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On April 28, 2016 at 8:38 PM EDT, NFL Network announced that the Dallas Cowboys selected running back Ezekiel Elliott with the 4th pick of the 2016 NFL draft. Before we start preparing for more draft action tonight, here's your chance to relive that moment through the comments of other SB Nation readers as they react to the pick. The quotes are taken from each teams' respective SB Nation site, and are only edited for language. Enjoy.
| Getting the popcorn ready. | |
| Giants | I’m hoping that Cowboys take Bosa, since I do not want them taking Jalen Ramsey or Ezekiel Elliot…those are two guys that I do not want in our division, unless we were the ones to get them. |
| by bistroburrito on Apr 28, 2016 | 4:35 PM | |
| Ravens | Apparently we’re a "surprise team" who will consider Ezekiel Elliott at our pick if available. Just got that from team stream. |
| by marvun22 on Apr 28, 2016 | 5:35 PM | |
| Giants | Elliott could make that offense scary good |
| by Rorschach44 on Apr 28, 2016 | 6:10 PM | |
| Giants | I just wanna player that will make teams fear us |
| by weejer on Apr 28, 2016 | 7:49 PM | |
| Giants | That would be Elliott. |
| by derpille on Apr 28, 2016 | 7:51 PM | |
| Texans | If and when I'm ever as fit as Elliott, I'd wear a lot cut all the darn time |
| by bhsman on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:04 PM | |
| 49ers | Whoever gets Ezekiel Elliott wins the first round. He was in my stats class last year. as good a person off the field as he is on it. gonna be a beast at the next level too. |
| by you'vejustbeenCAINED on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:05 PM | |
| Giants | I kind of have this weird desire to see us take Elliott. I know we have bigger needs and should go defense, but there’s no denying that guy is talented and would give us another strong playmaker. He won’t be there at 10 and I can all but guarantee he isn’t a Giant tomorrow, but it would be fun to have him on the team. |
| by Transmaniacon on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:16 AM | |
| 8:22 PM EST - The Philadelphia Eagles select ... Carson Wentz | |
| Eagles | 612 total attempts at North Dakota, good luck! |
| by PelletMan on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:23 PM | |
| Vikings | Wentz better be ready for the Boos in Philly |
| by robertknowstvaotrt on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:25 PM | |
| Bears | What if Deion, for one day in his life, acted like it wasn't about him |
| by ESterps08 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:26 PM | |
| Redskins | Anyone else hoping San Diego selects Ramsey. Don't want to see him go to Dallas |
| by loy_2136 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:28 PM | |
| 8:30 PM EST - The San Diego Chargers select ... Joey Bosa | |
| Redskins | I dont want to see Zeke Elliott twice a year. He’s another LeSean McCoy |
| by Skinner99 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:31 PM | |
| Browns | So that means either Ramsey or Elliott to the Cowboys. |
| by James Hat on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:32 PM | |
| Eagles | I have this sinking feeling the freaking Cowboys are drafting Elliott. |
| by Tootuncommon on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:32 PM | |
| Browns | I think Dallas is taking Zeke. |
| by emily522 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:33 PM | |
| Eagles | Please don't let the Cowboys take Zeke |
| by couchjitsu on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:34 PM | |
| Texans | OH DEAR LORD BERMAN IS HORRIBLE AND I CAN'T CHANGE THE CHANNEL |
| by Luke Beggs on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:34 PM | |
| Raiders | This has to be Zeke |
| by RDreamer on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:34 PM | |
| Browns | There are some very childlike looking people with goofy grins and haircuts at the Dallas draft room. |
| by Robo Dawg on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:34 PM | |
| Giants | I would hate Zeke on this team |
| by weejer on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:35 PM | |
| Browns | Ramsey or Elliott at 4 for DALLAS? |
| by Eugene F on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:36 PM | |
| Dolphins | PICK JALEN RAMSEY DARN YOU |
| by Miami Homer on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:36 PM | |
| Browns | I swear to God if the Cowboys take Zeke I’m gonna flip. |
| by Aaron Michael on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:37 PM | |
| Steelers | You guys hear that? It’s the sound of all the mock drafts being ripped up. |
| by ant1h3ro on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:37 PM | |
| Giants | Jeez, with Elliott behind the Cowboys OL...would be tough to stop. I hope Jerruh gets overruled. |
| by Jacksonkev on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| 8:39 PM EST - The Dallas Cowboys select … Ezekiel Elliott! | |
| Browns | EXCREMENT! |
| by Aaron Michael on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| Giants | Elliott wow |
| by Jonathan. on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| Eagles | Well, fudge. |
| by jXn on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| Browns | Fudge, they will be unstoppable on offense now. |
| by MartinMM on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| Dolphins | GOD FRIGGIN' DANG IT YOU STUPID COWBOY MORONS |
| by Miami Homer on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| Texans | Dallas just got dangerous |
| by TEXSON on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:38 PM | |
| Giants | Good pick for the 'Boys. Darnit |
| by brisulph on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Chiefs | DARN! NOW WE CAN'T TRADE KNILE DAVIS TO THEM! |
| by Brsrkr on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Browns | And we play them this year… |
| by Cautiously Optimistic on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Jets | Nice pick for Dallas |
| by Dr Football on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Redskins | Cowboys just took that RB in the funny looking suit!!! |
| by Dr. Who on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Dolphins | Tony Romo says thank you! |
| by finfanfromsiam on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Eagles | I seriously hate looking at that smug war room |
| by GhettoVision on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Giants | BBV is gonna see how he is.....dang |
| by giantsbizzybody1 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Browns | Great pick for them and for Zeke, running behind the best line in the NFL |
| by HenryDawg on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Redskins | So they signed Alfred for nothing, poor Alf |
| by JoeSta on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Broncos | I think Jerry Jones drafted Elliott just to smack him across the face for wearing a tube top. |
| by Mancar on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Browns | There is your #1 Fantasy Football pick next year people. |
| by OhioCityBrownsBeliever on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Bengals | Cowboys told the Fins to sit down |
| by PW on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Raiders | Zeke behind that Line? Holy Mother of God! |
| by RaiderTigress81 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Giants | That's gonna be a challenge |
| by rbman3 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Giants | Crap |
| by Rice2012 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Bears | As if we needed more reasons to hate the Cowboys... |
| by Rocker234 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Texans | Think of how many half jerseys they will sell. |
| by texsean on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Eagles | XXXX xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx |
| by Tootuncommon on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Jets | Wow Zeke behind that line will be fun. NFC East has some exciting young playmakers |
| by Tox11 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Giants | Welp, let`s hope he`s not good. This could suck |
| by weejer on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Redskins | At least it's not Ramsey |
| by wilby31996 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:39 PM | |
| Redskins | We better draft some run stuffers |
| by Barnun on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Colts | That's a hell of pick for that line |
| by Dickens B. Slim on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Giants | Wow that is going to be a pain in the ass. And the Giants are going to answer to Conklin leading AW. |
| by eddie coffin on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Browns | That line is awesome. This is a great pick. |
| by Ezweav on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Redskins | I think Zeke will be good, but to be honest behind that OL anyone can do great so im glad they didn't get Ramsey |
| by loy_2136 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Browns | ZEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKEEEEEE. Blistering Barnacles! |
| by OhioCityBrownsBeliever on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Eagles | Thank God Zeke is done at Ohio State. So sick of him running all over my teams. The Cowboys select…Ezekiel Elliott. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU—- |
| by PSUHist14 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Giants | Too much star factor for Jerruh to pass on. He’s going to be a handful. I really liked that kid. Now I hate him. |
| by ronjohnson on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Redskins | Maybe they cut Alf and we can sign him back... |
| by SnyderBlows on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Rams | Wow Elliott running behind that offensive line |
| by Tae323 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:40 PM | |
| Colts | Zeke going to look nasty in Dallas |
| by BobInBlue on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Titans | Don't pay DeMarco Murray two years ago and yet use the fourth overall pick on an RB. |
| by Daniel R on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Browns | Eat it Demarco Murray…Love, Dallas…lol |
| by Eugene F on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Giants | As they say, he will be behind a great O-line. Don’t like this at all |
| by rbman3 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Giants | If Cowboys get some impact players on D, they could be a problem |
| by Rice2012 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Dolphins | Ezekiel is gonna kill it behind that line |
| by Stephen A Smiths Close Friend on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Texans | Who's this guy saying the Cowboys are a Super Bowl team? |
| by Texstros9495 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Steelers | Dagnabbit, Deion is annoying |
| by The Gif Sgt on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:41 PM | |
| Bengals | Too high for Zeke but he is in a good position by being behind that oline |
| by FANFORLlFE on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:42 PM | |
| Eagles | I liked Zeke at 13, less at 8, hate him at 4. |
| by H2o-34-35-44 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:42 PM | |
| Vikings | Elliott is going to put up numbers that compare to APs rookie season (1,341 yards 12 TDs) |
| by TwinATL on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:42 PM | |
| Falcons | After the first one or two picks all the mock drafts turn to garbage. Kinda like my NCAA brackets. |
| by weird flunky on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:42 PM | |
| Browns | They don't even need to pass the ball. They can run 4 times and get 10 yards everytime. |
| by MartinMM on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Giants | I hate to see Zeke go to the Cowboys. I would have hated Ramsey even more but I was hoping for Paxton Lynch |
| by michaelkhan3 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Raiders | That was a great pick by Dallas |
| by Richdreams1990 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Vikings | It fits in winning now with Romo. Keeps the defense of the field and helps in the passing game |
| by robertknowstvaotrt on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Colts | Dallas Offense = Bowling Lane |
| by Sir Ingenious on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Eagles | Cows get Elliott. Screw me. |
| by TheGreatJB99 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Redskins | Ezekiel. Man, Dallas is going to be so dangerous |
| by yoki tran on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:43 PM | |
| Browns | Zeke going to go off with that ridiculous OL in Dallas. |
| by Bizono on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| Chiefs | My ex is a Cowboys fan. I friggin can't stand them now. |
| by ForeverRanger91 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| Chiefs | It's not the Cowboys' fault you got crappy taste in women. |
| by ta2tony21 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| Bengals | Time to talk about Dallas for the next 30 minutes |
| by hyprpwnmania on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| Colts | He is a lock for rookie of the year! |
| by Joshua Hill on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| Bucs | Elliott will be the rookie of the year behind that line. |
| by Pirate25 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| Giants | They talk about Dallas so darn much |
| by winitheju on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:44 PM | |
| 8:46 PM EST - The Jacksonville Jaguars select … Jalen Ramsey | |
| Jets | I am glad Zeke did not land with Miami lol |
| by adam.sigma on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:46 PM | |
| Giants | I fear Zeke could be the best back since AP |
| by michaelkhan3 on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:51 PM | |
| Browns | Good for him, as long as he beats Philly twice this year |
| by Robo Dawg on Apr 28, 2016 | 8:52 PM | |
| Eagles | That's a good pick for them. Hope he fumbles like his hands are coated in butter when he plays us. |
| by ghostofandrewatters on Apr 28, 2016 | 9:02 PM | |
| Giants | Damn Washington got Doctson, Cowboys got Elliott, Eagles got Wentz, and we got Apple. Reese has got to go. |
| by Fran10 on Apr 28, 2016 | 11:00 PM | |
| Giants | Thought Elliott was a reach at 4, but Apple is a moonshot at 10. |
| by Fran10 on Apr 28, 2016 | 11:06 PM | |
| Eagles | Nobody in here got a inkling that maybe. Just maybe. This is a very bad thing? |
| by Phillythewrath on Apr 29, 2016 | 7:56 AM | |
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