Twitter: Zeke's last 40 carries = 74 yards

[J12B]

He’s good for a 1st down on 3rd and 1 and that’s all we’ve seen lately

Pretty much any RB in the NFL can do what Zeke does on occasion for 1st down and 3rd and short.

 

[J12B]

I think next year is the first year where it’s possible to cut him.

You catch on fast don't you

 

[RoboQB]

I concede that Zeke is not what he was. (Who is?)
Before crapping all over him, though, I would suggest
counting how many of those 40 carries were in short
yardage situations. I'll set the over/under at 18.
No idea what it is. What say you?

 

[lkelly]

It's hard to imagine a scenario where he's not a June 1 cap cut.
https://overthecap.com/player/ezekiel-elliott/4717

 

[Pass2Run]

I concede that Zeke is not what he was. (Who is?)
Before crapping all over him, though, I would suggest
counting how many of those 40 carries were in short
yardage situations. I'll set the over/under at 18.
No idea what it is. What say you?

Exactly.

Not just short yardage situations, but he got called on in 100 percent running situations. And never complained.

 

[Bullflop]

Whatever the decision turns out to be with regards to Zeke, here's hoping this team won't be sorry for it. He's been a valuable asset to us for a very long time, although his current performances are just a fraction of what they once were. I, for one, won't complain if we opt to replace him with a new big banger in the year to come. Time waits for no man to take its toll. Sadly, Zeke is no exception. The 2024 draft will offer some excellent RBs.

 

[tomsanders921]

Unfortunately with his contract (and Jerry’s love affair) it’s only 4.9 mil in cap savings for Zeke. 11.8M in dead cap or pay him 16.7M. Lose lose situation.

I don't care about the money. The team would be better off without Zeke.

He has been the ultimate teammate, but he no longer provides any benefit.

I have nothing against Zeke as a player or person. But you cant keep giving him the ball just because you like him.

 

[ak47kaehu]

Remember y'all he hyperextended that knee in a game earlier in the season. If I remember correctly it looked really bad. He hasn't been the same since......I wouldn't be surprised if he's still hurt or had maybe partially torn something from that hit.

 

[Pass2Run]

So ! I'm glad you guys are no where near the controls of this team.

We'd be annual 8-9 and would have zero players any of us recognize

Don't tell them. Some haven't realized it yet.

 

[Praxit]

Cherry pickens. C'mon man, OL has been musical chairs as of late.

But you'll love him this Sunday night. When he scores 2 TD's.

 

[IceStar-D7]

Hate to say it but time for the 3rd string guy to get some carries.

 

[RoboQB]

Exactly.

Not just short yardage situations, but he got called on in 100 percent running situations. And never complained.

Right.
I almost specified that.
When 30+ million people absolutely know they're giving it to Zeke.
And they do it anyway... lol

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

HE still has a place on this team, and honestly, when you go back and watch his carries, it isn't like there are gaping holes there that he is missing. The money is an issue, so it will have to be addressed at some point.

 

[noshame]

That's what I've been saying for a while now if he wants fullback money he can stay

 

[Coogiguy03]

Sorry I hurt your feelings....wasn't my intention

You could never hurt mines

 

[Coogiguy03]

That's what I've been saying for a while now if he wants fullback money he can stay

2.5 per season

 

[Coogiguy03]

HE still has a place on this team, and honestly, when you go back and watch his carries, it isn't like there are gaping holes there that he is missing. The money is an issue, so it will have to be addressed at some point.

No there's not, we can find a bruising back someone in the mold of the Vikings running back

 

[Coogiguy03]

I Don't run the team , but if I did we'd have the same runners

#s 20 and 21

Hence the reason we will see more of these posts!!!

 

[Blackspider214]

So he's now just Moose Johnston, except extremely overpaid. He has reverted back to his terrible play. The offense goes stagnant with him in there. He can no longer turn those 1 yard runs into 3-4. Negative into no gain. He is useless.

 

[teamrican1]

So he's now just Moose Johnston, except extremely overpaid. He has reverted back to his terrible play. The offense goes stagnant with him in there. He can no longer turn those 1 yard runs into 3-4. Negative into no gain. He is useless.

You can't realistically expect a RB to be able to perform at elite level at his age. Jerry overpaid, as usual. Not Zeke's fault. It rarely makes sense to ever offer a RB anything more than their rookie contract. Zeke could have been easily replaced in the draft. But Jerry always thinks he knows better.