I want Zeke!

Ranching

Well-Known Member
Messages
45,580
Reaction score
110,794
CowboysZone LOYAL Fan
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)
I agree....but, Zeke brings a leadership role that can help if we want to compete for a championship..
 

Redsfan_83

Well-Known Member
Messages
5,919
Reaction score
4,963
Haven't read through all the comments but the obvious fear is if Zeke is back, the temptation will be to think he's a rookie again....it's a new era and time to move on
 

TwistedL0g1k

Well-Known Member
Messages
2,237
Reaction score
3,437
Last season was the tipping point for me. Up until then, he was overpaid, but had something to offer.

If you bring back Zeke, how many RB's are on the 53 man roster?

1) Pollard
2) Zeke
3) ?
4) ??

Seems like you are cutting somebody better than Zeke
 

Ranching

Well-Known Member
Messages
45,580
Reaction score
110,794
CowboysZone LOYAL Fan
Last season was the tipping point for me. Up until then, he was overpaid, but had something to offer.

If you bring back Zeke, how many RB's are on the 53 man roster?

1) Pollard
2) Zeke
3) ?
4) ??

Seems like you are cutting somebody better than Zeke
Who? Do we need 4 TEs.....do we have a FB on the roster that isn't an olinmen?
 

offlimits

Well-Known Member
Messages
1,276
Reaction score
1,126
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.
No. Move on.
 

goshann

Well-Known Member
Messages
1,747
Reaction score
1,584
CowboysZone ULTIMATE Fan
I hate to say it, but bring him back if it can be done on a deal hovering around $3-5 mil a year. It would fill a pretty major hole in the roster right now and this team will need another veteran running back going into the year. Probably makes more sense to re-sign him than some other random vet floating around out there.

Zeke can be effective with 5-10 carries a game when he is deployed in a situational role. Short yardage, pass protection, goal line, etc.
Lol what
He isn’t worth or getting anywhere near that kind of money
 

CWR

Well-Known Member
Messages
25,094
Reaction score
36,583
I dont believe Zeke can ever be what you want him to he here. There's too much history and it would be a massive hit to his pride. Coaches will be compelled to do more with him, and he will wear down.

It's no coincidence he starts off the year strong and fizzles out. He plays through inherent injuries and by the time the season is over he's far too worn to be productive.

If we used him properly I'd tend to agree with you, but I'm extremely hesitant to believe it would go down that way.
 

glimmerman

Well-Known Member
Messages
30,524
Reaction score
30,254
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.
He was injured the better half of the last 2 seasons. When he is then he is clearly not himself. Big drop off. But when he is healthy he still can play. Not the same player anymore but can still be the short yardage and blocking RB. If used right he can help this team at a low price for his skills. We have a little lightning bolt and a undrafted RB that looks for contact. He can and will if allowed to be a good part for this team. No need to force feed him if he can’t be the same player. Let’s see how training camp shakes out.
 

foofighters

Well-Known Member
Messages
4,386
Reaction score
7,044
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.
Actually, Zeke in the backfield doesn't scare anyone. It also limits Dak. When the D see's Zeke back there, the defense can just focus solely on Dak because Zeke isn't getting more than a few yards before help shows up to tackle. No thanks, we need someone in the backfield that actually helps keep the D honest which, in turn, helps Dak. Something you are all for.
 

glimmerman

Well-Known Member
Messages
30,524
Reaction score
30,254
folks need to understand hes done. His legs are dead and backs like him are a dime a dozen. If we sign him, who we cutting in the rb room?
I hope Pollard is gonna be the same after his latest injury. I wonder if Elliot’s knee is worse than people realize. You see the moves but for sure not the same burst. I watched him get tackled twice the same way Dak and Pollard got tackled. Couldn’t believe his leg was not broken.
 

lostar2009

Well-Known Member
Messages
5,959
Reaction score
3,537
They will see how stuff goes with the current RB pack. Possibly TC if they don't pan out and he's still available.
 
Top