Derrick Henry’s 2024 campaign proves the Cowboys need a new general manager

Although the Dallas Cowboys lost in Week 9 to the Atlanta Falcons, the team finally showed a pulse in the run game. No, Ezekiel Elliott wasn’t the one leading the pack as he and the team appear to be at odds, but Rico Dowdle led the charge with 75 rushing yards.

Yes, when your team is 3-5, you take every little victory. However, the Cowboys also have one glaring loss staring them in the face every week. That loss was the front office not bringing in Derrick Henry this offseason.

General manager Jerry Jones didn’t see a world where Henry would fit in or help the Cowboys this season. The Baltimore Ravens took a risk and now they have a running back who leads every statistical category for running backs in the NFL.

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The decision not to bring in Henry should be enough for Jones to realize that this franchise needs another voice to help make decisions. However, will the Cowboys owner allow his ego to take such a blow? If he doesn’t, all hope for the near future may be lost.

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