The Facts: It might take a while for Elliott to get said extension as Dallas has a logjam of players deserving of paydays. That line began with pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, who signed a mega deal, and quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper are next up. After picking up Elliott's fifth-year rookie option, Dallas executive vice president Stephen Jones stressed that a deal will get done, but there's no rush as it pertains to the NFL's reigning rushing leader. "Well, I think those are all a work in progress," Jones said Friday in regards to the Cooper and Prescott deals.

Diehards Line: Jones continued: "Certainly we've got a couple years there with Zeke to get that done. We certainly want to get him done. He's the straw, if you will, that stirs our drink. He's a key part of what we're about. Those things take time to get done. ... There hasn't really been a timetable put on this." In 2018, Elliott ran to his second rushing title in three seasons with 1,434 yards on a league-high 304 carries. The third-year back and two-time Pro Bowler likewise led the NFL with 381 touches as he added 77 receptions for 567 yards. He's most definitely the offensive centerpiece, the man who moves the chains and the straw that stirs the drink. Sooner or later, he'll hit contract paydirt.