Pollard is good, but he's no Zeke

Jarv · Apr 9, 2020

Thunder and lightning!

MarcusRock · Apr 9, 2020

BrassCowboy said:
Personally. I like both Zeke and Pollard, but I would not of spent the 90 million last year had I known what Pollard was last year.

The front office didn't know, which why they paid it. It was a timely ploy, "bad advice" and all. I wish I got bad advice like that.

CCBoy · Apr 9, 2020

Typhus said:
No please, please dear creator,, not another one of these threads... wheres the pulling out whats left of hair frustration Imoge?

StuckMojo · Apr 9, 2020

MarcusRock said:
The front office didn't know, which why they paid it. It was a timely ploy, "bad advice" and all. I wish I got bad advice like that.

In a very limited role TP missed games to injury so in my opinion I don’t believe you could count on him to be a featured back. But I believe he is a great compliment and a different back than Zeke. I hope he is utilized more and schemed in many different looks. I want to move the ball and score no matter how it gets done.

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country · Apr 9, 2020

We won't really know what Pollard is capable of doing until he starts a couple of games and handles the work load.

Cowboysheelsreds053 · Apr 9, 2020

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country said:
We won't really know what Pollard is capable of doing until he starts a couple of games and handles the work load.

Agree, big difference in spot duties and starting especially if Zeke got hurt.

Typhus · Apr 9, 2020

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country said:
We won't really know what Pollard is capable of doing until he starts a couple of games and handles the work load.

I think Pollard has already proven that he can run the slot in this offense, Im not as concerned with the talent we have, and this draft can afford you that later pick to get talent there, but Im not dismissing drafting a Ruggs either if their at 17, but it would be rather a luxury pick,, considering team needs first.

Cowboysheelsreds053 · Apr 9, 2020

Typhus said:
I think Pollard has already proven that he can run the slot in this offense, Im not as concerned with the talent we have, and this draft can afford you that later pick to get talent there, but Im not dismissing drafting a Ruggs either if their at 17, but it would be rather a luxury pick,, considering team needs first.

Agree, Rudd, Lamb or JJ which some experts seems now to think one will be there at 17 now.

smitty313 · Apr 9, 2020

FVSTONE said:
Well, I remember a back by the name of Felix Jones who everyone thought was the next Emmitt

Wait a minute, you're going to need to show receipts here. I remember lots that didn't buy into Felix and outright started making fun of him the last few years. Do you not recall the "things faster than Felix" memes?

robjay04 · Apr 9, 2020

Arkyvarminter said:
The question should be is Zeke better than Demarco Murray in his prime? I don't really think he is.....

Murray had one “prime” season.

TheMarathonContinues · Apr 9, 2020

Arkyvarminter said:
The question should be is Zeke better than Demarco Murray in his prime? I don't really think he is.....

That isn't question. Demarco had one great year that was a product of a great offensive line.

TheMarathonContinues · Apr 9, 2020

CowboyRoy said:
I have to agree.

Oh ok yeah you are just trolling at this point. I get you don't like Zeke but to say he isn't better than Demarco is silly.

Chuck 54 · Apr 9, 2020

Different does not = better.

I believe Pollard will create more explosive, wow plays than Zeke....that’s the kind of player he is, but there is no reason for anyone to think he can ever be a full time, carry the load RB. Zeke is not worth the money we are paying him....another stupid contract just when I thought Jerry had learned his lesson, but he is the best RB in the league, IMO, and McCaffrey is the only RB I’d even consider as a different, but equal value.

SoupcanSam · Apr 9, 2020

FVSTONE said:
My friends and associates keep telling me how great Tony Pollard is and that he's better that Zekie. Well, I remember a back by the name of Felix Jones who everyone thought was the next Emmitt when the Boys had Marion Barber. Isn't it funny when the guy playing second fiddle has seriously gaudy numbers until he's asked to carry the baton. I can I get an amen!!!!

Nobody thought Jones was going to be the next emmitt. Jones wasnt even an every down back and was more a scat back than anything else.

Your reaching is fantastically stupendous

Cowboysheelsreds053 · Apr 9, 2020

Chuck 54 said:
Different does not = better.

I believe Pollard will create more explosive, wow plays than Zeke....that’s the kind of player he is, but there is no reason for anyone to think he can ever be a full time, carry the load RB. Zeke is not worth the money we are paying him....another stupid contract just when I thought Jerry had learned his lesson, but he is the best RB in the league, IMO, and McCaffrey is the only RB I’d even consider as a different, but equal value.

Agree

Typhus · Apr 9, 2020

Cowboysheelsreds053 said:
Agree, Rudd, Lamb or JJ which some experts seems now to think one will be there at 17 now.

That's the interesting position we are setting in at 17, its a breaking point just above us around 15, but the depth of this draft really throws off the projections in this draft.
There are going to be some names called earlier that what the expert mockers are throwing down, and that's all it really takes is just a couple of reach picks, and we got choices.

xwalker · Apr 9, 2020

FVSTONE said:
My friends and associates keep telling me how great Tony Pollard is and that he's better that Zekie. Well, I remember a back by the name of Felix Jones who everyone thought was the next Emmitt when the Boys had Marion Barber. Isn't it funny when the guy playing second fiddle has seriously gaudy numbers until he's asked to carry the baton. I can I get an amen!!!!

Your friends and associates are idiots OR you are twisting what they've said.

Pollard is a terrific player. He does not need to compete with Zeke. They have different skill-sets and can be on the field together.

The games Pollard played the most snaps correlate directly with the Cowboys wins.

Pollard and Zeke were on the field together at times in 2019. I think Kellen Moore would have done it more often if there was no involvement by Garrett.

Pollard could be a NFL slot WR is they wanted to go that route with him but he also has legit RB ability.

Cowboys Wins and Pollard's percent of Offensive Snaps Played
W 36.00%
W 33.00%
W 32.00%
W 32.00%
W 28.00%
W 23.00%
W 19.00%
L 19.00%
W 16.00%
L 14.00%
L 9.00%
L 7.00%
L 6.00%
L 4.00%
L 3.00%

Techsass · Apr 9, 2020

robjay04 said:
Murray had one “prime” season.

And if he hadn't fumbled, we wouldn't care if Dez caught it or not.

BHendri5 · Apr 9, 2020

Pollard is ok, he is nowhere close to Zeke. Zeke is thunder and lightning! Zeke is the storm, hurricane, tornado, typhoon etc. Pollard is a misty rain

Typhus · Apr 9, 2020

BHendri5 said:
Pollard is ok, he is nowhere close to Zeke. Zeke is thunder and lightning! Zeke is the storm, hurricane, tornado, typhoon etc. Pollard is a misty rain

Misty rain,, c,mon,,, at least a strong down pour for crying out loud.

Pollard is good, but he's no Zeke

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