Zeke not looking worthy of the 4th overall pick **merged**

[Alexander]

Not going to defend him.

He has to play better.

Early in the game, he looked like he had bad cleats or something.

During the game, he looked okay at times, but overall, he just did not look comfortable.

But you have to admit, this player has been treated like a celebrity since he walked in the door.

He was not your ordinary first round pick. Got the Jones jet (Byron Jones didn't) and they have done their best to make him a brand since he became a Cowboy.

He needs to settle down and man up.

 

[Risen Star]

To put Zeke's two games into perspective, he is on pace for:

328 carries
1,072 yards
3.27 YPC
8 TDs
8 fumbles

16 TDs.

1,000 yards, 16 TDs in his rookie year. What a bum. This is soooooo un-Emmitt like.

 

[CATCH17]

You guys are forgetting Landrys 3 year rule

 

[boysfanindc]

I'm willing to fist fight anyone who says Zeke isn't the best RB in the league.

Anytime. Anywhere. My mom will drive me.

I think I would be more worried about your mom.

 

[Cmac]

Zeke will be ok.....we all need to be patient with him. He needs to eliminate the fumbling that we witnessed today. It's just 2 games. JG needs to take him off the hook a little bit with increased carries to Alfred Morris.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He needs to carry the ball high and tight at all times and cover up when anticipating contact. He was carrying ti loose and then trying to tuck it when anticipating contact. Easily correctable. The physical talent is apparent and like most rookies I expect him to improve. He does seem to be pressing a little.

I didn't support the pick but now that he is a Cowboy you bet your *** I will support the player.

 

[haleyrules]

lol. 2 games total is all any rookie needs to confirm if he'll be good or not.

Worse. He really did'nt have much of a preseason to get prepared for the fast, rough and tumble of the NFL. Lets talk again after game 8. I still think he will be a good Cowboy. It may be prudent if the Coach (Jerry) brings him along a little more slowly. Let Morris start a few games and bring Elliott in as needed.

 

[Macnalty]

Didn't "predict" anything. And Emmitt Smith wasn't selected 4th overall, not to mention he was part of a full rebuilding process. But i digress, the point I am making is i haven't witnessed a single flash that says he has elite abilities, and beginning to worry we bought a Camby at a Mercedes price.

Ok I understand, how about the third pick in the draft Richardson in 2012, or our own D Mcfadden in 2008. Still looking like a Mercedes compared to these pics. Are you using another Database other than the nfl draft? I think flash was evident during the Seattle game in the preseason...

 

[CATCH17]

I could forgive it if he would start making some big plays.

Fumbling and being average won't cut it.

 

[Nightman]

I could forgive it if he would start making some big plays.

Fumbling and being average won't cut it.

2 TDs, a 23yder and a bunch of 3rd and 1s is OK by me

@percyhoward - how is he doing on short yardage, seems like a bunch of conversions in 2 games

 

[CATCH17]

2 TDs, a 23yder and a bunch of 3rd and 1s is OK by me

@percyhoward - how is he doing on short yardage, seems like a bunch of conversions in 2 games

Blah.. Top 4 pick. Need more.

 

[CATCH17]

 

[Nightman]

Blah.. Top 4 pick. Need more.

Draft position is irrelevant the moment the draft is over.....Dak was 135th.... should he do less

 

[mattjames2010]

And here is Murray. Doing everything he did here, even caught a pass like a dang WR.

 

[CATCH17]

Draft position is irrelevant the moment the draft is over.....Dak was 135th.... should he do less

Coach speak. It's obviously relevant.

 

[Nightman]

Coach speak. It's obviously relevant.

how???....all picks are sunk costs

 

[percyhoward]

@percyhoward - how is he doing on short yardage, seems like a bunch of conversions in 2 games

He's 3 of 3 on short-yardage runs. Smith is 1 of 1, Morris is 0 of 1.

Dak has converted 3 of 3 by the pass -- 2 of 2 to Beasley, 1 of 1 to Swaim.

Like last year, we're having trouble with the second-level yards because of stacked boxes, and no Romo to check us into a pass play on run blitzes. But also like last year, we're burning the clock and moving the chains because we haven't been stuffed often, we're good in short yardage, and we bust an occasional 10-yard run. I think the more we start to trust Dak, depending on how he responds, the more the run will open up.

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

Two games is a large enough sample size. Time to cut ties with him.

 

[Nightman]

He's 3 of 3 on short-yardage runs. Smith is 1 of 1, Morris is 0 of 1.

Dak has converted 3 of 3 by the pass -- 2 of 2 to Beasley, 1 of 1 to Swaim.

Like last year, we're having trouble with the second-level yards because of stacked boxes, and no Romo to check us into a pass play on run blitzes. But also like last year, we're burning the clock and moving the chains because we haven't been stuffed often, we're good in short yardage, and we bust an occasional 10-yard run. I think the more we start to trust Dak, depending on how he responds, the more the run will open up.

thanks......I knew the percentages were high.....seems like a ton of 2and1s, 3rdand1s and 1st and goals so far

 

[percyhoward]

thanks......I knew the percentages were high.....seems like a ton of 2and1s, 3rdand1s and 1st and goals so far

Technically, 2nd and 1 isn't considered short yardage, because teams love to take a shot in that situation and defenses play it accordingly. I looked at 3rd or 4th and 1 or 2 to go, and any down from the 1- or 2-yard line.