The Players You Have to Rank but Will Never Draft

Danny, Danny, and Craig discuss some injury news from the weekend, including Dak Prescott’s shoulder, before talking about the running back dead zone and more

By Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Aug 9, 2021, 2:54pm EDT

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

We begin with some injury news from the weekend, including Dak Prescott’s shoulder, Amari Cooper’s foot, Justin Jefferson’s shoulder, and more. Then we talk about the running back dead zone, and why a specific crop of running backs should be avoided each season.

News:
QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys (4:16)
WR Amari Cooper, Cowboys (7:35)
WR Justin Jefferson, Vikings (9:23)
RB Saquon Barkley, Giants (21:56)
RB Najee Harris, Steelers (26:38)
TE Hunter Henry, Patriots (28:38)
WR Will Fuller, Dolphins (31:55)
WR Curtis Samuel, Washington (34:17)
The RB Dead Zone (41:51)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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