20 Questions: No. 7, how Pollard has RB 1 success

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/7-how-tony-pollard-has-rb1-success

The writers debate how can Tony have success as the lead RB.

As 1 comment he has only one game where he had more than 20 carries. He will need to show he can handle that if more is needed. However he really should be kept to under that. But will need to hit some home run type runs.

Also he will now do more of the dirty work a RB needs to do. Such as blocking in pass protection, with the A & B gaps. How can he do with the short yardage situations.
As he will need to power his way as times. Can't use the excuse the OL didn't block as well all the time.

 

[Ranching]

He's not a lead back. He's dynamic, but he will wear down quickly and be let go next year if the expect him to play 40 to 50 plays a games.

 

[jazzcat22]

He's not a lead back. He's dynamic, but he will wear down quickly and be let go next year if the expect him to play 40 to 50 plays a games.

Yes that is a big concern of mine. He will wear down and will not be effective in the 4th quarter. So they must have big leads. Something they struggle with for the most part.

As now he will have much more responsibility than before.
And I am not confident he can. But will root that he can.

 

[Ranching]

Yes that is a big concern of mine. He will wear down and will not be effective in the 4th quarter. So they must have big leads. Something they struggle with for the most part.

As now he will have much more responsibility than before.
And I am not confident he can. But will root that he can.

I'll root for him too, just like I root for all of our players.

 

[jazzcat22]

I'll root for him too, just like I root for all of our players.

Right as that is not a hard concept to do and understand. But seems we have quite a few on here that don’t understand and struggle with that.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yes that is a big concern of mine. He will wear down and will not be effective in the 4th quarter. So they must have big leads. Something they struggle with for the most part.

As now he will have much more responsibility than before.
And I am not confident he can. But will root that he can.

Whatever Pollard is we know one thing. He will be much better than your hero Zeke was. He has proven that already.

And your not fooling anyone on this forum. You are rooting for Pollard to crash and burn.

Pollard just needs to do what he has been doing. Continue to make plays and be one of the better big play backs in the NFL. IF they give him the ball 25-30 times a game they are idiots. Pollard is most effective with 15-20 touches a game. Its really all he needs to do his damage.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Right as that is not a hard concept to do and understand. But seems we have quite a few on here that don’t understand and struggle with that.

Its been proven over and over again that you are the last person to understand RB's. As you completely whiffed on your analysis of Pollard and his abilities. As well as your fumbling of the fading Zeke over the past 3 or 4 years.

 

[CowboyRoy]

He's not a lead back. He's dynamic, but he will wear down quickly and be let go next year if the expect him to play 40 to 50 plays a games.

The definition of a lead back has changed. Pollard is a lead back. He is the best back on our team and should get the majority of the carries. THAT is what a lead back is in todays NFL. The days of a lead back being the ONLY guy getting the ball and toting it 25-30 times a game are rare.

Pollard has shown no indication that he cant handle 15 touches a game. Can he handle 20 per game, not get hurt and be effective late into the season? He has to prove that as he has never been asked to do it.

 

[Ranching]

The definition of a lead back has changed. Pollard is a lead back. He is the best back on our team and should get the majority of the carries. THAT is what a lead back is in todays NFL. The days of a lead back being the ONLY guy getting the ball and toting it 25-30 times a game are rare.

Pollard has shown no indication that he cant handle 15 touches a game. Can he handle 20 per game, not get hurt and be effective late into the season? He has to prove that as he has never been asked to do it.

I can live with that, but I stand behind what I said. He's not a back that can carry the load. He's a great part time back.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I can live with that, but I stand behind what I said. He's not a back that can carry the load. He's a great part time back.

What does that mean carry the load? He will get the majority of the touches. He has earned that.

Rotating another back or two in during the game to take some of the load is smart football. Its especially smart considering that Pollard has never been asked to carry the ball 25-30 times a game.

 

[Ranching]

What does that mean carry the load? He will get the majority of the touches. He has earned that.

Rotating another back or two in during the game to take some of the load is smart football. Its especially smart considering that Pollard has never been asked to carry the ball 25-30 times a game.

So we agree that he is a part time player...cool

 

[CowboyRoy]

So we agree that he is a part time player...cool

No we dont agree. A part time player is a guy that comes in for a few carries a game to spell the lead back.

 

[nalam]

He's not a lead back. He's dynamic, but he will wear down quickly and be let go next year if the expect him to play 40 to 50 plays a games.

No one back is boing to play 40-50 plays , it is a 2 back league now. Who is going to complement Pollard and how effective he will be coming back from injury are the questions , rest is just hype.

 

[jazzcat22]

It’s been proven over and over again that you are the last person to understand RB's. As you completely whiffed on your analysis of Pollard and his abilities. As well as your fumbling of the fading Zeke over the past 3 or 4 years.

You are Making stuff up again. I never gave any analysis on Pollard, until this off season. As I said I will root for him, but I need to see him do it as well also.
That is understandable from any stable fan. Which I am. Can’t say the same for you.

 

[jazzcat22]

No we dont agree. A part time player is a guy that comes in for a few carries a game to spell the lead back.

Part can also mean splitting time. Not just being spelled for a few plays. Or a few series.

Working 40 hours a week is full time. 30 hours or less is considered part time.

15 or so carries a game is part time.

 

[CowboyRoy]

You are Making stuff up again. I never gave any analysis on Pollard, until this off season. As I said I will root for him, but I need to see him do it as well also.
That is understandable from amy stable fan. Which I am. Can’t say the same for you.

Everyone knows your stance on hating Pollard and propping up your hero Zeke. You arent fooling anyone.

You put your cart behind Zeke and he made you look foolish. Thats not my problem. And now you hate Pollard for it.

Pollard has earned this chance that he is getting. He sat behind the slow and plodding Zeke for 4 years knowing full well he was better than the guy in front of him. And he proved that without a shadow of a doubt. Got paid and now its his turn.

I am excited to see what he can do with the horrid Zeke no longer standing in his way.

Maybe you should give the kid a break? Instead you continue to doubt and insult him.

-Pollard cant pass block (your have already been proven wrong)
-Pollard isnt good at short yardage, the Oline will have to block well for him to have success

Short yardage is mostly Oline blocking. So right there you show that you dont understand football. Its 80% blocking.

Pollard has already shown that he can run up the middle and with power. But I guess you need to look foolish again. No problem Ill be there to laugh in your face some more when he proves you wrong.

Now can Pollard handle 20 touches a game for an entire season without getting hurt? Yes, that he has to prove. I agree he needs to prove that.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Part can also mean splitting time. Not just being spelled for a few plays. Or a few series.

Working 40 hours a week is full time. 30 hours or less is considered part time.

15 or so carries a game is part time.

splitting is when you share the load equally or close to it with one other back.

Pollard is now a "most of the time" player.

I guess thats better than what Zeke is right now..............A no time player?

 

[big dog cowboy]

he will wear down quickly and be let go next year if the expect him to play 40 to 50 plays a games.

Why would you say that when you know that isn't the plan at all?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Whatever Pollard is we know one thing. He will be much better than your hero Zeke was. He has proven that already.

Yes he has for the last 2 seasons.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yes he has for the last 2 seasons.

Pollard was better the last 3 seasons. His rookie year he didnt get enough of a chance.