David Johnson new deal

[unionjack8]

Another RB signs a deal. How does it affect Zeke?

 

[Cowboys22]

It sets the floor until Bell sign a deal somewhere which will set a new floor. Zeke will want a little more than the highest RB deal at the time.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

Elliott is going into his third year with a 5th year option, way too early to be concerned about this.

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

It sets the floor until Bell sign a deal somewhere which will set a new floor. Zeke will want a little more than the highest RB deal at the time.

1. Does anybody actually think Zeke has been the best RB in the league either of the last two years?

2. Everyone agrees you'd let him walk before paying him those contracts, correct?

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Another RB signs a deal. How does it affect Zeke?

It means we're looking at close to $17-18mn a year for Zeke.... lord help us.

 

[Aviano90]

In 3 years Zeke is gonna want $20+ million.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

1. Does anybody actually think Zeke has been the best RB in the league either of the last two years?

2. Everyone agrees you'd let him walk before paying him those contracts, correct?

1) he was the best RB in the league while on the field both of the last two seasons
2) no, I won't let him walk

Luckily we have him under contract for 2 more years and can use a franchise tag... by then, his age will lead to him getting a similar deal to what Johnson just got.

 

[Cowboys22]

1. Sure there are people that think that and they would use stats to make their case.

2. I think a lot of people would say you have to sign him. You spent a top 5 pick on him. If you arent willing to pay a RB top dollars, then you can’t draft them high.

 

[Tabascocat]

Run Zeke into the ground then draft his replacement in a couple years. Solid RB's can even be found in later rounds

Now, if Zeke is still a beast when contract time comes, ask me again

 

[buybuydandavis]

Elliott is going into his third year with a 5th year option, way too early to be concerned about this.

Especially since it's likely we take the 5th year, then a franchise year after that.

If he stays healthy, I think we run him for 6 years, then move on.

 

[buybuydandavis]

1) he was the best RB in the league while on the field both of the last two seasons
2) no, I won't let him walk

Luckily we have him under contract for 2 more years and can use a franchise tag... by then, his age will lead to him getting a similar deal to what Johnson just got.

Rookie fifth year then franchise after that. 6 years a Cowboy. I expect they let him walk after that.

If a guy needs a top league contract, you're better off just franchising him for a year. The franchise price will be lower than what you'd pay on a full contract.

 

[stilltheguru88]

1. Does anybody actually think Zeke has been the best RB in the league either of the last two years?

2. Everyone agrees you'd let him walk before paying him those contracts, correct?

As long as you don’t jerk him around with the tag. If he’s not worth a contract then trade him. Somebody will pay. Going through what Pitt is going through is dumb.

 

[Thomas82]

1) he was the best RB in the league while on the field both of the last two seasons
2) no, I won't let him walk

Luckily we have him under contract for 2 more years and can use a franchise tag... by then, his age will lead to him getting a similar deal to what Johnson just got.

I agree with all of this, and plus I wouldn't just let him walk, especially if he's still capable of putting up 1,500-yard seasons. Not to mention the fact that we spent a high pick on him.

 

[buybuydandavis]

2. I think a lot of people would say you have to sign him. You spent a top 5 pick on him. If you arent willing to pay a RB top dollars, then you can’t draft them high.

Zeke was a Romo Window pick. If we knew what was happening at QB, it would have been Ramsey.

 

[jnday]

Would it have made sense to let Emmitt walk rather than pay him? In case some posters haven't caught on yet, The team is built around Zeke on the offensive side of the ball.

 

[Verdict]

Another RB signs a deal. How does it affect Zeke?

So it's a $15 million per year max. That's a bargain for him considering that he is about 40 percent of that team's offense.

 

[Maxmadden]

Zeke was a Romo Window pick. If we knew what was happening at QB, it would have been Ramsey.

Dak would have had a miserable rookie year if we drafted Ramsey

 

[Verdict]

Zeke was a Romo Window pick. If we knew what was happening at QB, it would have been Ramsey.

You are smoking something really strong.

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

1) he was the best RB in the league while on the field both of the last two seasons
2) no, I won't let him walk

Luckily we have him under contract for 2 more years and can use a franchise tag... by then, his age will lead to him getting a similar deal to what Johnson just got.

Youre coming up with the conclusion he's the best the last two years how exactly? Because it cant be further from the truth lol.

 

[TheSkaven]

1. Does anybody actually think Zeke has been the best RB in the league either of the last two years?

2. Everyone agrees you'd let him walk before paying him those contracts, correct?

He led the league in rushing his rookie year and would have led it again last year if not for the suspension.

Zeke is the best running back in the league. He can do everything that an elite running back can do, plus he blocks and he catches balls out of the backfield.

I’ll take it one step further. This team goes as far as Zeke takes them.