Ezekiel Elliott: Dallas Cowboys running back out for "some time" after injury

[jazzcat22]

I don't buy the out of shape BS...if he wasn't in shape, he wouldn't have passed the physical and conditioning tests. Therefore he would not have practices since day one.
Also it was reported in OTAs and mini camp he was in great shape, so how does he get out of shape in 5 weeks, when he was in sage all off season.

yes I can say this without proof as the saying he is out of shape shows no proof either.

 

[Silver N Blue]

How is this different than yesterday's thread with the same information?

 

[CATCH17]

Because he had been labeled as the savior with a great work ethic by the FO

Rookies with great work ethic don't come into camp out of shape

Some of the reasoning they used on the radio is that these high draft pick guys never get a break once their college season ends and that when the draft process and OTA's are over that they just like to relax. Can't blame them really.

It's speculation by me though that him being out of shape is why they are being so "careful" and really they are just using it as an excuse to focus on conditioning and not let it get out publicly like it did with Dez that he is out of shape.

 

[jazzcat22]

I just hope we don't hear the dreaded day to day crap they cram down our throats .

 

[jazzcat22]

Todd Archer just said on ESPN NFL Insiders show, that the team does not think it's serious and could keep him out up to a week.

 

[fortdick]

It's been pointed out but bears repeating...37% of RBs who have a soft tissue injury in preseason end up missing at least 1 week in the regular season with the same injury.

And, players that floss regularly have 73 percent less gum disease.

 

[ChooChoo73]

We would be fine with Morris if Zeke missed a little time. Doesn't seem to be a big deal.

 

[KJJ]

Reported as not serious so not worried

A lot of things are reported and it may not be serious but a hamstring can linger and become nagging that's the concern.

 

[MileyDancer]

I'm just waiting for Sean Lee's injury. We all know it's coming.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I don't think he's out of shape. However, it shouldn't be surprising if he was in the least shape. These other guys are nfl vets and know what nfl shape is

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Why not just focus on conditioning?

no amount of conditioning will prevent a hamstring injury, hell world class sprinters get them and no one is more fit than they are

 

[LatinMind]

Cowboys Break reports:
Elliot is just sore. Cowboys just letting him rest to see other players.

Broaddus says trainers told him rookies dont know the difference between being injured and sore.

 

[Tommy]

I am starting to wonder if maybe he just has a sore hamstring and they are giving it some rest.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

But why the need for a cover story? If a guy isn't in shape, he isn't in shape. Just say so. I see no reason to try to protect these guys, and I have no idea what they're even protecting them from in the first place.

Sit out a bit until you're in shape. Try not to be out of shape. Seems pretty simple and no need to fabricate soreness or injury.

I'd imagine the amount of flak over Romo got for supposedly being out of shape probably provided reason for caution in airing out that your #4 overall 1st round RB is out of shape.

The media would have a field day with that.

 

[LocimusPrime]

I keep hearing the " conditioning" word come up. Seems to me the Cowboys need to re-evaluate their strength and conditioning program esp on the preventive side

 

[phildadon86]

I'm just waiting for Sean Lee's injury. We all know it's coming.

Aren't you the same person posting about miles jack and how it affects our win loss column?

 

[phildadon86]

no amount of conditioning will prevent a hamstring injury, hell world class sprinters get them and no one is more fit than they are

World class swimmers.

 

[Swanny]

It sucks, but I like Morris so I'm not worried about it.

I like Morris but DMC is better...... but injured

 

[EST_1986]

so how long is "some time" ??? rest of TC?

IR designated to return

 

[Redball Express]

They did the same with Dwayne Harris in 2011. He was out of shape and got cut over it. Not that it will happen to zeke but they never told anyone that is why they cut harris.

Harris was on the postgame show after his first game ever against philly and he said Garrett came to him and told him what he expected and what kind of shape he was in...they cut him, put him on the practice squad and he got into shape.

Kind of shocking to think zeke is not in good enough shape however.

His abs are though.