Ezekiel Elliott = Edgerrin James?

[TheFinisher]

we all compare prospects coming into the league to guys we've seen before. With Zeke, I keep coming back to Edge. The size, speed, jump cuts, power, burst... These guys just have such a similar game. James was also a legit threat out of the backfield and very good pass blocker. Not to mention, he was also the 4th overall pick.

If Zeke turns out to be a similar player, like I think he will, we're gonna be awfully happy with the results.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Edge was such a beast. Indy really had some amazing players back then. Peyton, Edge, Little Bob, Freeney and Mathis, just to name a few.

By the way, really hoping Tapper could be our Dwight Freeney. Freeney might've been the most athletic DE ever and Tapper's numbers are right up there with him.

 

[casmith07]

Edgerrin James was a Top 15 HOF finalist this year, so not bad company I suppose.

 

[zrinkill]

Better.

 

[TheFinisher]

Edgerrin James was a Top 15 HOF finalist this year, so not bad company I suppose.

He's one of those guys who you don't fully appreciate until you see the numbers he posted.

 

[DFWJC]

That'd be pretty sweet if he could even come close to James.
They do have similarities to some degree.
James was a good bit faster...he ran a 4.38 official time though, and a 4.25 at his pro day
Zeke is a 4.47

More importantly....
James was
Fastest player to 3000 yards (least games needed)
Fastest to 4000
Fastest to 5000
Fastest to 6000
Fastest to 9000
Fastest to 10000
Fastest to 11000
Fastest to 12000

Insane

One can dream though!

 

[TheFinisher]

That'd be pretty sweet if he could even come close to James.
They do have similarities to some degree.
James was a good bit faster...he ran a 4.38 official time though, and a 4.25 at his pro day
Zeke is a 4.47

More importantly....
James was
Fastest player to 3000 yards (least games needed)
Fastest to 4000
Fastest to 5000
Fastest to 6000
Fastest to 9000
Fastest to 10000
Fastest to 11000
Fastest to 12000

Insane

One can dream though!

I had no idea he was that fast, wow.

Think Zeke has a lower center of gravity and balance than James as well though.

Didn't James have a knee injury at some point with Indy then kind of hit a major wall? I remember him going to Arizona for a stint at the end as a shell of himself.

 

[TheCount]

Better.

lol, I was waiting for it. Of course.

 

[zrinkill]

lol, I was waiting for it. Of course.

Well I did not want to disappoint you.

I assume you think he is the next felix jones.

 

[TheCount]

Well I did not want to disappoint you.

I assume you think he is the next felix jones.

What makes you say that?

Because Edge is one of the greatest to ever play the position professionally and Zeke hasn't taken a mini camp snap yet?

If Zeke doesn't descend from the heavens on gameday, I'll be surprised, the way some of ya'll are talking about him.

 

[zrinkill]

What makes you say that?

Because Edge is one of the greatest to ever play the position professionally and Zeke hasn't taken a mini camp snap yet?

It was hyperbole mostly ....... though I do think Zeke will be special.

 

[TheCount]

It was hyperbole mostly ....... though I do think Zeke will be special.

He's gonna do just fine, I just think he should have a chance to prove it. At this point, he's going to have to rush for 2,000 yards as a rookie to meet expectations.

 

[DFWJC]

I had no idea he was that fast, wow.

Think Zeke has a lower center of gravity and balance than James as well though.

Didn't James have a knee injury at some point with Indy then kind of hit a major wall? I remember him going to Arizona for a stint at the end as a shell of himself.

Fastest player to get to 12000 yards is really amazing. That speaks to incredibly consistent, long term production.
I would have thought it'd be Barry Sanders or Emmitt.

James is under appreciated

 

[lane]

I think EE is going to be our next Emmitt...although the similarities to James is a pretty good comparison ... and something i can definitely live with.

 

[zrinkill]

He's gonna do just fine, I just think he should have a chance to prove it. At this point, he's going to have to rush for 2,000 yards as a rookie to meet expectations.

I understand that ........ but ya know what? I am tired of playing it safe ....... lowering my expectations ......... Forget Jerry Jones and how he messes everything up ........ I am not gonna lower my expectation with this kid ...... I think he is gonna be special and thats what I am gonna demand.

Swinging for the fences 1300 yards and 12 TD is my floor with this kid in his rookie year ...... dont care.

 

[links18]

If he is, I'll take it gladly.....

 

[Gameover]

Ill take it!

 

[waving monkey]

Yap I think he'll be exactly what this team needs. He has so many skills.
The great thing is he has more agility and pass defender then Ramsey
so he can play both ways. His really something.

 

[TheCount]

I understand that ........ but ya know what? I am tired of playing it safe ....... lowering my expectations ......... Forget Jerry Jones and how he messes everything up ........ I am not gonna lower my expectation with this kid ...... I think he is gonna be special and thats what I am gonna demand.

Swinging for the fences 1300 yards and 12 TD is my floor with this kid in his rookie year ...... dont care.

You know what, I support you and your outlook.

 

[conner01]

I had no idea he was that fast, wow.

Think Zeke has a lower center of gravity and balance than James as well though.

Didn't James have a knee injury at some point with Indy then kind of hit a major wall? I remember him going to Arizona for a stint at the end as a shell of himself.

I didn't remember him being that fast myself