This is total nonsense.
One time he was out b/c he was hurt, and this is all people remember.
Of course. People certainly don't care if Zeke was hurt. So what? ES played an entire game with a dislocated shoulder. So unfortunately for Zeke, perception is reality. You can throw all the stats out all day long and nobody will believe you. Or care.
And it's not just the tapping out. It's the holding out. And getting his money for holding out. And the perception that he came into the regular season out of shape and fat. And some of the off field issues he's had in the past.
It all adds up.
It also doesn't help that when Zeke comes out and Pollard comes in Pollard breaks a 30 yard run. Not a good look. Even if it only happens one or two times. That is what people will remember.
The good news is, redemption is right around the corner. We've got a new coaching staff, a new philosophy, and hopefully they will utilize Zeke a little better than just letting him use his body as a weapon and saying when you are tired of getting beaten down, tap out for a rest. That's a horrible idea. Because it has lead to where we are right now.
So we'll see how it goes.