I want Zeke!

[Big_D]

You just can't let go of 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

Here that's called a short yardage specialist!

 

[diamonddelts]

I get that....but, if he can come in at a very friendly contract and we know what he brings and he knows what he brings.....why not? He's a good player with special skills and that plays through pain and injuries...there is no one else out there that can help us like he can.....unless we trade for someone that will cost a fortune.

So Dallas needs to bring back a rb who had one of the lowest yards per carry in the league? I swear some Dallas fans are addicted to mediocrity.

Here that's called a short yardage specialist!

Lol. Yep. According to some Cowboy fans, Zeke could bust one for 30 yards every time. But he chooses to only gain 2 yards per carry since he specializes in short runs to nowhere.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

June 1st, do they need to wait until then, because he was a June 1st cut? Or is that only when his money is available to use?

Just last year Philadelphia June 1st’d Fletcher Cox in March and then re-signed him a week later. So for a couple months he was listed as 2 different players on the cap

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelp...fletcher-cox-returns-eagles-1-year-deal-0?amp


But you do get a cap windfall June 1st, as technically his contract isn’t off the books yet; that’s what I predict Jerry is waiting for. I think they already know he’s coming back

 

[diamonddelts]

I understand, but you and purple haze don't get my point. He has a home in Dallas, doesn't want to leave, great teammate....and yes, I know that for a fact. An old teammate of mine is on staff....he does the little things, GREAT!. Why not?

He does everything except gain yardage. The one mandatory reason to have a rb.

 

[diamonddelts]

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.”

Loser mentality.

 

[Big_D]

So Dallas needs to bring back a rb who had one of the lowest yards per carry in the league? I swear some Dallas fans are addicted to mediocrity.

Lol. Yep. According to some Cowboy fans, Zeke could bust one for 30 yards every time. But he chooses to only gain 2 yards per carry since he specializes in short runs to nowhere.

We're trying to find a RB that can run in short yardage situations AND excel in other areas AND possibly play special teams. It's a specialty alone that simply doesn't deserve a roster spot.

 

[manster4ever]

Pathetic.

nah, it's a bidness. If he can help, he's welcome at a vet minimum. But don't get your panties in a bind because Zeke has too much ego and pride to come back for a much lower salary to Dallas. I can see him doing it elsewhere tho: Jets, Bills, Etc...

 

[diamonddelts]

Do we really want to win a championship without Dak and Zeke

You don't have to worry about that.

 

[jazzcat22]

He does everything except gain yardage. The one mandatory reason to have a rb.

4.4 YPC is gaining yards to the math I learned.
Not sure where you went to school at….school of hating on players and making stuff up?

 

[diamonddelts]

4.4 YPC is gaining yards to the math I learned.
Not sure where you went to school at….school of hating on players and making stuff up?

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt in 2022. The more you know......

 

[Spottswoode]

I’m a fan of moving on from Zeke but if Dallas chooses to go that route, he may have some utility in limited use.

YPC 1st half - 4.2
YPC 2nd half - 3.3

YPC Qtr 1 - 4.2
YPC Qtr 2 - 4.2
YPC Qtr 3 - 4.0
YPC Qtr 4 - 2.3

The guy has a lot of miles and IMO, can’t handle even split duties anymore. The problem is I don’t think Dallas could resist putting him on the field and his stats suggest his production falls with increasing use.

 

[Big_D]

I’m a fan of moving on from Zeke but if Dallas chooses to go that route, he may have some utility in limited use.

YPC 1st half - 4.2
YPC 2nd half - 3.3

YPC Qtr 1 - 4.2
YPC Qtr 2 - 4.2
YPC Qtr 3 - 4.0
YPC Qtr 4 - 2.3

The guy has a lot of miles and IMO, can’t handle even split duties anymore. The problem is I don’t think Dallas could resist putting him on the field and his stats suggest his production falls with increasing use.

That's the problem in a nutshell. His past reputation outweighs the production and his workload will be based on his past. Plus considering his loving friendship with the QB, playing time will not be handled correctly as long as he's here.

 

[DanTanna]

I hear Ton Rathman and Daryl Johnston are available.

 

[Mountaineerfan]

I'm on board too. He's smart enough to realize he's not going to be a featured back anymore and having him back as a role player (at the right cost) makes a lot of sense.

But, is he?

 

[HungryLion]

I know a few things about dementia, and the OP may have it.

 

[jazzcat22]

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt in 2022. The more you know......

4.4 career. The more you know….or don’t know in some cases.

 

[Captain-Crash]

you can have him, but you have to get garrett on your coaching staff.

 

[Captain-Crash]

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.”

yeah, but Troy was talking about garrett. LOL

 

[DuncanIso]

Apparently, Zeke doesn't want us.

He’s probably butt hurt level bravo.

They are likely talking though.

 

[big dog cowboy]

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

Major hole???