Yeah, run 'em into the ground on their rookie contract then dump and replace. Saves a fortune.Durability is the key for sure.
The new trend with running backs is get a few all-pro/pro bowl caliber seasons and then vanish off the face of the Earth do to health issues (guys like Chris Johnson, Adrian Foster, Doug Martin, Demarco Murrary).
Guys like Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson are extremely rare (can play high level for an actual significant amount of time career wise).
Becoming a "franchise runningback" is almost a myth now a days !
Plus the heart of a Champion...Emmitt had two things, tackle breaking ability and longevity.
Zeke doesnt have a Troy Aikman...its all Zeke, all that pressure must suck, lol
He was asked after winning the rushing title his rookie year if he thought he would be that great. His response was he wasn’t great and wouldn’t be great until he led the Cowboys to the Super Bowl AND won it AND put up great stats like Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett.Plus the heart of a Champion...
He was asked after winning the rushing title his rookie year if he thought he would be that great. His response was he wasn’t great and wouldn’t be great until he led the Cowboys to the Super Bowl AND won it AND put up great stats like Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett.
That is what this team has been lacking since our championship years.
Somewhat.So, basically what Zeke said yesterday about going to the Pro Bowl?
Had no idea Zeke is/was outpacing Emmitt stats by this much........
The amount of touches stands out to me. Elliott has almost 100 more carries and 40 more catches. I think this both shows that Elliott is a workhorse and that our offense runs through him instead of being more balanced.
I've got to give Elliott credit, though, for having a better YPC (4.6 to 4.1) despite the heavier workload. Also, notice Emmitt's superior number of rushing TDs in fewer carries. I remember us getting to the goal line and giving the ball to Smith to finish it off. We tend to either forget about the running game now or abandon it after one attempt when we get close to the goal line (which, I believe, contributes to our red zone failures).
I don't think that is going to happen. Zeke is taking quite a beating. Not sure he will last as long as ES.I just hope Zeke has Emmitt's durability and long career
It's true that Emmitt, while still winning Rookie of the Year, didn't have the same kind of debut that Zeke did, which makes this comparison as close as it is. However, Emmitt would then go on to unleash one of the most dominant five year stretches that any back ever had. Zeke would need to repeat 2016 four times in a row to be Emmitt like.
That's the real trick.I just hope Zeke has Emmitt's durability and long career
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.
And the true rookie of the year in 16.Zeke single-handedly undermines the whole “but Dak’s W/L is 30-15...” nonsense.
Zeke is the straw that stirs the drink; Dak goes as Zeke goes; the passing game operates of the effectiveness of the run game primarily. Let me know when Dak starts carrying this team with his arm.
Give him a reliable TE like Aikman had w Novacek. He needs a dependable option.
Zeke single-handedly undermines the whole “but Dak’s W/L is 30-15...” nonsense.
Zeke is the straw that stirs the drink; Dak goes as Zeke goes; the passing game operates of the effectiveness of the run game primarily. Let me know when Dak starts carrying this team with his arm.