The NFL World Reacts to the Cowboys Running Back Decision

Ezekiel Elliott has been the Cowboys' mainstay in both of carries and compensation.

Mike McCarthy believes Dallas has two standout running backs.

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Tony Pollard and Zeke Elliott are considered by Mike McCarthy to be the top running backs, according to Cowboys reporter Calvin Watkins.

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On social media, McCarthy's remarks drew attention from the NFL community.

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So they ought to receive an equal number of touches, right? a fan questioned.

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Another responded, "My G is basically telling move Zeke, we tied."

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Another Cowboys supporter said, "I don't think Tony can block as well as ZEKE but that's the only thing ZEKE has on Tony.

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With the additional game, Ezekiel Elliott was able to surpass 1,000 yards for the second time in 2021.

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But it is evident that he hasn't been the same player since the Cowboys selected him in the fourth round out of Ohio State in 2016.

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