How is it that zeke lost his explosiveness

[Jipper]

He's more of a steam roller than Ferrari...it's ok..

Is he overpaid? Yes

Is he a great back? Debatable

Are the cowboys better with him on the field ? Yes

Are him and Pollard the best 1-2 punch in football....I say yes

 

[cowboyed]

There were some plays that he actually looked faster than ever, thanks to Martin's and even Steele's blocking. He just can't sustain those speedy execution plays like Pollard. Zeke is far from being toast.

 

[Cmac]

This thread and many like it, continues to prove RBs or any position should get their money. Owners/teams have no problem underpaying performances. I can't wait until Zeke is let go and Pollard is granted the spot you want him in, and the moment he says I need my money.......watch what happens. The praise will go away and a performance like the one Pollard had against the Chargers will evaporate all's memory faster than a squirming snake in the road, and despite the fact this team is a passing team.

 

[Starforever]

Stop looking at Zeke through your Pollard glasses. He will never be as explosive, quick, or twitchy. Zeke has and always have had long speed. These comparison threads are so dumb.

Start Pollard and you will see a difference in his production. Every now and then you might see a good run but most of the time he will be getting smashed. Teams are not game planning for the second back.

 

[Starforever]

This thread and many like it, continues to prove RBs or any position should get their money. Owners/teams have no problem underpaying performances. I can't wait until Zeke is let go and Pollard is granted the spot you want him in, and the moment he says I need my money.......watch what happens. The praise will go away and a performance like the one Pollard had against the Chargers will evaporate all's memory faster than a squirming snake in the road, and despite the fact this team is a passing team.

Some Dallas fans are prisoners of the moment. They have no concept of tomorrow.

 

[Hawkeye19]

He rushed for 97 yards yesterday.

I know right? Lol… everyone wants to bash 21. The guy played a solid game yesterday, and with Pollard they make up a great 1-2 combo. Last week, his pass protection was the only reason we were even in the game.

But there are those who want to run Zeke down and trade him away.

 

[DuncanIso]

At this point you can’t even get mad at Zeke. The coaches continue to have him run plays that are clearly not how strength like running outside the tackles.

yup.

i don’t like the blocking scheme.

 

[DuncanIso]

He rushed for 97 yards yesterday.

and a TD. 8)

 

[DuncanIso]

Zeke missed some holes because he would lower his head and push the pile. On a couple runs Zeke had lanes if he would of made a cut back.

we need a lead FB.

 

[CWR]

I hope we look somewhere in the draft next season.

I hope we retain TP.

 

[Cumart21]

I think Zeke looks much quicker than he has the past few years. I also love the split between he and Pollard. Both look very good!

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

I gotta admit I’m a little shocked by his inability to break tackles at this point too

 

[ChuckA1]

Pollard is good as part of a 1-2 punch. Zeke is now better as part of the same 1-2 punch. Sit back and enjoy the show

 

[CWR]

I think Zeke looks much quicker than he has the past few years. I also love the split between he and Pollard. Both look very good!

Yeah Zeke has done a good job so far. I dont think TPs success is a knock on Zeke. It will be interesting to see where they finish this year and if TP has a better year I will completely understand the criticism.

 

[CATCH17]

I think Zeke looks quicker again to be honest.

Zeke is still a good player.

Pollards acceleration is just elite. That’s all there is to it.

 

[CATCH17]

There were some plays that he actually looked faster than ever, thanks to Martin's and even Steele's blocking. He just can't sustain those speedy execution plays like Pollard. Zeke is far from being toast.

Exactly. Zeke’s not slow and he actually looks smaller than in years past.

 

[Zordon]

He was good today.

 

[CowboyoWales]

He certainly appears to miss some cut back lanes yesterday and it seems he wants to bounce it outside more then he used to and when he's not going north south he's got problems. We will need both him and Pollard, but Pollard right now seems to be much quicker in making cuts and exploding through whatever is there.

Yep....Zeke also showed up last week in his ability to put his head down and block.....Zeke and Pollard are a complementary combination of skill sets

 

[JoeKing]

even though he’s the lightest in years and he’s never been hurt? He’s clearly in fantastic shape and worked hard in the offseason.

A RB that's lost his explosiveness is not what I saw in Zeke yesterday. He just didn't carry the ball enough because Pollard was gashing them. Zeke stats... 16 carries for 71 yards. That's 4.4 yards per carry. That's not bad.

 

[Ken]

i mean...i was like *** when he was standing on the sidelines in crunch time ..