Although he dallas cowboys Lost in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, the team finally showed a pulse in the running game. No, Ezekiel Elliott It wasn’t the one who led the pack, as he and the team seem to be at odds, but Rico Dowdle led the charge with 75 rushing yards.

Yes, when your team is 3-5, you take any small victory. However, the Cowboys also have a glaring loss that stares them in the face each week. That loss was due to the front office’s failure to hire Derrick Henry during the offseason.

General manager Jerry Jones didn’t see a world where Henry would fit in or help the Cowboys this season. The Baltimore Ravens took the risk and now have a running back who leads every running back statistical category in the NFL.

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The decision not to bring in Henry should be enough for Jones to realize that this franchise needs another voice to help make decisions. However, will the Cowboys owner allow his ego to take such a hit? If you don’t, then all hope could be lost for the foreseeable future.

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