Fellow "No Zeke at 4!" Posters: How will you react if it's him?

[Yakuza Rich]

YR

 

[JD_KaPow]

I love Zeke as a player. I HATE the idea of drafting a RB in the top 5. I'm trying to prepare myself for them actually doing it, though, if it comes down to it, and honestly, trying to talk myself into being okay with it. I'm not there yet.

If he is the pick, I hope we hope we give him the ball 25 times a game, 16 games a year for 5 years, then move on. I can buy the argument that RBs are worth a first round pick (not top 5) more than I buy they idea that they're worth big contracts after their rookie deal. After 400 touches a year, 2,000 over his rookie contract (never mind playoff games), I won't be on board with giving him Charles, McCoy, Peterson money. Based on the press confrence, I think that's where Jerry&Co. are at as well.

Here's what I'll convince myself is the plus side: We got a difference maker over a 5 year period whod could potentially be as valuable as Dez over that span. Our defense will suck, but we may be able to control the clock enough to compete with anyone. In addition, the draft is loaded at the DL spots. We could grab a DE and 1T who could help our pass rush, knock on wood. Plus, the kid will be fun as **** to watch.

Again, I don't want him at 5. I think it's a bad move that we'll come to regret if he gets hurt and/or in 5 years when it's time to move on. But, I'll try to find the positive side and enjoy the ride.

I think it's something of a reach at #4, but I would still expect him to be an excellent player who would provide a ton of value to the Cowboys over his rookie contract. I agree with you that it's unlikely we'd pay for his second contract, but he's only 20 now, so it's possible that there could be a contract or extension that keeps him as a Cowboy through, say, his age-29 season.

 

[kiheikiwi]

I would take a deep breath, exhale and place the remote gently on the coffee table and back away.
I would actually not be that upset, it's not what I would do - but I can see the benefits of picking him. Apart from the obvious RB benefits, is a high intelligence guy who will not hurt the franchise. (They could do worse) ...

 

[Gameover]

If it's Zeke: Michael Jordan over Ehlo excited

If it's not: I'm done

Get great at something! You'll always be a day late and a dollar short, trying to plug a hole here and plug a hole there.

Get dominate at something. The Colts never stopped drafting for their offense, even though they failed year after year because of their defense.

Get great at something!

We draft a End. Great. Where the same football that isn't good enough on defense! Same if we go with Ramsey.

Plug a hole here plug a hole there... Still average.

Get Great at something!

 

[DFWJC]

I'll be excited about the pick, even if it's not my 1st choice.

 

[YosemiteSam]

If we land Tunsil, Ramsey, or Elliot. While I too do not like drafting RBs this early, this kid is definitely one of the BPAs in this draft as a whole. So, if we get him even at #4. I will be happy.

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[Bizwah]

I love Zeke as a player. I HATE the idea of drafting a RB in the top 5. I'm trying to prepare myself for them actually doing it, though, if it comes down to it, and honestly, trying to talk myself into being okay with it. I'm not there yet.

If he is the pick, I hope we hope we give him the ball 25 times a game, 16 games a year for 5 years, then move on. I can buy the argument that RBs are worth a first round pick (not top 5) more than I buy they idea that they're worth big contracts after their rookie deal. After 400 touches a year, 2,000 over his rookie contract (never mind playoff games), I won't be on board with giving him Charles, McCoy, Peterson money. Based on the press confrence, I think that's where Jerry&Co. are at as well.

Here's what I'll convince myself is the plus side: We got a difference maker over a 5 year period whod could potentially be as valuable as Dez over that span. Our defense will suck, but we may be able to control the clock enough to compete with anyone. In addition, the draft is loaded at the DL spots. We could grab a DE and 1T who could help our pass rush, knock on wood. Plus, the kid will be fun as **** to watch.

Again, I don't want him at 5. I think it's a bad move that we'll come to regret if he gets hurt and/or in 5 years when it's time to move on. But, I'll try to find the positive side and enjoy the ride.

I'm not sure of the logic of saying, "you can't draft ____________ position in the top ten".

Why?

If that player is your highest ranked player....then yes, you take them...the only possible exception would be kicker.

Jimmy Johnson was once asked if safety was worth a high pick (this is after we drafted Roy Williams). He responded, "if you feel he's a special player at his position....yes!"

If we feel Zeke is a special RB prospect....not a good prospect....a special prospect. Then, why not?

 

[KDM256]

"Well, atleast it's not Joey Bosa" ~KDM256' reaction

 

[ConceptCoop]

I'm not sure of the logic of saying, "you can't draft ____________ position in the top ten".

Why?

If that player is your highest ranked player....then yes, you take them...the only possible exception would be kicker.

Jimmy Johnson was once asked if safety was worth a high pick (this is after we drafted Roy Williams). He responded, "if you feel he's a special player at his position....yes!"

If we feel Zeke is a special RB prospect....not a good prospect....a special prospect. Then, why not?

I said top 5. I'm not really interested in having the argument here; it's going on in multiple threads elsewhere and wasn't the intention of this one. I'll simply say that the reasons teams are drafting RBs later and paying them less are the same reasons I don't think they're worth a top 5 pick. That includes, for the most part, shelf life, injury frequency, rookie contract value, and replaceability. Perhaps a draft class will come along that changes my outlook, but this one does not. I see elite prospects at other, more important positions.

 

[DFWJC]

It sounds like teams maybe wanting to trade up for Zeke (Miami, NYG, Chi) are looking more at Cleveland's 8th pick than all the way up to Dallas.
That, to me, makes MUCH more sense.

 

[percyhoward]

I have to admit, it would be fun to see him running it on game days, though. RBs are fun to watch, for sure.

I agree, and I think this is why he'd be a popular pick.

 

[ConceptCoop]

I agree, and I think this is why he'd be a popular pick.

Yup. He'll sell a lot of jerseys.

 

[iceberg]

I love Zeke as a player. I HATE the idea of drafting a RB in the top 5. I'm trying to prepare myself for them actually doing it, though, if it comes down to it, and honestly, trying to talk myself into being okay with it. I'm not there yet.

If he is the pick, I hope we hope we give him the ball 25 times a game, 16 games a year for 5 years, then move on. I can buy the argument that RBs are worth a first round pick (not top 5) more than I buy they idea that they're worth big contracts after their rookie deal. After 400 touches a year, 2,000 over his rookie contract (never mind playoff games), I won't be on board with giving him Charles, McCoy, Peterson money. Based on the press confrence, I think that's where Jerry&Co. are at as well.

Here's what I'll convince myself is the plus side: We got a difference maker over a 5 year period whod could potentially be as valuable as Dez over that span. Our defense will suck, but we may be able to control the clock enough to compete with anyone. In addition, the draft is loaded at the DL spots. We could grab a DE and 1T who could help our pass rush, knock on wood. Plus, the kid will be fun as **** to watch.

Again, I don't want him at 5. I think it's a bad move that we'll come to regret if he gets hurt and/or in 5 years when it's time to move on. But, I'll try to find the positive side and enjoy the ride.

i'll wet myself in happiness people will stop feeling an ungodly need to start ZEKE ZEKE ZEKE!!!!!! threads by the dozen on a daily basis.


for the love of jacked up norse gods caught line dancing at a moroccan 7-11 - STOP THE DAMN ZEKE THREADS ALREADY.

 

[ConceptCoop]

i'll wet myself in happiness people will stop feeling an ungodly need to start ZEKE ZEKE ZEKE!!!!!! threads by the dozen on a daily basis.


for the love of jacked up norse gods caught line dancing at a moroccan 7-11 - STOP THE DAMN ZEKE THREADS ALREADY.

Go away.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

I will hope he is amazing.

I will till shake my head at the miss-allocation of resources.

 

[iceberg]

Go away.

ok. ignore on.

 

[ConceptCoop]

ok. welcome to my ignore list. if you wanna be this stupid, have fun w/o me.

Great. Now go away.

 

[Swanny]

I am one who also hates a RB at the position we are at. I prefer if we pick Tunsil, Ramsey, Buckner or Bosa. I prefer Ramsey. But if we pick Zeke I will still be excited because I think he is a good player but I will be upset we passed on better talent especially since that talent would help out our sorry excuse of a defense

 

[mattjames2010]

I love Zeke as a player. I HATE the idea of drafting a RB in the top 5. I'm trying to prepare myself for them actually doing it, though, if it comes down to it, and honestly, trying to talk myself into being okay with it. I'm not there yet.

If he is the pick, I hope we hope we give him the ball 25 times a game, 16 games a year for 5 years, then move on. I can buy the argument that RBs are worth a first round pick (not top 5) more than I buy they idea that they're worth big contracts after their rookie deal. After 400 touches a year, 2,000 over his rookie contract (never mind playoff games), I won't be on board with giving him Charles, McCoy, Peterson money. Based on the press confrence, I think that's where Jerry&Co. are at as well.

Here's what I'll convince myself is the plus side: We got a difference maker over a 5 year period whod could potentially be as valuable as Dez over that span. Our defense will suck, but we may be able to control the clock enough to compete with anyone. In addition, the draft is loaded at the DL spots. We could grab a DE and 1T who could help our pass rush, knock on wood. Plus, the kid will be fun as **** to watch.

Again, I don't want him at 5. I think it's a bad move that we'll come to regret if he gets hurt and/or in 5 years when it's time to move on. But, I'll try to find the positive side and enjoy the ride.

I'm not completely going for Elliott. The pick isn't going to completely ruin our team, I think he could help it. I simply prefer Ramsey, Bosa, or Tunsil. If we trade back and snag an extra second, then Zeke is on my radar. I won't be throwing chairs if we draft him.

The biggest issue I have is, there are RBs I like in the second and third we could get without having to spend a top 5-10 pick on. Not to mention, I am a believer in Morris and think he will take the starting gig after McFadden pulls his hammy and never looks back.

 

[reddyuta]

I still am in total disbelief that they are even considering this after everything they have said and done regarding the RB position,I like Zeke but to me no Rb is worth a top 5 pick,they just dont last too long to make financial and draft capital sense,