Thread: Ezekiel Elliott just signed a massive contract

Is an RB in the NFL really worth that much?

Originally Posted by NightTrainLayne

Is an RB in the NFL really worth that much?

They are now. Thanks Jurrah.

Originally Posted by NightTrainLayne

Is an RB in the NFL really worth that much?

Is a Linebacker? I think at this point it's just how the market is.

Originally Posted by NightTrainLayne

Is an RB in the NFL really worth that much?

Few are, but I'd say Zeke is one of them.

“I think I learned that I am mentally tough,” Elliott said Wednesday after signing his new deal and practicing with his teammates. “It’s definitely one of the hardest things I’ve been through. Just every day not having certainty.”

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...e-im-the-best/

Poor guy had to wait a few weeks to see how many million his raise would be... I can empathize with how difficult that must have been.

Originally Posted by Buff

Poor guy had to wait a few weeks to see how many million his raise would be... I can empathize with how difficult that must have been.

...while in Cabo.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

...while in Cabo.

He is a symbol of courage and perseverance.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

They are now. Thanks Jurrah.

My immediate thought was damn, so long Phil.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Few are, but I'd say Zeke is one of them.

No RB is worth that kind of money. I wouldn't pay one more than 4 ml a year. They are most effective during their first several years in the league and then break down rapidly due to punishment.

You draft RB's and then churn and burn them when their contracts are up.

Originally Posted by WTE

No RB is worth that kind of money. I wouldn't pay one more than 4 ml a year. They are most effective during their first several years in the league and then break down rapidly due to punishment.

You draft RB's and then churn and burn them when their contracts are up.

Remember when we traded for Larry Maroney from you all... I think he led the league in runs for loss that year.

Originally Posted by Buff

Remember when we traded for Larry Maroney from you all... I think he led the league in runs for loss that year.

Case in point. Maroney's best years were his rookie and 2nd year. Rapid decline thereafter. Happens all the time.

Originally Posted by WTE

No RB is worth that kind of money. I wouldn't pay one more than 4 ml a year. They are most effective during their first several years in the league and then break down rapidly due to punishment.

You draft RB's and then churn and burn them when their contracts are up.

All of Zeke's money is coming up front from what I've heard. They can still get the best out of him and dump him if he sucks in a few years. The cowboys have a window right now and he's their best player. I absolutely would have done this deal to keep him around and go for a title while he's in his prime.

Originally Posted by Buff

Poor guy had to wait a few weeks to see how many million his raise would be... I can empathize with how difficult that must have been.

I'm all about athletes getting all the money they can, but yeah, comments like that are just so cringeworthy and out of touch. Like dude, be happy you're set for life now and shut the hell up.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

All of Zeke's money is coming up front from what I've heard. They can still get the best out of him and dump him if he sucks in a few years. The cowboys have a window right now and he's their best player. I absolutely would have done this deal to keep him around and go for a title while he's in his prime.

That's an awful lot of money though...

Guess Jerry blinked first.