VIDEO: Cowboys Linemen Trying and Failing to Run Passing Routes is Solid Gold
By Scott Rogust
The Dallas Cowboys appear to be heading towards a lengthy period without their elite dual-threat backfield weapon, Ezekiel Elliott. So, what are the Cowboys to do? No, not pay him... not yet. Rather, prior to Saturday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, Cowboys offensive linemen tried their hands at running some passing routes. And yes, it went just as well as you thought it would have.
The Cowboys linemen out here running routes ?
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While it didn't elicit the desired results, it's the thought that counts. And it's good for a laugh, too.
An A for effort, though. Keep studying that playbook, guys. You'll get this receiver thing figured out some day.