![]() ![]() It could be the case that Dallas believes it has an advantage in crucial moments with Zeke on the field that helps justify re-signing him.Ĭommon Sense Debunks Zeke Holdout Rumors- Mickey Spagnola. A back who excels in high-leverage spots can be quite valuable. But rushing is still a part of the game, and situational running is still critical. ![]() We know - and the Cowboys should, too - that rushing is not nearly as important to winning in the NFL as passing. Eric Eager at Pro Football Focus estimates that Zeke’s production in 2018 was worth just 0.2 of a win above a replacement player. The problem is that having Zeke on the field isn’t worth even half a win to the Cowboys. If Elliott is worth twice as many wins to a team as a replacement-level running back would be, he’s probably worth twice the money. In 2018, Zeke led the league with 1,434 rushing yards on a league-best 304 carries, over 16 percent more than second-place finisher Saquon Barkley (261). Elliott on paper seems to be quite good at his job - and his appeal to Dallas might seem warranted. ![]() Profligate spending and contrarianism aren’t proof of incompetence, of course. Ezekiel Elliott Is Not Worth The Money He Wants- Josh Hermsmeyer- FiveThirtyEightįiveThirtyEight argues that Ezekiel Elliott is not elite enough to get the money he wants from the Cowboys. ![]()
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