With The 4th Overall Pick, Michael Irvin Selects Elliot

[rpntex]

yes, he does.

He is a straight-line runner. He did great in Alabama's I Formation, where he lined up 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage. Dallas doesn't run a lot of "I" so he's not going to have the same "runway" he had at 'Bama.

The biggest criticism of him is his lack of lateral movement, and how he doesn't make people miss. In the college game, that wasn't as critical - especially at his size where he could bowl over defenders. It a far different kettle of fish in the NFL, however. Linebackers in the NFL are as fast as he is, and he doesn't outweigh them by 40 pounds, as he did in college.

Due to the strength of the offensive line, Dallas is one a few places where Henry will have significant success. If you're looking for someone to be an elite back, however, you need to look in another direction.

Similar to McFadden not being able to outrun defenders, I believe Henry will not be able to overpower them (his biggest strength in college). Athletes in the NFL are bigger, stronger, and faster. As it does with McFadden, that will somewhat negate what was his biggest advantage in college.

 

[sideon]

McFadden got 1k yards last year. McFadden.

Will Elliott be worth the extra yardage over what McFadden got, mostly without Romo and a healthy Dez?

I get they want the triplets again. However, I don't see Elliott being the only productive back out of this draft. Much rather keep on drafting backs out of the 3rd/4th round, and go after Ramsey/Bosa.

I just don't see the worthiness of drafting a back high in the first round. Not like they'll pony enough to extend a running back, especially if he wants top 5 $.

And only 3 TDs.

Not sure what your point is. My point was stating that OROY doesn't necessarily equate to dividends. Your point is what?

I think his point is they had no QB or #1 receiver, so you can't just put the 7-9 on Gurley as he was the only threat.

 

[Galian Beast]

 

[Craig]

And only 3 TDs.

I think his point is they had no QB or #1 receiver, so you can't just put the 7-9 on Gurley as he was the only threat.

are you trying to argue for gurley or dmc?

 

[Common Sense]

If Ramsey is gone by our pick, we will trade back with someone who wants Tunsil.

Tunsil might not even be the first OT chosen. We need to give up on this pipe dream.

 

[kristie]

I like those.

 

[Fletch]

BUMP X INFINITY!

 

[Fletch]

We all know Jerry is into marketing the Cowboys, keeping them as a focal point no matter the situation. Can you imagine the jersey sales if the Cowboys select Zeke and hand him #22? Good lawd!

Guarantee that Elliot's jersey would sell out in a day, if that.

 

[JPostSam]

He is a straight-line runner. He did great in Alabama's I Formation, where he lined up 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage. Dallas doesn't run a lot of "I" so he's not going to have the same "runway" he had at 'Bama.

The biggest criticism of him is his lack of lateral movement, and how he doesn't make people miss. In the college game, that wasn't as critical - especially at his size where he could bowl over defenders. It a far different kettle of fish in the NFL, however. Linebackers in the NFL are as fast as he is, and he doesn't outweigh them by 40 pounds, as he did in college.

Due to the strength of the offensive line, Dallas is one a few places where Henry will have significant success. If you're looking for someone to be an elite back, however, you need to look in another direction.

Similar to McFadden not being able to outrun defenders, I believe Henry will not be able to overpower them (his biggest strength in college). Athletes in the NFL are bigger, stronger, and faster. As it does with McFadden, that will somewhat negate what was his biggest advantage in college.

bo jackson was a straight-line runner.

so was jerome bettis.

i agree that elliott is better than henry, but henry will do damage in the league.

 

[Jeffkills]

We don't need to recreate our 90s squad to compete for rings today. It makes no sense to chase a specific mold, rather than take the clearest path there, based on what you have and what comes available to you. Never mind that the league has changed. You don't win games with your QB throwing 15 TDs a year. If our goal is to be the 90's Cowboys, we'll never get there.

Come on now. That 92 team would *****-slap each and every other SB Champion like nothing..

2014 defeats your argument, and Dez caught that ball. Murray's fumble pissed that game away, which Zeke wouldn't do, and if nobody remembers, Murray is slow as hell and leaves a ton of yards on the field.


Zeke will be ripping off 90 yard td runs. We have the most dominant line ever, arguably, adding the most powerful offensive weapon behind this line is the only way we win it this year..

Any other player we draft will have almost no impact on the season..

 

[ConceptCoop]

Come on now. That 92 team would *****-slap each and every other SB Champion like nothing..

2014 defeats your argument, and Dez caught that ball. Murray's fumble pissed that game away, which Zeke wouldn't do, and if nobody remembers, Murray is slow as hell and leaves a ton of yards on the field.


Zeke will be ripping off 90 yard td runs. We have the most dominant line ever, arguably, adding the most powerful offensive weapon behind this line is the only way we win it this year..

Any other player we draft will have almost no impact on the season..

Our 90s team had a dominant defense. Did people forget that? I guess it was a long time ago.

Every single RB drafted in the top five since 2001 has busted. Let's stop pretending Elliott is a sure thing.

Our offensive line is not the most dominant ever. Slow your horses there, Cowboy.

 

[KB1122]

I would be good with Elliott. But if a team needs a running back to go for 1800 yards to even get a playoff win, something is wrong. McFadden was on pace for 1400 yards if he had been the starter from the start of the year. I don't think RB is a position of need.

 

[rpntex]

bo jackson was a straight-line runner.

so was jerome bettis.

i agree that elliott is better than henry, but henry will do damage in the league.

I agree that Henry will "do damage", but I don't think he'll see significant success just anywhere. Put him behind a good OL, and he'll be a solid 4ypc back - just like Jerome Bettis. He's not going to be a breakaway threat as he was in college...neither was Bettis.

And Bo Jackson wasn't more than a straight-line runner, too. He wasn't a jitterbug, but he had outstanding lateral movement. He was a sprinter who not onLy holds the NFL record for the 40 (4.12 at the New Orleans Superdome in '86, IIRC), he still holds the Auburn school records for 55 meters, and was a two-time qualifier for the NCAA track and field championships in the 60 meter dash.