Twitter: Zeke vs Emmitt

[LovinItAll]

Emmitt made no secret of his desire for longevity in the league. He was slithering around trying to preserve his body from early in his career. I like watching Zeke deliver punishment, but dude needs to watch some Smith film. Emmitt had no problem getting OOB.

This hurdle attempt against Indy was a bad business decision, especially coming off the stinger. Exciting when it works, but unsustainable long term. Just get the first down and stay healthy. If he'd had nobody to beat like his hurdle earlier in the season, maybe it's a different story.


For one game at the same point in their careers? That's a really close call. Our run blocking game has been adequate this year, but Smith had Tueni, Stepnoski, Williams, and Newton in year 3. IMO, Zeke would get 2000+ behind those studs.

Zeke for a game, I think, but there's no wrong answer with these two guys.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Aikman without his OL. Lets see how he does

We did. Cue up 1989 and 1990. Those beatings took years off the end of his career, as it turned out.

 

[Hogeboom4TheWin]

You don't have to imagine.
We saw it--in living color--last year during his 6 game suspension.

It was sickening to watch.

Great point. How could I forget? And this year, Elliott seems to be even more of a target in the passing game. He is clearly the engine of the Cowboys offense.

 

[Hogeboom4TheWin]

We did. Cue up 1989 and 1990. Those beatings took years off the end of his career, as it turned out.

Nobody can ever say that Troy Aikman isn't one tough SOB. He was pounded like a $2 steak early in his career. The standards for violence done to the QB were much different than they are now.

 

[Hogeboom4TheWin]

Zeke has all the ability, but Emmitt's heart stood the test of time. Let's see if Zeke's will.

Right now, for one game, for all the marbles, give me Emmitt in his prime, over Zeke.

E. Smith was a helluva football player and a great leader. Who can ever forget that game vs. the NYG with the separated shoulder? So, yeah, if the chips are down for a single game I'll take a guy like that on my side every time.

 

[SlammedZero]

Amen. I think Emmitt is the best RB in NFL history (yeah I am bias) but I am all for Zeke surpassing him. I wish him luck in the long road ahead. Before anyone mentions Barry Sanders, the only reason I think Emmitt is better is because he was more of an all purpose back. As good as Sanders was, he was a liability as well.

Plus, my argument for Emmitt too, is that he holds the rushing record. "but Barry retired early". So? Emmitt didn't and he set the bar. Makes him the best IMO (even though I am bias too )

 

[Risen Star]

Another good comparison is Tony Dorsett and Lance Dunbar.

Flip a coin.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Had no idea Zeke is/was outpacing Emmitt stats by this much........

I did.

and for those arguing about "Eras"

The "eras" played into Emmitt's favor, not Zeke's. It's the opposite of the passing game.

Zeke has GOAT potential. This fan-base really needs to start appreciating it.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Another good comparison is Tony Dorsett and Lance Dunbar.

Flip a coin.

No, that is absolutely absurd.

Zeke is 3 seasons of full health in. He is 25% of the way there. It isn't like calling Barkley the next Sanders (as many Giants fans love to do). Zeke only needs to continue on the path he is on.

 

[conner01]

Amen. I think Emmitt is the best RB in NFL history (yeah I am bias) but I am all for Zeke surpassing him. I wish him luck in the long road ahead. Before anyone mentions Barry Sanders, the only reason I think Emmitt is better is because he was more of an all purpose back. As good as Sanders was, he was a liability as well.

Most fans would love Zeke to surpass smith
But the odds are very slim
Few player can play at that level for that long
Many have had big starts, few come close

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Amen. I think Emmitt is the best RB in NFL history (yeah I am bias) but I am all for Zeke surpassing him. I wish him luck in the long road ahead. Before anyone mentions Barry Sanders, the only reason I think Emmitt is better is because he was more of an all purpose back. As good as Sanders was, he was a liability as well.

This, never saw him blocking ever.

 

[beware_d-ware]

For all the worry about Zeke risking injury, he's been shockingly durable thus far in his career. He's spent 2 years in Columbus feature-backing plus 2 1/2 years here and has still yet to miss a game with injury.

No guarantee that he'll have Emmitt type longetivity down the stretch of his career, cause that's partially genetics and partially work ethic, but so far Zeke has been about as robust as RBs come.

 

[CATCH17]

What about Zeke vs Alvin Kamara or is Alvin Kamara no longer the flavor of the week?

 

[WillieBeamen]

“Not worth a first round pick”


- @Toruk_Makto

 

[Toruk_Makto]

“Not worth a first round pick”


- @Toruk_Makto

Let me know where I posted Zeke wasn't a great running back prospect. You'll be sucking your thumb a long time searching.

I'd rather have Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Lindsay (insert your favorite undrafted late round or undrafted running back putting up big numbers) than Zeke and Anthony Brown (insert your unfavorite late round round DB likely failing out of football).

I'd MUCH MUCH MUCH rather have Jalen on his monstrously big 2nd contract than Zeke on his monstrously big 2nd contract.

If you're too simple to understand these self evident truths don't bother @'ing me.

 

[ConceptCoop]

Emmitt had two things, tackle breaking ability and longevity.

Emmitt had everything but blazing speed.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Let me know where I posted Zeke wasn't a great running back prospect. You'll be sucking your thumb a long time searching.

I'd rather have Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Lindsay (insert your favorite undrafted late round or undrafted running back putting up big numbers) than Zeke and Anthony Brown (insert your unfavorite late round round DB likely failing out of football).

I'd MUCH MUCH MUCH rather have Jalen on his monstrously big 2nd contract than Zeke on his monstrously big 2nd contract.

If you're too simple to understand these self evident truths don't bother @'ing me.

I dont care who you would rather have


You are wrong and sound foolish and ignorant with your stance.

Picture this offense having a back like Lindsay instead of Zeke. Better yet picture this QB.

Now tell me how many games we win with that combination?

You will ignore this because you dont want to embarass yourself

 

[Brooksey]

Love Zeke but Emmitt one of the greatest of all-time including post-season especially Super bowl. Nobody quite like him.

 

[WillieBeamen]

Id still take Emmitt


Maybe my memory is foggy, but I dont remember Emmitt consistently coming off the field every two plays and on third downs.

 

[Brooksey]

Id still take Emmitt


Maybe my memory is foggy, but I don't remember Emmitt consistently coming off the field every two plays and on third downs.

I don't remember him coming off at all. Warrior, great in the redzone