PFT: Ezekiel Elliott aiming for Eric Dickerson’s rookie rushing record

[Reality]

“Eighteen hundred yards. We joke about it all the time. I told him I’m going to get it,” Elliott said, via ESPN.

Dickerson confirmed that’s what Elliott told him.

“He told me through his agent that he was going to break my record,” Dickerson said this week. “I just laughed and said, ‘Good luck.’ Many have said that; all have failed. I like the record because you get one shot at it and that’s it, because you’re a rookie one time. You don’t get three or four shots at that record. ‘Oh, let me do it again.’ Nah.”

That’s an extremely tall order, a goal that Elliott is unlikely to achieve. But it’s nice to see a rookie with lofty ambitions. The Cowboys like Elliott’s confidence.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ng-for-eric-dickersons-rookie-rushing-record/

 

[Donhyphen]

Oh lord he we go.

 

[Direwolf63]

Elliott needs to talk less.

I don't understand why athletes can't have an inner confidence while remaining humble on the outside anymore. If he thinks he can break the record, great. But why blab it to the world?

It only makes you look conceited. And, if you fail, foolish.

 

[Don Corleone]

Elliott needs to talk less.

And smoke more...

 

[jazzcat22]

Elliott needs to talk less.

It is call confidence....

 

[Daillest88]

I love it. He's confident

 

[RS12]

If only. E D one of the greatest to ever tote the rock. Most effortless runner I ever saw.

 

[xwalker]

“Eighteen hundred yards. We joke about it all the time. I told him I’m going to get it,” Elliott said, via ESPN.

Dickerson confirmed that’s what Elliott told him.

“He told me through his agent that he was going to break my record,” Dickerson said this week. “I just laughed and said, ‘Good luck.’ Many have said that; all have failed. I like the record because you get one shot at it and that’s it, because you’re a rookie one time. You don’t get three or four shots at that record. ‘Oh, let me do it again.’ Nah.”

That’s an extremely tall order, a goal that Elliott is unlikely to achieve. But it’s nice to see a rookie with lofty ambitions. The Cowboys like Elliott’s confidence.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ng-for-eric-dickersons-rookie-rushing-record/

I don't think they will give him enough carries. They are well aware of the limited career span for most RBs and won't want to over use him considering their other options.

 

[Direwolf63]

It is call confidence....

I prefer an inner, quiet confidence without the flapping of gums. Just break the record without the yapping.

 

[rockj7]

I don't think they will give him enough carries. They are well aware of the limited career span for most RBs and won't want to over use him considering their other options.

They wont cause we may be passing a tad bit Thank the Defense for that Zek smh

 

[dragon_mikal]

There's a difference between confidence and cockiness. Most don't seem to know the difference anymore.

Sounds like he was just joking around with Dickerson, though.

 

[xwalker]

If only. E D one of the greatest to ever tote the rock. Most effortless runner I ever saw.

Eric Dickerson also set a record for biggest paycut going from college to the NFL.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

I certainly hope he doesn't do it... unless he averages 7 yards a carry or something. Strangely enough, his teammate is the only person who has given it a decent run in recent memory.

 

[WoodysGirl]

PFT strikes again!

Expanded quote

“I like the record because you get one shot at it and that’s it, because you’re a rookie one time. You don’t get three or four shots at that record. 'Oh, let me do it again.’ Nah.”

“Honestly, yeah, that’s something I do want to accomplish, but it’s not a priority,” Elliott said of breaking Dickerson’s record. “What’s a priority is going out there and winning ballgames every week.”

And really. folks should read the entire article.. Way different tone.

http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/...-dickersons-32-year-old-rookie-rushing-record

 

[RS12]

Eric Dickerson also set a record for biggest paycut going from college to the NFL.

Texas had 3 pro football teams in the early 80's. Cowboys, Oilers and Mustangs.

 

[CATCH17]

Go watch his interview yesterday when he said it. He couldn't have been more humble about it.

This is the media taking a small clip of what was said and creating a headline.

 

[Aven8]

Is he does break it we are on our way to the playoffs folks!!

 

[John813]

I know he's talented and we want to run the ball this year.

Dunno about 1,800 yards though. I still believe Morris will have a decent role this year.

In a few years, I definitely see 1800 yards+.

 

[Hardline]

We had a rookie by the name of Emmitt Smith tell us he was going to become the all time league leading rusher. It's not bragging if you back it up.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Meh, I'd be happy with 1200 yards and 10 TDs. Anything more is icing on the cake