Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is expecting big things from running back Ezekiel Elliott now that his seemingly never-ending legal saga with the NFL is a thing of the past.聽 聽"I think that not having to address that mentally and physically Derwin James Jersey , not having to think about not only the interruption of ... the suspension, but just the physical interruption, the physical aspect of that, [will help]"聽Jones said Wednesday Donte Jackson Panthers Jersey , according to ESPN.com's Todd Archer.聽Elliott, 22, was suspended for six games last season stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend in July 2016. Following an investigation, the league determined Elliott breached its personal conduct policy.聽The Cowboys tailback and his representatives repeatedly challenged that ruling at several levels of the federal court system Tremaine Youth Edmunds Youth Jersey , but their quest to have that decision reversed failed and he was ordered to serve the suspension in its entirety.聽"To not have that on your mind, to not have the ambiguity of not knowing timelines, those kinds of things, there's no doubt in my mind it will make a significant difference in how he can focus ... not only on the next practice but the next game and the entire season Carlton Davis Buccaneers Jersey ," Jones added.In 10 games a season ago, Elliott tallied 242 carries for 983 yards and seven touchdowns. He also logged 26 receptions for 269 yards and a pair of scores. Dallas went 6-4 with the Ohio State product active.聽The Cowboys, who failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, figure to lean heavily on Elliott to guide the offense following the offseason departures of No. 1 wide receiver Dez Bryant and safety blanket Jason Witten. Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Dirk Koetter is the betting favorite to be the first head coach fired once the 2018 NFL season begins.According to OddsShark A.J. Green Youth Jersey , Koetter is a +250 favorite (bet $100 to win $250) to lose his job before any other coach. The Cleveland Browns' Hue Jackson is the second choice at +500, while Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos is listed third at +650.It's not hard to see why Koetter is leading that less-than-distinguished pack.Although the Buccaneers went 9-7 during his first year on the job, they cratered and went 5-11 a season ago despite entering the campaign as a trendy pick to qualify for the playoffs.Now, Koetter may have to weather a fierce storm if he wants to keep his job with Jameis Winston suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.As a result Tremaine Edmunds Bills Jersey , the Bucs will be left to roll with veteran journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick against a trio of 2017 division champions in the New Orleans Saints (Week 1), Philadelphia Eagles (Week 2) and Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 3) to open the season..