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RB Ezekiel Elliott, LAC (4 Viewers)
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sushinsky4tsar
Footballguy
So it turns out this is kind of like me "narrowing down my options" on the Maxim Hot 100 list ?
I don't know why I should be surprised, but I guess I do know.... I didn't go to Shefter's twitter, but the fact that it came from him made me think that it was legit.
My advice to Zeke would be not to limit your options with any wishlist. Maybe the Bengals makes some sense given the Perine departure, but it doesn't make any sense for Philly, the Jets and a lot of other teams to jump in without taking a look at their draft options. Or if they are willing to commit now, they're only doing it with very little guaranteed money.
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Max Power
Footballguy
Not much of a "race" to land Zeke. I think his fit more boils down to what he is willing to play for. I watched a fair share of the Cowboys games last year and I felt like it was 90% thinking Zeke looks average and 10% Wow He has something left.
I don't think he brings more to the table than the other FA RBs who signed in the 3-4mil range. He's a RBBC back now, but I don't think he has acknowledged such.
I don't think he brings more to the table than the other FA RBs who signed in the 3-4mil range. He's a RBBC back now, but I don't think he has acknowledged such.
Insein
Footballguy
They can designate him a June 1st cut for cap purposes.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I’m surprised he has any interest.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
I was never Zeke’s biggest fan but he can play all four downs. Just not four downs in a row. Lol.
Seriously though, he has an uncanny ability to always get positive yardage. Because the Cowboys scripts their runs so much he has been hit the the backfield quite a lot over the years and he almost always got back to the line of scrimmage when most backs would have suffered a 3 yard loss.
He won’t break an 80 yarder but he can still run. He can catch, block, doesn’t fumble and can be trusted to know his assignments. Somebody will sign him.
Seriously though, he has an uncanny ability to always get positive yardage. Because the Cowboys scripts their runs so much he has been hit the the backfield quite a lot over the years and he almost always got back to the line of scrimmage when most backs would have suffered a 3 yard loss.
He won’t break an 80 yarder but he can still run. He can catch, block, doesn’t fumble and can be trusted to know his assignments. Somebody will sign him.
Not exactly the actions of someone keeping the door open:
Michael Gehlken
@GehlkenNFL
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3h
Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore will wear No. 21 in Dallas. Ezekiel Elliott occupied the jersey the past seven seasons. WR Brandin Cooks was assigned No. 3. RB Ronald Jones: 32. OL Chuma Edoga: 71.
I really thought they'd end up bringing Zeke back but between giving his jersey number away and this I feel pretty certain it's over:
https://twitter.com/DavidMooreDMN
@DavidMooreDMN
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1h
Jerry Jones refers to last contract the club signed w/ Ezekiel Elliott in discussing the decision to move on without him. “We’ll, Zeke gave us everything he had & more. And we gave him everything we had & more. “So that’s the way you’d like to end it.”
https://twitter.com/DavidMooreDMN
@DavidMooreDMN
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1h
Jerry Jones refers to last contract the club signed w/ Ezekiel Elliott in discussing the decision to move on without him. “We’ll, Zeke gave us everything he had & more. And we gave him everything we had & more. “So that’s the way you’d like to end it.”
Terpman22
Footballguy
He gone. Come on over to Philly Zeke! Get that revenge, give up all the secrets!!!
zamboni
Footballguy
Ouch, the body isn’t even cold yet. Football is a tough business.
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys) still has a very real chance of returning to the Dallas Cowboys, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.'Yeah, definitely. I think you always keep the door open. Absolutely,' McCarthy told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Monday, March 27.
titusbramble
Footballguy
He's just going to re-up in Dallas for the vet minimum as soon as one of the RB room breaks down, isn't he?
He also told Zeke he needed to accept playing for a million. I'd also note there is nothing Peete has said which should give any indication that Tampa is interested.
https://twitter.com/gregauman
Greg Auman
@gregauman
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May 10
Bucs RBs coach Skip Peete said he's talked to Ezekiel Elliott, said wherever he lands, he'll need to adjust to not playing for $12 million. "I told him: You're going to play for a million dollars ... If you're going to be the 2nd or 3rd guy, that's what the price is."
osubuckeyeman
Footballguy
I would think he lands in Dallas if anywhere. If he has to accept a million, he might as well be with his friends. Or he finds a system similar to the Cowboys for cheap.
Been saying this since day 1.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I wonder if $1M is even worth the toll on the body at this point. Might as well retire.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I would let anyone rough me up for an extra million.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
And if you've already made $100M?
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Good point.....I take it back.
sushinsky4tsar
Footballguy
I'm thinking post-training camp, incentives up to $2-2.5M, playing for a Super Bowl contender might get it done? Not sure there's a market now, but I'm pretty sure that there will be after the injury grind begins.
Saw the comments from the TB RB coach, and I think that's exactly what you don't say if you want Zeke to come in. I'm not sure that $1M is even the veteran minimum for the years that Zeke has accumulated? I think any team that's serious about adding him for depth is selling a Super Bowl ring, not making public comments about what a massive pay cut he's taking in his new role as NFL grunt.
I would applaud Zeke if he decides the 2023 money isn't worth the risk to his health and he hangs it up. Otherwise, I would love to see him as the #2 on a contender that has a lot more going on than the Bucs this season.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Pete was Zeke's coach the last three years. My guess is they're close (ish). Tampa has no business signing a guy like Elliott, and I wouldn't think he'd be interested in playing for them.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Good pass blocker , check
Doesn’t have a fumbling problem, check
Cheap, check
Under 30, check (He’s 28!)
Special ability: always gets back to the LOS.
INSANE that he isn’t signed.
Doesn’t have a fumbling problem, check
Cheap, check
Under 30, check (He’s 28!)
Special ability: always gets back to the LOS.
INSANE that he isn’t signed.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Hopefully Dalvin Cook's bus ticket is refundable.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Seems like the best fit for Zeke is a return to Dallas.
And with RoJo popping positive, it seems like the Cowboys have a need to bring him back.
I think Jerry is just trying to say positive things about a player he likes and has had a good relationship with over the years. And yes a little bit leaving the door open if they don't like what the RB's give them over the next few weeks or injuries hit.
Here is McCarthy's comments on it:
https://twitter.com/DavidMooreDMN
https://twitter.com/DavidMooreDMN
@DavidMooreDMN
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1h
Mike McCarthy was asked about possibility of bringing Ezekiel Elliott back after learning of 2-game suspension for Ronald Jones.“We’re not just going to hit a bump and give up on the path,” he said. “We want to see these young guys. We want to see them play in games.”
sushinsky4tsar
Footballguy
Any dynasty managers hoping that Zeke waits this out? New England wouldn't be bad. I don't think it's Dallas, but he could certainly do worse. However, if he signs with any team right now, any real chance of fantasy relevance depends on an Injury to their #1. That doesn't mean he's not getting used, there's just no way you could ever think about starting him in lineup leagues if the #1 is healthy.
As an FA, however, one injury to any of the top backs of a contending club and Zeke would make a lot of sense as a signing, while also becoming somewhat intriguing for fantasy as long as you're not expecting anything that resembles vintage Zeke. It's really a matter of when, where, and not if. It's not an automatic that Zeke is the only consideration for that team when it happens, but I legitimately think that he belongs atop the list of FAs if Dalvin Cook is off the market. Won't fight you if you lean Hunt.
Anyways, I think this is the most likely path to actually extracting just a little more production in fantasy. Hoping that the ego stops him from signing on as a #2 for cheap.
As an FA, however, one injury to any of the top backs of a contending club and Zeke would make a lot of sense as a signing, while also becoming somewhat intriguing for fantasy as long as you're not expecting anything that resembles vintage Zeke. It's really a matter of when, where, and not if. It's not an automatic that Zeke is the only consideration for that team when it happens, but I legitimately think that he belongs atop the list of FAs if Dalvin Cook is off the market. Won't fight you if you lean Hunt.
Anyways, I think this is the most likely path to actually extracting just a little more production in fantasy. Hoping that the ego stops him from signing on as a #2 for cheap.
rockaction
Footballguy
I don't see the market for either Zeke or Hunt being what they would like. They're going to be lucky to have jobs at all. I'd put Fournette ahead of them, even. I think his advanced stats were a lot better than Elliott's or Hunt's were last year.
Insein
Footballguy
Patriots expected to sign Zeke.
Terpman22
Footballguy
Nice.
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Anarchy99
Footballguy
This really isn't that surprising. I don't think Zeke is totally washed. He's still only 28 and potentially could be a decent role player either to spell RS, at the goal line, or as a receiver if needed for dump offs. Like most contracts these days, it's said to be worth UP TO $6M, but I am guessing it's probably half of that and the rest in incentives.
bostonfred
Footballguy
I love it for the pats are you kidding? He's not the 22 year old star rb but he's a great pass blocker, can catch out of the backfield, and he can take a ton of carries to soften defenses, open play action and close out games in the 4 minute drill. I like Rhamondre but I hated them having all of their eggs in one basket.
rockaction
Footballguy
Interesting. He'll spell Rhamondre. This is better news for Rhamondre than Dalvin Cook signing there.
Anyway, the contract is worth "up to" six million dollars. I'd love to hear @menobrown chime in about this. He's extra spicy when it comes to ego-laden contract reporting. IMO, there's no way he signed for barely anything guaranteed. This is all incentives if I had to guess.
Anyway, the contract is worth "up to" six million dollars. I'd love to hear @menobrown chime in about this. He's extra spicy when it comes to ego-laden contract reporting. IMO, there's no way he signed for barely anything guaranteed. This is all incentives if I had to guess.
