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And five years from now, Elliott will be playing for another team.
Who says? You are trying to make a point by predicting the future 5 years in advance? Just makes no sense. And don't give me the Murray argument. He had one good year and Dallas wasn't going to break the bank.
If you know anything about Jerry, if Zeke is a stud he's not going anywhere 5 years from now.
Naw, Stephen said as much in the press conference the other day.
Even without his comments, Dallas has built an offensive line that they want to keep together. Murray put together a Top 10 season in NFL history and Dallas let him walk. In fact, their offer to him was less than what Elliott will make in his rookie deal. Elliott's rookie deal will be on the high-high end of what Dallas would ever pay a back under this cap scenario. If he does well, he'll expect more. If the money/production is right, you could see them franchise him for a year or two, but that might be a stretch.
As many in the media have claimed, due to the accounting and long term effects of this pick, you're going to need an unreal amount of production. I've seen math-y articles state that it would need to be 3+ years leading the league in rushing (anywhere between 1,600-1,850 rushing) and between 12-18 TDs a season. Elliott is certainly capable, but Dallas shrugged off serious need and kicked the can down the road for this guy.