Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Tuesday that he was thrilled for former running back Ezekiel Elliott on signing a reported one-year deal with the Patriots.
Elliott, 28, spent seven seasons in Dallas before the franchise released him during the offseason, electing to rely on Tony Pollard as its featured running back. While McCarthy is not looking forward to coaching against Elliott when the Cowboys and Patriots clash on Oct. 1, he believes his former running back will “do great” in New England’s offensive system.
“Play-style alone, I think he’s [Elliott] a really good fit for how they like to play,” McCarthy said, per ESPN’s Todd Archer.
