As Zeke Prepares For Debut, His Focus Is Winning, Not A 33-Year-Old Record

[Doomsday101]

FRISCO, Texas – Does Ezekiel Elliott know the NFL’s rookie rushing record?
“Um, yeah, I do,” he answered a reporter Wednesday with a laugh.
For the record, Eric Dickerson has the all-time mark with 1,808 yards in 1983, 12 years before Elliott was born.
As the Cowboys’ first-round pick gets set for his regular-season debut Sunday against the New York Giants, he’s not focused on individual accolades. In his mind, if he helps his team win games, the stats will take care of itself.
“Honestly, yeah, that’s something I do want to accomplish, but it’s not a priority,” Elliott said. “What’s a priority is going out there and winning ballgames every week.”

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ebut-his-focus-winning-not-33-year-old-record

 

[Vinnie2u]

How long before Blockhead gets the Dez babysitting treatment.

 

[Bullflop]

How long before Blockhead gets the Dez babysitting treatment.

Since we're being cynical, I'd say one more visit to the Ganja facility should do it.

 

[CowboyChris]

FRISCO, Texas – Does Ezekiel Elliott know the NFL’s rookie rushing record?
“Um, yeah, I do,” he answered a reporter Wednesday with a laugh.
For the record, Eric Dickerson has the all-time mark with 1,808 yards in 1983, 12 years before Elliott was born.
As the Cowboys’ first-round pick gets set for his regular-season debut Sunday against the New York Giants, he’s not focused on individual accolades. In his mind, if he helps his team win games, the stats will take care of itself.
“Honestly, yeah, that’s something I do want to accomplish, but it’s not a priority,” Elliott said. “What’s a priority is going out there and winning ballgames every week.”

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ebut-his-focus-winning-not-33-year-old-record

talk about a tough record to beat...wow

 

[lkelly]

Was this some sort of short term memory loss test?

 

[The Quest for Six]

I think Zeke was more focused on NOT failing a recent drug test.....

 

[BlueNSilver88]

Jesus some of y'all are annoying

 

[AmericasTeam81]

He will break the rookie rushing yard record. I wonder if he will break the rookie rushing touchdown record of 18 by Dickerson, combined rushing/receiving touchdown record of 20 by Dickerson/Sayers, or the overall rookie touchdown record of 22 by Sayers.

 

[Wolf2k5]

We should prob pump breaks on Zeke going for 1800. Lol I'm rooting for the guy same as everyone but this hype train is starting to get out of control. Guy breaks 1300 I'm stoked

 

[slick325]

Eric Dickerson was something special...man!!! Just looking at the stats @AmericasTeam81 posted along with the 1,808yds leaves one awestruck. Then realize in his 2nd season he broke O.J. Simpson's record for most rushing yds in a season. Whoa!!! E.D. was something else!

 

[erod]

One reason he won't.....Alfred Morris.

 

[AmericasTeam81]

Eric Dickerson was something special...man!!! Just looking at the stats @AmericasTeam81 posted along with the 1,808yds leaves one awestruck. Then realize in his 2nd season he broke O.J. Simpson's record for most rushing yds in a season. Whoa!!! E.D. was something else!

Dickerson was awesome right out of the gate, but Simpson's 2003 yard season in 1973 is the best 2000 yard season because he did it in 14 games.

 

[Doomsday]

One reason he won't.....Alfred Morris.

Yea, Dickerson had almost 400 (390) rushing attempts as a rookie, doubt Zeke will come close to that.

 

[Nova]

I hope he doesn't break the record.

That would indicate that he is overworked and we saw what happened with Demarco down the stretch.

 

[Gameover]

Why does the media have to set the bar at a ridiculous high level when it comes to the Cowboys.

1,400 yard season just ain't enough ha? Gotta go for the greatest start a runner has ever had entering this league.

This is why were viewed as failures:these ridiculous standards.

How about you being the next Ronnie Lott, Roy. Don't you want to be the next Ronnie Lott?

I could see if we're talking about Dak... Dak is gonna be league and rookie of the year. First duel rookie of the year and mvp since 1995 or 96.

Next young TE we draft: You the next Witten? Forget that, how bout Gronk?

 

[Jinxx13x]

I would love to see EE AT 100 yards Before half, hope he trucks Jenkins and Collins each just to demoralize the G-Men and put them on blast it's a new era here's what to expect going forward

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Why does the media have to set the bar at a ridiculous high level when it comes to the Cowboys.

1,400 yard season just ain't enough ha? Gotta go for the greatest start a runner has ever had entering this league.

This is why were viewed as failures:these ridiculous standards.

How about you being the next Ronnie Lott, Roy. Don't you want to be the next Ronnie Lott?

I could see if we're talking about Dak... Dak is gonna be league and rookie of the year. First duel rookie of the year and mvp since 1995 or 96.

Next young TE we draft: You the next Witten? Forget that, how bout Gronk?

Media?

Try Cowboy fans.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I would love to see EE AT 100 yards Before half, hope he trucks Jenkins and Collins each just to demoralize the G-Men and put them on blast it's a new era here's what to expect going forward

That would be fun, but I don't want Zeke to wear himself out trucking folks. I hope he chooses his spots wisely.

 

[Gameover]

Media?

Try Cowboy fans.

Both

 

[Jinxx13x]

That would be fun, but I don't want Zeke to wear himself out trucking folks. I hope he chooses his spots wisely.

True i hope he chooses his spots to carefully but send the message for sure