He just turned 28. It’s not his age, he’s been on the decline for the past few seasons. It’s the wear and tear from seven years of carrying the football. Most backs start to decline by 28. It started a lot sooner with Zeke. From day one he was never great at making defenders miss. It was almost like he was looking for contact. He would lower his head and look to run someone over. It took its toll.
Why delete the thread? Did Zeke visit the Pats? Yes he did.
I was being tongue and cheek because I actually used a legit source on a thread 2nite and the entire thing was deleted. Tom Downey is a legit source. But I digress. Obviously the entire thread in this case shouldnt be deleted. Glad they deleted the fake postings finally. The fake stuff ruins everything for others that are just making honest comments from legit outlets.
yes read what I said . Scroll down.
There were reports a couple of years ago he was still running a 4.4 something. We really never got a chance to see his straight away speed because he could never break free. However, his lateral speed, quickness and burst had diminished.
I’m just telling you that someone in the Cowboys media reported a couple of years ago that he ran a 4.4 something during camp. He may have slowed down but no way is he running a 4.7. Early in the season before he starts suffering dings he’s looked fast. He slows down as the season goes on when he’s battling an injury.
It’s very difficult to judge his straightaway speed when he can’t break free. Can’t recall anyone chasing him down from behind when all he had was the endzone in front of him. What’s been evident is his loss of lateral quickness and burst. He isn’t very shifty. This is why he hasn’t been able to free himself. Pollard has been able to free himself because he does have a lateral quickness and burst, and is shifty.
