Pass2Run
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I honestly have the utmost respect for Zeke. I've never seen this as some sort of paradigm. I've always thought they should split carries 50/50. Based on the YT analytics, it doesn't look like many people have seen the interview this week, which shows that TP and Zeke actually have a good friendship, as teammates. Some may be surprised to hear Zeke articulate why he's perfectly fine sharing the carries. In fact, both are aware of the fact that each player helps the other be great, in terms of the end goal of the team.
That's why I love these RBs, because I'm usually not one to worship RBs. I liked DeMarco Murry before he was great, and I knew Barber would be good. Liked Choice, and even saw a ton of talent in Joseph Randle. But I think the best team guys we've ever had during my time as a fan are Zeke and Pollard. I remember Tony Dorsett, Herschell Walker, etcetera. But I can't say I was a big fan of theirs back in those days because I started out an Oilers fan in my earliest years.
Anyway, figured I'd share this since fans love to try to divide the team with manufactured false dilemmas.
I look at it this way, Zeke is still better right now than Jerome Bettis ever was. And Bettis is in the Hall of Fame, just like Zeke will be.
Also, think about it. The Houston Texans have not a single player in the NFL Hall of Fame, during their entire existence. So we're lucky to have Zeke. I think he ends up making the HOF, too — and he'll do it as a Cowboy.
If you pay attention, it looks like Zeke is more of a team guy than some would assume. As in, he seems to understand the concept of being a team guy. And may consider restructuring when it gets to that point, although you have to read between the lines. Remember, people say one thing.. .but mean another. Almost always.
Also, Zeke is not a #2 back. We have a system where backs split carries. That's the way it should be. Don't let the other team know which one is preferred when or where, and we're more difficult to predict.
Playoffs, here we come!
That's why I love these RBs, because I'm usually not one to worship RBs. I liked DeMarco Murry before he was great, and I knew Barber would be good. Liked Choice, and even saw a ton of talent in Joseph Randle. But I think the best team guys we've ever had during my time as a fan are Zeke and Pollard. I remember Tony Dorsett, Herschell Walker, etcetera. But I can't say I was a big fan of theirs back in those days because I started out an Oilers fan in my earliest years.
Anyway, figured I'd share this since fans love to try to divide the team with manufactured false dilemmas.
I look at it this way, Zeke is still better right now than Jerome Bettis ever was. And Bettis is in the Hall of Fame, just like Zeke will be.
Also, think about it. The Houston Texans have not a single player in the NFL Hall of Fame, during their entire existence. So we're lucky to have Zeke. I think he ends up making the HOF, too — and he'll do it as a Cowboy.
If you pay attention, it looks like Zeke is more of a team guy than some would assume. As in, he seems to understand the concept of being a team guy. And may consider restructuring when it gets to that point, although you have to read between the lines. Remember, people say one thing.. .but mean another. Almost always.
Also, Zeke is not a #2 back. We have a system where backs split carries. That's the way it should be. Don't let the other team know which one is preferred when or where, and we're more difficult to predict.
Playoffs, here we come!
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