Why I Am Super Concerned About The Cowboys Offense Entering 2022

Training camp is around the corner and NFL head coaches begin the process of building a championship team. Cowboys fans enter every season with high expectations. They want a roster with the talent to compete for a Super Bowl. This years roster may still be under construction as training camp will tell us more. The Cowboys offense returns a handful of key weapons and sprinkles in some new faces to round out the system. However, Dallas fans should be extremely optimistic entering 2022, as this offense showcases a handful of question marks and similarities to a struggling offense of the past, Moore was the quarterbacks coach at the time, but that 2018 roster has to be in the back of his mind. This 2022 roster, especially the offensive side, could run into a handful of issues this season. 

Ride Or Die With The Run Game

The Cowboys enter 2022 with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard running the backfield, a combination that has demonstrated game-changing capabilities. The pair combined for 2,345 scrimmage-yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Dallas spent its first round pick on Tyler Smith to shore up the offensive line. The Tulsa product has shown excellent run-blocking skills and athleticism on the field. This mentality is healthy for a football team, as the running game plays a vital role in the success of an offense.

Elliott however has trended downwards over his last few seasons and enters this year in potentially his final season in Dallas. Last year, Elliott failed to top the 100-yard mark after week five, with four of those games resulting in under 10 carries. The passing game finished in the top-three of several categories last season, but some of those names are gone. If the passing game struggles to move the ball, Elliott and Pollard would be asked to step in. Elliott is not the same back fans have seen in the past, which could lead to a stagnant offense. 

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