Cowboys open to bringing back Zeke

[Cowboys5217]

And it is quite sad that some on here are willing to hurt the team so they can say "take that!" to other Cowboys fans they disagree with.

 

[Cowboys5217]

McCarthy sounds like he would like to have him back.

He's not coming back. McCarthy is just being nice.

 

[rambo2]

Id welcome him on a minimum salary.

It does make sense.

 

[diamonddelts]

He’s a progress stopper at this point. We should have moved on a while back. No need to double down on the mistake and keep him around.

This is the Cowboy way now and people love mediocrity here.Let's bring back someone who can barely average one blade of grass per carry. Reclassify him as a "short yard specialist."

You can't make this stuff up.

 

[Praxit]

..lol.. this would look real bad on Zeke. No one wants you, so you curl up and glad fully take yer place. "If you cant beat em', join em" ..

 

[Vtwin]

He’s a progress stopper at this point. We should have moved on a while back. No need to double down on the mistake and keep him around.

I don't believe he has to be a progress stopper, though.

He has some attributes that can help the team in a limited role. He can be a load to stop on short yardage, he would be the best at keeping free rushers off the QB and it is said that he is a great presence in the locker room.

I'd tend to agree more if the team was not quite ready to be a legit contender, but this team is in a position to have a legit shot so I'm less concerned with taking a handful of snaps away from a developing RB than I am about maximizing the potential of any given situation.

I do agree that you can't give him the snaps as if he was the featured back, like he's used to being.

 

[rambo2]

This is the Cowboy way now and people love mediocrity here.Let's bring back someone who can barely average one blade of grass per carry. Reclassify him as a "short yard specialist."

You can't make this stuff up.

12 tds

 

[gimmesix]

I wouldn't mind him coming back.

But for $1 million plus incentives.

He'd be good for 4 to 6 carries a game.

Plus he could be our back up center lmao

I'd say 10 to 12. All short-yardage plays at the least. Depending on how Jones and Vaughn look, he also could be used to spell Pollard for a series or two. Pollard probably doesn't need to go above 20 touches per game. (Notice that's not 20 snaps, but just how many times he carries or receives the ball.)

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

879 yards rushing was 15th in the league. I totally agree with the Cap saving move. But Don't act as if Zeke was a bad back. 3 mill per plus incentives is a good deal

And we welcome back one of our own to the fold. I could get behind that.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

It sounds like Jerry and Stephen want this more than Zeke.........likely a matter of getting more $$$ with another team. Considering the number of rookie RBs from the draft, he may only find a couple of interested teams who may only offer vet min. In that case, yes, I can see him returning.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

3 mill per plus incentives is a good deal

This sounds about right......incentives could push to 5 mil.

 

[ChuckA1]

They didn't draft a fullback.

Luepke is most definitely a fullback. He may not only be a fullback, but he can make the short yardage plays.

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

I'm not saying Tony can't handle 25 to 30 but we don't definitively that he can. What's wong with a breakdowm like this

Zeke 10 -15 depending on effectiveness and Game flow.
Tony 15-20 Bulk of the carries see how he holds up
Deuce 10-15 Splash plays
Malik and the boys get carries as needed

That's how you take care of your running Game

Tony Pollard
Zeke Elliot
Hunter Luepke
Deuce
Malik
Ronald Jones

That's a Solid Backfield

 

[gimmesix]

Luepke is most definitely a fullback. He may not only be a fullback, but he can make the short yardage plays.

He may be the answer on short yardage, but we certainly don't know that at this point. Might not even make the team.

 

[diamonddelts]

12 tds

1 yard and a cloud of dust.

 

[gimmesix]

I'm not saying Tony can't handle 25 to 30 but we don't definitively that he can. What's wong with a breakdowm like this

Zeke 10 -15 depending on effectiveness and Game flow.
Tony 15-20 Bulk of the carries see how he holds up
Deuce 10-15 Splash plays
Malik and the boys get carries as needed

That's how you take care of your running Game

Tony Pollard
Zeke Elliot
Hunter Luepke
Deuce
Malik
Ronald Jones

That's a Solid Backfield

Too many backs. We're probably not keeping more than four, and that's even if we keep a fullback. I think if Elliott does get brought back, it is probably at Jones' expense. Malik would end up on the practice squad, which is where I expect him to end up anyway if Deuce shows anything. Luepke takes the place of a tight end, most likely McKeon.

 

[gimmesix]

1 yard and a cloud of dust.

If we need 1 yard, that's a good thing. He was one of the top short-yardage backs in the league last year. There is value in that.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

My gosh.... this again?

Dallas really failed to acquire a solid #2 back in the off-season, and Zeke might have a little left in the tank, but who are you going to cut (or leave unprotected on the PS)? This would be such a huge step backwards. The team made the difficult decision to move on- so move on!

 

[Diehardblues]

This is exactly what the Cap has cost the NFL. Retaining seasoned veterans beyond their prime who bring experience , leadership and can still make a limited contribution in a backup role and potentially some big plays .

 

[diamonddelts]

My gosh.... this again?

Dallas really failed to acquire a solid #2 back in the off-season, and Zeke might have a little left in the tank, but who are you going to cut (or leave unprotected on the PS)? This would be such a huge step backwards. The team made the difficult decision to move on- so move on!

It's Groundhog day around here.