I want Zeke!

[KJJ]

Zeke scored at least one TD in 10 of the 15 games he played last season. He was still very effective at churning out a couple yards with no room in critical situations and punching it into the endzone.

 

[Ranching]

I'm not saying your suggestion is outlandish from what you are talking football wise. So hope you didn't take it that way. I just think the guys ability to produce what you are talking about is gone. I think his legs are dead and he just doesn't have much to offer that we couldn't have someone else try. Now if we get into the season and that part of the puzzle is missing and not going well and he is out there...maybe. But right now with the money he's collected etc I'm not sure either side goes there.

Maybe they have a blue pill for dead legs! Lol

 

[CATCH17]

Absolutely not. Zeke is done.

He may give you a good 4 games and after that he’s nothing but a blocker and short yardage player.

 

[coult44]

Time to move on, in my opinion.

Pollard doesn't need Zeke hover over him...

You know they’re busy right, and hang all the time… Y’all are goofy

 

[Ranching]

Absolutely not. Zeke is done.

He may give you a good 4 games and after that he’s nothing but a blocker and short yardage player.

That's what I said.....so, you agree?

 

[Mr_437]

Cowboys got it right. All the other teams looked at his play and said "no thank you". Zeke didn't even get a visit, they don't even want to kick the can. Jerry is just being polite, and stringing along the Zeke fans to come out again, and get let down one more time before they realize dude is done.

 

[Toro9]

I kinda want him back too but I just don't think he'd settle for a small contract. I'm hoping Luepke can be our power back.

 

[krs1bro]

No thanks. There’s a reason 31 other teams have passed on Zeke so far. We Need to move on.

and the correct answer is...............please see above.

 

[RonnieT24]

I agree. I'd take him to camp. He comes out as the best or one of the best backs you bring him in. Not sure why people are so scared to see what he can do.

It's simple.. Every time he has a good game it will prove them wrong and as you know that is the worst thing that could happen to some of these people as they have never been wrong about anything in their entire lives. They would not survive it. Have some empathy my man.

 

[ICP]

The problem with Zeke is that if Pollard goes down then you basically don't have anything unless you think Jones or Deuce will be sufficient.

 

[mardwin]

He's available.

Go get him.

There's a reason he's available.

 

[garyo1954]

I agree Ranching. He's more than the 50 yards a game he gives you.
He's the locker room barometer.
He's the good teammate.
He's the mood setter.
He's the guy that does whatever you ask that they don't have metrics for.
Troy Aikman agrees....

“I’ve talked to a number of people that have been in that locker room- coaches, players- and he’s the glue,” the Hall of Famer continued. “Losing those type of players- I’ve said it before- you don’t replace those guys. It’s really, really hard. We had some when I was playing: didn’t contribute much on the field during the games- he obviously would contribute more- but those that didn’t, they had a really big role in allowing us to do what we were able to do, and I think Zeke’s one of those people.”

 

[nate dizzle]

I know a little football and I think Zeke can still serve a purpose. With a good contract and a new direction, he can really help.
At this stage, I see him as a great short yard, tough runner...which we don't have....I also see him as an HBack type player...he's a good blocker...part time fullback and he can actually line up on the flex TE position....he had great hands.....I'd love this role for him.....my bud @CowboyRoy is gonna kill me, but that's my take.

I like Zeke, big fan. But the fact that he's still sitting in FA should tell you all you need to know about what other teams think of him right now. Tell you what though, if he sat out a year or even most of this year and let his body completely heal up from the absolute demolishing it took carrying the team in his early years, then I'd actually like the idea of bringing him in fresh as a short yardage guy on a cheap contract, maybe around playoff time?

 

[Ranching]

I agree Ranching. He's more than the 50 yards a game he gives you.
He's the locker room barometer.
He's the good teammate.
He's the mood setter.
He's the guy that does whatever you ask that they don't have metrics for.
Troy Aikman agrees....

“I’ve talked to a number of people that have been in that locker room- coaches, players- and he’s the glue,” the Hall of Famer continued. “Losing those type of players- I’ve said it before- you don’t replace those guys. It’s really, really hard. We had some when I was playing: didn’t contribute much on the field during the games- he obviously would contribute more- but those that didn’t, they had a really big role in allowing us to do what we were able to do, and I think Zeke’s one of those people.”

Wow! I hadn't seen that...there's a lot that goes on in a locker room and film room that some don't get. Leadership is very important.

 

[Jarntt]

I know a little football and I think Zeke can still serve a purpose. With a good contract and a new direction, he can really help.
At this stage, I see him as a great short yard, tough runner...which we don't have....I also see him as an HBack type player...he's a good blocker...part time fullback and he can actually line up on the flex TE position....he had great hands.....I'd love this role for him.....my bud @CowboyRoy is gonna kill me, but that's my take.

I was fine with Zeke back on a vet minimum type deal before the draft, but now I'd say wait. What you basically just described to a tee is the guy we just signed from North Dakota State, Hunter Luepke. But there is one big difference: Zeke isn't running down on kickoff and punt teams. If you are carrying 3 plus RBs on a game day roster you need them doing so. Also, I really don't see Zeke playing the HB/TE role well that you outlined while Luepke already has done both. Now is Luepke good enough to be a RB getting 5 plus touches in an NFL game? That I don't know. At this point I'd call Zeke in July if he is still there and our young guys don't pan out. Right now I'd prefer to wait and leave the circus out of camp until we find out it's needed (if we do)

 

[Big_D]

Jeez.. it's time to move on and churn the RB room, not move backwards! No one in the NFL has any interest except for a select few Cowboy fans who can't seem to let go. And the owner who is still smitten!

 

[big dog cowboy]

They don't know Zeke!

The other teams in the league don't know Zeke?

In what possible universe??????

 

[noshame]

I think he's single

 

[big dog cowboy]

There's a reason he's available.

There are many reasons he's available.

 

[Diehardblues]

I know a little football and I think Zeke can still serve a purpose. With a good contract and a new direction, he can really help.
At this stage, I see him as a great short yard, tough runner...which we don't have....I also see him as an HBack type player...he's a good blocker...part time fullback and he can actually line up on the flex TE position....he had great hands.....I'd love this role for him.....my bud @CowboyRoy is gonna kill me, but that's my take.

I’d agree for a minimum veteran salary.

Plus there’s far too many 21 jerseys out there. I’d hate to see us have more success without him.