Stephen Jones Cowboys will lean on running game to keep Romo healthy

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In 2014, when Tony Romo played in 15 regular season games and the Cowboys finished 12-4, the pa s-run ratio was 52/48. Last year, with DeMarco Murray signing with the Eagles, the offense may have relied even more on Romo's arm -- except that he played in just four games after twice breaking his collarbone.But with Romo expected to be fully healthy by the start of the 2016 season, the Cowboys will Steven Montez Jersey  take every precaution to keep the 36-year-old quarterback upright. In simple terms that means relying heavily on the run, a prospect that makes perfect sense given that the team used the No. 4 pick on former Ohio State standout Ezekiel Elliott."That's exactly what we're thinking," Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told in San Diego this week. "Obviously run the football. The other thing, when you've got a veteran quarterback who is a big student of the game, he  Taylor Decker Jersey can certainly move Zeke around and get the right matchups. You put him there in the backfield, they're going to have to respect the run. "They can't nece sarily throw their nickel and dime packages in if he is in the backfield, knowing with our offensive line and what he can do as a runner, that can certainly change the game. Zeke was a flanker in high school. He's got great ball skills catching the ball and we can certainly split him out. It will be a big challenge for any inside linebacker to try to cover him. We should have some great matchups out Daryl Worley Jersey  there. Not to mention we've got guys like Dez Bryant, Cole Beasley, Jason Witten and guys like that. Hopefully this offense can move the football, move the chains and control the football."  While Elliott was unquestionably the  Shane Zylstra Jersey best back in the draft, thought he should've been taken fourth overall given the team's other needs. But that's how it worked out, and now the Cowboys have every intention of leaning on Elliott -- Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris -- in an effort to unburden Romo. The plan seems reasonable, especially since the Cowboys just mi sed out on Paxton Lynch -- -- who could've been groomed to replace Romo in the next few years. The team did draft Dak Prescott but he's more of a long-term project.The Cowboys certainly have the pieces in place to return to the playoffs; Dez Bryant  Bobby Price Jersey should be good to go in training camp, the offensive line is among the NFL's best, and the running game could be very, very good too. Ultimately, it comes down to keeping Romo healthy because none of the other stuff matters if he's on the sidelines in civvies.  * Click here Click here Click here