Two Heisman backs show strain in Dallas and Oakland
The piece weighs the dilemma of pairing Heisman winners in one backfield. Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson in Oakland and Herschel Walker with Tony Dorsett in Dallas clash with sharing the ball. Coaches and players debate optimal roles, blocking needs, and happiness levels as teams navigate star power and limited carries.
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Bo Jackson
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Scannella
Dorsett
Walker
Tom Landry
Jim Erkenbeck
Dallas
Buffalo
O.J. (Simpson
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Herschel
Roger Staubach
NFL
George Allen
AFC East tied for first and last as week nears
The AFC East standings are a five team logjam with the Colts, Bills, Patriots, Jets and Dolphins all at 4-4. The Jets face Kansas City while Buffalo visits Cleveland and New England hosts Dallas as the race tightens heading into Sunday.
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Meyer
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Mass
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Chiefs
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Christian Okoye
Paul Palmer
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Indianapolis
N.Y. Jets
West
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N.Y. Giants
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L.A. Rams
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