The Enigma of Ezekiel Elliott: Madden Ratings Hint at Talent, But Dallas' Sentiment Paints a Different Picture
Madden ratings may not be the gospel, but they do offer a glimpse into the perceived standing of NFL players. So, when Ezekiel Elliott secures the 10th-highest rating among running backs, it signals his enduring talent and relevance. However, the sentiment within the heart of Dallas contradicts this.
In a candid interview on the Washington Football Talk podcast, Bobby Belt, the insider for 105.3 The Fan, dropped a bombshell. He asserted that even if Elliott manages to channel his vintage self with a spectacular season, his days with the Cowboys are numbered post the 2022 campaign.
To Belt, Elliott's 2019 contract is akin to curdled milk in the scorching desert sun – an aging liability that demands immediate disposal to prevent further complications.
"Zeke could pull off a 1,400-yard, 14-touchdown spectacle this year, and I still think he's on the way out," Belt declared on the podcast. "It's time for the Cowboys to cut ties. That contract is haunting them, one of the most regrettable deals in football. Despite their admiration for his tenacity, it's high time to rip off the Band-Aid. He's just not the player he once was."
While Elliott dazzled as a rookie in 2016, amassing over 1,600 rushing yards, and delivered excellence in 2018 with over 1,400 rushing yards, the current discourse paints a starkly different picture for the embattled running back.