Cowboys have to make a difficult decision when it comes to RB room

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys running back room, Boyz II Men put it best: it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

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The Dallas Cowboys are enjoying a victory Friday after taking care of the New York Giants on Thursday night. The team will have a long wait before their next game on October 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

With all that time, the team could make some painful decisions.

It's no secret that the Cowboys running back group has been a disappointment through the first month of the season. On Thursday, Rico Dowdle led the way for Dallas, rushing for 48 yards on 11 attempts.

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While Dowdle's performances haven't been eye-popping, he has proved to be the No. 1 option for the team. But what about Ezekiel Elliot?

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Elliot's return to the franchise has not delivered the way Jerry Jones and company hoped. The former Ohio State star had 19 yards on five carries, his second-highest total of the season (40 yards against Cleveland.)

With Elliot's recent performances, it feels the franchise will have to make a difficult decision on his future.

Elliot will forever be remembered during his first run in Dallas. However, with the playing life of a running back, it feels like the writing may be on the wall for the 29-year-old.

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