Introduction

In a surprising twist of fate, the possibility of Derrick Henry joining the Dallas Cowboys was more viable than many fans might have believed. The star running back had shown interest in making Dallas—a city where he trains during the offseason—his permanent home. However, as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealed, money was the decisive factor that kept Henry from donning the iconic blue and silver.

Reflecting on the Decision

After Henry's impressive performance with the Baltimore Ravens, where he rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns in a thrilling 28-25 victory against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, it's safe to say that Jones is likely rethinking that decision. Watching Henry bulldoze through Dallas' defense certainly left a lasting impression.

Jerry Jones' Admission

Following the Cowboys’ disappointing second consecutive home loss, Jones openly discussed why Henry didn't end up with the team. “We couldn’t afford Derrick Henry,” he confessed with a chuckle when pressed for details. He elaborated, “It’s like asking why you can’t buy a mansion when you’re living in a different kind of house. We just couldn’t make it fit financially.”

Derrick Henry's Career Move

Henry ultimately signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Ravens after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans, demonstrating his prowess as one of the top RBs in the league.

Cowboys' Running Game Troubles

Meanwhile, the Cowboys have been grappling with a struggling running game in the wake of losing Tony Pollard to injury. Currently, they have Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott, and Deuce Vaughn on the roster, but their performance has been lackluster, ranking 25th in rushing yards through the first two weeks and mustering just 51 rushing yards in Week 3.

Looking Beyond One Player

Jones acknowledged the broader issues plaguing the Cowboys' run game, insisting that it wasn’t solely about needing a superstar like Henry. “I wouldn’t put the running game woes on one player,” he stated. “It takes a solid offensive line, a well-rounded passing game, and many other elements to make a rushing attack formidable. Just grabbing someone like [Hall of Famer] Jim Brown wouldn’t change everything for us.”

Conclusion

As the Cowboys navigate their challenges, fans are left to ponder what could have been had they secured Henry. With a struggling run game and a daunting schedule ahead, the Cowboys will need to rally together if they hope to turn their season around. Will they find a way to fix their offensive woes before it's too late? Only time will tell.