The Facts: In 2016, McFadden served as a valuable mentor to rookie Ezekiel Elliott, who went on to lead the league in rushing. McFadden also accepted his role as the No. 2 back behind Elliott and contributed on special teams. That's the type of role he envisions going into the 2017 season. "Obviously I'm going to be a backup guy," McFadden said. "Whatever they need me to do, I'm going to do it. If it's special teams or whatever, I'm up for it. At the end of the day, it's a team sport. I'm a team guy."

Diehards Line: McFadden rushed for 1,089 yards on 239 carries in 2015, overtaking the starting job from Joseph Randle midway through the season. McFadden hasn’t lost his confidence in his abilities. If something were to happen to Elliott, McFadden feels he could step in and have similar production behind the Cowboys’ offensive line. “At the end of the day, I still can run the ball,” McFadden said. “I don’t feel like I’ve lost a step. I don’t feel like I’ve slowed down anything at all. I can still run the ball." That's something Elliott owners should keep in mind late on draft day.