Rapoport: Zeke wants a new contract this offseason

[Verdict]

No he isn’t. In fact, I think he needs to be replaced as the primary backup to Elliott. He’s just not very good.

Great minds think alike!

 

[Verdict]

Give him 3 years 60mil, 30 million guaranteed.

He EARNED it

Why don't you just pay everyone and then blow up the team next year by cutting everyone.

 

[Sydla]

But he does not gain 2000+ yards a season.

It might take 5 guys to do that.

Do your math.

No he plays a premium position on the side of the ball that is most responsible for why we are even in the playoffs.

 

[Verdict]

Yes they could but we're talking about people that shot their mouths off about extending the QB who will be in his last year. Why shouldn't everybody line up?

There is a significant difference between Dak and Zeke in terms of contract terms. You have Dak for one more year and then are forced to use the franchise tag on him. Zeke is two years out before you have to face that issue

 

[Verdict]

You & me both, it was SO overused & ran into the ground back when yer HERO #88 was holding out for the big money

My hero? Lol. I thinks you are kidding me! Lol

Yeah it was worn smooth out. It was almost certain to be an underperforming contract from the word go.

 

[cern]

gurley was extended early. 4 years, 60 million, 45 guaranteed. Elliott can be extended after his third year just like gurley. the price has already been established. but zeke is worth more than gurley. beads on the abacus will be moving rapidly this off season.

 

[ghst187]

Prediction - Zeke is a holdout next season which may lead to a trade. This could be his last game as a Cowboy.

Nope, we will pay him.

 

[starcity214]

People here worried about cap implications? It’s never really been an issue before so why be concerned.

Because in order for us to be competitive with our current QB, we need to have an all around great team. Lots of help is needed...

With our QB we need-

Top 3 offensive line
Top running back
Number 1 elite WR
Elite TE
Top 5 defense

How you going to build that team with a salary cap in place? You don't think Zeke wants his money? Tank? Byron Jones? Jaylon?

 

[Willfreedom909]

Why don't you just pay everyone and then blow up the team next year by cutting everyone.

Zeke is the mvp of this team. Without him no playoffs. Making the playoffs far outweighs zekes contract

 

[Bullflop]

I'm inclined to allow the front office handle this without any interference from me as a fan.

Also inclined to say that much depends upon what he wants in terms of another contract.

This is the type of thing that is better decided by those who are committed to handle that.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I want a raise too, doesn’t mean I’m gonna get one. Players wanting extensions is not news to me. I’m not extending ZEKE with two possible years left under contract.

 

[Redball Express]

Nah I was when I responded about your Garrett comment

Got ya..

Couldn't tell..

It did not carry the quote over.

Go Boys.

 

[jjktkk]

I love Zeke, but if the cost is too much... It is much easier to replace a RB, than say, a QB, or DE. Needs to be a team friendly contract.

 

[Redball Express]

gurley was extended early. 4 years, 60 million, 45 guaranteed. Elliott can be extended after his third year just like gurley. the price has already been established. but zeke is worth more than gurley. beads on the abacus will be moving rapidly this off season.

Beads on the abacus.

Nice visual.



I would say the slide rulers will need WD to keep up.

That was high technology in college iny day

That and a TI hand calculator.

Dating myself.

 

[Redball Express]

I love Zeke, but if the cost is too much... It is much easier to replace a RB, than say, a QB, or DE. Needs to be a team friendly contract.

Hmmm .

When we lost our RB in 2015 to Philly..

it really hurt.

Randle What's his name sucked.

In 2016..

they could not get to the podium to turn in Zeke's card fast enough.

And he had to go like 6-10 in 2015 to do that.

Do not want to relive that.

People forget.

 

[Verdict]

Zeke is the mvp of this team. Without him no playoffs. Making the playoffs far outweighs zekes contract

If you pay Zeke too much there is no money to put players around him.

 

[TrailBlazer]

4 year 40 mill guaranteed. It will get done.

 

[Q_the_man]

no way.. he has a 4 year deal with 5th year team option, no?? He was suspended last year and that screwed us over, so I would remind him of that and tell him no way in hell do we redo his contract this off season. Whats the point of having these rookie deals in place if we redo them every time before they are up?

Doing that kills your cap money... I guess we should redo VanderEsch contract now also...while we are at it, Jaylon needs a new deal also.

But we could cut him if he has a bad year. good year no raise bad year cut....

 

[Aven8]

Our best player

 

[jjktkk]

Hmmm .

When we lost our RB in 2015 to Philly..

it really hurt.

Randle What's his name sucked.

In 2016..

they could not get to the podium to turn in Zeke's card fast enough.

And he had to go like 6-10 in 2015 to do that.

Do not want to relive that.

People forget.

No, I remember quite well. My concern would be paying big dollars for a RB with the high mileage and wear and tear that Zeke will have accumulated. And for all of Zeke's greatness, I still would not have taken him with the 4th overall pick in 2016. You never pick a RB that high imo.