Cut/Released: Zeke Elliot

[Troy McClure]

"Cutting Elliott saves the Cowboys $4.86 million. If they designate him a post-June 1 cut, they would save $10.9 million."

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[MMC]

 

[GKJ]

Wonder if he ends up with the Giants

 

[Troy McClure]

Zeke was truly great for a couple of seasons -- seasons where they used him a lot. He then held out to get his mega extension earlier than any other RB. From the moment his new deal was signed, his play declined. Even when showing signs of decline, they kept over using him because he was a great pass blocker. The milage on Zeke is so high because he was taking a beating even when he wasn't getting touches.

Zeke is also a sign of why you don't draft a RB with a top five pick. It's very rare for a RB to remain productive for years, especially when you draft one that high and feel the need to over work them because they're so great.

 

[SirClintonPortis]

Zeke became self protective and fat once he got paid.

 

[Terry Yake]

guy was crazy good that rookie season. probably a lot to do with how good the cowboys o-line was, but still impressive

don't see him lasting beyond another couple seasons in the league

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[Unholy Diver]

The Cowboys ran Zeke into the ground, he has 2186 touches in 103 games, Mark Ingram is the only active player within 300 touches of Zeke and he is still over 60 behind with 53 more games played