Twitter: Jerry addresses RB situation

[mahoneybill]

It's a smoke screen.

Just like they said Bass and Hoffman were starters and then went out and drafted both their replacements in the first 3 rounds.

Maybe JJ is hoping this will disguise his intent to get the best available at the time

 

[Roadtrip635]

If this was being said by some sad behind the times fantasy football player we would all laugh and shake our heads. This is being said by an NFL General Manager. With a straight face.

This is one of the reasons this team are such media darlings, Jerry is a goldmine! They don't have to ask him hard hitting questions just ask any general question and he'll give you some insane response. This is why the media flocks to Jerry, he's not going to give insightful answers, he gives them clickbait.

 

[Dracula]

Jones loves his fossils.

 

[Bobhaze]

Maybe JJ is hoping this will disguise his intent to get the best available at the time

The best disguise is to just shut up.

 

[rocknrobcowboy]

With building this OF Line through the draft Zeke is our best shot if we don't draft a RB.I think this OF Line is going to blow holes for us.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

Can Jerry Jones hire Sam Presti already and let's rebuild this team the right way?

 

[Beast_from_East]

Like another poster said, the success rate for RBs drafted on day 3 is around 10%.

Ergo, there is a 90% chance any RB we draft tomorrow will be a bust.

Zeke is a known commodity, he averaged 3.5 last year with the Pats who had one of the worst olines in the league.

Our oline should be vastly better than what the Pats had last year, so maybe Zeke can get close to 3.8 to 3.9?

Keep in mind Pollard was right at 4.0 last year, so they may be thinking Zeke is not actually that much of a downgrade.

Only thing that makes sense at this point.

 

[McMicah]

Not only are we running it back, but we are literally going backwards and running it back. I truly believe at this point that Jerry has asked someone in private if the triplets would be willing to resign for their 95 contract values

 

[America's Cowboy]

Don't anyone blame Dak for this upcoming season. Cowboys will be lucky to come out in 3rd out of 4 in the division, instead of last, with the decisions this front office has made.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

If a ten year old playing fantasy football says “Zeke Elliott is my #1 RB next year” you chuckle and give him a break

Yes you would but Jerry didn't say that........he said Zeke still has some starting RB1 CAPABILITIES and he does ( short yards, chain mover, pass protector ( something rare to expect from a rookie), and pass catcher. Jerrys say some dumb things at times, I agree but there's nothing wrong with this statement. There are some ways Zeke can still help this offense. I think Jerry has lost so much credibility with the fan base that they are trashing ANYTHING coming out of his mouth.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Is Dallas really planning to start Zeke

No! Jerry clearly said he had some starting capabilities.........meaning some parts of his game can still help an offense but no, he is not a bell cow.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

He’s not a RB1 anymore. At least not in the NFL.

Jerry isn't saying he is Bob......some RB1 capabilities. There's a difference

 

[Adreme]

Like another poster said, the success rate for RBs drafted on day 3 is around 10%.

Ergo, there is a 90% chance any RB we draft tomorrow will be a bust.

Zeke is a known commodity, he averaged 3.5 last year with the Pats who had one of the worst olines in the league.

Our oline should be vastly better than what the Pats had last year, so maybe Zeke can get close to 3.8 to 3.9?

Keep in mind Pollard was right at 4.0 last year, so they may be thinking Zeke is not actually that much of a downgrade.

Only thing that makes sense at this point.

They arent even remotely similar players though. Pollard is an outside runner and Zeke runs between the tackles. I am not sure what the plan is but it does not make sense to me.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Just start Dowdle at this point. He is my RB 2 for my terrible fantasy dynasty team and this could really turn it around for me! Hand the keys to Dowdle Jerry!!

 

[Chasing6]

I think Jerry has had one too many. Someone needs to cut him off.

Zeke had 955 total yards from scrimmage in NE.

 

[DCBoysfan]

And this is why he should not have GM duties anymore.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Please please please lord, let this man be playing with us

 

[FoxF]

I will be the last to ever defend Jerry but this draft is weak at RB and the way it played out the pick just wasn’t there. I’d been OK with taking one of Benson or Brooks in the second round over the DE project with minimal college production.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

If this was being said by some sad behind the times fantasy football player we would all laugh and shake our heads. This is being said by an NFL General Manager. With a straight face.

LOL, would say unbelievable but this is the Clampetts so it is believable.

 

[DuncanIso]

If this was being said by some sad behind the times fantasy football player we would all laugh and shake our heads. This is being said by an NFL General Manager. With a straight face.

#FeedZeke