Despite entering his fourth NFL season, Rico Dowdle has never shared a huddle with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in a preseason or regular-season game.
“Each guy has his own unique skill set,” running backs coach Jeff Blasko said Wednesday. “We’re trying to find out exactly what each guy does well. We’re going to have to be creative from a big-picture standpoint in terms of assembling it and putting it all together. Obviously, with the departure of Zeke, we’re not asking guys to come in here and be Zeke Elliott. …
Despite entering his fourth NFL season, Dowdle has never shared a huddle with quarterback Dak Prescott in a preseason or regular-season game. His seven carries for 24 yards in 2020 “Rico is a bigger, physical back,” said Blasko, who went from coaching the Cowboys’ offensive line to running backs this offseason. “More of a downhill, square-type runner. The pass protection piece, he fits what we’re doing. I’ve always had a relationship with Rico. It’s been cool to now be in the same room with Rico and take that relationship to another level.
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