Where are the splash plays in Zeke’s game?

Zeke-2K-Yards

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When u have an oline that can’t open up more than a couple holes in the 1st half against the 26th ranked run defense that’s the bigger problem. That group is the most overrated unit in the NFL. Zeke does look slower and the coaches need to put him back on the track and with a full time nutritionist in the off season
 

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Its like people just avoid content so they can be willfully ignorant. There is no need to ask the question if you watched the video that was posted the other day. It broke down exactly what he problem is. Its all on the O Line. Teams are selling out to stop him and the O Line is not opening holes. Pretty simple really
 

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How do you expect him to have big splash plays when that heavy bag of cash he just got is weighting him down? He no longer has to work for his $.
 

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We're not using him the passing game like we should.
Zeke by yards per route run is not a great pass catcher.

He didn't catch a lot of balls in college. He didn't catch a lot of yards until last year and most of those were of the dumpoff variety.

He is not a great pass catcher. He just isn't.
 

Toruk_Makto

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I suggest you watch the game instead of looking up stats .

The ole "lying eyes" test. What a joke.

Also they are top 7 in yards per rush before contact. But sure they suck. And we can blame them not Zeke. Because that's really want you're trying to argue.

 

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The ole "lying eyes" test. What a joke.

Also they are top 7 in yards per rush before contact. But sure they suck. And we can blame them not Zeke. Because that's really want you're trying to argue.


You're eyes might be lying but mine are not
I can see why you rely on stats to judge what's going on the field .
 

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Dude tony pollards biggest run is like 2 yards longer than Zekes. The RB from Green Bay longest run is 16 yards. Y'all are delusional man.
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Both of those RBs have longer runs than Zeke.

You picked Zeke’s backup who has 1,000 less carries than Zeke, and oh, by the way does have a longer run than Zeke.

And Aaron Jones?

Yeah, he’s got a longer run than Zeke too (28 yards).

That’s not delusional. That’s just a dumb argument on your part.
 

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Splash plays are defined as a play of 20 yards or more. It used to be one of the defining parts of Ezekiel Elliott’s game as a RB. He used to always be at the top of the league in SPs.

In fact between 2016-2018, Zeke had 30 splash plays, averaging about 10 a year. In 2019 so far, Zeke has had a grand total of 2 splash plays. One run and one catch.

Why is this happening? Dak’s game has certainly improved. The overall offensive numbers have improved. On the other hand, Zeke’s big play production has fallen off the table.

Is it the OL not being as effective as it once was? Or has Zeke lost some tread on the tires?

One thing is certain. The way this team is built, if Zeke Elliott is no longer a threat to break one at any moment, defenses have a much easier job. This team’s future hopes for playoff time probably hinges on some Zeke revival.

Does it start today?
Where are the consistent blocks by the line?
 

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Both of those RBs have longer runs than Zeke.

You picked Zeke’s backup who has 1,000 less carries than Zeke, and oh, by the way does have a longer run than Zeke.

And Aaron Jones?

Yeah, he’s got a longer run than Zeke too (28 yards).

That’s not delusional. That’s just a dumb argument on your part.
Yeah, I don't know why people argue about that anyway. Longest run is a very poor way to evaluate pretty much anything when talking about RB's. And often the most effective chain movers don't have many long runs, especially since those inside runs are designed to get 2-6 yds.

Emmit is the most glaring example. He had very few long runs in his career, and he might have been the most effective RB of all time.
 

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"Where are the splash plays in Zeke’s game?"

I think we are about to see a few on this drive








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Do you notice him getting hit at or behind the line most of the game?

I hate to say the issue has been Frederick ad Martin

and I think Dak has opted for runs that didn't make sense
 

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Do you notice him getting hit at or behind the line most of the game?
Happens a lot, yes.

The last two games subpar performances by Z are a result of three problems: 1. Questionable OL play. 2. Questionable play calling. 3. Poor effort by Z.

It's a combo of all 3, despite repeated attempts to put it all on one area.
 
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