Twitter: Ezekiel Elliott Must Be 'Smarter' After 'Mistake,' Says Cowboys RB Coach

[ShortRound]

FRISCO (105.3 The Fan) - It is the stated public position of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that star running back Ezekiel Elliott's "Vegas Video'' isn't worthy of "consequences,'' a position that sources tell me has ruffled the feathers of NFL higher-ups.

Maybe Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown's position will massage those feathers back into place.

It’s a situation you don’t want to be in, but we all make mistakes,” said Brown after Wednesday's OTA workout here inside The Star. “Even the greatest leaders make mistakes. We have to be understanding of that. ... We have talked to him about doing better and moving forward.''

The "mistake''? A recent 3 a.m. conflict in Las Vegas that ended up on video, showing Elliott eventually being handcuffed by police. He was not arrested and no charges have been filed. But I'm told the NFL is investigating the situation in accordance with its personal conduct policy -- the same policy that put Elliott's behavior in the spotlight in 2017 when the NFL handed him that contested and controversial six-game suspension.

Part of Jones' position, as he responded to my question about Elliott's otherwise exemplary behavior this offseason, is about the good being achieved by Elliott outweighing the bad (or at least what the NFL judged to be "bad,'' as law enforcement officials never have arrested Elliott for any infraction). And indeed, his charity work, his efforts as an unofficial mascot of the NHL's Dallas Stars and his gesture to pay for the funeral of a slain teen in St. Louis figure to earn him points here -- maybe to the degree that he only receives a fine as a result of the Vegas incident.

Said Brown: "We can’t beat him down for that (negative in Las Vegas). Obviously, we don’t want him in that situation. We talked to him and move on. He understands, ‘I can’t put myself in that position. I have got to be smarter.’ We all make mistakes.”

Meanwhile, Elliott's on-field work has continues at the highest level. The two-time NFL rushing champ continues to rank as arguably the team's best player, and Brown and young teammates say, one of its best leaders, too. Rookie Tony Pollard told reporters on Wednesday that Zeke has led the "bonding'' effort in the position group.

“He’s done a great job with all the running backs, just getting us together, having us over to his house for cookouts, and just bonding,” Pollard said. “In here he’s been helping us with little pointers and things we can sharpen up and get our game better with.”

Added Brown: “He has been a great leader, great with the young guys. He is an awesome dude, a big-brother type with the young guys.”

 

[Corso]

Alcohol... the Devil's water.
I like it! But for some people, it's best left avoided.
He's young and he's obviously got some lessons to learn and, hopefully - He learns them and learns them fast.
He seems like an empathetic and decent guy, but when the liquor flows and the inhibitions go the way of the Ronin... Jekyll becomes Hyde.

 

[Bullflop]

They've made excuses for Ezekiel the last time he screwed up, giving him the same advice they did this time.

Evidently, he's not the sharpest tool in the shed. At some point, he needs to put 2 and 2 together and grow up.

 

[stiletto]

Alcohol... the Devil's water.
I like it! But for some people, it's best left avoided.
He's young and he's obviously got some lessons to learn and, hopefully - He learns them and learns them fast.
He seems like an empathetic and decent guy, but when the liquor flows and the inhibitions go the way of the Ronin... Jekyll becomes Hyde.

Can't be put any better brother. Nothing wrong with throwing back a couple. Just best to keep everything in moderation, Zeke doesn't seem to get it. He'd definitely be better off on the wagon.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

 

[cowboy_ron]

Can't argue with this.

 

[ksadler1]

The problem is that everyone knows the way Zeke acts when he drinks and theres always going to be a camera on him, especially when he's been drinking. Why Zeke can't grasp the fact that people are going to try and cash in is beyond me. He needs to watch who he's hanging out with too. I wouldn't be surprised if that "girlfriend" following him around wasn't trying to set him up...

 

[stiletto]

The problem is that everyone knows the way Zeke acts when he drinks and theres always going to be a camera on him, especially when he's been drinking. Why Zeke can't grasp the fact that people are going to try and cash in is beyond me. He needs to watch who he's hanging out with too. I wouldn't be surprised if that "girlfriend" following him around wasn't trying to set him up...

Good point...If I had his money I'd definitely have an ultimate bar at home. Invite people over/whatever, check all devices at the door and party it up. He needs to be doing the Leo Dicaprio Non-Disclosure stuff "before entering" the premises. You can't tell a 23 year old millionaire not to have fun. That's just ridiculous, just gotta be smart about it. I feel bad for him because he's kind of stupid acting about it to be honest, I had more sense and I wasn't rich at that age and I definitely did stupid stuff (mostly at home with my people).... LOL

 

[Vinnie2u]

It’s not the 90’s anymore. Players can’t get away with anything . Society has changed. In the past police, media and even women use to cover up bad behavior. Now everything is news and scandal. Most players have adapted. Some have not.

 

[erod]

Good point...If I had his money I'd definitely have an ultimate bar at home. Invite people over/whatever, check all devices at the door and party it up. He needs to be doing the Leo Dicaprio Non-Disclosure stuff "before entering" the premises. You can't tell a 23 year old millionaire not to have fun. That's just ridiculous, just gotta be smart about it. I feel bad for him because he's kind of stupid acting about it to be honest, I had more sense and I wasn't rich at that age and I definitely did stupid stuff (mostly at home with my people).... LOL

It's not that simple. Zeke seems to have a serious problem. Urban Meyer spoke with him and his parents about it on multiple occasions. Joey Bosa had to move out because of it. Zeke is apparently a binger. Days on end.

If you've ever known anyone like that, they don't listen to anybody. So far, he's still semi-functional with it. So i guess you just ride it out.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Alcohol... the Devil's water.
I like it! But for some people, it's best left avoided.
He's young and he's obviously got some lessons to learn and, hopefully - He learns them and learns them fast.
He seems like an empathetic and decent guy, but when the liquor flows and the inhibitions go the way of the Ronin... Jekyll becomes Hyde.

Partying hard,,, fun as hell when you're young but stupid shyte is gonna happen. At the very least he needs to quit going to bars.

 

[stiletto]

It's not that simple. Zeke seems to have a serious problem. Urban Meyer spoke with him and his parents about it on multiple occasions. Joey Bosa had to move out because of it. Zeke is apparently a binger. Days on end.

If you've ever known anyone like that, they don't listen to anybody. So far, he's still semi-functional with it. So i guess you just ride it out.

I hear ya, there's being stupid and being a raging alchy... Zeke definitely needs to stay on the water-cart it's pretty clear he has an issue beyond a normal kid going through that stuff.

 

[Bobhaze]

How about being smarter BEFORE you make a mistake?

 

[Montanalo]

FRISCO (105.3 The Fan) - It is the stated public position of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that star running back Ezekiel Elliott's "Vegas Video'' isn't worthy of "consequences,'' a position that sources tell me has ruffled the feathers of NFL higher-ups.

Maybe Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown's position will massage those feathers back into place.

It’s a situation you don’t want to be in, but we all make mistakes,” said Brown after Wednesday's OTA workout here inside The Star. “Even the greatest leaders make mistakes. We have to be understanding of that. ... We have talked to him about doing better and moving forward.''

The "mistake''? A recent 3 a.m. conflict in Las Vegas that ended up on video, showing Elliott eventually being handcuffed by police. He was not arrested and no charges have been filed. But I'm told the NFL is investigating the situation in accordance with its personal conduct policy -- the same policy that put Elliott's behavior in the spotlight in 2017 when the NFL handed him that contested and controversial six-game suspension.

Part of Jones' position, as he responded to my question about Elliott's otherwise exemplary behavior this offseason, is about the good being achieved by Elliott outweighing the bad (or at least what the NFL judged to be "bad,'' as law enforcement officials never have arrested Elliott for any infraction). And indeed, his charity work, his efforts as an unofficial mascot of the NHL's Dallas Stars and his gesture to pay for the funeral of a slain teen in St. Louis figure to earn him points here -- maybe to the degree that he only receives a fine as a result of the Vegas incident.

Said Brown: "We can’t beat him down for that (negative in Las Vegas). Obviously, we don’t want him in that situation. We talked to him and move on. He understands, ‘I can’t put myself in that position. I have got to be smarter.’ We all make mistakes.”

Meanwhile, Elliott's on-field work has continues at the highest level. The two-time NFL rushing champ continues to rank as arguably the team's best player, and Brown and young teammates say, one of its best leaders, too. Rookie Tony Pollard told reporters on Wednesday that Zeke has led the "bonding'' effort in the position group.

“He’s done a great job with all the running backs, just getting us together, having us over to his house for cookouts, and just bonding,” Pollard said. “In here he’s been helping us with little pointers and things we can sharpen up and get our game better with.”

Added Brown: “He has been a great leader, great with the young guys. He is an awesome dude, a big-brother type with the young guys.”

One view of Jones and Brown's response is that they are posturing for the NFL and, by that, I mean that the Cowboys are basically saying, "nothing to see here". Now, what the Cowboys do behind closed doors with regard to this latest Zeke incident is another matter.

The "Doubting Thomas" in me believes they are excusing Zeke's behavior and, in the long run, enabling future bad behavior. I suspect this has pretty much been the pattern since high school and, certainly, since OSU.

 

[Corso]

How about being smarter BEFORE you make a mistake?

That would mean you are wise before you learn the wisdom.
We already know Zeke is not a wise man. He has to have his lessons beaten into him.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Can't be put any better brother. Nothing wrong with throwing back a couple. Just best to keep everything in moderation, Zeke doesn't seem to get it. He'd definitely be better off on the wagon.

Some people can handle their AH and some people cant. Some people know when to stop and some people don't. When you have a complete idiot like Zeke, they understand neither.

 

[CowboyRoy]

One view of Jones and Brown's response is that they are posturing for the NFL and, by that, I mean that the Cowboys are basically saying, "nothing to see here". Now, what the Cowboys do behind closed doors with regard to this latest Zeke incident is another matter.

The "Doubting Thomas" in me believes they are excusing Zeke's behavior and, in the long run, enabling future bad behavior. I suspect this has pretty much been the pattern since high school and, certainly, since OSU.

Have any of you heard the RB coach speak on meetings? Just another one of the guys, idiot, only older.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Good point...If I had his money I'd definitely have an ultimate bar at home. Invite people over/whatever, check all devices at the door and party it up. He needs to be doing the Leo Dicaprio Non-Disclosure stuff "before entering" the premises. You can't tell a 23 year old millionaire not to have fun. That's just ridiculous, just gotta be smart about it. I feel bad for him because he's kind of stupid acting about it to be honest, I had more sense and I wasn't rich at that age and I definitely did stupid stuff (mostly at home with my people).... LOL

How about the piece of trash girl that he was with? Chick was wearing a skimpy thong to a concert. LOL

Nice butt aside, that is low class trash. And you could tell that she was completely embarrassed by him and was trying to get away from him.

Zeke is nothing but an immature piece of trash. Verdict is in, and he is found guilty.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

What part of it was a mistake? This isn’t even close to the worst thing the Cowboys have tolerated their players doing. Newsflash: he’ll do this stuff a couple more times, and no one in valley ranch will see it as an issue until the media tells them to.

 

[Haimerej]

Check this out (might mute the audio)-



Look at Witten and Ware. Dudes are out of control! Blocking Dez while he's just trying to walk away! Getting in his face, pushing him, grabbing him!

This kind of behavior is unacceptable. I mean, if someone did that to @aria he'd probably kill them. He'd at least be well within his legal rights to knock them out.