Would it be best to extend Pollard now or wait?

zrinkill said:

You can get a guy like Pollard every year in the mid rounds of the draft

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J12B said:

Pollard is expected to take on a larger role this season in the offense. Particularly the passing game. But who knows if his role increases or if he's utilized more often intentionally. Jerry has already said Zeke needs to be the vocal point of the offense.

What do you think is best in terms of long term roster planning: giving Pollard an extension now or wait and give him a new contract in the offseason?

Spotrac has Pollard's market valued at 3 years $19 million. With an average salary of $6.3 million per year.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/tony-pollard-29176/market-value/

From what I've seen these valuations tend to be off some and usually on the low end of what deals players actually end up getting. So lets says he'd sign a 3 year deal for $22 million/16 million guaranteed today.

I think it would be in the best interest of the front office to extend Pollard now. Pollard has proven that he is reliable with ball security and has big play potential. It would help solidify the RB position next year since Zeke is more than likely gone after the end of this season. With no RB emerging as a future starter in training camp, the RB position will need to be a priority in the draft next year or through free agency. With the retention of Pollard and a premium pick (round 1-3) the RB position would be set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Of course the argument for waiting is that if Pollard gets paid now, he won't be as hungry as he would be in a contract year. If there were questions surrounding his work ethic or grit to play, I'd understand. But he's missed only 1 game in the 3 years since he's been here and that was after he had an injury that could have kept him out for months and his availability to play depended on pain tolerance. He was back in action after missing only one week. He has proven he has grit. A lot of it. And that is a key trait for a successful RB.

Resign Pollard today.

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J12B said:

Pollard is expected to take on a larger role this season in the offense. Particularly the passing game. But who knows if his role increases or if he's utilized more often intentionally. Jerry has already said Zeke needs to be the vocal point of the offense.

What do you think is best in terms of long term roster planning: giving Pollard an extension now or wait and give him a new contract in the offseason?

Spotrac has Pollard's market valued at 3 years $19 million. With an average salary of $6.3 million per year.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/tony-pollard-29176/market-value/

From what I've seen these valuations tend to be off some and usually on the low end of what deals players actually end up getting. So lets says he'd sign a 3 year deal for $22 million/16 million guaranteed today.

I think it would be in the best interest of the front office to extend Pollard now. Pollard has proven that he is reliable with ball security and has big play potential. It would help solidify the RB position next year since Zeke is more than likely gone after the end of this season. With no RB emerging as a future starter in training camp, the RB position will need to be a priority in the draft next year or through free agency. With the retention of Pollard and a premium pick (round 1-3) the RB position would be set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Of course the argument for waiting is that if Pollard gets paid now, he won't be as hungry as he would be in a contract year. If there were questions surrounding his work ethic or grit to play, I'd understand. But he's missed only 1 game in the 3 years since he's been here and that was after he had an injury that could have kept him out for months and his availability to play depended on pain tolerance. He was back in action after missing only one week. He has proven he has grit. A lot of it. And that is a key trait for a successful RB.

Resign Pollard today.

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J12B said:

Pollard is expected to take on a larger role this season in the offense. Particularly the passing game. But who knows if his role increases or if he's utilized more often intentionally. Jerry has already said Zeke needs to be the vocal point of the offense.

What do you think is best in terms of long term roster planning: giving Pollard an extension now or wait and give him a new contract in the offseason?

Spotrac has Pollard's market valued at 3 years $19 million. With an average salary of $6.3 million per year.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/tony-pollard-29176/market-value/

From what I've seen these valuations tend to be off some and usually on the low end of what deals players actually end up getting. So lets says he'd sign a 3 year deal for $22 million/16 million guaranteed today.

I think it would be in the best interest of the front office to extend Pollard now. Pollard has proven that he is reliable with ball security and has big play potential. It would help solidify the RB position next year since Zeke is more than likely gone after the end of this season. With no RB emerging as a future starter in training camp, the RB position will need to be a priority in the draft next year or through free agency. With the retention of Pollard and a premium pick (round 1-3) the RB position would be set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Of course the argument for waiting is that if Pollard gets paid now, he won't be as hungry as he would be in a contract year. If there were questions surrounding his work ethic or grit to play, I'd understand. But he's missed only 1 game in the 3 years since he's been here and that was after he had an injury that could have kept him out for months and his availability to play depended on pain tolerance. He was back in action after missing only one week. He has proven he has grit. A lot of it. And that is a key trait for a successful RB.

Resign Pollard today.

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zrinkill said:

You can get a guy like Pollard every year in the mid rounds of the draft

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J12B said:

Pollard is expected to take on a larger role this season in the offense. Particularly the passing game. But who knows if his role increases or if he's utilized more often intentionally. Jerry has already said Zeke needs to be the vocal point of the offense.

What do you think is best in terms of long term roster planning: giving Pollard an extension now or wait and give him a new contract in the offseason?

Spotrac has Pollard's market valued at 3 years $19 million. With an average salary of $6.3 million per year.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/tony-pollard-29176/market-value/

From what I've seen these valuations tend to be off some and usually on the low end of what deals players actually end up getting. So lets says he'd sign a 3 year deal for $22 million/16 million guaranteed today.

I think it would be in the best interest of the front office to extend Pollard now. Pollard has proven that he is reliable with ball security and has big play potential. It would help solidify the RB position next year since Zeke is more than likely gone after the end of this season. With no RB emerging as a future starter in training camp, the RB position will need to be a priority in the draft next year or through free agency. With the retention of Pollard and a premium pick (round 1-3) the RB position would be set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Of course the argument for waiting is that if Pollard gets paid now, he won't be as hungry as he would be in a contract year. If there were questions surrounding his work ethic or grit to play, I'd understand. But he's missed only 1 game in the 3 years since he's been here and that was after he had an injury that could have kept him out for months and his availability to play depended on pain tolerance. He was back in action after missing only one week. He has proven he has grit. A lot of it. And that is a key trait for a successful RB.

Resign Pollard today.

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J12B said:

Pollard is expected to take on a larger role this season in the offense. Particularly the passing game. But who knows if his role increases or if he's utilized more often intentionally. Jerry has already said Zeke needs to be the vocal point of the offense.

What do you think is best in terms of long term roster planning: giving Pollard an extension now or wait and give him a new contract in the offseason?

Spotrac has Pollard's market valued at 3 years $19 million. With an average salary of $6.3 million per year.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/tony-pollard-29176/market-value/

From what I've seen these valuations tend to be off some and usually on the low end of what deals players actually end up getting. So lets says he'd sign a 3 year deal for $22 million/16 million guaranteed today.

I think it would be in the best interest of the front office to extend Pollard now. Pollard has proven that he is reliable with ball security and has big play potential. It would help solidify the RB position next year since Zeke is more than likely gone after the end of this season. With no RB emerging as a future starter in training camp, the RB position will need to be a priority in the draft next year or through free agency. With the retention of Pollard and a premium pick (round 1-3) the RB position would be set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Of course the argument for waiting is that if Pollard gets paid now, he won't be as hungry as he would be in a contract year. If there were questions surrounding his work ethic or grit to play, I'd understand. But he's missed only 1 game in the 3 years since he's been here and that was after he had an injury that could have kept him out for months and his availability to play depended on pain tolerance. He was back in action after missing only one week. He has proven he has grit. A lot of it. And that is a key trait for a successful RB.

Resign Pollard today.

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big dog cowboy said:

Depends on what your going to do with Zeke.

I don't believe the FO is going to cut him.

So do you want to tie up that kind of money in the RB spot? I don't.

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