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Dallas Cowboys: Mike Weber’s role in the offense

By Tomas Romo

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Running back Mike Weber #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes on the field during the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 31-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Running back Mike Weber #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes on the field during the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 31-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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This former Ohio State running back will look to impress with the Dallas Cowboys as a rookie and could be a one-two punch with Ezekiel Elliott.

The Dallas Cowboys selected two running backs in April’s draft in Tony Pollard and Mike Weber. Weber was selected in the seventh round and will look to bring a different dynamic to the team.

While the Cowboys have one of the best running backs in the game in Ezekiel Elliott, Weber might have to be more versatile to see the field.

Life at Ohio State

Weber was a big time player for the Buckeyes over his college career and became just the third freshman in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season. He was later named Big Ten Freshman Player of the Year for his performance in 2016.

Last season Weber finished with 954 yards on the ground with six total touchdowns and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. He is used to playing big time football in the Big Ten and there’s no reason why his physical running style shouldn’t translate to the NFL.

Slow Start

Weber went down with a knee injury early in rookie minicamp and is starting to get healthier. Weber needs to be on the field if he is going to compete with roster hopefuls Darius Jackson and Jordan Chunn. He has all the intangibles to be a solid NFL running back and is still adjusting to the new personnel.

The roster is wide open for Weber to come in and backup Elliott. Tony Pollard is likely to be Elliott’s backup as well but Dallas see’s him in a much bigger role as either a return man or as a wide receiver.

Weber has to be able to understand his role whether it’s in the running game or in pass protection. He is viewed as a three down back but behind Elliott he will have to take advantage of any situation he is put in.

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Overview

Mike Weber has the same abilities that Ezekiel Elliott possesses I’m not saying he’s going to become an All-Pro like Zeke but he has the ground and pound tools to be successful. If Weber can stay healthy and have a strong Training Camp and Preseason it would be no surprise when Weber makes the team.

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