Westside Steve Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/22/23730175/ezekiel-elliott-rumors-browns-cowboys-free-agency If somebody already posted this let me know and I'll delete this one. Top of the morning kids. WSS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flugel Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Westside Steve said: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/22/23730175/ezekiel-elliott-rumors-browns-cowboys-free-agency If somebody already posted this let me know and I'll delete this one. Top of the morning kids. WSS Thanks for posting that Steve! Sometimes it still feels like he's gonna break another long run for a TD against Alabama any minute now; and then I have to remind myself it's already 8-9 years later. Like the article showed, he was a guy averaging over 5.1 yards a carry for the Cowboys before wear and tear dropped him to 3.8 yards a carry. Not only that Pollard was outperforming him with the same offensive teammates Zeke had. Unfortunately, I don't think we'd be getting Zeke in his prime. I get the feeling, he can get himself a bigger contract from someone if he waits until injuries make a team desperate for help at RB. You never know - that could be us. A while back I shared a clip of Jerome Ford's 20 TDs he had as the biggest prong of attack for the U of Cincy the ONLY season that program ever made it into the BCS Final 4. He looked like a younger faster/quicker version of Kareem Hunt as improbable as that sounds. He was also very productive catching the ball. My gut tells me he's gonna give us a lot more productivity than many of us think. Having said that, that same gut can't even tell me why I just walked into the kitchen half the time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 I'd consider it. As good as Nick is, he isn't all that good inside the 5. He isn't a hit the hole quick type runner. He is more feel type runner. Ford...who knows? Zeke is good in short yardage situations, much like Hunt was good in that role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjp28 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 ~ Yes just visualize the BROWNS running attack 2023 and beyond . Not that long ago they were the best ever in the NFL. Zip 441?? Hmmmm. ~~~~~~~ 🏈 ~~~~~~~ He is a former Ohio State Buckeye who would fit right in. And now, Elliott is seeking to paint his name on a new mailbox. Could his next zip code begin with the digits 441? Trying to visualize Elliott as a Brown What would be the advantage of signing Elliott? What should the franchise expect to pay him? For what length of a contract? What would become his role? Glad you asked. For several years, Nick Chubb has had to share carries with Kareem Hunt. There is no telling what Chubb’s numbers would accumulate if he was the featured back or how many rushing titles he would have accumulated. Now that Hunt is in the same boat with Elliott as both are unrestricted free agents searching for a new checkbook, would the Browns sign another starting-caliber running back? Jerome Ford Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Jerome Ford is expected to become Chubb’s backup this upcoming season since Cleveland allowed D’Ernest Johnson to sign away in free agency as well as Hunt’s opportunity to become employed elsewhere. Ford is young, and cheap as he is playing on a fifth-round deal. The franchise seems to favor this aspect and use the $6.25 million they paid Hunt last year in other areas of need such as the defensive front. The Browns did sign undrafted rookie free agent Hassan Hall of Louisville who ran for 1,820 yards in his college career and is a very good receiver. The team also has John Kelly as an option who signed a reserve/futures deal in January, plus Demetric Felton who has bounced from the receiver room to playing running back. All of these guys are being paid minimally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjp28 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 ~ AND with 419 votes in, check back later but there is a definite trend here. And EE is entering year 8 as a RB, the laws of diminishing returns is due to kick in any year now. But a few good years at the right price might nice. [ my vote BTW ] Poll What say you? Should the Browns sign Ezekiel Elliott? 25% If in the neighborhood of $6M, yes ● (104 votes) 75% Absolutely not ● (315 votes) ♠︎. 419 votes total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 I'd pass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Axe said: I'd pass absolutely - no hesitation for a second. PASS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 I'd rather roll with ford... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 I wouldn't be overly surprised if John Kelly could do a pretty descent job if called upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 He's a plugger at this point of his career, certainly not a 3rd down back. Re-signing Hunt makes more sense. But I think we are moving on to Ford and Kelly. You man's position in a you man's game. Z 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 should have just kept d johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, syd said: should have just kept d johnson He did a nice job for us. I'll be rooting for him on my little grandson's team, the Jaguars. The drafting of Ford changed the future of the RB room. He better be worth it....because we already have one that isn't in Felton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 21 hours ago, Orion said: He did a nice job for us. I'll be rooting for him on my little grandson's team, the Jaguars. The drafting of Ford changed the future of the RB room. He better be worth it....because we already have one that isn't in Felton. honestly I really believed that Felton would move to the slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, syd said: honestly I really believed that Felton would move to the slot I don't know what they saw in him. But with all of the WR's they brought to the team this offseason I'd have to think that they have the slot covered by at least a couple of actual WR's now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, Orion said: I don't know what they saw in him. But with all of the WR's they brought to the team this offseason I'd have to think that they have the slot covered by at least a couple of actual WR's now. he was a 4th or 5th round pick to take a flyer on ? eh wonder how long he stay's on the team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 8 hours ago, syd said: he was a 4th or 5th round pick to take a flyer on ? eh wonder how long he stay's on the team ? Actually 6th round in 2021. 5th rounder was released in Oct 2022 and picked up by the Rams P.S. in Dec 2022. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 This sounds a little more in line. Browns looking at Darrel Henderson. Browns Host Darrell Henderson Jr. on Visit (msn.com) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 They certainly seem to be wanting to add a RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Orion said: They certainly seem to be wanting to add a RB. lol A.P said he is not retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, syd said: lol A.P said he is not retired Adrian Peterson? Naaa...Henderson seems like a good 3rd back to me. We have no idea on Ford. He may be good, but we don't really know. Henderson has proven yardage behind him. He was a stud out of Memphis. Felton doesn't have it, and the team doesn't seem serious about Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, ballpeen said: We have no idea on Ford. He had 8 attempts for 12 yards. I think I recall that he fumbled once, but we recovered. 2 hours ago, ballpeen said: and the team doesn't seem serious about Kelly. That's a good way to put it. He's a guy that they like enough for the PS to sort of keep him up-to-speed with the team just in case a plague of injuries hits the RB room. Also floating in the FA ether is Hunt. Just sayin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, ballpeen said: Adrian Peterson? ya LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvoethe Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 We are famous for spending cap on aging great players to give em a fat contract before they retire. No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Kvoethe said: We are famous for spending cap on aging great players to give em a fat contract before they retire. No thanks Hence Clowney... Lazy unsatisfied fatass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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