Zeke Elliott Will be the Highest Paid RB in the NFL

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Emmitt had already proven he could be part of a championship team and hadn't had off the field trouble. We're hoping Zeke can be part of a championship team and he's had issues off the field, including a suspension.

I felt a lot more comfortable investing in one than the other, but I think you're right - Dallas will pay Zeke. Time will tell if it's a wise decision.
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No way in hell I make Zeke the highest paid RB this season....no way!
He is insisting on a reworked contract with 2 years remaining, so he can be paid handsomely with a raise that locks him up for the next 3-4 seasons, but until his contract is up and he’s facing free agency, no way I make him the highest paid RB. That would be a terrible precedent that would hurt the team many times in the future.

Neither Dak nor Cooper can ask for top money because they cannot lay claim to being the best. Zeke is the only guy that can at least make an argument that he may be the best at his position, but not with two years left on his contract and not at a position of RB and at the expense of hurting the overall roster going forward.
 

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Same game it always was. I think only two running backs led the league in rushing and won the Super Bowl.
I think with the rule changes to make passing easier, there is less emphasis on rushing than passing. you will be hard to win anything without strong passing attack today. that was my point.

and thus to Jerry's point, then Zeke is not needed to win superbowls….
 

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Zeke Elliott Will be the Highest Paid RB in the NFL

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and maybe player...
 

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The stupidity of the Los Angeles Rams over setting the RB market is what led to this.
 

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I don't like what Zeke is doing. I guess I'll have to get over it and eventually forgive him. A Super Bowl victory sure would go a long way to helping me do that. I just don't know how we keep the band together if everyone is getting paid top dollar. Can we still pay Dak and Amari if we pay Zeke early? Remember we just gave Tank a big payday and we have Byron Jones and Jaylon Smith to pay soon too.
You dont like it but youd do the same thing. Smh
 

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No he will not be, if he was going to be he would have already gotten it...

Jerry knows he is an idiot and can’t be trusted, you don’t give a 17 year old keys to a Lamborghini....
I thought t.williams was older than that.
 

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I’m really pleased to see how Cowboy fans have raised their morality over Elliott.

Just say no to Elite talent if they act up and don’t follow the straight and narrow. Lol

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The stupidity of the Los Angeles Rams over setting the RB market is what led to this.

Gurley had arthritic knees before he even hit 25, paying him top money so could rush for 35 yards in the Super Bowl was beyond dumb.

I’m really pleased to see how Cowboy fans have raised their morality over Elliott.

Just say no to Elite talent if they act up and don’t follow the straight and narrow. Lol

The Triplets got their nickname from how they always sang togeather in the gospel choir lmao
 

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No doubt Zeke will eventually be NFL's highest paid running backs. Only matter of time.

And betcha it will be close to some reporting deadline
I'll bet dak monster deal will be announced
Before August is over .

What I do wonder is if Zeke deal will have some kind conduct structure to protect the cowboys and give them an out or minimal sum accountable, should Zeke find himself suspended again for another misconduct off field incident.
 

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Stop fooling yourself. Zeke Elliott will get a contract that will make him the highest paid RB in the NFL. Hopefully that is with the Dallas Cowboys.

It took a 2 game holdout for Emmitt Smith to get paid. But, Jerry paid him. Jerry got his money worth with 2 Super Bowls, MVP, and the NFL All-time Leading Rusher. It was Emmitt's 4th year in the league when he held out for highest paid. It is Zeke's 4th year and he will hold out for highest paid.

This is a business of one year deals for NFL players. They get paid multiple years with an owner's option at the end of each year. Go ask Allen Hurns. Zeke knows this and knows Jerry will eventually pay him but it might be later than sooner. Zeke is forcing the issue. Jerry had Emmitt holdout, let Demarco Murray walk, and will have Zeke hold out. It is just the business of the NFL.


I forsee party pass at the stadium going up next year...thanks Zeke
 

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The stupidity of the Los Angeles Rams over setting the RB market is what led to this.

I wonder how the Rams feel about that Gurley contract now. Barkley might get a contract higher than Gurley but never Zeke. Zeke is a headcase looking for an accident to happen.
 

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He would get his TOTAL ROOKIE DEAL:$24,506,340 from me and then he can hit the bricks.

And every game and practice he holds out, Im keeping his check. Especially with all the drama he has caused the team.

How old are you guys? Zeke is going to get paid as he should, how's JJ going to hardball the teams best player? This team is a sb contender with him without him they're not, JJ hasn't had this type of team in a long time and a long time is what he doesn't have.
 

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I wonder how the Rams feel about that Gurley contract now. Barkley might get a contract higher than Gurley but never Zeke. Zeke is a headcase looking for an accident to happen.

This is going to be my sig after he signs his record deal.
 
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