That's Jerrah speaking last night after a respectable showing from rookie RB Tony Pollard.
To be fair, Jerrah then said that is was in jest.
That's Jerrah speaking last night after a respectable showing from rookie RB Tony Pollard.
To be fair, Jerrah then said that is was in jest.
FEED HIM!
Can't let him slip away. Boyz have a shot this year, IMO it would certainly help to have Elliot.
That rookie looked good.
They have a shot every year just never come through.Originally Posted by Quillback
No way a smart team gives big money to a RB, all the good GM's know that.
Anyone basing anything on a few plays in a preseason game is probably gonna end up disappointed. We know how good of a RB that Zeke is as we have tons of real NFL game footage to go by. This new guy ain't done a thing yet in the NFL.
If they don't sign Zeke, Arizona will and they know that.
Not for 2 years at least....Arizona would have to wait.
Would only be one year if he sits out this year. Who knows then. Arizona could buy out his contract and the Cowboys would most likely let him go especially if he didn't get what he wanted in the last year. I think the Cowboys will sign him he is too much a part of this current team to not sign him.
This year plus next year equals 2 years. Cowboys have the rights to his contract for 2 more years. Lord I hope this isn't another algebra equation thread. 2 years =2 years.
Yea he cant be paid. One thing I overlooked in all their young stud bunch...Jaylon Smith is in the final year of his deal! He isnt gonna get stupid money like khalil mack....but the upcoming contract extension he will sign will definitely set him for life. It will be a hefty haul...and a hit to the salary cap.
So many people need to be paid in the next 1-3 years...that a RB cant get big money. Everyone mentioning Todd Gurley's deal for what Zeke should get...shoot Todd Gurley's deal should be a perfect example why you dont go all in on RBs. His playing status is unsure and lots of "he'll never be the same" being thrown around about him. Kinda believable when you remember how the end of last season played out. Tough to be paying a guy top dollar when they do not produce top dollar results.
No one can be as good as zeke and he is irreplaceable...but if the Cowboys have any true aspirations of winning there is no way they should be relying so heavily on the running back position to do everything. Just look at Super Bowl winners the last 5-10, 15 and even 20 years back. there is not many winners that had the top RB in the league...most all the winners made it with serviceable backs...and that was when the RB position was more important and its not like that today. Lets be 100% honest, and this is a very accurate statement....EVERY TOP 3 Running Back the last 5-10 years (prolly even longer) has had a great offensive line in front of him. Zeke is no different...and speaking of linemen, Collins deal is up this year so add that to another deal that might need to be done that is contributing to Zeke not being able to get paid.
Not sure if its doable...but restructure this year to give him better money and then trade or sign and trade him this offseason. Cowboys gotta do it this year if theyre gonna do it anytime soon. This is where the ROI needs to be realized this year. Lets see...but zeke cant be paid. Even though he cant be replaced, we can find someone to hit 85% of his rushes. Prolly get a decent 3rd down back to catch some balls out of the backfield too to make up some of that loss.
Good drafting is a gift and a curse. sadly. wish the boys could just go full Yankees on it!
LATE EDIT:
Maleik Collins is a starting defensive lineman and his deal is up this year too. Zeke cant get paid and still build a contender around him. Not possible.
2 years and sitting out this year means only 1 year of playing before they could let him go.This year plus next year equals 2 years. Cowboys have the rights to his contract for 2 more years. Lord I hope this isn't another algebra equation thread. 2 years =2 years.
I bet Zeke, Dak and Cooper ALL get paid by Dallas.
Nice crawfishin'....
If you don't have a stud quarterback you better have a stud running back.
No crawfishin, it was right there in my op.Nice crawfishin'....
Would only be one year if he sits out this year. Who knows then.
Id take that bet if jerry wasnt a joker still....but I thought he got his head out of his ass. Then he signed greg hardy...Jerry is still Jerry.
If they do all get paid...that will mark the beginning of another bad next few years.
When was the last time a running back carried a team without a QB? last one that comes to mind is Lynch with Wilson in his younger days. But we know wilson is still very good. Cant remember the last time a RB carried a team.
Zeke is great, but he has no leverage here, 1. Has 2 years left on his deal and 2. No one wants to talk about it, but he has conduct issues that are going to get him in trouble with Goodell and the league. The best thing this young man can do is play like hell this year, stay the hell out of trouble and then look for the big payday after this season. BTW the RB market is not like the QB or WR market. Just my 2 cents as a lifelong Cowboys fan.....
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