Mickey: Eye test about Zeke

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-these-eyes-telling-it-all-about-zeke


Oh boy, this should be a good one. But Mickey makes some good points. But I am sure those will be disregarded.

We have Mickey and an article about Zeke. Double whammy for haters of both.

He does start out in his condescending way the 1st few lines. Then shows his reasons why Zeke still will have a good season. Oh, also he threw in the "eye test" from the off -season stuff. He goes through the injuries of the OL, back up QB's allowing a DC to tee off on Zeke.

So have at it, as I am sure we will see the usual comments from those that do not read the article.

 

[MarcusRock]

All I know is @aria is missing some prime Zeke meat this off-season. He must have gotten a life during his time away.

I kid. I kid.

 

[jazzcat22]

All I know is @aria is missing some prime Zeke meat this off-season. He must have gotten a life during his time away.

I kid. I kid.

I have him on ignore anyway.

 

[CATCH17]

Unless he's hitting homeruns again I think Pollard needs to cut into Zeke's touches.

Pollard is just more of a big play threat.

 

[jazzcat22]

Unless he's hitting homeruns again I think Pollard needs to cut into Zeke's touches.

Pollard is just more of a big play threat.

They need to be on the field at the same time more often. But that may make too much sense for Moore to realize.
Maybe that is why they were giving Pollard reps at WR positions during OTA's.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Zeke may have a good season, but his burst disappeared two years ago. I’ve never seen burst come back.

 

[tyke1doe]

Let me guess without even reading: Zeke is looking good.

 

[gimmesix]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-these-eyes-telling-it-all-about-zeke


Oh boy, this should be a good one. But Mickey makes some good points. But I am sure those will be disregarded.

We have Mickey and an article about Zeke. Double whammy for haters of both.

He does start out in his condescending way the 1st few lines. Then shows his reasons why Zeke still will have a good season. Oh, also he threw in the "eye test" from the off -season stuff. He goes through the injuries of the OL, back up QB's allowing a DC to tee off on Zeke.

So have at it, as I am sure we will see the usual comments from those that do not read the article.

Although there were many reasons for it, Elliott's season last year was not good enough for what he's getting paid. If he repeats that effort, then we need to get out of that contract. If he's among the top five backs in the league, then we'll likely restructure the deal.

It won't matter if most of the line is hurt, if he's hurt, etc., he's got to produce at an elite level for what he's getting paid or Dallas has to move on. And I say this as much more of a fan of Elliott's on-field efforts than many on here.

 

[tyke1doe]

Spagzy Wagzy is a PR man. Stories you will NOT get from Spags:

Jerry Jones is an AWFUL GM
25 year anniversary of Cowboys SB futility
Zeke takes the "Feed Me" gesture, literally, gains 100 lbs during offseason
Dakuracy needs major improvement if Cowboys expect to win the NFC East

 

[Jipper]

Unless he's hitting homeruns again I think Pollard needs to cut into Zeke's touches.

Pollard is just more of a big play threat.

not saying you are wrong, but it is a bit of a difficult point to make and substantiate isn't it? Given when Pollard comes into the game and the situations that hes used in, his individual performance is a bit boosted but the circumstances. If you start having Pollard cut into Zeke's touches, then you start to erode some of the additional benefit Pollard gets from being fresh and a true change of pace that the defense isn't expecting.

Again, please don't take this as me calling your opinion incorrect, I just think we need to consider why Pollard has had limited success situationally and if it would be diminished if his use changes

 

[john van brocklin]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-these-eyes-telling-it-all-about-zeke


Oh boy, this should be a good one. But Mickey makes some good points. But I am sure those will be disregarded.

We have Mickey and an article about Zeke. Double whammy for haters of both.

He does start out in his condescending way the 1st few lines. Then shows his reasons why Zeke still will have a good season. Oh, also he threw in the "eye test" from the off -season stuff. He goes through the injuries of the OL, back up QB's allowing a DC to tee off on Zeke.

So have at it, as I am sure we will see the usual comments from those that do not read the article.

We all hope zeke rebounds because it would improve the team.

 

[Jake]

When someone uses "eye test" it tells me they have no basis other than a gut feeling, clearly unable to articulate it in a way to convince others.

 

[CATCH17]

not saying you are wrong, but it is a bit of a difficult point to make and substantiate isn't it? Given when Pollard comes into the game and the situations that hes used in, his individual performance is a bit boosted but the circumstances. If you start having Pollard cut into Zeke's touches, then you start to erode some of the additional benefit Pollard gets from being fresh and a true change of pace that the defense isn't expecting.

Again, please don't take this as me calling your opinion incorrect, I just think we need to consider why Pollard has had limited success situationally and if it would be diminished if his use changes

I think Pollard would be one of the best backs in football if he got volume and was used like Alvin Kamara is used.

He’s just as explosive as it gets. His acceleration is unreal and you make a mistake and he can chew up 30 or 40 yards real quick.

 

[CouchCoach]

There are two main players looking for redemption, Elliott and Smith. We will see some favorable articles about them because that's the nature of the local media beast.

Spagnola has a role to play with the Cowboys and he's seen what happens to others within the organization that don't see the glass as half full.

It doesn't really matter, the proof will come soon enough. Right now, he and others are doing just what we're doing, trying to find stuff to talk about.

 

[INCowboysFan]

I think Pollard would be one of the best backs in football if he got volume and was used like Alvin Kamara is used.

He’s just as explosive as it gets. His acceleration is unreal and you make a mistake and he can chew up 30 or 40 yards real quick.

 

[TNCowboy]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-these-eyes-telling-it-all-about-zeke


Oh boy, this should be a good one. But Mickey makes some good points. But I am sure those will be disregarded.

We have Mickey and an article about Zeke. Double whammy for haters of both.

He does start out in his condescending way the 1st few lines. Then shows his reasons why Zeke still will have a good season. Oh, also he threw in the "eye test" from the off -season stuff. He goes through the injuries of the OL, back up QB's allowing a DC to tee off on Zeke.

So have at it, as I am sure we will see the usual comments from those that do not read the article.

Spagnola doesn't write articles. He writes pro-Jones propaganda. He's a clown.

 

[JD_KaPow]

Let me guess without even reading: Zeke is looking good.

The article literally includes, "He's in the best shape of his life." That's the ultimate off-season cliche.

Why is it so hard to be realistic about Zeke? He's probably going to be fine this year. He's a really good back at making positive gains and producing successful runs. He was a top-tier rusher in 2019 even without the big plays or burst. He's a good pass protector, which is important.

He doesn't provide much of anything as a receiver, and he hasn't shown big play ability in several years now. I have no reason to think either of those things will magically improve now. And they do limit his overall value.

Most running backs have peaked by the age Zeke is now. That doesn't mean they're done, it just means they're not likely to get *better* at this point. And Zeke had a ton of touches in college and is a very physical runner: those types of players don't tend to age that well. So again, I have no reason to think he'll be *better* than he was in 2019.

The combination is an excellent 3-down RB who probably has anywhere from one to three more highly productive seasons in him. But it's not a player you throw a ton of money at. The contract was a mistake, but the player is still more than solid.

 

[jazzcat22]

Zeke may have a good season, but his burst disappeared two years ago. I’ve never seen burst come back.

He was a bit overweight and out of shape in 2019, and in 2020 he had all season long hamstring and calf issues. I think he had a twisted ankle as well.

 

[Ranching]

Unless he's hitting homeruns again I think Pollard needs to cut into Zeke's touches.

Pollard is just more of a big play threat.

Pollard sucks.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Maybe that is why they were giving Pollard reps at WR positions during OTA's.

No they did that because they were short WR's.