Ezekiel Elliott Appreciation Thread **merged**

[endersdragon]

Based on the last 3 weeks he's on pace beat Dickerson's rookie rushing record with 1,856 yards, based on the last 2 weeks he would crush it with 2,080 yards. Even when you consider his overall pace this season he still would get over 1,600 yards

 

[CowboyStar88]

I know. 150 last week. 140 this week. He's obviously good. But I'm not convinced he's top-5-draft-pick-good. He lacks the Dorsett burst. He had 140 yards. But the holes were gigantic and with better breakaway speed he should have had 180-200, maybe more, with a couple of touchdowns. There were at least three big runs where a top-5 talent should have turned on the jets and scored. There was one on the drive where Dorsett would have scored easily. Smith would have been tackled inside the five. I think McFadden would have scored.

I can't complain too much, because he's obviously productive. But he strikes me as a quality third-round mudder that we used an elite draft pick on. I think I might rather have Buckner and the right third-round back. I'm just not convinced that he's worth the draft capital we spent on him.

Just MO. Figure it's an interesting conversation.

Huh? Seriously? What's he averaging on the season per carry now? Those 5 yard runs are turning into 23 yard gains. I expect those 23 yard runs to turn into 50-60 here in the next couple of games. The niners blitzed so much even on running downs.

Dude is a top 5 talent paid scouts believe that and I'll take there word on that over yours since this is their job. Third Round mudder?

Zero credibility with that statement

Although you probably wanted Ramsey

 

[Daillest88]

EzE is just getting better and better every week .

 

[DandyDon1722]

I love that dance he does when he scores a touchdown.

Go Easy E. He'll be the best RB in the league within 2 years.

I like that. "Easy E"

 

[Zman5]

Zeke doesn't leave any meat on the bone.

 

[Teague31]

Already a beast, only 21. Great pick. Great player. Just keep feeding him

 

[kevm3]

Zeke is showing up. I could care less about 'meat on the bone' or some such nonsense that might be levied against him. When the team needs that crucial first down, I like the fact we have a guy that can go get it. Homeruns are nice, but having a guy on the field that can continually help in converting those 3rd downs is critical. Zeke's finally rounding into game form.

 

[Nightman]

I drafted Zeke #1 overall in my fantasy football draft figuring he would start off slow and finish big late in the year. He has acclimated to the league much faster than I thought he would!

I told everyone I know to get him early......I drafted 8/10 and 12/14 nad had no chance ......got JJones and Gronk

 

[Nightman]

Zeke is showing up. I could care less about 'meat on the bone' or some such nonsense that might be levied against him. When the team needs that crucial first down, I like the fact we have a guy that can go get it. Homeruns are nice, but having a guy on the field that can continually help in converting those 3rd downs is critical. Zeke's finally rounding into game form.

He gets positive yards almost every time........doesn't lose yards to try and break a big one for glory

 

[QT]

Meanwhile, Phillip Dorsett toasted Jalen Ramsey today.

Where's those Ramsey lovers at? Like that guy with the Lion avatar. I was the #1 Ramsey opponent. Guy has non fluid hips and bad hands. Zeke was the right pick.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Eazy E is starting to see the field on an NFL level and improving noticeably each week. ZEKEY E!

 

[Galian Beast]

Where's those Ramsey lovers at? Like that guy with the Lion avatar. I was the #1 Ramsey opponent. Guy has non fluid hips and bad hands. Zeke was the right pick.

I would have been devastated if they went Ramsey over Elliott.

 

[phildadon86]

The hate he gets for where he was picked. Did you see him out there on the most important defensive series telling the veterans to get it done. You can't teach that kinda stuff. Yet. Every defensive player available hasn't come close to helping their teams as much as Zeke has helped us so far.

 

[robjay04]

I love his leadership and swag.

He knows he is the most talented player on the field and he makes sure everyone knows it.

Health is always the key for running backs, just ask Emmitt, if he can stay healthy, he will be a legend.

 

[hornitosmonster]

Zeke and the machine

 

[RamziD]

Just throw any 'ol RB or QB behind that line, ya know....

 

[haleyrules]

Elliott will be a major element(aka EmmittSmith) in taking the Cowboys back to the SB (Glory).

 

[skinsscalper]

I drafted Zeke #1 overall in my fantasy football draft figuring he would start off slow and finish big late in the year. He has acclimated to the league much faster than I thought he would!

Ditto..............................three times out of five leagues.

 

[theogt]

Dude has crazy good vision and ability to skinny up through holes. He's not leaving any meat on the bones, he's finding yards that don't exist.

 

[Galian Beast]

Elliott will be a major element(aka EmmittSmith) in taking the Cowboys back to the SB (Glory).

This is why I was so determined the Cowboys draft him.

We missed the boat when we didn't get Jackson and again when we weren't able to get Gurley. But I always wanted Elliott over Gurley.