scottsp
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Ever since watching Zeke at Ohio State, specifically seeing him run through Alabama and Oregon for nearly 500 yards, loved the kid. Certainly not enough to draft him fourth overall, many of us being on record as strongly opposed -- for the obvious reasons behind the nature of the position, depreciation, and the sharp decline related to overuse. The Cowboys being what they are, were definitely intent on riding him hard from day one.
Through all the stupid episodes off the field and eventual decline as a running back, I still like the kid. He blocks. He runs hard. Plays hurt. That his current contract is utter madness is not his fault. We all recognize where the responsibility falls on for that. And this less than five years after the decision to walk away from DeMarco Murray, his 2,200 yards from scrimmage, and his 13 touchdowns.
The one thing those two -- early Zeke and DeMarco -- had in common: prime Tyron, young La'el, Fredbeard, and Zack Martin. The current unit is not to be confused with THAT. So, of course, this runner in his current state, with this offensive line, isn't going to splash much. Tony Pollard's explosiveness will pop on occasion. Though, that will go away at some point, too.
Through all the stupid episodes off the field and eventual decline as a running back, I still like the kid. He blocks. He runs hard. Plays hurt. That his current contract is utter madness is not his fault. We all recognize where the responsibility falls on for that. And this less than five years after the decision to walk away from DeMarco Murray, his 2,200 yards from scrimmage, and his 13 touchdowns.
The one thing those two -- early Zeke and DeMarco -- had in common: prime Tyron, young La'el, Fredbeard, and Zack Martin. The current unit is not to be confused with THAT. So, of course, this runner in his current state, with this offensive line, isn't going to splash much. Tony Pollard's explosiveness will pop on occasion. Though, that will go away at some point, too.