Video: LeVeon Bell vs Zeke. Who's better?

[Tristan]

Bell has better taste in friends.

He has better taste in Weed too

 

[Risen Star]

What's the point of having the best RB in the NFL if we're not going to let him carry us in the postseason, the way Emmitt used to?

A lot of truth to that.

Do you think Jimmy would have used Zeke in the cowardly fashion Garrett did?

 

[Risen Star]

The only player in football I'd trade Zeke Elliott for is a young franchise QB.

So basically Carson Wentz. That's it.

He's the best skill position player to play here since Emmitt.

 

[Biggems]

A lot of truth to that.

Do you think Jimmy would have used Zeke in the cowardly fashion Garrett did?

Neither Jimmy nor Norv would have. I am not saying 40 carries a game.....but come on, give the guy the chicharron a lot more.....also, dak needs to do a better job of finding him in the passing game.

 

[AsthmaField]

I'm a big fan of team's playing a physical brand of football and wearing the other team out.

There isn't a running back in football better at that than Ezekiel Elliott. It has been a while since I've seen a truly talented RB (speed, vision, and superb run instincts) finish runs like him. Many guys want no part of Zeke when he has built up a head of steam and is looking to dole out some punishment before going down.

I remember Jimmy Johnson talking about some of his draft strategies back when he was coaching the Cowboys, and one of the most important traits to him was the player liking to be physical (at any position). What stuck with me, was when he said that people think just because these guys are NFL players that they don't mind the physical nature of the game. He said that it was quite the contrary and that many players didn't like the contact. Some players, he said, loved to hit. They just liked the contact aspect of the game. Those are the guys that Jimmy wanted on his team. Guys who looked for the contact and thrived on it.

Johnson said that the players who didn't like to be physical could do it for a quarter or two... maybe even three. However, by the time the 4th quarter rolled around, without fail, they were all looking for ways to get away from the contact. On the other hand, guys who loved the contact were just getting warmed up. It helped his team win a lot of games in the final half or quarter. They had heart while the others didn't.

I still look for it when armchair scouting guys who I want Dallas to draft.

Ezekiel Elliott is one of those guys who loves the contact. He drains the heart out of many of the defenders he's playing against. He pounds away and pounds away and it bothers him not even a little. The other guys though... they get real tired of it, real fast. Then, he sees a crease and pops a 50 yard run because the defense is dreading yet another huge collision at the end of his run.

It is a big part of my frustration about the playoff loss to the Packers. Elliott would have eviscerated that defense had they not fallen behind by so much, so early. He had already taken their heart out at Lambeau, and he would have done it even more in the playoff game had he gotten the chance.

So, speaking for myself, there isn't a RB close to Elliott for what I personally look for in a great RB. As good a receiver as Bell is and as slippery as he can be running with the ball... Elliott is just a raw, unstoppable force that breaks the opponents will by the end of the game.

For that, I chose Elliott every time and it is an easy decision to make.

 

[Cebrin]

I'm not picking ANY running back over Elliott at this point.

Dude is young, a beast, a team player, and is hungry. So glad we drafted him.

Pun intended?

 

[ctrous25]

For what Dallas wants to do offensively with its featured back. Give me Zeke. All day and twice on Sundays

 

[sideon]

I also don't get this talk. Zeke led the league in carries. But apparently he's not leaned on
..

Look at the Packers game.

 

[Texas_Pete]

I'm a big fan of team's playing a physical brand of football and wearing the other team out.

There isn't a running back in football better at that than Ezekiel Elliott. It has been a while since I've seen a truly talented RB (speed, vision, and superb run instincts) finish runs like him. Many guys want no part of Zeke when he has built up a head of steam and is looking to dole out some punishment before going down.

I remember Jimmy Johnson talking about some of his draft strategies back when he was coaching the Cowboys, and one of the most important traits to him was the player liking to be physical (at any position). What stuck with me, was when he said that people think just because these guys are NFL players that they don't mind the physical nature of the game. He said that it was quite the contrary and that many players didn't like the contact. Some players, he said, loved to hit. They just liked the contact aspect of the game. Those are the guys that Jimmy wanted on his team. Guys who looked for the contact and thrived on it.

Johnson said that the players who didn't like to be physical could do it for a quarter or two... maybe even three. However, by the time the 4th quarter rolled around, without fail, they were all looking for ways to get away from the contact. On the other hand, guys who loved the contact were just getting warmed up. It helped his team win a lot of games in the final half or quarter. They had heart while the others didn't.

I still look for it when armchair scouting guys who I want Dallas to draft.

Ezekiel Elliott is one of those guys who loves the contact. He drains the heart out of many of the defenders he's playing against. He pounds away and pounds away and it bothers him not even a little. The other guys though... they get real tired of it, real fast. Then, he sees a crease and pops a 50 yard run because the defense is dreading yet another huge collision at the end of his run.

It is a big part of my frustration about the playoff loss to the Packers. Elliott would have eviscerated that defense had they not fallen behind by so much, so early. He had already taken their heart out at Lambeau, and he would have done it even more in the playoff game had he gotten the chance.

So, speaking for myself, there isn't a RB close to Elliott for what I personally look for in a great RB. As good a receiver as Bell is and as slippery as he can be running with the ball... Elliott is just a raw, unstoppable force that breaks the opponents will by the end of the game.

For that, I chose Elliott every time and it is an easy decision to make.

Not enough likes for this post. Well said.

 

[Tristan]

A lot of truth to that.

Do you think Jimmy would have used Zeke in the cowardly fashion Garrett did?

No, i remember the second buffallo superbowl when emmitt got the ball everyplay except one to moose, it was the most dominating demoralizing drive i have ever seen, they couldnt stop him one time and he just plowed over and spun through a few guys for the TD.

I remember several drives this season and especially against gb where Zeke was doing the same thing, the only person I saw stop Zeke this year was our OC!

 

[Tristan]

The only player in football I'd trade Zeke Elliott for is a young franchise QB.

So basically Carson Wentz. That's it.

He's the best skill position player to play here since Emmitt.

I agree, he looks like Emmitt, Bo Jackson and Ladanian Tomlisson had a son and, and he was the younger son, so he hit the weights and kung ** bag a little young

 

[Thomas82]

I'm a big fan of team's playing a physical brand of football and wearing the other team out.

There isn't a running back in football better at that than Ezekiel Elliott. It has been a while since I've seen a truly talented RB (speed, vision, and superb run instincts) finish runs like him. Many guys want no part of Zeke when he has built up a head of steam and is looking to dole out some punishment before going down.

I remember Jimmy Johnson talking about some of his draft strategies back when he was coaching the Cowboys, and one of the most important traits to him was the player liking to be physical (at any position). What stuck with me, was when he said that people think just because these guys are NFL players that they don't mind the physical nature of the game. He said that it was quite the contrary and that many players didn't like the contact. Some players, he said, loved to hit. They just liked the contact aspect of the game. Those are the guys that Jimmy wanted on his team. Guys who looked for the contact and thrived on it.

Johnson said that the players who didn't like to be physical could do it for a quarter or two... maybe even three. However, by the time the 4th quarter rolled around, without fail, they were all looking for ways to get away from the contact. On the other hand, guys who loved the contact were just getting warmed up. It helped his team win a lot of games in the final half or quarter. They had heart while the others didn't.

I still look for it when armchair scouting guys who I want Dallas to draft.

Ezekiel Elliott is one of those guys who loves the contact. He drains the heart out of many of the defenders he's playing against. He pounds away and pounds away and it bothers him not even a little. The other guys though... they get real tired of it, real fast. Then, he sees a crease and pops a 50 yard run because the defense is dreading yet another huge collision at the end of his run.

It is a big part of my frustration about the playoff loss to the Packers. Elliott would have eviscerated that defense had they not fallen behind by so much, so early. He had already taken their heart out at Lambeau, and he would have done it even more in the playoff game had he gotten the chance.

So, speaking for myself, there isn't a RB close to Elliott for what I personally look for in a great RB. As good a receiver as Bell is and as slippery as he can be running with the ball... Elliott is just a raw, unstoppable force that breaks the opponents will by the end of the game.

For that, I chose Elliott every time and it is an easy decision to make.

Good post!!

 

[reiner]

I'm a big fan of team's playing a physical brand of football and wearing the other team out.

There isn't a running back in football better at that than Ezekiel Elliott. It has been a while since I've seen a truly talented RB (speed, vision, and superb run instincts) finish runs like him. Many guys want no part of Zeke when he has built up a head of steam and is looking to dole out some punishment before going down.

I remember Jimmy Johnson talking about some of his draft strategies back when he was coaching the Cowboys, and one of the most important traits to him was the player liking to be physical (at any position). What stuck with me, was when he said that people think just because these guys are NFL players that they don't mind the physical nature of the game. He said that it was quite the contrary and that many players didn't like the contact. Some players, he said, loved to hit. They just liked the contact aspect of the game. Those are the guys that Jimmy wanted on his team. Guys who looked for the contact and thrived on it.

Johnson said that the players who didn't like to be physical could do it for a quarter or two... maybe even three. However, by the time the 4th quarter rolled around, without fail, they were all looking for ways to get away from the contact. On the other hand, guys who loved the contact were just getting warmed up. It helped his team win a lot of games in the final half or quarter. They had heart while the others didn't.

I still look for it when armchair scouting guys who I want Dallas to draft.

Ezekiel Elliott is one of those guys who loves the contact. He drains the heart out of many of the defenders he's playing against. He pounds away and pounds away and it bothers him not even a little. The other guys though... they get real tired of it, real fast. Then, he sees a crease and pops a 50 yard run because the defense is dreading yet another huge collision at the end of his run.

It is a big part of my frustration about the playoff loss to the Packers. Elliott would have eviscerated that defense had they not fallen behind by so much, so early. He had already taken their heart out at Lambeau, and he would have done it even more in the playoff game had he gotten the chance.

So, speaking for myself, there isn't a RB close to Elliott for what I personally look for in a great RB. As good a receiver as Bell is and as slippery as he can be running with the ball... Elliott is just a raw, unstoppable force that breaks the opponents will by the end of the game.

For that, I chose Elliott every time and it is an easy decision to make.

 

[reiner]

Very astute and intelligent post, Asthma field.....Gawd, you could see that back in his college days when he iniolated Wisconsin, Alabama, and Oregon...The guy is the one of the strongest, if not the strongest runners I've ever seen.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Hard to say. This Cowboys coaching staff wouldn't creatively use Bell in the passing like he's featured in Pitt. I don't think Zeke has quite the receiving skills as Bell but do believe he could be used more in that capacity. Zeke is the stronger runner IMO and pass blocker. Overall, It's a wash IMO.

 

[Nirvana]

Bell has that unique ability to patiently wait for a lane and then quickly hit it. It works, and it's fun to watch. I'm glad we have Zeke though.

 

[Lutonio]

Give me a few more years to see Zeke's durability.

As it stands right now, Bell hasn't been able to take the field for his last three playoff shots. If that trend keeps up while Zeke is able to sray on the field, this discussion is not even close.

 

[AsthmaField]

Give me a few more years to see Zeke's durability.

As it stands right now, Bell hasn't been able to take the field for his last three playoff shots. If that trend keeps up while Zeke is able to sray on the field, this discussion is not even close.

Good point.

Time is what is needed to determine who is better anyway. If you just compare rookie season to rookie season, then it is Elliott, hands down. We forget that Elliott still has a lot to learn and will improve a good bit the next couple of seasons. He's going to be scary if he stays healthy... and frankly, he is built to stay healthy, although that is no guarantee.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Zeke thanks....

 

[Bullflop]

Bell and Zeke are both excellent RBs with each having his own individually outstanding traits. I'd be equally proud to have either one.