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Cowboys’ 2015 Run Game Is Ultimate Test of O-Line vs. Running Back

May 16, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Dallas Cowboys brought back an old-school style of football during the 2014 NFL season, using a big, physical, nasty offensive line to dictate the flow of the game.
It's a simple approach, a proven approach: Win up front, control the line of scrimmage and run the ball. That's how you wear down opposing defenses. Line up, hit them in the mouth and then do it again. Eventually, the defense will lie down and quit.
This dedication to running the football allowed Jason Garrett's team to manage the tempo, set up opportunities for quarterback Tony Romo and also create beneficial matchups in the passing game.
But after letting DeMarco Murray walk in free agency and opting not to draft a running back earlier this month, will the Cowboys still be able to produce on the ground with veterans Darren McFadden, Joseph Randle, Ryan Williams or Lance Dunbar carrying the ball?
Team owner Jerry Jones believes they can, but the reality is this is going to be a g...

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