preseason that the analysts were calling Rico the best RB on the field, yet the 'Boys didn't budge from their Zeke stance. i think we're seeing why. the durability question may be the only thing that can save Rico's season.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
The preseason takes about the Dallas backfield didn’t match what my eyeballs told me at all in week one. Zeke looked like he found the fountain of youth, for sure.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
It’s funny to me because Zeke is still on the wire in a pretty competitive league of mine. It’s like nobody believes what they saw. And nobody beleives he’ll do it again.
Perhaps I should start believing what I saw and dump one of my lottery RBs for him. Though I have a pretty strong set of three running backs and I don’t think I’d start him. He’s definitely worth more than a running back who’s not currently getting many touches unless injury occurs.
efactor
Footballguy
Zeke looked OK, but I think it was because the bar is set pretty low. 10/40 isn't that exciting unless you get extra points for hurdling defenders. The TD helped of course.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
Dowdle seems to have a clear path to the starting job, does he have the goods if he gets it? With Zeke and Dalvin Cook(ed), there isn't much competition.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Looked like an RB1 tonight against a strong PIT defense.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
update?
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I'm not sure he's an upgrade.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Wait for it.....hold.....hold ....
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
I'll definitely be fielding offers this week.
