Cowboys reset the backfield without big names, but with bold new choices

The Dallas Cowboys are ready for a fresh season and a fresh strategy in the backfield. After averaging just 100.3 rushing yards per game last season, the team want to redefine their offensive identity. They’re betting on players who may not be headliners yet—but who just might turn into yard-gaining machines.

Forget the idea of blockbuster deals—the Cowboys didn’t follow the analyst playbook. Instead of pursuing Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, or Saquon Barkley, the team chose to build from the ground up.

Cowboys went with a new formula

In their place, the Cowboys made a strategic call to roll with Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue. Each player brings a unique profile, but the goal is the same: make McCarthy’s offense move.

For Sanders, who saw limited action recently, this could be his breakout moment. Williams, whose career in Denver had ups and downs, is expected to be a key piece. As for Blue, the Cowboys took him in the fifth round of the draft—a speedy rookie with strong receiving ability to expand the aerial game.

Dallas Aren’t Apologizing

While critics question why the Cowboys didn’t pursue Henry or ignore Barkley because of his contract with Philadelphia, the franchise isn’t looking back. For the team, managing cap space and laying the groundwork for 2025 was the real priority. What some saw as a missed opportunity, the Cowboys view as part of their “Blow It Up” project—designed to rebuild with long-term vision.

 

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Count on coaching

The Cowboys seem to have a well-thought-out blueprint. The additions of Klayton Adams and Conor Riley to the coaching staff weren’t cosmetic—they were calculated. Both bring a track record of elevating run games and are working with a revamped offensive line. Dallas introduced them as key pieces to create lanes and fix protection issues.

Now, the big question remains: Will this be enough for the Cowboys to improve on last season’s results? Time will tell, but the team are clearly betting on functionality, explosiveness, and consistency.