GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world to NFL@lemmy.world · 25 days agoCowboys cut Zeke to give him chance at playoffswww.espn.comexternal-linkmessage-square5fedilinkarrow-up18arrow-down11file-text
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The Cowboys have waived running back Ezekiel Elliott to give him a chance to land with a playoff contender.
minus-squarebdjegifjdvw@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·25 days agoWhy would a contender want to sign a HB who is barely good enough to make a practice squad?
minus-squareTransplantedSconie@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up2·25 days agoIt happens with most backs. They have, on average, like 4 years before the toll takes them out. The incredible ones usually had an amazing line to keep them relatively healthy and extend their careers.
minus-squarecharade_you_arelinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down1·25 days agoTeams that have backs that average fewer than his stellar 3.1 Y/A.
Why would a contender want to sign a HB who is barely good enough to make a practice squad?
He had such a dramatic falloff.
It happens with most backs. They have, on average, like 4 years before the toll takes them out. The incredible ones usually had an amazing line to keep them relatively healthy and extend their careers.
Teams that have backs that average fewer than his stellar 3.1 Y/A.