Tony Pollard missing from the passing game

[conner01]

I won’t be too hard on them about Pollard. They need to figure out what to do with Cobb, Austin, Gallup and Zeke first. Seems like it changes from week to week.

Each touch by one guy means less touched by another
I love the spark pollard can bring but it’s a tough balancing act
Zeke carries are down so it’s not like we are running him more taking those touches

 

[Risen Star]

Such cowards these days.

Imagine reading this in the 90s with Emmitt. It makes just as much sense now. Men just aren't men anymore.

Good point on Pollard's ceiling though. If he even has one you'd need NASA to explore it.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Each touch by one guy means less touched by another
I love the spark pollard can bring but it’s a tough balancing act
Zeke carries are down so it’s not like we are running him more taking those touches

I agree that’s in part why I said Pollard isn’t a concern of mine. Honestly? Pollard won’t see touches until Cobb and Austin are off this team. I didn’t expect anything from him this year.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Pollard had 4 receptions through the first 3 games of the season but hasn't been targeted in the passing game since then.

With Zeke obviously being the work horse back in this running game I really thought that Pollard would
have room to expand his role in this Kellen Moore scheme in a "Moore" receiving option out of the back field, motioned wide, different look on short curls and screens, etc, all that good Ole Boise state wide open creativity.

After seeing 4 targets through the first 3 games it seems as though the page has been removed from that part of the play book, but Im hoping that Kellen took the time to re visit the potential that Pollard brings in that limited role during this bye week time.

Pollard has an extremely high ceiling, and I realize the kid is a rookie, but he has done nothing but positive every time that he has been given an opportunity.

Its a long season and I want to see Zeke healthy and running strong still in December, and nobody is making a claim that Pollard even needs to carve out a 50 percent role, but Pollard can help keep Zeke fresh a bit, and is deserving of an expanded role.

This has been a staple of the Garrett era. Failing to utilize these specialty players or RB's out of the backfield as receivers. We hear all about it, but rarely see it.

Pollards talents are being wasted here. Not surprising.

Instead of carving out a defined role for Pollard where he can impact the offense he is simply being utilized in the EXACT same way Zeke is and is only used to spell him.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Such cowards these days.

Imagine reading this in the 90s with Emmitt. It makes just as much sense now. Men just aren't men anymore.

Good point on Pollard's ceiling though. If he even has one you'd need NASA to explore it.

Zeke isn't Emmitt. Not even close. And if we did have a fast, big play RB that could be split out wide on the 90's team, then they would have been dumb not to use him. That team lacked big play ability and speed from the skill position.

 

[Risen Star]

Zeke isn't Emmitt. Not even close. And if we did have a fast, big play RB that could be split out wide on the 90's team, then they would have been dumb not to use him. That team lacked big play ability and speed from the skill position.

Zeke is every bit the workhorse RB that Emmitt was.

But if people like you were allowed to decide it back then Emmitt Smith would not be the all time leading rusher today and the Cowboys almost certainly wouldn't have had as much success in that decade.

If you're scared get a dog. This is a man's game.

 

[Beaker42]

This has been a staple of the Garrett era. Failing to utilize these specialty players or RB's out of the backfield as receivers. We hear all about it, but rarely see it.

Pollards talents are being wasted here. Not surprising.

Instead of carving out a defined role for Pollard where he can impact the offense he is simply being utilized in the EXACT same way Zeke is and is only used to spell him.

Anybody see the Packers get Jones out of the backfield in coverage from Hitchens? 60+ yd TD. Pollard is just as fast if not faster than Jones.

 

[Creeper]

You just paid Zeke $90 million. You are not going to take him off the field to give Tony Pollard a chance if you are convinced Zeke is the best back in the league. This is the Martellus Bennett - Jason Witten scenario all over again. Dallas was looking for a back to come in when Zeke needs a rest. They were not looking for a back to serve as a tandem with Zeke. If that were the case then why pay Zeke all that money?

 

[stinkface]

Austin brings almost nothing to the table. One trick ponies only have the one trick. Pollard has a bunch more versatility. Also ever notice that Austin seems to run out of bounds each and every time unless he is just plain wide open away from a defender. Pollard can make folks miss and he also has some power. Yep, Sean Payton would have this guy doing stuff all over the field. Seems to me the ghost of Linehan is in Kellen's brain for some ungodly reason.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

I thought they would use him like A. Kamara on some passes but nothing so far. This coaching staff is inept to the fullest.

 

[blueblood70]

he will get his chance when the coaches give it to him..im sure theres game plans coming with afew more touches for him..the bye week has been a time to implement adjustments that were seen to be needed form first half evals….

but honestly he has potential but EE has not done anything to warrant being sat if he doesnt want to be on the sidelines.. hes still producing and we have bigger issues but you do have to look at the starters who are making big new shiny contracts to play, why wouldn't they do the bulk load? unless they are the others around the leahue say,

Bell having a horrible year
Johnson underproducing and HURT again
Gurley hurt and underproducing again

add other making over 10mil but not doing well, sure better options, go for it but EE is still top 5 in rushing and is scoring TDs this year..hes our bell cow starter and will get the bulk of the plays.. heck the coaches arent even using him in the passing game like they should..

now getting Pollard in more receiving formations as a H-back, slot, and other options where EE is still on the field, that would be nice..hopefully its coming..

they definitely under utilize the backs in the passing game around here..Zeke was great last year in this department and hes barely getting any of these aside from check down dumpoffs..design plays for both these guys as I see around the league , more RB screens, and pass routes on mismatches..

 

[Fletch]

That's definitely part of the issue, but what is so frustrating is not embracing a spark.

Its like we see a burning amber, and rather than blow on it to provide a bigger flame, we want to squash it out.

That could have caused a forest fire, we need to stomp it out.. BS,, this needs to change.

I want to see young talent embraced, utilized, and built around to expand their growth, their ceiling.

This New Culture as you have stated is like a Hollywood movie where the lead role actor gets all the lines, no room for sub talent.

This offense has the talent in place to be so very diverse, dangerous.

Ive got my fingers crossed that coming off a bye week that the powers in play actually took some time to review some film and realize that now is not the time and Pollard is not the player that needs to be eased in.

This kid is ready now.

Nah. Kellen probably gave ole uncle Scott a call, and then was advised to extend every route in the tree by 3 yards.

It’s a subtle move that could be dangerous for our opponents. Ya see, the defender will think the route is over, and probably just stop altogether, but our guys will run that extra three yards and execute the play... moving the chains. Heck, probably score!

Then in a week or two when teams catch on to our little plan, we’ll just take away the three added yards, and go back to the normal routes. It’s diabolical!

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

I'm pretty sure I saw Zeke and Pollard in the backfield against the Eagles and I believe he was the primary read on one of the plays but Dak had pressure in his face.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

Pollard had 4 receptions through the first 3 games of the season but hasn't been targeted in the passing game since then.

With Zeke obviously being the work horse back in this running game I really thought that Pollard would
have room to expand his role in this Kellen Moore scheme in a "Moore" receiving option out of the back field, motioned wide, different look on short curls and screens, etc, all that good Ole Boise state wide open creativity.

After seeing 4 targets through the first 3 games it seems as though the page has been removed from that part of the play book, but Im hoping that Kellen took the time to re visit the potential that Pollard brings in that limited role during this bye week time.

Pollard has an extremely high ceiling, and I realize the kid is a rookie, but he has done nothing but positive every time that he has been given an opportunity.

Its a long season and I want to see Zeke healthy and running strong still in December, and nobody is making a claim that Pollard even needs to carve out a 50 percent role, but Pollard can help keep Zeke fresh a bit, and is deserving of an expanded role.

When Jason Garrett happens .

 

[Dak_Attack_09]

Pollard had 4 receptions through the first 3 games of the season but hasn't been targeted in the passing game since then.

With Zeke obviously being the work horse back in this running game I really thought that Pollard would
have room to expand his role in this Kellen Moore scheme in a "Moore" receiving option out of the back field, motioned wide, different look on short curls and screens, etc, all that good Ole Boise state wide open creativity.

After seeing 4 targets through the first 3 games it seems as though the page has been removed from that part of the play book, but Im hoping that Kellen took the time to re visit the potential that Pollard brings in that limited role during this bye week time.

Pollard has an extremely high ceiling, and I realize the kid is a rookie, but he has done nothing but positive every time that he has been given an opportunity.

Its a long season and I want to see Zeke healthy and running strong still in December, and nobody is making a claim that Pollard even needs to carve out a 50 percent role, but Pollard can help keep Zeke fresh a bit, and is deserving of an expanded role.

@reddyuta @Sarge Kellen Moore should incorporate some of the Saints plays on ways to utilize 2 RBs.

 

[cowboyed]

The running back usually has to be a good blocker as well and Pollard is actually getting better at it. Same with the TE and Jarwin still isn't that great of a blocker despite being in his third season. That stated both these guys are scoring threats and need to be schemed in more into the game plan. I think who plays is between the head coach and coordinators. Jerry has nothing to do with it. Jerry is so starved to win another Superbowl why would he impose only the players they pay should play. There are 53 players on any team's roster and 46 eligible to play on game days. I think they all get paid.

 

[Rockdoc]

i think the three loses caused us to curl up in a ball.
a win, a break. time for some new stuff

 

[CowboyRoy]

Zeke is every bit the workhorse RB that Emmitt was.

But if people like you were allowed to decide it back then Emmitt Smith would not be the all time leading rusher today and the Cowboys almost certainly wouldn't have had as much success in that decade.

If you're scared get a dog. This is a man's game.

So you would take Zeke over Emmitt?

 

[CowboyRoy]

Anybody see the Packers get Jones out of the backfield in coverage from Hitchens? 60+ yd TD. Pollard is just as fast if not faster than Jones.

Jones is a big time play maker. That kid has speed and quickness. I see Pollard in that mold. Probably a stronger.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

Just rewatched the Eagles game. There were multiple plays where Pollard and Zeke were both in the backfield. Also, the first TD to Austin was set up by a fake to Pollard.

Time denotes time into the video:

13:48 - 2 back set
Next play - Fake to Pollard, TD flick to Austin
35:50 - 2 back set, Day sacked with Pollard out in the flat
60:00 - 2 back set
60:19:57 - Pollard in motion, Dak sacked

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