Last season was the first time Pollard carried the ball over 100 times in a season, including college. He's never been asked to carry the load. Why not? Has every coach he's ever had been wrong? Maybe he's not built for it?
As for blocking, it's not that he can't do it. He just doesn't do it as well as Zeke. Pollard is a great complimentary back. Unfortunately, the Cowboys lead back isn't what he used to be. That's why these conversations take place.
NO NO..............Zeke apologists have been claiming that pollard is a terrible blocker and this was the reason he doesnt get more of a role.
Who said anything about carrying a full load?
Most the NFL is a RB by committee. Some with two guys splitting the load.
YOu give the better back the carries he can handle and then give the rest to the other guys.
Pretty simple stuff. Or you go with the hot hand approach. AGain, simple.
But keeping your more explosive, better back on the bench isnt working. Zeke is now breaking down, slowing down, and isnt getting the job done.