There's a clear frontrunner for Cowboys RB2 job behind Tony Pollard

[CCBoy]

Will Pollard produce the same efficiency and compile a similar clip of explosive runs with a significantly increased workload?

It's anyone's guess, really, but fans aren't totally off-base wondering if Pollard could wear down or show fatigue by the end of the season.

While Davis is battling to win the backup job behind Pollard, he received the majority of first-team reps this offseason as Pollard works his way back from tight-rope ankle surgery. Pollard has been present at practice, but Dallas is wisely managing his workload in hope that he'll be fully unleashed at training camp.

Davis' performance has caught the eye of one Mike McCarthy. What that in mind, the Cowboys really need a RB2 to emerge by the end of training camp. It appears to be an open competition, but the latest buzz post OTAs and minicamp indicates Malik Davis is the favorite to win the job.


https://thelandryhat.com/posts/clear-frontrunner-cowboys-running-back-tony-pollard-malik-davis

Dec 18, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) running back / Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

 

[buybuydandavis]

Will Pollard produce the same efficiency and compile a similar clip of explosive runs with a significantly increased workload?

It's anyone's guess, really, but fans aren't totally off-base wondering if Pollard could wear down or show fatigue by the end of the season.

While Davis is battling to win the backup job behind Pollard, he received the majority of first-team reps this offseason as Pollard works his way back from tight-rope ankle surgery. Pollard has been present at practice, but Dallas is wisely managing his workload in hope that he'll be fully unleashed at training camp.

Davis' performance has caught the eye of one Mike McCarthy. What that in mind, the Cowboys really need a RB2 to emerge by the end of training camp. It appears to be an open competition, but the latest buzz post OTAs and minicamp indicates Malik Davis is the favorite to win the job.


https://thelandryhat.com/posts/clear-frontrunner-cowboys-running-back-tony-pollard-malik-davis

Dec 18, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) running back / Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

UDFA JAG.
If they're playing up Davis as #2, it's time to bring in another back. Or 2.

 

[CCBoy]

UDFA JAG.
If they're playing up Davis as #2, it's time to bring in another back. Or 2.

Davis was receiving time with the first unit to see where he was for now...

 

[Bullflop]

I think Malik Davis displayed the wherewithal to find success with the Cowboys, if last year's limited contributions were any indication. There were times when the line wasn't overly impressive and Davis was successful, despite that fact being somewhat apparent. I think he'll prove to be what our staff envisioned him to be in the weeks ahead and in the regular season, also. He's experienced and seems very capable of finding success with the Cowboys being what they are. Hopefully, the OL will improve with our newfound backups proving themselves suitably capable, as well.

 

[DuncanIso]

RJones likely the RB2. Even the RB1 if TonyP struggles due to the freak leg injury.

Almost all the other RBs are scrubs.

 

[kumizi]

I would much rather see him get carries than Ronald Jones. I thought he looked good in the few snaps he got but anyone would look good coming in after slow motion Zeke.

TBD if Davis has anything. We know Jones sucks. People keep pointing to how he was decent in 2020. Three years is a long time for a RB.

 

[Jipper]

Davis was receiving time with the first unit to see where he was for now...

and add to that, hes getting docked a ton simply for his size...

 

[lkelly]

So roster spots are being set in stone at OTAs? Can we at least wait until there is actual tackling?

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

The team likes Davis more than many of us do, otherwise they would have drafted a running back higher in the draft.

 

[Bowdown27]

Honestly I can see deuce and Kuhn 2.0 being the rb going into the season. Rojo could be the back up but I feel he will fall off and these two will push their way up the ladder. Davis I doubt makes it.

 

[jazzcat22]

What if Ronald Jones ends up being the starter?

Or, what if Jones or Davis out plays Pollard, then will fans turn on him as well?

 

[rambo2]

The team likes Davis more than many of us do, otherwise they would have drafted a running back higher in the draft.

The draft just played out the way it went. The backs that they would have taken were of the board each time their pick came up.

 

[jazzcat22]

Dallas will find out this season they screwed up at RB, just as they found out they screwed up on WR last season.

 

[rambo2]

Honestly I can see deuce and Kuhn 2.0 being the rb going into the season. Rojo could be the back up but I feel he will fall off and these two will push their way up the ladder. Davis I doubt makes it.

I think that Davis has a good shot.

 

[jazzcat22]

I think that Davis has a good shot.

I do like what little we seen of Davis last year. It will be interesting to see his progress.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

The draft just played out the way it went. The backs that they would have taken were of the board each time their pick came up.

I think there's some truth to this. They might very well have taken one higher had the draft unfolded differently.

Still, it was not a high priority for them.

 

[Kwyn]

Will Pollard produce the same efficiency and compile a similar clip of explosive runs with a significantly increased workload?

It's anyone's guess, really, but fans aren't totally off-base wondering if Pollard could wear down or show fatigue by the end of the season.

While Davis is battling to win the backup job behind Pollard, he received the majority of first-team reps this offseason as Pollard works his way back from tight-rope ankle surgery. Pollard has been present at practice, but Dallas is wisely managing his workload in hope that he'll be fully unleashed at training camp.

Davis' performance has caught the eye of one Mike McCarthy. What that in mind, the Cowboys really need a RB2 to emerge by the end of training camp. It appears to be an open competition, but the latest buzz post OTAs and minicamp indicates Malik Davis is the favorite to win the job.


https://thelandryhat.com/posts/clear-frontrunner-cowboys-running-back-tony-pollard-malik-davis

Dec 18, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) running back / Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Shocker

Last years #3 is this years #2.

Expect a drop off from Pollard.

Hearing all the talk about is running more concerns me because we don’t really have a true every down starter, let alone a good backup.

 

[Hardline]

Malik Davis has made the best out of his opportunities.

 

[CCBoy]

Shocker

Last years #3 is this years #2.

Expect a drop off from Pollard.

Hearing all the talk about is running more concerns me because we don’t really have a true every down starter, let alone a good backup.

I'm hoping that with Deuce, this Dallas team will be known for very explosive plays on runs and passes by the pair.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Malik Davis is OK. Nothing special but not a total JAG either. The only reason he was lining up with the 1st team is because Tony Pollard is still rehabbing, the other experienced backups are truly JAGs, and rookie Deuce Vaughn is barely learning the playbook.