Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

USA TODAY Sports

Eric Dickerson's rookie rushing record might be in jeopardy, but the Hall of Fame running back isn't particularly worried about his mark being surpassed.

With 1,005 rushing yards through his first nine games, Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott is on pace to finish with 1,787 yards on the season if he remains healthy and maintains his current workload. That would leave him just short of the rookie record of 1,808 set by Dickerson in 1983 with the Los Angeles Rams.

Appearing on SportsCenter on Wednesday, Dickerson said he felt that number was safe.

"Zeke does a great job of picking and choosing his holes, he really does," Dickerson said. "And the offensive line, they stopped everybody at the line of scrimmage. But is he gonna break that record? No, he ain't gonna break that record. That record's safe."

Asked what his reaction would be if Elliott did break the record, Dickerson doubled down on his prediction.

"I'd be happy for him, I really would," Dickerson said. "But that's not gonna happen. ... I'm not gonna throw a party either way."

The five-time all-pro had plenty of praise for Elliott and rookie quarterback Dak Prescott. He floated the idea of the two sharing MVP honors.

"(Elliott is) rookie of the year for sure, I think no doubt right now," Dickerson said. "You know, the MVP thing: He's on pace to be MVP, too. People are looking at Zeke. Look at Dak Prescott. Don't forget about him. They could have co-MVPs. It would be the greatest thing in the world if they had co-MVPs on the Dallas Cowboys."

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