Twitter: Werder on why Jerry paid Zeke

[USArmyVet]

he hasn’t drastically declined.

Zeke's YPC 2018-2020

2018: 4.7 YPC
2019: 4.5 YPC
2020: 4.0 YPC

Now in 2021 his YPC after 3 games is 4.5 YPC but keep in mind that Pollard has 27 carries to Zeke's 44 carries and Pollard's YPC is 6.8 YPC. The point is Dallas recognized finally that Zeke's production has been dropping and no needs Pollard as a 1-2 punch.

 

[USArmyVet]

Zeke’ a been a big part of winning the last 2 games.

Last 2 Games

Zeke: 33 carries 166 yards 3 TD's 5 catches 47 yards

Pollard: 24 carries 169 yards 1 TD 4 catches 36 yards


I would say Pollard has been equal to if not better than Zeke.

 

[T-RO]

Zeke is making 1 mill in base for 2021.

What does base have to do w/anything?

That number is an accounting game the Cowboys played to push salary to future years. #1 most expensive RB in NFL.

Zeke has $50 frikkin million dollars guaranteed.

 

[USArmyVet]

if they continue to cap Zeke’s carries to 17 a game, he is on pace for 289 rushes.

at 4.4 a rush, he should gain 1,200 yds.

You can't take a 3 game sample and stretch it out over 17 games as there is no way to average that out. We saw that with Jameis Winston in week 1 when he threw 5TD's....that is like saying Winston was 'on pace' for 85 TD's.

 

[Rockport]

Last 2 Games

Zeke: 33 carries 166 yards 3 TD's 5 catches 47 yards

Pollard: 24 carries 169 yards 1 TD 4 catches 36 yards


I would say Pollard has been equal to if not better than Zeke.

Both have been but they’re 2 totally different styles of RB’s. Zeke softens up the D and then Pollard slices and dices through them. They need each other.

 

[USArmyVet]

Both have been but they’re 2 totally different styles of RB’s. Zeke softens up the D and then Pollard slices and dices through them. They need each other.

76 of Pollard's 183 rushing yards for 2021 and 11 of his 27 carries have come in the 1st quarter and 100 of his 183 rushing yards for 2021 and 18 of his 27 carries have come in the 1st half.......

 

[Rockport]

76 of Pollard's 183 rushing yards for 2021 and 11 of his 27 carries have come in the 1st quarter and 100 of his 183 rushing yards for 2021 and 18 of his 27 carries have come in the 1st half.......

Yeah, and Zeke’s carries have helped soften up the defense for him. You act like you don’t think that’s true.

 

[USArmyVet]

Yeah, and Zeke’s carries have helped soften up the defense for him. You act like you don’t think that’s true.

So it couldn't be that Pollard is playing as well or better than Zeke at this point of the season but instead Zeke's 'softening up the defense' for Pollard. Okay, well so long as they keep utilizing both RB's and have a balanced offense.

 

[Rockport]

So it couldn't be that Pollard is playing as well or better than Zeke at this point of the season but instead Zeke's 'softening up the defense' for Pollard. Okay, well so long as they keep utilizing both RB's and have a balanced offense.

Pollard is playing as well or better than Zeke stats wise. But Zeke is helping Pollard get those stats is my point. But you knew that and just want to argue which is all you do here is pick fights. Not a good look Army dude.

 

[USArmyVet]

Pollard is playing as well or better than Zeke stats wise. But Zeke is helping Pollard get those stats is my point. But you knew that and just want to argue which is all you do here is pick fights. Not a good look Army dude.

Interesting seeing as how you responded to my posts repeatedly just to debate my point but to each their own opinion.

 

[Rockport]

Interesting seeing as how you responded to my posts repeatedly just to debate my point but to each their own opinion.

Debate a point is different than trying to pick a fight.

 

[DuncanIso]

What does base have to do w/anything?

That number is an accounting game the Cowboys played to push salary to future years. #1 most expensive RB in NFL.

Zeke has $50 frikkin million dollars guaranteed.

Collins is making more base than Zeke this season.

1.0 million base / 17 games = 59k per game.

thats cheap for an elite RB.

 

[DuncanIso]

Both have been but they’re 2 totally different styles of RB’s. Zeke softens up the D and then Pollard slices and dices through them. They need each other.

you need two RB's in the NFL.

3 would be nice.

they are trying to extend Zeke's career, but I wish he would get more than 17 rushes a game.

 

[Ring6]

Garrett left us a steamer. Thanks man.

yep, P U .

 

[MyFairLady]

Zeke gets paid like it is 2016 but plays like it is 2036.

 

[blueblood70]

What does base have to do w/anything?

That number is an accounting game the Cowboys played to push salary to future years. #1 most expensive RB in NFL.

Zeke has $50 frikkin million dollars guaranteed.

so ?? get over it he was signed in 2019 we are passed it move on troll. players money has no concern to fans..

 

[USArmyVet]

Debate a point is different than trying to pick a fight.

I hope you realize that for your future posts.

 

[T-RO]

so ?? get over it he was signed in 2019 we are passed it move on troll. players money has no concern to fans..

Yes it does. Ticket prices and salary cap.

 

[blueblood70]

Yes it does. Ticket prices and salary cap.

to the fans it mean nothing!!

ticket prices will never go down. always up and given only 8-9 home games in this sport relatively speaking to sports like Baseball has waht 90+ home games and NBAS and NHL have like 40 the tickets are goung tl eb more expecinve because if supply an demand..

fans cant control that, will never truly be part of the reason we watch and debate games.

all teams and fans of other teams have the same restraints and issues..

so again get your brain out of players and owners pockets because it not up for debate its part of the business side we truly need to keep out of..

the sport is the games, we watch, debate, and get to the next one until they are over and then whine all offseason about what went wrong and how we cant wait until next year,,

do you go through the books for those who own and operate Hollywood and movie theaters who just go watch? i dont go to the theaters as most movies are below average and the cost to go is rising to ridiculous point and don't get me started on the $1 candy beign soled for $6..

we dont have forums discussing the candy prices and prices of movies and then saying all actors are overpaid etc..to either watch or you dont..

get them on the stream , Redbox alot cheaper later etc

we breaking down the cost of an iPhone relative to what apple pays their ceos front office and employees and what not on forum or just buy the phones or dont.

the nfl game is the product, we watch debate the actual games and players and move on or we dont..

the money aspect isnt for fans to worry about....it was mistake allowing that stuff top become public in the first palce..it unimportant from where we are positioned as spectator..

 

[Thomas82]

ROFL. Werder just tweets same as he reports, recklessly, with no regard for reality.

Jerry paid Zeke because he was easily the best back in football the prior 3 seasons and he felt the team had outside SB contention chances.

He didn't do it as a favor to JG and he didn't do it for kicks, he did it because the team is far better with Zeke.
They paid Amari, DLaw, Zack, La'el, Tyron Smith and Dak too.
They always pay the front line guys.

My biggest gripe about this situation is that after Zeke got paid they changed the offense to one that doesn't suit him (it's a better fit for Pollard's skill set) and started passing more, which led to more losing.