The Dallas Cowboys running game is in shambles. It's the worst rushing attack in the league, and no one has excelled as a No. 1 defender.

Earlier this season, when the team faced the Baltimore Ravens, Cowboys Nation was reminded of Jerry Jones and the Cowboys front office's failure to pursue running back Derrick Henry as a free agent.

Jones said the team “couldn’t afford” Henry, which is why they didn’t pursue him. Henry, meanwhile, made it clear that he wanted to play for the Cowboys.

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Through seven weeks of the NFL season, Henry leads the NFL in rushing. In the Baltimore Ravens' Monday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Henry added another 169 rushing yards on just 15 carries, including a long of 81.

During Henry's last major outing, Cowboys legend Troy Aikman couldn't help but attack Jerry Jones and the Dallas front office for their failure to sign the native.

Aikman said: “There must be a lot of teams out there that had the opportunity to get Derrick Henry that are kind of kicking themselves for not doing it. But he was an absolutely perfect fit for this Ravens offense.”

Joe Buck chimed in: “Can you think of any off-hand teams? I’ll just put it out there, Derrick Henry’s offseason home is in Dallas, Texas.”

Ouch.

Aren’t Dallas Cowboys fans going through enough? But you know what? Jerry Jones and his company must listen to the ongoing criticism. Just make sure he doesn't try to get you fired.

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