Zeke should have gotten #22

[Doomsday101]

I was convinced when I saw Zeke beat Alabama and Oregon that he would transform the Cowboys if we were able to get him.

When the draft came up, I thought it was a no brainer that he should be drafted 4th overall.

And once we drafted him I felt like he should obviously be the next #22. I feel like we missed out on a real chance to establish another tradition along the lines of #88.

I think slowly but surely, people are starting the recognize this kid's talent. Will he break Emmitt's record? Probably not. It's more of a longevity and durability record than a productivity based on talent alone record.

Naysayers will say that it has only been 9 games, but they're the same people who said we shouldn't give him #22, the same people who said that Alfred Morris should be the starter, the same people who said we shouldn't draft him in the first place. How many times do you want to be wrong here?

I would rather him make a name for himself and the #21. I'm not opposed to players getting former great players numbers so that is not really an issue for me I would just as soon Zeke make his own mark

 

[gimmesix]

Personally, I wish he didn't get a number that I relate to another player. Considering my age, I associate 21 with Deion.

I don't care much about the number though and I don't think he should be got 22.

I would prefer if he had taken No. 23. We've had no one worthwhile wear that number.

 

[popp1234]

Naw #21 is good , he needs to improve that number.

I think he should have worn #21.5. Half Emmitt, half Deion..the man is just that good.

 

[Trouty]

Let Zeke be Zeke. Emmitt didn't get number 33.

Post of the day for me, what a great, simple and concise post, Guru. For whatever that's worth from me.

Wow, man, that deserves 100 likes. Wow.

 

[lukin2006]

Absolutely not ... Emmett is the all-time leading rusher, 3 time SB champion...why put added pressure on Zeke?

 

[Sarge]

Let Zeke be Zeke. Emmitt didn't get number 33.

Exactly. Create new identities because you never know when someone is gonna screw it up (Randy Gregory #94)

 

[KJJ]

You'll never see another 12, 74, or 22 except in preseason.

Those numbers have been unofficially retired.

 

[StarBoyz83]

#21 was my favorite player ever! He's doing a fine job so far of keeping that number legit!

 

[StarBoyz83]

Yeah. Deion sucked.

Lol. Most versatile football player ever to play.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I think we've come a long way if all we're griping about Zeke's #... long way boys! I think 21 suits him well

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Naw #21 is good , he needs to improve that number.

I see what you did there

 

[BAT]

21 is from the bible. See Ezekiel 2:1 and you will understand.

 

[Sarge]

I think Bob Hayes would be honored but I still say nah.....see what I'm sayin'.?

 

[JBell]

I think it's awesome Zeke is continuing in the line of #21 following Jospeh Randle, Mike Jenkins, etc cetera.

ded

 

[Hardline]

He should have gotten #15
But the stupid NFL numbers rules got in the way.

 

[FLcowboy]

Let Zeke be Zeke. Emmitt didn't get number 33.

Great point. One #33, one #22, and now, one #21.

 

[Risen Star]

I'd rather Zeke have the number he wants to have.

He wanted 15.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

Let Zeke be Zeke. Emmitt didn't get number 33.

True, but he did get Bobby Hayes' old number.

 

[Fmart322]

I'm glad he's number 21. I'd rather think of Zeke with that number then Dion.
When I think of Dion, I think of the fall of the Dallas Cowboys.

Personally, I wish he didn't get a number that I relate to another player. Considering my age, I associate 21 with Deion.

I don't care much about the number though and I don't think he should be got 22.

 

[haleyrules]

The numbers 22 and 33 are untouchable and should be retired. 21 will one day be considered in the same category.