Twitter: Zeke: Those that want more Pollard aren't the ones signing the checks

Cowpolk · Sep 23, 2021

JohnsKey19 said:

This will be ignored does not fit the bash Zeke agenda.

Fredbeard · Sep 23, 2021

Aviano90 said:
You would be happy with a 1000 yard rushing? DMC gave us that in 2015 with Cassel being his primary QB and Dez playing injured and/or missing. He didn’t even start at the beginning of the season. He averaged 4.6 ypc and the fanbase was so unhappy with our top 10 running game that year, they cherished a more high profile running back. The majority of the fanbase still thinks the 2015 running game was a joke.

Zeke would only have to average sixty yards a game to reach a thousand yards this season.imo, not worth 15 million a year. Honestly , my problem is simply with his bloated contract ,not zeke himself

Aviano90 · Sep 23, 2021

Fredbeard said:
Zeke would only have to average sixty yards a game to reach a thousand yards this season.imo, not worth 15 million a year. Honestly , my problem is simply with his bloated contract ,not zeke himself

Yeah but he can only control what he does when they decide to give him the ball. So, if he gets 60 yards on 12 carries at a 5 ypc clip then I can’t fault him for not getting 100 yards on 20 carries. If he is only getting the ball 12 carries a game, I don’t want to see 48 yards rushing for a 4 ypc average. That’s Joseph Randle 2015 territory.

TequilaCowboy · Sep 23, 2021

MountaineerCowboy said:
Zeke showing what really matters to him.

The guy just gets too distracted with what fans or non-fans say... he needs to lay off twitter and just do his job. Show us on the field, not with his mouth. And always bring up money..... does seem to be a sensitive subject for him. Too thin skinned, I am all for the Zeke/Pollard combo, it is working.

Fredbeard · Sep 23, 2021

Aviano90 said:
Yeah but he can only control what he does when they decide to give him the ball. So, if he gets 60 yards on 12 carries at a 5 ypc clip then I can’t fault him for not getting 100 yards on 20 carries. If he is only getting the ball 12 carries a game, I don’t want to see 48 yards rushing for a 4 ypc average. That’s Joseph Randle 2015 territory.

That's true.yards per carry is a better metric to measure performance. Its still early in the season and it will be interesting to see how Elliot is utilized. I mainly provide that statistic to show how easily it w Elliot could rush for a thousand yards because of what the other poster said about that number being a benchmark of zekes worthiness of his contract

GimmeTheBall! · Sep 23, 2021

Risen Star said:

Zeke has already made his statement in Cabo.

Jake · Sep 23, 2021

What a childish response. An adult would've said something like:

"Tony's a great teammate and we both want the ball in our hands. But we don't call the plays, we just run what's called. Whatever it takes to win."

JayFord · Sep 23, 2021

I want wins

idc who gets the touches

ill run the ball if it leads to wins

Hawkeye0202 · Sep 23, 2021

MountaineerCowboy said:
Zeke showing what really matters to him.

To him??????? ....Pretty sure it's the same attitude of at least 95% of all players. They say the right things in front of the cameras but their family, teammate, and friends are all that matters.

Hawkeye0202 · Sep 23, 2021

RonnieT24 said:
He didn't say anything about making money.. He also said "What matters is what goes on in this building.." I'm pretty sure his coaches and teammates all work in the building so they're included WITH the guy who signs the checks.. Basically he dismissed all the people who are not part of the Cowboys .... He's 100% correct.

100%

Verdict · Sep 23, 2021

Risen Star said:

Couple of observations:

1. He shouldn’t have said this.
2. Good way to divide the locker room.
3. Zeke feels the heat from Pillard’s performance, which is a positive.
4. Sounds like Zeke is sensitive to media/fan perceptions.

CowboyRoy · Sep 23, 2021

mathew1184 said:
Everyday he gets closer to Jaylon on my #### list.

Just shut up and let's keep working on getting 100 rushing yards, Zeke.

doesnt have to be rushing, I will take any big plays from Zeke. And getting in at the GL as well.

Corso · Sep 23, 2021

gp_cowpolk said:
This will be ignored does not fit the bash Zeke agenda.

So many here, and they are usually on Page 1 of Threads, just read a couple lines out of context and without the whole story and toss their uninformed weight about like they're the righteous.

It's amusing to see who does this the most. There are always the usual suspects.

CowboyRoy · Sep 23, 2021

Aviano90 said:
Yeah but he can only control what he does when they decide to give him the ball. So, if he gets 60 yards on 12 carries at a 5 ypc clip then I can’t fault him for not getting 100 yards on 20 carries. If he is only getting the ball 12 carries a game, I don’t want to see 48 yards rushing for a 4 ypc average. That’s Joseph Randle 2015 territory.

Yah, but you miss the bottom line. Bottom line he ISNT getting all the carries because there is someone else that is more effective. So if some other back is taking carries away from you, then that is all part of Zeke not earning his money.

Zeke is in a no win situation. That contract was dumb. Only way he is with that kind of money is if he puts up McCaffrey type numbers. 2000 combined yards and 20 TD's.

If Zeke got 400 touches this year he wouldnt get those kind of numbers.

Hawkeye0202 · Sep 23, 2021

RonnieT24 said:
Even you don't believe this.. I mean maybe one or two would have to stones to come on and say they were wrong but most of them would come up with cockamamie rationales for why they were right. The mistake wasn't drafting Zeke, nor was signing him ... the mistake was changing the offense such that he would be de-emphasized AFTER signing him. I don't think it's a coincidence that the Cowboys have not had a winning season since de-emphasizing Zeke by the way.. Just sayin..

DanA · Sep 23, 2021

ninja said:
“…sending the wires.” What does that mean? making the calls?

Wiring someone money is a older term for electronic fund transfers.

CowboyRoy · Sep 23, 2021

Verdict said:
Couple of observations:

1. He shouldn’t have said this.
2. Good way to divide the locker room.
3. Zeke feels the heat from Pillard’s performance, which is a positive.
4. Sounds like Zeke is sensitive to media/fan perceptions.

Its called Pro Athlete privilege and Zeke is starting to lose it.

zrinkill · Sep 23, 2021

Idiot reporter asked loaded question ........ takes an out of context answer ........ idiot fans run with it.

Sarge · Sep 23, 2021

Zeke is 25th in rushing after 2 games with a 3.9 YPC. He also has less yards rushing than 3 quarterbacks (Jackson, Hurts and Jones). . . . . . But he’s still the same Zeke . . . .

iRepDatStar · Sep 23, 2021

zrinkill said:
Idiot reporter asked loaded question ........ takes an out of context answer ........ idiot fans run with it.

This!! Even the fans are putting their own little spin on it.

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