It has been a headline-filled offseason for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.

That's one of the biggest differences between the two young stars in the team's backfield, and it has become troubling to Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman that only half of the duo set to lead future Cowboys teams 'gets it' when it comes to being an NFL player.

"Look, I understand. Players party. They should party. Rob Gronkowski parties like the world is coming to an end. They're young men," Freeman said. "Elliott isn't a bad guy because he stays out late or hangs out or parties on a boat, just like Prescott isn't automatically a good guy because he's at a soccer game."

"Still, it's important that players 'get it.' This isn't about morality or perceived morality. This is about common sense. Players who 'get it' understand they're not at Ohio State any longer. Players who 'get it' know they play for the Dallas Cowboys, perhaps the most famous team in all of sports, and everyone, everywhere, watches everything they do."

If you've been living under a rock since the NFL season concluded: Elliott was seen exposing a woman's breast during the Dallas St. Patrick's Day parade a few weeks ago, and he's also still under NFL investigation for domestic violence allegations from last year.

Others who have not been impressed with Elliott's offseason behavior include former NFL head coach Herm Edwards who spoke with the running back at the Pro Bowl.

"It's not saying you can't have fun," Edwards said Thursday before SMU's athletic forum luncheon in Dallas. "You're young. You should have fun. But there comes a point to where you're saying: 'Hey. How's this going to look?'"

After the St. Patrick's Day parade incident, SportsDay's David Moore wrote it may only be a matter of time before Elliott gets burned by his off-field behavior.

"Elliott is a great football player. Players and coaches respect the talent, work ethic and enthusiasm he brings to the Cowboys," Moore said. "It's also clear in his 11 months with the franchise that he lives close to the flame."