Absolutely. There's some talented backs coming out in 2020 and 2021 that I would draft one to pair up with Tony Pollard if he pans out. I lean towards letting Zeke walk just because of the off the field issues and that he's seems to be the meathead stereotype.For sure, that’s Jerry’s MO. If these same things happened to Zeke on another team and they let him walk, Jerrah would be the first to swoop in and get him. I don’t think there’s a snowballs chance in hell they let him go.
IMOF, I think they will give him a huge contract unless he gets suspended or hurt and somehow one of our rookies has success (a la Dak vs Romo, no one saw that coming). Of course the replacement won’t be as good as Zeke but maybe serviceable enough to win games without the contract and headache.
It would be tough letting him go but I wasn’t a big fan of drafting a RB that high and never will be. A few (e AP, LT) work out in the long run but I’m skeptical. This workhorse nonsense, as if people have that food of an idea after three seasons, can backfire easily. RB’s are notorious for declining quickly and injuries, especially if they keep giving the ball to him as much as they do.Absolutely. There's some talented backs coming out in 2020 and 2021 that I would draft one to pair up with Tony Pollard if he pans out. I lean towards letting Zeke walk just because of the off the field issues and that he's seems to be the meathead stereotype.
One other big difference between Murray and Elliott- DeMarco Murray was a leader in the locker room. He was one of the most respected guys on the team, had an exemplary work ethic, and was never an off the field risk for behavior.
Zeke works hard but going into year 4 of his time here, because of his lack of maturity, I seriously doubt he would be thought of in this locker room as one of this team’s real leaders. I’m sure his talent is respected and appreciated. And he’s probably a pretty fun guy to hang with when he’s not wasted. But I seriously doubt he’s carrying the respect his teammates have for guys like Tank, T-Fred, Sean Lee, Tyron Smith, Tyrone Crawford and even Dak. Zeke has a long way to go as a man before the word “leader” could be associated with his name.
I’d give him 500 touches including catches.
Can he throw the ball?
MVP.
I'd ride his contract out at this point. As the #4 overall pick in his draft, he's already been well compensated from day one. And the fifth-year option isn't cheap either.
The fact is that this team and running game has been built via the offensive line, not any single running back.
That's why Murray led the league and set franchise rushing records, and was allowed to leave.
It's why a bust in Darren McFadden revitalized his career and was the #4 rusher the lone year he started here (after the Randle debacle).
And it's why Elliott has led the league in rushing every full season he's played.
The running game is bigger than any single running back.
Great value on our highest pick in a decade.Yes run him into the ground. Chew him up and spit him out.
While I'm a bit fuzzy on the offer sheet they'd slid over to the #29 in 2014 ,it's my understanding it wasn't all that great in disparity ,as to what the CHIPSTER threw at him,and while our #21's on field playing time is of immense value?,,,Personally I'd run his wheels off in the attack mode of the quested Lombardi trophy,,,er,,,that is,should he even be deemed available to play this year by the commissioner,,,a Superbowl ring could be his only life long reminder of a short lived NFL career.Agreed, and I like the fact that the emphasis has evolved a bit toward paying for blue chip OL.
Zeke is highly talented, but would seek the highest contract (IMO), based on that ego.
So, get what you can, and let him walk.
J12B, did you read all of mine? And 1:15 is too damned early to be handing out "Post of the Day" awards. We got some posters on welfare that don't get up until 2 or 3 in the afternoon.This wins "best post of the day"
Absolutely. There's some talented backs coming out in 2020 and 2021 that I would draft one to pair up with Tony Pollard if he pans out. I lean towards letting Zeke walk just because of the off the field issues and that he's seems to be the meathead stereotype.
lol Bob , I bet that is exactly how they are looking at it.I’m hoping JJ and Stephen no longer believe in the outdated offensive “Triplets” method of team building where you have long term commitments to QB, RB, and WR. IMO, If Dak and Cooper are signed long term, it makes Zeke’s re-signing less attractive for long term cap management.
If so, they haven’t learned anything. But I’m thinking SJ has moved away from that thinking based on his stance on Dez and Murray in the recent past.lol Bob , I bet that is exactly how they are looking at it.
If so, they haven’t learned anything. But I’m thinking SJ has moved away from that thinking based on his stance on Dez and Murray in the recent past.
Especially true in today’s game.Everyone talks a bout the triplets, the triplets the triplets, but it's pretty sad because that 90's team was much more than that. A great team not just 3 great players. If you're building a team you need much more than a quality QB, RB, WR combo. Nice to have but just part of the puzzle.
Yall say stuff like this then ask for autographs. Lmao sad/amazing i must say.Yes run him into the ground. Chew him up and spit him out.