Elliott 2,000 yrds?

mattjames2010 · Jan 18, 2020

He couldn't do it with the best run blocking team in 2016, why do you think he could now?

Bobhaze · Jan 18, 2020

conner01 said:
Doubt he will get the carries needed
But I think he will have a good season

No. And it’s not that important anyway.

conner01 · Jan 18, 2020

Bobhaze said:
No. And it’s not that important anyway.

Rather see him lead the league in rushing TD

dragon_mikal · Jan 18, 2020

Of course he could if all the stars aligned just right...he’s entirely capable of reaching 2000 yards.

Not reaching it isn’t something to be ashamed of, though. Some of the greatest RBs in history never reached the mark.

Here’s hoping he gets close because it would mean the run game was clicking and the team with it.

ColoradoCowboy · Jan 18, 2020

As a few people have said, of course he **CAN** if things fall in just the right way.

Say that the Cowboys pay Dak, but he breaks a leg in the first quarter of game one. Enter Cooper Rush. Does ANYONE think that MM would have Rush throw it 35+ times per game? Not me. We would throw it, maybe, 20 times and Ground-N-Pound it.

DFWJC · Jan 18, 2020

blumayne38 said:
Could Elliott surpass the 2,000 yrd mark next season? I think big things are coming for #21. We just need things to come together for this kid, when they do. He’s gonna be a champion and he’s bringing the Cowboys with him.

If you mean rushing yards
No

Total yards from scrimmage?
Guess its possible, but less likely because he has a good backup.
But he had 2001 yards from scrimmage in 2018, so possible

CouchCoach · Jan 18, 2020

blumayne38 said:
He got paid because he is respected and a natural on the field, what are you talking about?

He got paid because he knew the owner would blink and make him the highest paid RB in history. He was not respected for holding out with two years left, not by anyone. I do not fault him for it because it is all about the coin but I do not respect him for it.

There is no RB worth 15M a season in today's NFL.

Beast_from_East · Jan 18, 2020

Hardline said:
He would have to average 125 yards a game for 16 games.

The Cabo Ewok going to tote the rock for 125 a game.

With no break away speed? His longest run was 33 yards last season.

LMAO............no brah, 2000 aint happenning. :laugh:

CouchCoach · Jan 18, 2020

Bobhaze said:
No. And it’s not that important anyway.

I have never cared for individual awards in football. Some are upset Pearson didn't get in the HOF and I could care less. Loved him as a player but I don't even care about any awards that they pick up while playing.

When Emmitt won his first rushing title, I only cared because the Cowboys were the first team to ever win it all with the leading rusher in the SB era.

Whirlwin · Jan 18, 2020

The first thing Elliott needs to learn. Is how not to trip over his own ego

Beast_from_East · Jan 18, 2020

CouchCoach said:
He got paid because he knew the owner would blink and make him the highest paid RB in history. He was not respected for holding out with two years left, not by anyone. I do not fault him for it because it is all about the coin but I do not respect him for it.

There is no RB worth 15M a season in today's NFL.

You think Derrik Henry is taking less?

He is an unrestricted free agent who is setting playoff records and you think he wont get the same as Zeke on the open market?

Hardline · Jan 18, 2020

Beast_from_East said:
The Cabo Ewok going to tote the rock for 125 a game.

With no break away speed? His longest run was 33 yards last season.

LMAO............no brah, 2000 aint happenning.

Who said it was going to happen?

CouchCoach · Jan 18, 2020

Beast_from_East said:
You think Derrik Henry is taking less?

He is an unrestricted free agent who is setting playoff records and you think he wont get the same as Zeke on the open market?

He could, depends on the team and their offense. The difference is Henry really is TEN's offense, he's gaining more yards running than Tannehill is passing, who is also up for a new deal.

Beast_from_East · Jan 18, 2020

CouchCoach said:
He could, depends on the team and their offense. The difference is Henry really is TEN's offense, he's gaining more yards running than Tannehill is passing, who is also up for a new deal.

Hard to imagine Henry taking less than Zeke, I would be extremely shocked unless he was just giving Tenn a hometown discount.

flosho · Jan 18, 2020

I think Zeke needs to come in 10-20lbs lighter/cut and retain that burst.

perhaps the revamped strength and conditioning system that MM is bringing will help with that - and all the bad hamstrings...

CouchCoach · Jan 18, 2020

Beast_from_East said:
Hard to imagine Henry taking less than Zeke, I would be extremely shocked unless he was just giving Tenn a hometown discount.

I am not sure how all of the teams look at RB's and Henry in particular. But, I do not think many think they can build an offense around any RB, especially an expensive one with that such a precarious situation for injuries.

If that was me, I would rather have two 7.5M RB's than one 15M one.

CF74 · Jan 18, 2020

I expect a bounce back year to the tune of 1,400 - 1,600 yds.

OmerV · Jan 18, 2020

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country said:
Zeke is not a 2,000 yard back or a 200 yard game back. He doesn't have a topnotch stiff-arm. That's his only drawback.

Did Barry Sanders have a top notch stiff arm?

I don’t think Zeke is going to get 2,000, it this isn’t the reason.

Cowboys1fan · Jan 18, 2020

blumayne38 said:
Could Elliott surpass the 2,000 yrd mark next season? I think big things are coming for #21. We just need things to come together for this kid, when they do. He’s gonna be a champion and he’s bringing the Cowboys with him.

Elliott best days are behind him. He’s still going to be a top back. But his breakaway is not what it was. Need to lose some weight

DuncanIso · Jan 18, 2020

blumayne38 said:
Could Elliott surpass the 2,000 yrd mark next season? I think big things are coming for #21. We just need things to come together for this kid, when they do. He’s gonna be a champion and he’s bringing the Cowboys with him.

he had 1777 scrimmage yards this season.

Not bad.

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