There have been multiple reports that the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly cutting four-time Pro Bowl Running Back Dalvin Cook come June 1st.
The Cowboys let go of long-tenured and beloved three-time Pro Bowl RB Ezekiel Elliott this offseason.
To fill the void of Elliott, the Cowboys signed Ronald Jones and drafted Deuce Vaughn by way of the University of Kansas State.
Should the Dallas Cowboys sign Dalvin Cook?
Cook has been a Pro Bowl selection for the past four years. During that stretch Cook has been able to put up a 1,000-yard rushing season.
This past season Cook saw 264 rushing attempts while rushing for 1,173 yards. He also played in all 17 games.
The 27-year-old running back still has a lot of life left.
Although Cook and Elliott are the same age, there hasn’t been a visible decline in Cook’s game. Cook seems to have more years of elite play in him.
Signing Cook to the Cowboys shows the loyal fanbase that ownership is serious about winning.
There’s no denying that Vaughn and Jones are talented.
However, Vaughn is a sixth-round pick who hasn’t seen a single snap in the NFL. Jones on the other hand has not seen 200 or more rushing attempts in a season.
With Tony Pollard as the lead running back, it’s imperative that Dallas signs Cook.
Pollard is an elusive speedy running back
This past season Pollard put up career numbers across the board.
Pollard started four games this season, his most for a single season. Pollard also rushed for 193 attempts. That’s his highest in a season as well.
He capped off this first Pro Bowl selection season by rushing for 1,007 yards and scoring nine touchdowns.
Pollard suffered a broken fibula in the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers.
Although there are no long-term concerns regarding Pollard’s injury from the Cowboys’ medical staff and front office, Cook serves as insurance.
Pollard has not seen over 200 rushing attempts in one season. Many fans speculate whether Pollard can handle being the Cowboys’ workhorse. Especially coming off an injury.
Elliott noticeably lost a step or two, however, his ability to be a workhorse paired well with Pollard’s elusiveness.
Elliott saw a total of 231 rushing attempts during the 2022 season.
Pollard’s career-high attempts are 193.
Cook is no stranger to carrying the load as he saw a career-high of 312 attempts back in the 2020 season.
Head Coach Mike McCarthy will be taking over the playcalling on offense after the departure of Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore.
The change of play callers will also bring a new approach to the Cowboys’ style of offense.
With Moore, the Cowboys put an emphasis on slinging the ball and running the scoreboard up.
This won’t be the case with McCarthy.
McCarthy has stated there’s going to be an emphasis on utilizing the game clock.
He has also stated he wants to run the ball more so the defense has time to rest and catch their breath.
McCarthy has no desire to be the number-one offense in the league. He wants to be the number-one team in wins and championships.
To best make the wishes of McCarthy’s plans, the Dallas Cowboys should sign Dalvin Cook. Adding Cook makes the Cowboys a stronger team.
