Zeke is Fat

[Whyjerry]

Zeke has lost a lot of speed. To me he looks 15 pounds heavier that year 1 when he could burn you with a long run. He is now just a pounder. Very little burst. But hey this is Dallas so who cares as long as they can sell merchandise.

 

[Aviano90]

Emmitt used to hit a lot of his big runs with stacked boxes.

Stacked boxes are easier to hit the big plays on because once you've gotten into the open field, there aren't many defenders in the secondary to contend with. Sure, you'll get bottled up more but when you break through there should be daylight and that's when you get the big gains.

The thing is Zeke doesn't face as many stacked boxes as people believe he does. For some reason, the light bulb just hasn't gone off with the fans yet despite being told point blank.

 

[hornitosmonster]

Yes, we overpaid him. That was the concern. I think the win/loss is the same with Pollard being the feature. We should have let Zeke walk/sit out, he is a few buffet lines away from being out of this league

 

[aria]

Zeke has lost a lot of speed. To me he looks 15 pounds heavier that year 1 when he could burn you with a long run. He is now just a pounder. Very little burst. But hey this is Dallas so who cares as long as they can sell merchandise.

That’s all his supporters have now “he’s a grinder” “he gets those dirty yards”.

Lol, yeah, he’s a grinder alright, to the tune of 1.9 ypc against the 16th worst run defense in the league. His contract has been paying off big time! I can’t wait to see how much he improves over the next 3-4 years.

 

[Whyjerry]

That’s all his supporters have now “he’s a grinder” “he gets those dirty yards”.

Lol, yeah, he’s a grinder alright, to the tune of 1.9 ypc against the 16th worst run defense in the league. His contract has been paying off big time! I can’t wait to see how much he improves over the next 3-4 years.

One of my favorite posters. Always spot on.

 

[aria]

One of my favorite posters. Always spot on.

Likewise

 

[ondaedg]

Is it me or did both Frederick and Martin look like they had no idea who to block?

 

[dfense]

This was left next to where Zeke was sitting on the sidelines. Proof

 

[Silly]

He was not in game shape for the first 3. Now the Oline has collapsed. Zeke is getting his ass_kicked.

 

[Batman1980]

He was not in game shape for the first 3. Now the Oline has collapsed. Zeke is getting his ass_kicked.

For the richest runningback contract ever, I expect better.

 

[baltcowboy]

Zeke looked a lot better this game. I think he is finally rounding into shape. He was running real well in the second half.

 

[aria]

Zeke looked a lot better this game. I think he is finally rounding into shape. He was running real well in the second half.

Against a mediocre run defense and a guy who demanded to be paid as the best RB in the league and it takes him 5 games to round into shape? Lol, I don’t know how some of you still support this loser.

 

[IceBowler]

OL is injured.
Zeke is slower than in the past - for whatever reason. Don't care one way or another but I have eyes.

 

[Fletch]

Zeke is fat.

Seriously get Pollard about 10-15 touches per game, we need some big runs..

I was annoyed with all the Zeke bashing but he’s a shell of his rookie season, something is wrong with his vision.

He’s leaving meat on the bone!!!

Yeah. Well, you’re fat! So there. Take that fatty!

 

[baltcowboy]

Against a mediocre run defense and a guy who demanded to be paid as the best RB in the league and it takes him 5 games to round into shape? Lol, I don’t know how some of you still support this loser.

He is a Cowboy. He is probably our best hope at getting out of this funk. Also your reasoning for not liking Zeke are valid.

 

[CF74]

A Useful and High IQ post with an amazing title and deep analysis. Hands down the best post I’ve seen since I’ve joined this site.

Ok let me clarify my post for those of you less observant than I. There have been multiple plays in the past few games in which if Zeke had cut outside and I’m Not talking about behind the line of scrimmage, I’m talking about

In Space,

At The Second Level,

He’s cutting back inside and crashing into defenders.

If he cuts outside in space, at the second level, and turns on the burners, there’s another 12 yds of daylight if not more...

Sometimes I think people are getting different camera angles of the game in different parts of the country..

Anyways just watch, if you’re not getting up for beer or Cheetos, u might start to notice this.

FYI, I hit pause on the remote when I get up to refill the beverage, The Dude misses nothing!!!

 

[aria]

He is a Cowboy. He is probably our best hope at getting out of this funk. Also your reasoning for not liking Zeke are valid.

No RB is going to fix this problem and it’s already been proven many times that Zeke is only as good as the O Line.

Thank you for the last sentence

 

[CowboyRoy]

Please...Emmit Had a real QB that would make blocking adjustments..and audibles into better plays rather than just slamming into the teeth of the defense. an Oline that was tough and played through pain...A REAL Coach!...A Real OC....a team that actually played to win...and imposed their will on teams...Not a good comparison. Not to mention he would make some people miss...

LOL......blocking adjustments. What will you trolls think of next? Gets more and more exotic and creative the better Dak gets.

 

[Aviano90]

LOL......blocking adjustments. What will you trolls think of next? Gets more and more exotic and creative the better Dak gets.

Alfred Morris was able to go on a 70 yard run against a stacked box a few years ago. He even made a guy miss. He didn't have the speed to cap the run off with a TD, but there are a ton of excuses for why Zeke can't seem to break free for a big gain anymore.

 

[aria]

The Zeke excuses are becoming laughable. He’s been beat in almost every worthy statistical category since day 1 with the exception of total yards which is the least relevant stat when judging a RB. He’s been an absolute headache off field which his supporters like to minimize. He sure as hell isn’t a game changer which is what Jerry paid him to be.

Who in the world still supports this contract and why?