Well yes, if his avg per rush went down. But if he had less carries, a higher yard per carry avg and fewer yards, than I would say he is not in decline. It is alright to realize that he is in decline. Remember all the Zeke is fat coming into season 2 talk? He was not as fast and it showed. He recommitted himself for season 3, got in better shape and it showed also. But he also adapted his style to Bell's and I think it cost him some longer runs. But that is just a guess and an opinion. I still want Zeke on my team in case you are wondering. I hope he and Dallas can make it work while still keeping this team in tact to make several runs at a SB.
and you don't think taking upon all the toll of rushing load carries, plus a definite more amount of pass catches ( led entire team with 77 catches) and a toll that includes blocking ... and getting absolutely zip to zero breather help relief from our useless, no run instinct backup RB in Rod Smith, that play an obvious huge part in zeke being that much more fatigued, beaten down, wear-toll and sore in 2018... vs what he got after every 3rd series of relief in 2016 ?
Little wonder we finally realized we needed a immediate major upgrade at backup RB in the selection of Pollard in better getting zeke that backup help .
and where are you getting this zeke " adapting his style to Bell " from.. ?
Zeke has never detoured away from his one cut- runner approach vs Bell's hesitate-pause, weaving and dancing in the backfield style- they have always and continue to be two totally different run style backs.
please let's stay or get back to talking reality .. and not sci-fiction. LOL!
Cicero would marvel at the current version of Damocles and Dionysius, though our story reads a lot more like Shakespear's King Lear! Three heirs to the kingdom - who is left out after the cap takes giant hits? 
