The Cowboys officially brought in some new backup firepower on Monday, claiming running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs. This move comes right after Dallas cut Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah on Sunday, leaving them with only Malik Davis behind Javonte Williams on the depth chart. The need for another body in that backfield was clear, and they got one in Demercado, but his past carries some serious baggage.
Dallas Grabbed Needed Depth, But At What Cost?
You gotta wonder what was going through the Cowboys front office’s head. They needed a running back, that’s for sure. With Blue and Mafah gone, and Davis being the lone experienced backup, bringing in a guy with Demercado’s history is a gamble. He spent his first three NFL seasons with the Cardinals before signing with the Chiefs. During his time in Arizona, he put up some solid numbers: 126 carries for 819 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He wasn’t just a runner either, catching 50 passes for 324 yards and another score. Those stats scream talent, but they do not tell the whole story.
A Memorable Blunder Haunts Demercado’s Highlight Reel
Here is the thing that truly defines Emari Demercado’s early career: a jaw-dropping play from a Week 5 game against the Titans last season. Demercado was on his way to the end zone, a surefire touchdown, and then he just… let go of the ball. Before he crossed the plane. Yeah, you read that right. It was a blunder so bad that former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon completely lost it on the sideline, getting right in Demercado’s face, making contact, and yelling at him for the mistake. The team even fined Gannon a whopping $100,000 in the wake of that incident. That kind of sideline blowup and a six-figure fine for a coach is unheard of, and it shows you the sheer frustration Demercado’s gaffe caused.
So, here we are. Dallas has a new piece in their backfield, a guy who can produce but who also has a notorious history of letting a huge moment slip away. Will Demercado’s past teach him a tough lesson, or are we in for more sideline drama? You just know every snap for this guy is going to be under a microscope in Dallas this season. Keep an eye on that Cowboys backfield, because this story is far from over.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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