Jerry Jones Comments on Ezekiel Elliott’s Workload

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated Tuesday the team will continue to lean on standout rookie Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL’s leading rusher, during the remaining portion of the season despite concerns about his workload.

Todd Archer of ESPN.com passed along comments from the outspoken and highly involved owner, who showed no interest in changing a formula that has guided the Cowboys to a league-best 10-1 record.

“The more we give Ezekiel the ball, then I think the better,” Jones said. “We’re winning with that. We’re wearing them down on defense.”

Jones also pinpointed Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith as an example of a player who could see a high volume of touches on a weekly basis without wearing down late in the year.

“I look back at Emmitt Smith. Everybody expressed, including ourselves, concern because Emmitt was carrying such a load,” he said. “And of course I think he carried the ball more than I think anyone has in their career in …

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