Zeke is expendable = false and certainly for this team and how it’s built
Not only is he elite and consistent... he is young. He will be turning 24 in July. Keeping him on the roster for the next 4-5 years is a no-brainer IMO.
Yes, you can find solid RBs to produce for you. BUT, when you find a generational talent, you build your offense around him.
Zeke is a generational talent at RB. If Stephen lets him walk and he plays out his prime years somewhere else— it will be the biggest mistake SJ has made in his career
Yep
If we had a generational talent at QB then Elliott might be more dispensable. But Elliott’s talent level opens it up for Dak. And even with the league leading rusher our passing offense still struggles at times. We’ve already seen what our QB and offense is reduced to without a threat like Elliott.
He's perfect for a quarterback that has throwing issues.
If you take a player at #4 overall and he lives up to the expectation then he gets a 2nd contract.
It's that simple.
Yea but with the rushing attack and threat we have with Elliott it should be opening up play action with Dak for a more lethal passing offense downfield.Yep. Zeke is the straw that stirs the drink. But— if he were in a pass-happy scheme with a throw-first QB that checks out of the run, I don’t think he’d be as effective.
Dak is a good QB chemistry-wise to compliment Zeke. Efficient. Not turnover prone. Good leader. Shares the ball and spreads it around.
If it werent for Zeke, Dak wouldnt be where he is today. It's highly likely that he doesnt unseat Romo as the starter in his rookie season. The numbers and success dak put up dont happen if Dallas had someone like McFadden as the starter. Zeke has more impact on the Dallas offense than anyone. It really sucks to be an RB in today's NFL.i really like the way Stephen and JJ are running the salary cap these days . I think they finally realize the importance of a stout defense to win championships, and avoiding monster contracts on one or two super stars. The Patriots blue print basically .
Zeke is a top tier RB , but Stephen is not going to spend silly , Gurley like money, on a RB. It is well documented that the RB position is the easiest to replace and rookie RBs can contribute immediately . Look at the cowboys after Demarco Murray departed.
If i were Stephen i would go after a quality RB in round 3 or 4 . Rodney Anderson from Oklahoma will probably be available. That guy is a beast and would be a steal . Brice Love /Stanford is another .
If you take a player at #4 overall and he lives up to the expectation then he gets a 2nd contract.
It's that simple.
Many RBs could fill in nicely . Don't forget the depth at RB for the cowboys was not good , plus the most important aspect , coaching !! if you are dependent on one player to win , then you will not sniff the super bowl with good coaches like belicheck . just ask the rams !!
eh, you cant fault someone for defending their point. Its not a good point but dont pile on the guyWhat an embarrassing fail this thread is.
It sounds like the OP spend a little too much time on youtube watching Rodney Anderson and Brice Love hype videos.
I've read some stinkers and this one doesn't disappoint. When an OP keeps coming back to a failed thread in a feeble effort to legitimize it then it just crawls into the sad category.
Too bad they dont realize the importance of stout coaching. Apparently neither do you some of you, thats why blame is directed to paying guys like Zeke what they are actually worth. Newsflash, this team hasnt won a championship because of player contracts, its because they refuse to dump this charlatan of a HC and nothing will change until they do.
Not every RB is a Zeke and you can draft for years and might not land another one like him. If Zeke is not resigned enjoy watching a 5-11 team ..because that's exactly what will happen. Everyone has seen how terrible Dak and the offense is without Zeke. No real need for what if's because its a witnessed proven fact.