Cowboys may have their short-yardage solution in UDFA Hunter Luepke

[big dog cowboy]

Cowboys may have their short-yardage solution in UDFA Hunter Luepke
reidhanson
Sun, May 7, 2023

The Cowboys raised some eyebrows when they signed North Dakota State’s Hunter Luepke as UDFA following the draft. Widely regarded as the top FB in the class, Luepke embarks on the difficult task of convincing Dallas the position still has a place in today’s NFL.

Given Mike McCarthy’s respect for the position over the years in Green Bay, and the current state of the Cowboys running back room, this may not be difficult hill to climb for the 230-pound rookie.

The Cowboys are embarking into some unfamiliar territory this coming season. For the first time in seven years they don’t have an obvious answer for short-yardage situations.

Since joining the club in 2016, Ezekiel Elliott had nobly served that role (and more) in Dallas. But after the Cowboys and Elliott decided to part ways this past offseason, the all-important task is up for grabs.

Tony Pollard, the unquestioned RB1 in Dallas, isn’t an ideal option. He’s capable and willing to pick up the tough yards but it doesn’t play to his strengths as Pollard is best utilized in space. Besides, his game-breaking ability could be diminished if asked to take on the wear and tear of high-impact, short-yardage runs.

Read much more: https://sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-may-short-yardage-solution-220035617.html

 

[rambo2]

Cowboys may have their short-yardage solution in UDFA Hunter Luepke
reidhanson
Sun, May 7, 2023

The Cowboys raised some eyebrows when they signed North Dakota State’s Hunter Luepke as UDFA following the draft. Widely regarded as the top FB in the class, Luepke embarks on the difficult task of convincing Dallas the position still has a place in today’s NFL.

Given Mike McCarthy’s respect for the position over the years in Green Bay, and the current state of the Cowboys running back room, this may not be difficult hill to climb for the 230-pound rookie.

The Cowboys are embarking into some unfamiliar territory this coming season. For the first time in seven years they don’t have an obvious answer for short-yardage situations.

Since joining the club in 2016, Ezekiel Elliott had nobly served that role (and more) in Dallas. But after the Cowboys and Elliott decided to part ways this past offseason, the all-important task is up for grabs.

Tony Pollard, the unquestioned RB1 in Dallas, isn’t an ideal option. He’s capable and willing to pick up the tough yards but it doesn’t play to his strengths as Pollard is best utilized in space. Besides, his game-breaking ability could be diminished if asked to take on the wear and tear of high-impact, short-yardage runs.

Read much more: https://sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-may-short-yardage-solution-220035617.html

I agree with this. I think that the Cowboys believe it too. They gained an extra player by paying him to sign with the Cowboys.

 

[BlindFaith]

I can get on board with this. Long odds against him, but he has a much better chance than a certain other niche running back recently added.

 

[kskboys]

Pretty sure that's the idea.

 

[Rayman70]

this kid is a step faster than Zeke actually. He can catch as well. Pass blocks decently. That said, he will be challenged to make the team.

 

[Bullflop]

As long as Hunger Loepke continues being a productive addition to the C'boys, he'll have a place on this team. His talent speaks for itself.

 

[Risen Star]

He reminds me of Larry Csonka.

 

[BlindFaith]

this kid is a step faster than Zeke actually. He can catch as well. Pass blocks decently. That said, he will be challenged to make the team.

Tap the breaks a tad. No one is going to mistake this guy and Zeke when it comes to, well, much of anything.

Prime Zeke was a beast. Then he got paid, got hurt and started making business decisions.

 

[_sturt_]

He reminds me of Larry Csonka.

Also been compared to Alstott, fwiw.

Surprised how typically anyone seems to write about the player and fail to mention he's still rehabbing from a season-ending shoulder injury. It's only been local Fargo ND media that appears to have been aware.

 

[rambo2]

I can get on board with this. Long odds against him, but he has a much better chance than a certain other niche running back recently added.

His odds aren't long.

 

[rambo2]

this kid is a step faster than Zeke actually. He can catch as well. Pass blocks decently. That said, he will be challenged to make the team.

He looks like a good bet to be on the team.

 

[Zekeats]

Not really but I do get the 49ers fullback feel with him. Zeke really would be a good signing for that and some 3rd down duties. I really want to see duece. They need to give him some good playing time.

 

[rambo2]

He reminds me of Larry Csonka.

Lol, I know you aren't serious. Can you imagine Csonka with this kind of speed and pass catching ability?

 

[rambo2]

Also been compared to Alstott, fwiw.

Surprised how typically anyone seems to write about the player and fail to mention he's still rehabbing from a season-ending shoulder injury. It's only been local Fargo ND media that appears to have been aware.

He was kidding.

 

[BlindFaith]

His odds aren't long.

Nor is his frame, arms or speed. I see whatcha did there RAMBO. Sorry, Rambo2.

 

[_sturt_]

He was kidding.

Oh. Yeah. Didn't even look at who the poster was. Purty sure you got that right.

 

[Rayman70]

Not really but I do get the 49ers fullback feel with him. Zeke really would be a good signing for that and some 3rd down duties. I really want to see duece. They need to give him some good playing time.

if we sign 21, that will be bad for Deuce. The temptation by MM and Jerry will be too great.Must not resign Zeke.Lets get the kids ready.

 

[Rayman70]

He looks like a good bet to be on the team.

its May and hes an UDFA. odds are against him. Its 2 early to say hes a good bet for anything. I like him.

 

[rambo2]

its May and hes an UDFA. odds are against him. Its 2 early to say hes a good bet for anything. I like him.

They didn't give him 200k for nothing.

 

[Jimbo123]

Lol, I know you aren't serious. Can you imagine Csonka with this kind of speed and pass catching ability?

He can be better than Csonka...