Zeke needs to improve as a receiver

[lk8701]

He needs to become an Alvin Kamara/Le'veon Bell level receiver. The Cowboys spent the 4th overall pick on him. Running the ball behind an elite o-line that Murray and even McFadden had success with and blitz pickup isn't enough to justify the pick.

 

[mattjames2010]

He'll never be those. He's a good screen HB, but he's simply not a big time receiving back.

....and that's okay. Find a good HB for that role.

 

[Jake]

He needs to become an Alvin Kamara/Le'veon Bell level receiver. The Cowboys spent the 4th overall pick on him. Running the ball and blitz pickup isn't enough to justify the pick.

Last I checked, Zeke doesn't coordinate the offense or call the plays.

 

[CATCH17]

He needs to become an Alvin Kamara/Le'veon Bell level receiver. The Cowboys spent the 4th overall pick on him. Running the ball and blitz pickup isn't enough to justify the pick.

What if he already is but his coach doesn’t use him that way? Ever thought of that?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Cowboys need better receivers.....I just need Zeke to run the football.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

What if he already is but his coach doesn’t use him that way? Ever thought of that?

Yeah I never got the impression Zeke can't be a pass catcher as well.

 

[TheDude]

What if he already is but his coach doesn’t use him that way? Ever thought of that?

He has gone wide before and they never even looked his way happened 3 times on one drive right before suspension.

 

[reddyuta]

Zeke is a good receiver ,we have had huge plays when we throw it to him.unfortunately only do it once a game.Its one of the reasons i am frustrated with Linehan,

 

[Seven]

He'll never be those. He's a good screen HB, but he's simply not a big time receiving back.

....and that's okay. Find a good HB for that role.

You didn't bother to listen to the Ohio State coach?

The one who said Ezee could've been the best receiver on the team?

 

[cowboyec]

I thought he already was a good receiver.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

This is a stupid post

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Zeke college stats........notice receiving

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Rushing Receiving Scrimmage
Year School Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
*2013 Ohio State Big Ten FR RB 7 30 262 8.7 2 3 23 7.7 1 33 285 8.6 3
*2014 Ohio State Big Ten SO RB 15 273 1878 6.9 18 28 220 7.9 0 301 2098 7.0 18
*2015 Ohio State Big Ten JR RB 13 289 1821 6.3 23 27 206 7.6 0 316 2027 6.4 23
Career Ohio State 592 3961 6.7 43 58 449 7.7 1 650 4410 6.8 44

 

[The Natural]

This is a stupid post

Very.

 

[stilltheguru88]

You didn't bother to listen to the Ohio State coach?

The one who said Ezee could've been the best receiver on the team?

No he’s too busy being a part of the David Johnson fan club. Fact is, it’s probably the coaching. Zeke can’t beat these slow linebackers in coverage? Please.

 

[Seven]

I thought he already was a good receiver.

He is. Matt is one of those fans that thinks he invented football.....from his couch.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

He'll never be those. He's a good screen HB, but he's simply not a big time receiving back.

....and that's okay. Find a good HB for that role.

Been saying it for the last few years as people have said we need to use him more in the passing game. He's literally never done it. Didn't do it in college so I have no idea why people think he has those skills. It appears he doesn't.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

I don’t think it’s EE I think it is Scott doesn’t design those types of plays like Payton does. I remember Murray being a darn good receiver at OU but never got used like that in Dallas. The talent on this team is underutilized and a lot of times not used correctly.

 

[speedkilz88]

He's not the issue. Coaches have to make an effort to use him in the passing game.

 

[Chuck 54]

Zeke is not a big play receiver in the passing game. He catches the swing pass or the screen, but he’s a speed and power guy. He’s not as straight line as Hershall Walker, but he’s not elusive.

Our backup RBs are sad. I’ll be surprised if Morris is in the league next year, and Smith is a role player. RBs are abundant, and everyone finds quality throughout the draft, so no one wants a Morris. YOUTH, SPEED, ELUSIVENESS.

Dallas needs a third down big play type back, not an extra blocker. Zeke should get his break with a change of pace back in situations, not with a backup taking carries for 2-3 series, especially backups who are not quality RBs.

 

[mattjames2010]

You didn't bother to listen to the Ohio State coach?

The one who said Ezee could've been the best receiver on the team?

I don't care what he said. The simple fact is, he has never been a receiver like that.

I'm not talking about taking screens, I'm talking running a route tree like receiving backs do. If you have tape of him doing that and not a coach touting his former RB, I would like to see.

Thanks.