blueblood70
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so Zeke doesn't get the "everybody was hurt excuse" or is that relegated to one guy?
so Zeke doesn't get the "everybody was hurt excuse" or is that relegated to one guy?
Spagzy Wagzy is a PR man. Stories you will NOT get from Spags:
Jerry Jones is an AWFUL GM
25 year anniversary of Cowboys SB futility
Zeke takes the "Feed Me" gesture, literally, gains 100 lbs during offseason
Dakuracy needs major improvement if Cowboys expect to win the NFC East
Then shows his reasons why Zeke still will have a good season. Oh, also he threw in the "eye test" from the off -season stuff. He goes through the injuries of the OL, back up QB's allowing a DC to tee off on Zeke.
The article literally includes, "He's in the best shape of his life." That's the ultimate off-season cliche.
Why is it so hard to be realistic about Zeke? He's probably going to be fine this year. He's a really good back at making positive gains and producing successful runs. He was a top-tier rusher in 2019 even without the big plays or burst. He's a good pass protector, which is important.
He doesn't provide much of anything as a receiver, and he hasn't shown big play ability in several years now. I have no reason to think either of those things will magically improve now. And they do limit his overall value.
Most running backs have peaked by the age Zeke is now. That doesn't mean they're done, it just means they're not likely to get *better* at this point. And Zeke had a ton of touches in college and is a very physical runner: those types of players don't tend to age that well. So again, I have no reason to think he'll be *better* than he was in 2019.
The combination is an excellent 3-down RB who probably has anywhere from one to three more highly productive seasons in him. But it's not a player you throw a ton of money at. The contract was a mistake, but the player is still more than solid.
Pollard had the same Oline & managed to have more YPC than Zeke. No pass for Zeke here.I’m happy to give Zeke a bit of a pass with the O-line, Dak and bad defense hurting his numbers. But they didn’t cause him to drop the ball and they don’t completely explain Zeke’s lack of long runs.
Well with my whole 1,100 messages it seems I live rent free in someone's head.I don't get the @aria stuff.
You guys don't post alike at all.
All I know is @aria is missing some prime Zeke meat this off-season. He must have gotten a life during his time away.
I kid. I kid.
Pollard had the same Oline & managed to have more YPC than Zeke. No pass for Zeke here.
Eh, it happens when you have a strong opinion and stick to it.Well with my whole 1,100 messages it seems I live rent free in someone's head.
That he's going downhill.
That he's hit that age when running backs in the NFL start to degenerate.
That he has lost a step.
That analytics suggest he ain't what he used to be.
That he's overpaid.
Stop it.
Quit using numbers to come to these conclusions. That's just too concrete. Too anal.
I have him on ignore anyway.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-these-eyes-telling-it-all-about-zeke
Oh boy, this should be a good one. But Mickey makes some good points. But I am sure those will be disregarded.
We have Mickey and an article about Zeke. Double whammy for haters of both.
He does start out in his condescending way the 1st few lines. Then shows his reasons why Zeke still will have a good season. Oh, also he threw in the "eye test" from the off -season stuff. He goes through the injuries of the OL, back up QB's allowing a DC to tee off on Zeke.
So have at it, as I am sure we will see the usual comments from those that do not read the article.
Unless he's hitting homeruns again I think Pollard needs to cut into Zeke's touches.
Pollard is just more of a big play threat.
Zeke had diarrhea last season and could only play in spirtsPlease don’t use the term “prime Zeke meat” lol
Are you dumb? Do you know how YPC works? Pollard doesn’t get brought in for short yardage situations. Of course his average is gonna be higher. Joseph Randle averaged 6.7 ypc behind Murray during his record-breaking season.Pollard had the same Oline & managed to have more YPC than Zeke. No pass for Zeke here.