First-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer is already being put in an awkward predicament. While some fans of the Dallas Cowboys still aren't buying into Schottenheimer, the offense has already established its own 'big three' of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
One concern that has been raised throughout the offseason is who will lead the rushing attack. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders look like the guys to lead the way, but there is talent up and down the depth chart.
Look no further than Hunter Luepke, who has been a security blanket for Prescott thanks to his third-down blocking. While many fans assume Luepke will make the 53-man roster, Kurt Daniels of the Cowboys' official website isn't so sure if his role will last.
"(Luepke's) not going to see a huge jump in carries in the run game or catches in the passing attack, given the other options available, so will his blocking be better than, say, third-string tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford, who is four inches taller and 15 pounds heavier?," Daniels wrote.
Daniels brought up another good point about fullbacks having limited roles in Schottenheimer's previous stops as an offensive coordinator with the Jets, Rams and Seahawks.
Hunter Luepke's role isn't safe going into Cowboys training camp
In the same mailbag, fellow Cowboys staff writer Nick Eatman argued that Luepke's ability to wear multiple hats would be valuable to any team.
"I can't sit here and say he's going to be the starting running back but he should have a role because he does so many things," Eatman wrote.
It's a tough decision for the Joneses and Schottenheimer, but in Luepke's case, he's done a great job on offense in limited opportunities and he's a special teams standout. He's protected Prescott and has done pretty much everything he can to hold his spot on the team.
The bad news is that Luepke is involved in a crowded backfield.
With fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue looking to stake his claim as the lead RB, and seventh-round pick Phil Mafah bringing value as a physical runner, it is fair to question if Dallas should keep Luepke, especially if cutting him would mean keeping an additional defensive back.
Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota predicted all five RBs to make the roster before next season. That is very much in play, but it might not be as set in stone as the fan base thinks going into Oxnard.