How much playing time will Ezekiel Elliott actually get next year?

[Dallas_Cowboys50]

Zeke Uber Alles!!

 

[Wood]

How much playing time will he actually get next year?

People are hoping he can do what Demarco did (and more), but will we actually make him a 3 down back? I have no doubt the kid can play, I can't wait to see this offense in action, but will he be the "bell cow" people are expecting?

My prediction for Zeke his 1st year is 1,200 yards 12 tds.
Second year 1,500 yards 17 tds

 

[alicetooljam]

I feel like Zeke's greatest asset may be durability. Very much like Emmitt, he runs very low to the ground and has decent footwork so he doesnt take a lot of direct powerful hits. He gets down and gets yardage. Never really runs high. I dont care if he has elite break away speed, because he has more than Murray and Emmitt did and its not even close.

For the record Murray had a faster 40 than Elliot at the combine.

 

[Hoofbite]

He better get a lot.

 

[JonJon]

I envision Zeke getting the bulk of the carries with Morris being the primary backup. McFadden will probably take over Dunbar's role, lining up as a receiver in some sets.

 

[tico]

Zeke 20-25 touches
A.M 12-15 touches

Zeke is my starting fantasy pick fo Sho..

 

[bodi]

enuff for OF ROY

 

[darthseinfeld]

300 carries and 40 catchs

Your not spending the 4th overall for less

 

[Gameover]

He better play a lot of downs next year.

And what will you do if he doesn't.

Let's let the guy(s) go through one practice before we have his career mapped out.

 

[cowboyfan4life2]

And what will you do if he doesn't.

Let's let the guy(s) go through one practice before we have his career mapped out.

Hes the 4th pick, if your going to take a rb that high, he better produce.

 

[Gameover]

Hes the 4th pick, if your going to take a rb that high, he better produce.

If he doesn't, you won't be able to do anything about it.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

His carries should be limited to 15-20 a game. No sense in burning the guy out. Of course, I have little confidence in the coaching staff being able to avoid rushing him 435 times because obviously the solution to all our problems is to go back in time with a time machine and make in 2014, again.





YR

 

[cowboyfan4life2]

If he doesn't, you won't be able to do anything about it.

I can claim the fact that it was a mistake taking a rb that high, but I hope he has a rookie of the year type of season.

 

[Gameover]

I can claim the fact that it was a mistake taking a rb that high, but I hope he has a rookie of the year type of season.

Drafting a corner would've been the mistake.

 

[speedkilz88]

For the record Murray had a faster 40 than Elliot at the combine.

Then he put on more weight and never ran a 4.4 again.

 

[cowboyfan4life2]

Drafting a corner would've been the mistake.

Who says the pick had to be Ramsey, Buckner was still out available also.

 

[alicetooljam]

Then he put on more weight and never ran a 4.4 again.

Not a knock on Elliot, I love the pick...was just saying...

 

[BoysWin]

How much playing time will he actually get next year?

People are hoping he can do what Demarco did (and more), but will we actually make him a 3 down back? I have no doubt the kid can play, I can't wait to see this offense in action, but will he be the "bell cow" people are expecting?

16 games and 320 touches

 

[Gameover]

Who says the pick had to be Ramsey, Buckner was still out available also.

I think we have defensive ends.

 

[plymkr]

I feel like Zeke's greatest asset may be durability. Very much like Emmitt, he runs very low to the ground and has decent footwork so he doesnt take a lot of direct powerful hits. He gets down and gets yardage. Never really runs high. I dont care if he has elite break away speed, because he has more than Murray and Emmitt did and its not even close.

I was going to ask about his durability. Is he injury prone? Did he struggle with injuries in college. I remember Murray struggled with injuries his whole career, pro and college, except for his contract year.