Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle is a flavor of choice many fans don’t see eye to eye on, but his recent performance has been worthy of applause. The former undrafted free agent out of TCU ran 12 times for 53 yards generating 4.4 yards per carry. On the outside, that stat line will go unnoticed but it’s the philosophy behind his lack of carries that makes him a winner.
Dowdle ranks 7th in success rate throughout the NFL, averaging 4.5 yards a carry. Head coach Mike McCarthy has spoken at length about getting the run game going but his playcalling suggests his remarks are merely lip service to appease the fan base.
Dowdle ranks 35th in rushing this season with 374 yards. He is 36th in carries with 83 suggesting a higher volume of rushes would put him on par with the other lead running backs in the league.
A free agent at the end of the year, Dowdle may venture into free agency and be a real find for someone willing to commit to running the football.
