ESPN: Free agent Ezekiel Elliott visiting Patriots

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Bill is smart enough to realize that part of Zekes decrease in stats was due to being Daks primary bodyguard on a large percentage of plays.
Having said that, I don't think Zeke would be the ideal fit for Bills scheme.

haha Bill has never won anything without Brady

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

Lost me at league Minimum

And this : Bill has never won anything without Brady

 

[DuncanIso]

Zeke will be the starter.

Pats have scrubs.

 

[jazzcat22]

Zeke had a whopping 17 receptions for 92 yards just last season.

That is on Moore for not getting him involved.
Another good reason for Moore to be gone.

 

[jazzcat22]

Is Zeke willing to play for the league minimum?

Pats aren’t stupid. Likely just a favor for his agent.

Pats are not stupid that is right. As they are not stupid to low ball him like that.

 

[KJJ]

Bill is smart enough to realize that part of Zekes decrease in stats was due to being Daks primary bodyguard on a large percentage of plays.
Having said that, I don't think Zeke would be the ideal fit for Bills scheme.

His decrease in stats was due to him being phased out as the season went on and Pollard getting more carries. Pollard had a career high and carries last season which affected Zeke’s numbers.

 

[Typhus]

So? It's a good thing multi-year careers aren't defined by a single season. He averages 3 receptions/game (50/year prorated) for his career with a 7.7 yard/reception. He can clearly do better than 17.

Can he, clearly.
That is the bet.

 

[Typhus]

His decrease in stats was due to him being phased out as the season went on and Pollard getting more carries. Pollard had a career high and carries last season which affected Zeke’s numbers.

Exactly, you said it. phased out.

 

[Cowboys5217]

Bill loves veterans who he can trust. While Zeke has lost most of his burst, on the field the dude is pretty consistent and trustworthy

The only consistency to Zeke is NOT getting any yards and being a progress stopper.

 

[Cowboys5217]

Pats don’t have a RB.

Any given young RB will give the Pats much more than Zeke would and for cheaper.

 

[stinkface]

His decrease in stats was due to him being phased out as the season went on and Pollard getting more carries. Pollard had a career high and carries last season which affected Zeke’s numbers.

With due respect, Zekes decline in big play ability is what caused Pollard to take on more of the load. His days of dominating on god given talent are over. He still is a valuable back to have in a rotation but that's about it. The talent evaluators in the league have known that for a couple years. I doubt if he could run a 4.7 today.

 

[DuncanIso]

Zeke had dinner with Mac Jones last night in Boston.

Dinner time in Boston

 

[KJJ]

With due respect, Zekes decline in big play ability is what caused Pollard to take on more of the load. His days of dominating on god given talent are over. He still is a valuable back to have in a rotation but that's about it. The talent evaluators in the league have known that for a couple years. I doubt if he could run a 4.7 today.

That’s what I’m saying. His decline is the reason he began being phased out in favor of Pollard. Zeke still provided value as a blocker and a short yardage back but not for the amount of money he was making, which is why he was released. As for Zeke’s speed he could still easily run at least a 4.5. The problem wasn’t his straight away speed, It was his lack of burst, quickness and elusiveness. It wasn’t like he was being chased down from behind, he couldn’t free himself. The big difference between him and Pollard is that Pollard is quick and shifty with burst.

 

[Toro9]

I don’t see the Pats giving him the money he wants.

He might be more realistic than we think.

 

[DuncanIso]

He might be more realistic than we think.

I think it’s a 1-3 year deal.

4-5 mill per.

 

[DuncanIso]

That’s what I’m saying. His decline is the reason he began being phased out in favor of Pollard. Zeke still provided value as a blocker and a short yardage back but not for the amount of money he was making, which is why he was released. As for Zeke’s speed he could still easily run at least a 4.5. The problem wasn’t his straight away speed, It was his lack of burst, quickness and elusiveness. It wasn’t like he was being chased down from behind, he couldn’t free himself. The big difference between him and Pollard is that Pollard is quick and shifty with burst.

PCL in 2021

Hyper extended knee in 2022.

He’s fine now.

 

[KJJ]

PCL in 2021

Hyper extended knee in 2022.

He’s fine now.

He’s always fine this time of year. However, despite the injuries he’s not the same player he was his first few seasons, which is why he’s still unsigned.

 

[sunalsorises]

He might be more realistic than we think.

Maybe now that he has seen the market. I think if he would have taken a pay it earlier he’d still be in Dallas.

 

[Toro9]

Maybe now that he has seen the market. I think if he would have taken a pay it earlier he’d still be in Dallas.

But how substantial? He's better off elsewhere

 

[DuncanIso]

He’s always fine this time of year. However, despite the injuries he’s not the same player he was his first few seasons, which is why he’s still unsigned.

Yes.

Thats called aging.