Why does a 21 year old need rest?
Perhaps you are unaware that it takes one play to blow out a knee and can happen to anyone at any age.
I'm probably more aware of this than you are.
I assume you would agree that nfl coaches, for the most part, know what theyare talking about. many nfl coaches refer to the "rookie wall." so I assume it's real and it's not something promised in a campaign for a political office. granted we are way past the rookie wall point and zeke looks amazing as he did day 1, if not better
Dallas has a fairly realistic path to the superbowl. I am just asking if people think they would try to keep their best offensive weapon fresh heading into a couple meaningless games for them.
yes, injury can happen at any time, but I can forward you research study after research study thay discusses the chances of injury and how it goes up with fatigue and during an athletic season. I can say with absolute confidence that zeke is more likely to suffer a catastrophic knee injury today than he was back in August. many people don't realize that... they think the chances are equal every week. that is just plain wrong. biomechanics break down and connective tissue gets strained in different ways that allow for higher injury chances. it's the exact reason why rookie MLB pitchers often times have inning limits on their season, but the seasoned vets can pitch all the way through October without an issue.
Zeke has never played this much football at this level in his entire young adult life. and he's being used about as much as LaDainian Tomlinson in his prime. that's significant. clearly Dallas also believes this as there have been DMC sightings
now, to respond to others here... I didn't know Dallas didn't have the division clinched. so yes I don't expect him to sit on the bench. I'm talking losing few more carries than he normally would
disclosure, I do not own Zeke