"One of the worst decisions made by an organization in the history of the NFL" - Cowboys fans can't believe franchise traded Amari Cooper to keep hold of Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott's $90 million contract extension from two years ago has come back to bite the Dallas Cowboys this offseason.
Elliott is one of the NFL's better running backs when healthy. However, he hasn't been the same player since signing his extension, making him grossly overpaid.
The Cowboys traded Amari Cooper on Saturday to shed money. Cooper was a natural fit with Dallas and did wonders for Dak Prescott's career. Cowboys fans have reached their breaking points with Elliott's massive contract and how it's affecting the rest of the roster.
Daniel Rotman voiced his opinion on Twitter. Rotman tweeted that Ezekiel Elliott remaining with the Cowboys is one of the worst decisions by a team in NFL history. He even said Elliott isn't one of the 20 best running backs in the league.
The fact that Ezekiel Elliott (18 mil cap hit in 2022) is still a cowboy may be one of the worst decisions made by an organization in the history of the NFL. He is not a top 20 running back.
Mookie Alexander was one of several fans who tweeted their frustrations about the team keeping Elliott over Cooper. Alexander was fed up with the team prioritizing Elliott over the likes of Randy Gregory and others.
@MikeDugar Cowboys having to lose key players from their roster because of that Ezekiel Elliott contract >>>>>>>>
FantasyPros writer Connor Conbon tweeted a take shared by many Cowboys fans. Conbon tweeted that Cooper should've been the one to remain with the team while Elliott should've been traded.
Ezekiel Elliot should’ve been the one cut. Not Amari Cooper.
Another fan tweeted directly at Ezekiel Elliott. They told Elliott to save his money while he could because after this season, he won't be able to take money from the Cowboys anymore.
The Cowboys can move on from Elliot next season without incurring much of a hit to their salary cap.
@EzekielElliott hope you saving your $$$ cause your theft ends this year. We all had blessed hope in you.
One Cowboys fan questioned how it took everyone two years to see that giving Elliott a monstrous contract extension was a mistake.
I love how the masses are just now realizing the Ezekiel Elliott contract was fubar only after seeing the team forced to deal Amari for pennies… as if this wasn’t obvious two years ago
Ezekiel Elliott had one fan stick up for his play. They tweeted that Elliott is still a great running back. It's just that his contract has made the public's perception of him turn negative.
Ezekiel Elliott is still a great running back it’s just his contract is terrible yet people use that to act like he sucks
Brad Menke tweeted that anyone who understands NFL contracts should've known it's not a wise investment to give a running back like Elliott the kind of money Jerry Jones did.
Everyone who understands NFL contract structure knows they shouldn’t give a running back what they’re gave Ezekiel Elliott. twitter.com/cowboysnation/…
A Cowboys fan threw Ezekiel Elliott's name into the discussion of horridly overpaid Cowboys players.
@JacobyFC @bradosundo @AdamSchefter If we're talking atrocious Cowboys contracts, there's one glaring one
*cough cough* Ezekiel Elliott *cough cough*
Cameron Bernath is tired of dealing with the poor decision-making from the Cowboys' ownership. Ultimately, the Cowboys traded Cooper to afford Michael Gallup, who's a less durable and less proven player.
Bernath also can't see why they're keeping Elliott, whose average yards per game has declined every season since his rookie season in 2016.
Being a @dallascowboys fan is getting tougher by the second. Let’s resign Gallup, who can’t stay healthy. Keep @EzekielElliott who hasn’t had a decent year since his rookie season, an trade arguably our best wide receiver. Can’t wait for JJ to sign a scrub because they are cheap!
Finally, Stewart Doreen is already counting down the time until the Cowboys can rid themselves of Elliott's contract, which could be next offseason.
One more season until the @dallascowboys can cut @EzekielElliott and rid themselves of the worst contract in the NFL
Cowboys need Ezekiel Elliott to play like the superstar they pay him to be
After the Cowboys gave Elliott their vote of confidence by choosing him over Cooper, the running back will face a mountain of pressure to perform exceptionally well in 2022.
Gallup and CeeDee Lamb are an adequate wide receiver duo but will receive the bulk of the attention from defenses without Cooper.
Tony Pollard has received more carries every season since joining the team in 2019. If Elliott struggles or gets hurt, it wouldn't be surprising to see Pollard receive the majority of carries.
Elliott hasn't been able to come close to the numbers he put up in 2016 as a rookie. Although he ran harder in 2021 than we'd seen in a couple of years, it wasn't enough to warrant the money he's receiving.
For the Cowboys to contend in the NFC East next year, Elliot must play up to the standard set by his lucrative contract.