Bold Prediction: Zeke +1200 yds rushing this season

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I haven’t been a zeke fan for awhile. I’ve personally been super critical of him since the hold out. With that said, I thought he looked fantastic beginning of the season last year, and I think with the knee healed, a bit of extra motivation from hearing the whispers, and hopefully a more consistent line, that he is rejuvenated
This offense goes as Zeke goes.......hope he has a stellar season as it's pretty much mandatory!!!!
 

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Yep, and it was clear that he was done by the time his rookie contract ended and Jerry doubled down in his dumb mistake of drafting him 4th by reupping him to some horrid extension.

Well, he still did look good after 2018. Then visions of Emmitt Smith flooded Jerry's mind causing him to extend Zeke after that season. Then he fell off. But you're right, he slowed down before he finished out his rookie contract.

The best we can hope for now is that he's a good RB. We're not going to see that 2016 Zeke again.
 

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I’m not a zeke fan by any stretch but 1000 yards is not really much of an accomplishment if he stays healthy he’ll get it.

it’s basically 59 yards a game. To me it’s more about his average per carry and total yards. I’d also want to see pollard used much more

hopefully the line can run block better
He averaged 59 YPG last season and his YPG has dropped every single year he's played.

I wouldn't bank on it.
 

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He averaged 59 YPG last season and his YPG has dropped every single year he's played.

I wouldn't bank on it.
Which is the point I was getting at. Last year he got 1000 yards ( barely). Not exactly a benchmark of quality IMO
 

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Which is the point I was getting at. Last year he got 1000 yards ( barely). Not exactly a benchmark of quality IMO
Yes, but if you follow the thread of his career his YPG will drop under the necessary amount to reach 1,000 yards next season.

I alos believe Pollard being featured more will play a part in it.
 

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Yes, but if you follow the thread of his career his YPG will drop under the necessary amount to reach 1,000 yards next season.

I alos believe Pollard being featured more will play a part in it.
Can’t argue the decline I agree with it not sure he’ll decline far enough to not reach 1000.I just don’t thing Moore will do what’s necessary to use pollard more in run game he’s getting zeke shoved down his throat by Jerry imo

if zeke reaches 1000 and pollard is used more it bodes we’ll for the team. Moore gets too pass happy at times
 

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I haven’t been a zeke fan for awhile. I’ve personally been super critical of him since the hold out. With that said, I thought he looked fantastic beginning of the season last year, and I think with the knee healed, a bit of extra motivation from hearing the whispers, and hopefully a more consistent line, that he is rejuvenated
70 yds per game i should hope so. 1500 is a better gauge for your lead back
 

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Zeke is a stud, and we're lucky to have him. He could have shut it down last year, buy chose to play with with an injury. I respect that and i respect him...if you don't, you probably never wore a jock strap.
well some around here where a jock strap on their heads over the tin foil but hey...:lmao2:
 

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He should be fired if he only has 1200 yd.. That's a 10 game season.
you live in fantasy world and frankly under a rock..lmao what a clueless statement

what NFL teams have you been watching?



Lots of fired guys on that list only one player broke 1300 yards last year Taylor.

next rb 1259 in 17 games.. dont care who missed what but zeke on one leg finished 7th..

take look get out of the 60-90s this isnt a run first league and for sure Moore and our offense are not going to pound the rock at that pace.
 

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70 yds per game i should hope so. 1500 is a better gauge for your lead back

1500 would be a good gauge for someone exceeding expectations. Remember, a 1000 yards was good for a 12 game season. The equivalent today would be 1400 yards. It's just over 1200 yards for a 14 game season. So yeah, if Zeke wants to make a true impact, it's over 1500 yards.
 

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1500 would be a good gauge for someone exceeding expectations. Remember, a 1000 yards was good for a 12 game season. The equivalent today would be 1400 yards. It's just over 1200 yards for a 14 game season. So yeah, if Zeke wants to make a true impact, it's over 1500 yards.
and YET only one back broke 1300 yards last season many of which make over 10mil season nick chubb 12.5 mil 1259yards

odd the double standard around here for our players vs others.

McAffrey highest paid back in the leagues 16.2 mil=442 yards
Kamara 15mil=898 yards
henry 12.5mil =937yards i know hurt but that part of it zeke was also hurt but played through it.

shall i go on..last year was 17 games was it not..unusall short memory's when it comes to Zeke vs the league.
 

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Zeke had over 1000 yards last season and only ran with one leg half the year. 1200 should be the minimum expectation for Zeke.
Lol. By 2 yards (1,002) that's not saying much. Especially when he was healthy the year before (2020) & only had 979 yards. Pollard will be Dallas's #1 in 2023.
 

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Lol. By 2 yards (1,002) that's not saying much. Especially when he was healthy the year before (2020) & only had 979 yards. Pollard will be Dallas's #1 in 2023.
its says a lot he was 7th in rushing on one leg and banged up back..

and YET only one back broke 1300 yards last season many of which make over 10mil season nick chubb 12.5 mil 1259yards

odd the double standard around here for our players vs others.

McAffrey highest paid back in the leagues 16.2 mil=442 yards
Kamara 15mil=898 yards
henry 12.5mil =937yards i know hurt but that part of it zeke was also hurt but played through it.

shall i go on..last year was 17 games was it not..unusall short memory's when it comes to Zeke vs the league.

keep up the nonsense it gets swatted like a fly every time..
 

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I honestly don’t understand some of these comments. No wonder why fans of other teams laugh.. Dal fans tend to overrate some players and down right don’t appreciate other players.

On paper, Zeke has been trending downward.. but to overlook what he has done in his entirety is just cherry picking bias. One poster stated there’s 30 other backs as good as Zeke.. that’s just false and pathetic analysis.

Zeke is the best blocking back in the league, bar none. Many times I’ve seen Zeke allow Dak to get passes off that otherwise he would have taking a sack. Pollard CANT do that. And if it’s offense your wanting.. don’t gloss over the fact he ranked 16th in the league in all-purpose-yards. That includes RBs, WRs, and TEs!

Yes, we want more. Exp at that salary, I agree. Last year, before he tore his PCL.. he was giving more and that can’t be argued. Had he continued on that trend, he would have surely ranked atleast 2nd in rushing yards. The fact he continued to play through the PCL injury is crazy and he deserves more respect than Dal fans give him.

The fact of the matter is.. Dal OL didn’t help one bit. Dal started 3 of the most penalized OL in the league. (Biadasz 9p/17g, Williams 14p/14g, Collins 9p/10g) Two of those players are gone. We all hope the OL will play better. Now throw in the fact that Dak wasn’t the same. Some can hate me for this comment, but one of the aspects of Daks game that make him great is he could periodically run the ball effectively. Last year he couldn’t for a few reasons. Hopefully another year helps Dak and the “rebuild” of the OL produces more offensive efficiency… namely more play action, which benefits our running game.

A more bold prediction: 3000 APY between both Zeke and Tony.

I believe it could be done(health permitting). Pollard (1056 apy last year)is in line for more passes and involvement..and Zeke (1289 apy) just stays healthy and continues to grind out the tough yards. (All reports are that he’s healthy and running 22mph). That’s fantastic news.

Food for thought:
Zeke avg 5.3 ypc before PCL injury; 3.8 afterwards (-1.5 yards)

Pollard avg 6.7 ypc before Zeke’s injury; 5.0 afterwards (-1.7 yards)

So what caused the offense to slow down?

Zeke’s injury?
OL’s penalties and gradual deterioration?
Dak’s calf? Foot? Shoulder?

Some will say play calling. I personally believe all of it played a part.

That said, I also believe if we can stay healthy and the OL improves.. the Running game will naturally improve.
 

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He'll get over 1,000 if he stays healthy. Easy, peasy.
But that still won't stop him from being released and being claimed by the Ravens.
That's where I think he'll play next season. Either there or San Diego.
That's my prediction.
 

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70 yds per game i should hope so. 1500 is a better gauge for your lead back
UMM NOT!

show me all the 1500 yard RBs last year..one Talyor lmao good try and nitpicking and expectations. Zeke to be judged an another standard ie double standard.

PAY attention

and YET only one back broke 1300 yards last season many of which make over 10mil season nick chubb 12.5 mil 1259yards

odd the double standard around here for our players vs others.

McAffrey highest paid back in the leagues 16.2 mil=442 yards
Kamara 15mil=898 yards
henry 12.5mil =937yards i know hurt but that part of it zeke was also hurt but played through it.

shall i go on..last year was 17 games was it not..unusall short memory's when it comes to Zeke vs the league.
 

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Always funny when speculation gets the label “facts are facts”. This is most prominent among the Eeyores.

Logic says with improved health, a stronger LG, and playbook adjustments, beating last years production is very possible. An extra 200 yards over 17 games ain’t that much. My opinion? With Pollard getting some snaps in the slot, it COULD BE over 1300!
 

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I haven’t been a zeke fan for awhile. I’ve personally been super critical of him since the hold out. With that said, I thought he looked fantastic beginning of the season last year, and I think with the knee healed, a bit of extra motivation from hearing the whispers, and hopefully a more consistent line, that he is rejuvenated

237 carries, 4.2 ypc in 2021.
  • To achieve 1200 yards:
    • 286 carries at 4.2 ypc
    • 267 carries at 4.5 (his career average)
The issue is that Pollard likely gets more carries this season.
- He was tied for 2nd in ypc for NFL RBs last season.
 
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