It appears Cowboys RB Malik Davis is the favorite to be the No. 2 RB behind Tony Pollard

[cowboys5xsbs]

 

[Havic]

Good. Rise to the occasion

 

[Vinnie2u]

We're in trouble.... He wasn't even trusted when Pollard went down against SF...

 

[DallasEast]

Well. Kellen Moore is no longer around to reduce run play opportunities for Davis in a crucial game if Pollard goes down again.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Not completely opposed to it, I like Davis, but it does feel weird potentially having a run first approach with a backfield of Pollard/Davis/Vaughn. Almost feels like a Hunter Leupke (or an acquisition) would be a lock to make the team. You have to have a bigger-bodied back to take some of those short yardage/goal line runs that Zeke made look easy for years. IDK if that is Leupke actually running the ball or just at FB for push, but man i am having flashbacks of Pollard getting stuffed on goalline runs last season.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Duh.

 

[ThatJerryKid]

Not completely opposed to it, I like Davis, but it does feel weird potentially having a run first approach with a backfield of Pollard/Davis/Vaughn. Almost feels like a Hunter Leupke (or an acquisition) would be a lock to make the team. You have to have a bigger-bodied back to take some of those short yardage/goal line runs that Zeke made look easy for years. IDK if that is Leupke actually running the ball or just at FB for push, but man i am having flashbacks of Pollard getting stuffed on goalline runs last season.

This is why you resign Zeke at a team friendly deal. He’s still one of the best short yardage/goal line backs out there.

 

[5Stars]

This is why you resign Zeke at a team friendly deal. He’s still one of the best short yardage/goal line backs out there.

I hear that is what CowboyRoy wants. He loves him some Zeke!

 

[RandyOh]

Cool. this will get the usual hate tho. Hope he breaks out and gives us 700+ yards this season.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

We're in trouble.... He wasn't even trusted when Pollard went down against SF...

Wasn’t a trust issue from what people have said it was a discipline issue.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

This is why you resign Zeke at a team friendly deal. He’s still one of the best short yardage/goal line backs out there.

I’m not opposed to Zeke but Malik can be a short yardage back or even Pollard. I think we put too much of a emphasis on that role.

 

[pitt33]

Davis and Pollard will work out just fine.

Now that the spent 27 year old is gone, Davis is ready to go.

 

[Verdict]

Im not the least bit surprised that it’s not Ronald Jones.

 

[viman96]

We're in trouble.... He wasn't even trusted when Pollard went down against SF...

It was reported he was in the dog house becuase he complained about lack of touches.

I think he has shown some pop and would not be surprised he has a decent role.

 

[tunahelper]

This is why you resign Zeke at a team friendly deal. He’s still one of the best short yardage/goal line backs out there.

Stay away from the useless RB. Zeke has no vision and no burst left. Davis is better than what is left of Zeke skills.

 

[nathanlt]

Not completely opposed to it, I like Davis, but it does feel weird potentially having a run first approach with a backfield of Pollard/Davis/Vaughn. Almost feels like a Hunter Leupke (or an acquisition) would be a lock to make the team. You have to have a bigger-bodied back to take some of those short yardage/goal line runs that Zeke made look easy for years. IDK if that is Leupke actually running the ball or just at FB for push, but man i am having flashbacks of Pollard getting stuffed on goalline runs last season.

Absolutely. You can't choose a backfield that ignores the pass blocking/short yardage aspects of the RB position.

 

[Rockport]

I thought good RB’s were a dime a dozen?

 

[BlindFaith]

Im not the least bit surprised that it’s not Ronald Jones.

Well there is that little suspension thing. Even if he does make the team now we need a backup for the first two games.

And for the record, Im a Malik fan and think he can be a fine RB2. Past injuries are a little concerning, but talent wise he fits as RB2.

 

[Rockport]

Im not the least bit surprised that it’s not Ronald Jones.

Especially since he’s suspended

 

[Stash]

Not completely opposed to it, I like Davis, but it does feel weird potentially having a run first approach with a backfield of Pollard/Davis/Vaughn. Almost feels like a Hunter Leupke (or an acquisition) would be a lock to make the team. You have to have a bigger-bodied back to take some of those short yardage/goal line runs that Zeke made look easy for years. IDK if that is Leupke actually running the ball or just at FB for push, but man i am having flashbacks of Pollard getting stuffed on goalline runs last season.

Speaking of Luepke, have you (or anyone else) seen anything about him since camp has started?

I haven’t seen a mention of his name at all.