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

[MarcusRock]

Hes not a pet cat, so good luck.

Did see a clip of him going untouched for a TD.

He looked huge compared to the other RBs. And hes only 6'1. But he is 235.

I hope to see him a lot in pre season. And not just as a FB. Like to see if he can actually run the ball at this level.

Not a pet cat? Dude's name was all over these boards after we picked him up. Maybe he's just not standing out or just lost in the Deuce shuffle.

 

[MarcusRock]

definitely should have added another full-time rb in this draft. abanikanda was there!

Too many of the letter "A" for our equipment team because they ran out so we passed on him.

 

[rambo2]

After a couple of preseason games one of these will be a Cowboy....

1. Dalvin Cook.
2. Kareem Hunt
3. Leonard Fournette
4. Zeke

There would have to be an injury or 2. Cook is asking for too much money. Fournette is out of shape. The Cowboys like the guys that they have. Zeke could come in if they have some injuries.

 

[Qcard]

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

That was a Zeke thing.....

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Bingo again lol. It’s such a niche role that’s mainly dictated by line play. You don’t sign an RB strictly for goal line situations. Plenty of guys can hit creases, not just Zeke.

Right. Just because we haven’t seen it doesn’t mean they can’t do it.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

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

Players do improve. Davis has had an entire offseason to better learn his assignments and this offense. He's not the same guy that wasn't trusted seven months ago.

 

[_sturt_]

Looks like the ol crystal ball is still functioning well over here on this side of the internet.

 

[HungryLion]

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

To be fair, he was a rookie. He has an extra offseason of preparation now.

 

[KJJ]

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

It definitely could lead to trouble and a possible trade for an RB during the season. However, the Cowboys still haven’t closed the door on Zeke returning.

 

[DuncanIso]

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

Agree.

He’s a bubble player at best.

 

[rambo2]

To be fair, he was a rookie. He has an extra offseason of preparation now.

He was good as a rookie.

 

[KJJ]

Davis and Pollard will work out just fine.

That remains to be seen. If we struggle to pick up a yard or two on critical third and fourth downs and can’t punch it into the endzone from up close, it’s going to lead to big trouble. Would much rather have Zeke than Davis.

 

[rambo2]

That remains to be seen.

Enjoy the show.

 

[shabazz]

In a “all in year”, I wouldn’t have been mad to have signed Dalvin Cook to solidify a position with some questions…….if the salary cap could be managed, of course

I do understand we can’t have pro-bowlers at every position…..but it would be sweet

 

[KJJ]

Enjoy the show.

If you think Malik Davis is going to put on a show you’re going to end up wrong. We better hope Pollard returns to form.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

PS game performance is probably the most significant factor in a player making the team. Favorites now do not matter much.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Duh.

Kind of what I thought also. This isn't really big news. There was mention of it last week.

 

[rambo2]

In a “all in year”, I wouldn’t have been mad to have signed Dalvin Cook to solidify a position with some questions…….if the salary cap could be managed, of course

I do understand we can’t have pro-bowlers at every position…..but it would be sweet

They plan going with what they have. It will be interesting to see how the running backs do in the preseason games.

 

[rambo2]

If you think Malik Davis is going to put on a show you’re going to end up wrong. We better hope Pollard returns to form.

I think that Davis is a solid player. That's why he made the team last year.

 

[KJJ]

I think that Davis is a solid player. That's why he made the team last year.

The biggest concern with Davis is he’s unproven. When Pollard went down against San Francisco in the playoffs, the Cowboys showed no confidence in him. He didn’t get a single carry. We went with Zeke the rest of the way. Now with Zeke gone and Jones suspended the first two games of the regular season, we have no choice but to give him an opportunity.