RyanC883 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Don't see this moving the needle much for NE. https://www.msn.com/en-US/news/nfl/rumor-former-cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-now-projected-to-sign-cheap-deal-with-afc-contender/ar-AA1cOMil?businessvertical=Sports 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) AFC contender? I guess all 16 AFC teams are contenders at this point. It’s like referring to an actor, show or book as “award eligible”. I’m going to start reffering to all coaches, FO personnel and players this way, i.e. MVP candidate Zach Wilson. It’ll be a hoot. Don’t know what Zeke has left in the tank at this point, but he still should be serviceable rotational back for NE or another team. Edited June 21, 2023 by BarleyNY 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Never heard of him, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) Great hope he does. we get their Damien Harris on a reasonable contract. Pats get Ezekiel Elliot's ego and lineage, he will be grossly overpaid even though he is way over the hill. Edited June 21, 2023 by RoyBatty is alive 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 They already have a good running back. I don't know why they would do this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 They need all the help they can get. They are loading up at RB and hoping for another windy day in Buffalo 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigotz Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Friendly reminder that the Patriots over/under win total this year is 7.5 and they are the worst team in the division. They could sign any non-QB and that won’t change, much less a washed up backup RB. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 I don't get him going there. No pass game to take pressure off him. Seems a place like the Chargers would be a better destination if he wants to set himself up for another contract. But this work for me. Also, agree with @BarleyNY, odd the article refers to NE as a "contender," although, it's what made me click on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, RyanC883 said: Don't see this moving the needle much for NE. https://www.msn.com/en-US/news/nfl/rumor-former-cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-now-projected-to-sign-cheap-deal-with-afc-contender/ar-AA1cOMil?businessvertical=Sports This makes zero sense for the Pats to do. They have 3 young RB, 1 who is a proven while the other 2 showed flashes last year. Why spend 5 million on someone just keep them from seeing how good the kids are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Future hall Of famer Ezekiel Elliot is going to the superbowl contenders NE patriots!!?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Goin Breakdown said: Future hall Of famer Ezekiel Elliot is going to the superbowl contenders NE patriots!!?? More likely to be contender for #1 pick of draft than Superbowl. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 The Pats* aren't even AFCE contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I don't think he's better than their current top four running backs. He hasn't cracked 1,002 yards rushing since 2019. I'd rather play Stevenson, Strong, Harris, or Montgomery over Zeke at this point, but maybe that's just me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Logic said: I don't think he's better than their current top four running backs. He hasn't cracked 1,002 yards rushing since 2019. I'd rather play Stevenson, Strong, Harris, or Montgomery over Zeke at this point, but maybe that's just me. Keep in mind, we now have Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 They remind me so much of the drought-era Bills now. It's wonderful. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 32 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Keep in mind, we now have Harris. Damien, yes. I was referring to Kevin Harris, though I suppose that wasn't clear with my not including first names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Rumors are fun. I remember a rumor that a DHop signing with New England was looming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, RyanC883 said: Don't see this moving the needle much for NE. https://www.msn.com/en-US/news/nfl/rumor-former-cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-now-projected-to-sign-cheap-deal-with-afc-contender/ar-AA1cOMil?businessvertical=Sports well good luck with that New England. Ain’t gonna do anything to help their chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 This “rumour” is based on a CBS story of Cody Benjamin “ playing matchmaker” for free agent running backs… He isn’t even trottting out “ unnamed sources”… just making stuff up for a story… https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-nfl-2023-triplets-part-ii-jaguars-lead-teams-in-middle-of-pack-qb-situation-doesnt-affect-49ers/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 It’ll be like a less roster efficient version of the Cam Newton years, an aging RB and a QB with a dead arm, only Mac Jones will take up an extra roster spot instead of combining them all in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, MJS said: They already have a good running back. I don't know why they would do this. I don't either. But New England is obviously no longer a QB-centric offense. Running backs are more vital to the Pats than they are to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 If anything, Zeke was very good in pass protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 The guy still had 12 TDs last year in a complimentary role. He's not a top 5 back anymore, but you could do far, far worse than him as a cheap #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Wonder if Belichick will make him ditch the nose ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 If this happens, I will officially be moving the Bills down to #4 in my highly respected AFC East power rankings. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 They lose Harris and get a lesser , same style RB Good for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Logic said: I don't think he's better than their current top four running backs. He hasn't cracked 1,002 yards rushing since 2019. I'd rather play Stevenson, Strong, Harris, or Montgomery over Zeke at this point, but maybe that's just me. I mean it was 2021 but you’re in the ballpark of correct things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I would rather see Tyreek Hill at a marina than sign Elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 5 hours ago, BarleyNY said: AFC contender? I guess all 16 AFC teams are contenders at this point. It’s like referring to an actor, show or book as “award eligible”. I’m going to start reffering to all coaches, FO personnel and players this way, i.e. MVP candidate Zach Wilson. It’ll be a hoot. Don’t know what Zeke has left in the tank at this point, but he still should be serviceable rotational back for NE or another team. We have a casino here in the Sacramento area that has billboards claiming ‘Voted the Best Casino’ but no details. Nothing referencing a publication or website. Nothing like ‘in Sacramento area’, just Voted Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakout Squad Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, ExWNYer said: That moment felt so good. Our 1st chance in the Allen era in prime time to show we were legit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 5 hours ago, Rigotz said: Friendly reminder that the Patriots over/under win total this year is 7.5 and they are the worst team in the division. They could sign any non-QB and that won’t change, much less a washed up backup RB. That backup had more rushing yards last year than any primary Bills RB has had in 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Is it just me or is Zeke kind of washed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Is it just me or is Zeke kind of washed? He ain’t done but he doesn’t have the pop or burst anymore he’s literally a solid 4 yards a whack and fall forward every time which is valuable … doesn’t fumble.. valuable just won’t hit even 40 yarders anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigotz Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: That backup had more rushing yards last year than any primary Bills RB has had in 5 years. 876 yards! Wow! Incredible! Here's a fun stat. Zeke averaged 3.8 yards per carry last year, which more than half a yard worse than Devin Singletary any year the past 4 years in a row. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I think they just want to make sure they have enough rb's to close out some losses in a dignified way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, Breakout Squad said: That moment felt so good. Our 1st chance in the Allen era in prime time to show we were legit Who were the players, too lazy too look up the roster. That was a FANTASTIC game, had too much red thanksgiving wife, wife still hates me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Rigotz said: 876 yards! Wow! Incredible! Here's a fun stat. Zeke averaged 3.8 yards per carry last year, which more than half a yard worse than Devin Singletary any year the past 4 years in a row. Devin Singletary is an underrated back and on a team with good line and scheme he would be a weapon but unfortunately that is not the Texans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Rigotz said: 876 yards! Wow! Incredible! Here's a fun stat. Zeke averaged 3.8 yards per carry last year, which more than half a yard worse than Devin Singletary any year the past 4 years in a row. 22nd in the league, plus 12 TDs (tied for 4th among RBs, 5th among all players)---as you point out, a backup. After 4 years of mediocrity, Singletary was dumped. You're struggling to make a cogent point here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Don Otreply said: Never heard of him, So we shouldn't sign him apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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