Zeke - I Haven't Worn Down Yet

[Bullflop]

I can readily see why the FO prefers to afford Zeke relief whenever it's needed.

In time, he'll get a generous contract. They will want to protect their investment.

 

[Corso]

"Run into the ground" wasn't a literal statement. For someone who puffs their chest on the forum mocking intelligence, you would think you'd be able wrap your head around that.

"NEXT"

 

[Runwildboys]

I watch all the games, every snap of every game. These supposed unnecessary shots Zeke is taking in my humble opinion is unwarranted and half-assed reporting by fans.

Sure, I’ve seen Zeke lower his helmet and shoulder to absorb impact, have even seen Zeke dish out punishment to would-be tacklers, but it’s not as bad as some in here claim it is. The dude is a transcendent RB and knows what works and doesn’t work. Lol

Just stop!

He isn't like Barber was, but he does take unnecessary shots, e.g., the one he was penalized for last season. He could have and should have gone O.B., but he chose to lower his head and plow the defender, even though there was almost no chance of gaining yardage.

 

[Corso]

He isn't like Barber was, but he does take unnecessary shots, e.g., the one he was penalized for last season. He could have and should have gone O.B., but he chose to lower his head and plow the defender, even though there was almost no chance of gaining yardage.

It's his instant evaluation in the heat of the moment.
We've all watched him jump over guys.
We've all seen him hit the spin on a hit.

He judges the moment and, right, or wrong, he does what he does.

I, personally, think he's the tits.

 

[Runwildboys]

It's his instant evaluation in the heat of the moment.
We've all watched him jump over guys.
We've all seen him hit the spin on a hit.

He judges the moment and, right, or wrong, he does what he does.

I, personally, think he's the tits.

I love the guy, even when he takes or gives unnecessary hits. I'm just saying it'll shorten his career.

 

[Corso]

I love the guy, even when he takes or gives unnecessary hits. I'm just saying it'll shorten his career.

I get that, but that's what makes him Him.
I'm willing to bet, barring something weird, he is in this league for a hot minute and breaking records.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Zeke is as durable as a steel wrecking ball.
He ain't wearing down anytime soon.

Zeke looked worn down a few games last season, especially late in the season.

 

[mattjames2010]

"Run into the ground" wasn't a literal statement. For someone who puffs their chest on the forum mocking intelligence, you would think you'd be able wrap your head around that.

I asked you for the amount of carries that you believe would mean "running into the ground" - is any amount acceptable to you?

 

[Corso]

I asked you for the amount of carries that you believe would mean "running into the ground" - is any amount acceptable to you?

Snore.

 

[TheSkaven]

Zeke is as durable as a steel wrecking ball.
He ain't wearing down anytime soon.

Let’s not forget he had a 6 game suspension, and he’s only 23. Zeke’s got at least one more full length contract in him before he slows down.

 

[lkelly]

I thought this thread was about Zeke’s reluctance to wear a goose feather stuffed jacket in the Texas heat.

Maybe we can move on to that?

 

[InTheZone]

He isn't like Barber was, but he does take unnecessary shots, e.g., the one he was penalized for last season. He could have and should have gone O.B., but he chose to lower his head and plow the defender, even though there was almost no chance of gaining yardage.

to be fair he had two guys on him and he could've easily been low-shotted by the 2nd defender had he not did what he did.

 

[G2]

I asked you for the amount of carries that you believe would mean "running into the ground" - is any amount acceptable to you?

Lets review.
My original post: "If you draft a RB with the 4th overall pick and he's productive, run him until the wheels fall off."
Sarcastic exaggeration, but the point is pretty much the same. This shouldn't need to be explained, but here: I would run him full time as we have. If he needs a break, by all means. But I'm not limiting his snaps to reserve him. Get it? You good now?

I never mentioned a specific number of carries. YOU DID. More than once. That wasn't my point. Lets move on, shall we?

Next!

 

[Chuck 54]

If you draft a RB with the 4th overall pick and he's productive, run him until the wheels fall off.

As long as you’re in the playoff hunt and games are meaningful, AMEN Brother!
Once you are out of the playoff race or in a game that’s out of control in the second half either way, that’s when you take him out or limit his touches in an extreme fashion. He may not like it in a rushing champion race, but it’s the correct TEAM move.

 

[G2]

As long as you’re in the playoff hunt and games are meaningful, AMEN Brother!
Once you are out of the playoff race or in a game that’s out of control in the second half either way, that’s when you take him out or limit his touches in an extreme fashion. He may not like it in a rushing champion race, but it’s the correct TEAM move.

I agree, I think resting a guy when the game is meaningless is smart.

 

[DandyDon52]

If he'd stop looking for contact, it'd improve his durability, but that doesn't seem to be his mindset.

That and jumping over tacklers.