Listening to NFL Radio, a Cowboy fan expressed his disappointment over taking Ezekiel Elliot

[Manster68]

I just got back from picking y girls up at school. Listening to NFL Radio in the vehicle, a Cowboy fan called up to Jim Miller and Pat Kerwin and expressed to him his disappointment over taking Ezekiel Elliott with the #4 overall pick.

Now I don't have an issue with someone disagreeing with the pick. However, when the caller tells the folks at NFL Radio that Alfred Morris can do everything and anything Elliott can do kinda floored me.

Kerwin waved the Ezekiel flag saying that it would not surprise him that Elliott will have more catches from the running back position in the month of September than what Morris has had his entire career. Kerwin also mentioned that Dallas was 27th in the league in 3rd down conversions at 35%. He believes the addition of Elliott will bust that percentage to well over 40.

Again, I can understand folks wanting to address defense a little more than what they did. But to say that Morris is just as good as Elliott in every facet of being a running back? Really?

 

[Bleu Star]

You were unfortunately forced to listen to an idiot. I'm sorry that you can't get those few minutes of your life back.

 

[cowboyfan4life2]

I just got back from picking y girls up at school. Listening to NFL Radio in the vehicle, a Cowboy fan called up to Jim Miller and Pat Kerwin and expressed to him his disappointment over taking Ezekiel Elliott with the #4 overall pick.

Now I don't have an issue with someone disagreeing with the pick. However, when the caller tells the folks at NFL Radio that Alfred Morris can do everything and anything Elliott can do kinda floored me.

Kerwin waved the Ezekiel flag saying that it would not surprise him that Elliott will have more catches from the running back position in the month of September than what Morris has had his entire career. Kerwin also mentioned that Dallas was 27th in the league in 3rd down conversions at 35%. He believes the addition of Elliott will bust that percentage to well over 40.

Again, I can understand folks wanting to address defense a little more than what they did. But to say that Morris is just as good as Elliott in every facet of being a running back? Really?

There is no question that Elliot is better than Morris or Mcfadden, at this point in his career, the question is was it worth taking a back with the 4th pick in the draft. You don't need a great running game to win in this league, you have to be able to throw the football, and stop the pass. With our o-line, I think a stable of running backs like mcfadden, Morris, and Dunbar or perhaps someone we drafted later, would be good enough.

 

[roughneck266]

Unfortunately stupid people often have the capability of using a phone.

 

[NEODOG]

I can see both sides of this discussion.... Hell I wanted Ramsey

If we can get off the field, on 3rd down, in the 4th qtr on D...... Then it answers all the doubters & preachers in one......i do believe we improved on O with Zeke

 

[zack]

It always seems like the "dumb" Cowboys fans call Moving the Chains. I get so irritated because it seems there can be days without them talking about the Cowboys and then a moron shows up and says something stupid.

Thank god the draft is over because now the Browns talk can go away.

 

[hendog]

I heard it too. Crazy

 

[cowboyschmps3]

I just got back from picking y girls up at school. Listening to NFL Radio in the vehicle, a Cowboy fan called up to Jim Miller and Pat Kerwin and expressed to him his disappointment over taking Ezekiel Elliott with the #4 overall pick.

Now I don't have an issue with someone disagreeing with the pick. However, when the caller tells the folks at NFL Radio that Alfred Morris can do everything and anything Elliott can do kinda floored me.

Kerwin waved the Ezekiel flag saying that it would not surprise him that Elliott will have more catches from the running back position in the month of September than what Morris has had his entire career. Kerwin also mentioned that Dallas was 27th in the league in 3rd down conversions at 35%. He believes the addition of Elliott will bust that percentage to well over 40.

Again, I can understand folks wanting to address defense a little more than what they did. But to say that Morris is just as good as Elliott in every facet of being a running back? Really?

Lol what!?? Send him the application to switch teams!!

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

There is no question that Elliot is better than Morris or Mcfadden, at this point in his career, the question is was it worth taking a back with the 4th pick in the draft. You don't need a great running game to win in this league, you have to be able to throw the football, and stop the pass. With our o-line, I think a stable of running backs like mcfadden, Morris, and Dunbar or perhaps someone we drafted later, would be good enough.

Not good enough in terms of helping the defense and keeping it off the field much as possible. Reason Cboys got Elliott was because they think he can do that.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

There is no question that Elliot is better than Morris or Mcfadden, at this point in his career, the question is was it worth taking a back with the 4th pick in the draft. You don't need a great running game to win in this league, you have to be able to throw the football, and stop the pass. With our o-line, I think a stable of running backs like mcfadden, Morris, and Dunbar or perhaps someone we drafted later, would be good enough.

How many TDs did McFadden, Morris and Dunbar get last year combined? I think if you find the answers it will shock you.

 

[Alexander]

Some of the callers in to Jim and Pat are pretty much as casual fans as you could describe.

I think they take time to try to educate callers, but it still doesn't make an impact.

I could start a thread like this every day based on the Cowboy fans that call in to Sirius.

I don't know if it was the same caller or something I heard later, I kept hearing Kirwan talk about how Dallas could trade one of the RBs.

That made me laugh.

And then he followed it up with "Dallas is always a team that is looking to deal." or something like that.

When is the last time we had a tradable commodity on this roster that we managed to move?

 

[Alexander]

How many TDs did McFadden, Morris and Dunbar get last year combined? I think if you find the answers it will shock you.

There you go. Explosive plays. Touchdowns.

That is why Elliott is here. Not the raw rushing yards he can accumulate so at the end of the year people can look at his rushing totals and appreciate them, disregarding the situational relevance and perspective.

He is expected to bust long runs and finish them, which McFadden did not. He is also expected to be a factor as a receiver.

 

[logan]

Can Alfred Morris do that?

 

[JW82]

I heard that dope too. Embarrassing.

I just got back from picking y girls up at school. Listening to NFL Radio in the vehicle, a Cowboy fan called up to Jim Miller and Pat Kerwin and expressed to him his disappointment over taking Ezekiel Elliott with the #4 overall pick.

Now I don't have an issue with someone disagreeing with the pick. However, when the caller tells the folks at NFL Radio that Alfred Morris can do everything and anything Elliott can do kinda floored me.

Kerwin waved the Ezekiel flag saying that it would not surprise him that Elliott will have more catches from the running back position in the month of September than what Morris has had his entire career. Kerwin also mentioned that Dallas was 27th in the league in 3rd down conversions at 35%. He believes the addition of Elliott will bust that percentage to well over 40.

Again, I can understand folks wanting to address defense a little more than what they did. But to say that Morris is just as good as Elliott in every facet of being a running back? Really?

 

[cowboyfan4life2]

How many TDs did McFadden, Morris and Dunbar get last year combined? I think if you find the answers it will shock you.

Not many.

 

[Cowboy06]

That caller was most likely a Deadskin fan...I'd not pay too much attention to it.

 

[mattjames2010]

Can Alfred Morris do that?

 

[Spectre]

Bottom line. We have them both.

 

[mattjames2010]

Elliott/Morris/McFadden would be a good backfield.

 

[TheDude]

Some of the callers in to Jim and Pat are pretty much as casual fans as you could describe.

I think they take time to try to educate callers, but it still doesn't make an impact.

I could start a thread like this every day based on the Cowboy fans that call in to Sirius.

I don't know if it was the same caller or something I heard later, I kept hearing Kirwan talk about how Dallas could trade one of the RBs.

That made me laugh.

And then he followed it up with "Dallas is always a team that is looking to deal." or something like that.

When is the last time we had a tradable commodity on this roster that we managed to move?

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