Battle Lines: RB room has a great problem

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/battle-lines-rb-room-has-a-great-problem-in-23

It's been made deathly clear by head coach Mike McCarthy that moving on from Ezekiel Elliott has nothing to do with trying to replace one of the best running backs in the history of the storied franchise. To put it plainly, it's about turning to Tony Pollard and the youth at the position and asking them to take a big leap forward in 2023.

There you have it. Now will they gear the offense running plays to Pollard skill set. Something Moore would / could not do.

Are they really counting on a RB that seem to wear down after 15 touches a game, coming off a broken leg and torn ligaments.

 

[BrassCowboy]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/battle-lines-rb-room-has-a-great-problem-in-23

It's been made deathly clear by head coach Mike McCarthy that moving on from Ezekiel Elliott has nothing to do with trying to replace one of the best running backs in the history of the storied franchise. To put it plainly, it's about turning to Tony Pollard and the youth at the position and asking them to take a big leap forward in 2023.

There you have it. Now will they gear the offense running plays to Pollard skill set. Something Moore would / could not do.

Are they really counting on a RB that seem to wear down after 15 touches a game, coming off a broken leg and torn ligaments.

Wear down? Yeah he got injured but who do you compare him to to make your point? Zeke had maybe 2 good years with of being a rb mixed in with allot of blah 2 yard into piles of players while there is gasping holes on both sides type of plays. The guy had very poor vision for most of his career

 

[jazzcat22]

Wear down? Yeah he got injured but who do you compare him to to make your point? Zeke had maybe 2 good years with of being a rb mixed in with allot of blah 2 yard into piles of players while there is gasping holes on both sides type of plays. The guy had very poor vision for most of his career

Pollard himself said the wore down in the game he started for Zeke....just one game...not over an entire season or a career....

Maybe he does ok as his stamina needs to improve, and maybe it will. But until he shows it, there is no depth at RB, no proven depth.

 

[McKDaddy]

Random musings on the topic (not directed toward OP in any way)

It's a shame it took them so long to utilize Pollard's skill set. He's a great weapon. Let's hope the leadership maximizes his effectiveness.

I find it funny that so many have talked ad nauseum about RB's being a dime a dozen yet when we finally appear ready to utilize a less pedigreed stable there is suddenly angst and incessant talk of who they should go get.

If our OL does their job, I think the group we have will do just fine. However, let me be clear. RB talent does matter regardless of OL performance. There is a difference between Emmitt and Eddy Lacy regardless of the blocking in front of them. There will always be times where things won't be ideal and the RB's ability to overcome can really change the situations your team faces.

I think Davis could blossom. I really don't know much about the rook's. Hopefully they justify some of the lofty expectations I have seen on this board.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

It's a shame it took them so long to utilize Pollard's skill set. He's a great weapon

Pollard is a much better runner today than he was when he was drafted though.

His lower body strength has increased a bunch from when he first entered the league.

 

[Runwildboys]

Pollard himself said the wore down in the game he started for Zeke....just one game...not over an entire season or a career....

Maybe he does ok as his stamina needs to improve, and maybe it will. But until he shows it, there is no depth at RB, no proven depth.

To be fair, he already had over a hundred yards, and just had run a very long TD when he said that, if I'm not mistaken. But I agree, he did seem to wear down a little early.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

They're going to do to Pollard what they did to Marion Barber. If the Running game isn't solid the whole offense is going to suffer.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/battle-lines-rb-room-has-a-great-problem-in-23

It's been made deathly clear by head coach Mike McCarthy that moving on from Ezekiel Elliott has nothing to do with trying to replace one of the best running backs in the history of the storied franchise. To put it plainly, it's about turning to Tony Pollard and the youth at the position and asking them to take a big leap forward in 2023.

There you have it. Now will they gear the offense running plays to Pollard skill set. Something Moore would / could not do.

Are they really counting on a RB that seem to wear down after 15 touches a game, coming off a broken leg and torn ligaments.

one of the best RBs in history of franchise? a bit of an exaggeration there. he sucked his last two years. one of the worst in franchise history.

 

[jazzcat22]

one of the best RBs in history of franchise? a bit of an exaggeration there. he sucked his last two years. one of the worst in franchise history.

Don't shoot the messenger.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Don't shoot the messenger.

I am sorry, didn't mean for it to come across that way.

 

[jazzcat22]

I am sorry, didn't mean for it to come across that way.

No offense taken. I know you didn't.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Pollard himself said the wore down in the game he started for Zeke....just one game...not over an entire season or a career....

Maybe he does ok as his stamina needs to improve, and maybe it will. But until he shows it, there is no depth at RB, no proven depth.

I thought you said everyone was over zeke and i should too?

and here you are talking about zeke in a cowboys rb thread?

Why dont you chastise this poster? Maybe you should chastise yourself?

Dont ever tell me to stop talking about zeke. Talk about hypocritical?

 

[CowboyRoy]

one of the best RBs in history of franchise? a bit of an exaggeration there. he sucked his last two years. one of the worst in franchise history.

Last 3 years

 

[jazzcat22]

I thought you said everyone was over zeke and i should too?

and here you are talking about zeke in a cowboys rb thread?

Why dont you chastise this poster? Maybe you should chastise yourself?

Dont ever tell me to stop talking about zeke. Talk about hypocritical?

I did not technically talk about Zeke, I mentioned him as Pollard started in a game over him. I said nothing specifically about him. You are grasping, yet again.

 

[big dog cowboy]

They're going to do to Pollard what they did to Marion Barber.

He won't get the carries like MB3 did.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Random musings on the topic (not directed toward OP in any way)

It's a shame it took them so long to utilize Pollard's skill set. He's a great weapon. Let's hope the leadership maximizes his effectiveness.

I find it funny that so many have talked ad nauseum about RB's being a dime a dozen yet when we finally appear ready to utilize a less pedigreed stable there is suddenly angst and incessant talk of who they should go get.

If our OL does their job, I think the group we have will do just fine. However, let me be clear. RB talent does matter regardless of OL performance. There is a difference between Emmitt and Eddy Lacy regardless of the blocking in front of them. There will always be times where things won't be ideal and the RB's ability to overcome can really change the situations your team faces.

I think Davis could blossom. I really don't know much about the rook's. Hopefully they justify some of the lofty expectations I have seen on this board.

I find it funny when people over-generalize....they apply something someone said to someone else who never said any such thing in order to make some agenda driven point.

The people that say "any JAG will do" are not suddenly worried about Tony Pollard. Many of the people that said that were just dissing Zeke.

I do happen to fully ...110%...agree with you....this o-line has to become dominant or we'll just ruin Tony like we did Zeke.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

They're going to do to Pollard what they did to Marion Barber. If the Running game isn't solid the whole offense is going to suffer.

Hopefully they don't ruin Tony like they did Zeke.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

He won't get the carries like MB3 did.

He will if we don't have any quality backups. And all of them are unproven.

 

[charron]

I have questions about just how good Pollard is running. Should be ok but i'm skeptical untill I see it in a game. If he's good then the RB room is good. Hope we see some positive things from all the young guys in real games not just practice or a little pre-season.

 

[75boyz]

I just don't believe McCarthy's run the ball and rest the dee speech. His entire coaching history does not suggest this type of philosophy.
So it's not the quality of the RB2 that I'm more worried about but the lack of ability by the HC to implement a dynamic/diverse rushing attack with the talent that he does have on the roster. Maybe Schotty can come up with something I dunno.

Others are more sold on this HC.
This entire season boils down to Quarterback and Head Coach decision making in real time to me.

Everything else being talked about is fluff imo.