Dallas Cowboys: Why Zeke suspension is good for him

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will likely be suspended for six games this season, but it might the best thing for him moving forward.

As I watched the saga and suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott unfold on ESPN, I immediately became ambiguous about Zeke’s suspension.

On the one hand, I thought Roger Goodell went beyond the call of duty to make an example out of Zeke because of the commissioner’s past failures on domestic violence issues.

On the other hand, I felt like Zeke and Jerry Jones should take their fight to the highest court in America.

Then suddenly, my feelings changed. I had an epiphany. I realized that the best thing for Zeke is a suspension. It’s for his own good moving forward.

Yep! I know I’m in the minority as a Cowboys fan, but this has nothing to do with my fandom. It has more to do with the reality saving a young man.

For once, can someone use preventive maintenance and save this young man from his own downward spiral? Do we have to sit back and watch someone destroy their life?

Yes, there is a ton of evidence in the domestic violence case that highlights Zeke’s former girlfriend, Tiffany Thompson’s, credibility. It’s the reason why local law enforcement in two different states didn’t charge Zeke with domestic violence.

From a legal standpoint, that’s understandable.

But I’ll explain why a suspension might help Zeke in the long run.

Before I state my case, I want to say that domestic violence is a very serious issue, and it should never be taken lightly, and no man should never hit a woman. Period. There is no gray area!

For the sake of discussion, I want to put the domestic violence case to the side and focus on Zeke.

All About Zeke

Zeke needs to be suspended because he’s been out of control. Plain and simple. Zeke has exemplified a pattern of outrageous behavior, or disturbing behavior.

No he doesn’t need to be suspended for DV (domestic violence) because of insufficient evidence, but he needs to be suspended for his other foolish behavior.

From the St. Patrick’s Day party incident to allegedly knocking out a DJ, Zeke is always around trouble. As my late grandmother used to say, “you might not be in trouble, but you can be doing troubling things”.

While Zeke serves his six game suspension, he needs to appreciate the opportunity to play in the NFL and realize he’s about to lose millions and be possibly kicked out of the NFL if he continues to get into trouble.

Zeke needs to use the suspension to work out any demons he possess, whether it be alcohol abuse, drug use (Zeke admitted to using drugs in college), or anger issues.

Based off of all of the reports or rumors surrounding Zeke since he was at Ohio State, the young man has questionable behavioral issues.

Hopefully, Zeke will realize that he’s not above the law and can do whatever he wants to do.

Maybe for the first time in Zeke’s talented and successful athletic career someone has punished him for doing the wrong things, not enabling him for bad behavior because he runs a sub 4.3 4o-yard dash and can beat the almighty Alabama Crimson Tide all by his lonesome.

Or lead the NFL in rushing and make the Pro Bowl.

How many times have we witnessed an ultra-talented person succumb to his/her personal demons?

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At some point we have heard something like this, “you know he would’ve made it to the NFL if not for drugs!” or “that young man had the best talent in the world, but he let go down the drain because he stayed in trouble!”

There are several stories of professional athletes falling from grace, only to get the help they needed to prosper in life. Hall of Fame wide receiver and former Ohio State Buckeyes star Cris Carter comes to mind.

Carter was a rising star with the Philadelphia Eagles back in 1990. But after failing a drug test for cocaine use, the late Buddy Ryan cut Carter during preseason, the team’s best receiver.

Carter signed with the Minnesota Vikings, received the help he needed, and has been drug and alcohol free since then.