Get a Runningback while we can

[KJJ]

Did you even watch Fournette play last year? If we hated watching the Cowbooys hand the ball to Zeke, it would be even worse with Fournette. His feet are stuck in concrete. He has almost zero burst left and has the look of a totally spent player.

Fournette would be at best our third running back. I think that Pollard and Dowdle are undoubtedly better, and I think that the skill set of a player like Deuce Vaughn would make him a better use of a roster spot.

If you are going to sign a player like Fournette, you may as well have just brought Zeke back for $3mil a year. What they bring to the table at this point is very similar.

He had injury issues last season. One of the biggest problems with him is injuries. If Fournette was healthy, it would be him and Pollard as our two backs. He put up 127 yards against us last year in the opener.

 

[tm1119]

They will start the season with Pollard, Deuce, and Rico. As long as they make it out of camp healthy.

Having faith in Rico Dowdle is just silly homerism. COULD he be a suitable backup? Sure. But going into the season relying on him just isn’t smart and is repeating a mistake this team has made several times before (including WR last year). If Pollard goes down for an extended period of time it could seriously doom this offense. Not bringing in someone to at least compete is just lazy

 

[rambo2]

Having faith in Rico Dowdle is just silly homerism. COULD he be a suitable backup? Sure. But going into the season relying on him just isn’t smart and is repeating a mistake this team has made several times before (including WR last year). If Pollard goes down for an extended period of time it could seriously doom this offense. Not bringing in someone to at least compete is just lazy

You might want to wait and see what happens. They did bring in someone. They have 6 backs.

 

[kskboys]

Having faith in Rico Dowdle is just silly homerism. COULD he be a suitable backup? Sure. But going into the season relying on him just isn’t smart and is repeating a mistake this team has made several times before (including WR last year). If Pollard goes down for an extended period of time it could seriously doom this offense. Not bringing in someone to at least compete is just lazy

Yeah, Phillip Tanner I mean Dowdle is...........

 

[coult44]

Where have I said anything about caring about the third guy? We need production from our first two backs. They have to be able to move the the chains and put the ball in the endzone, especially from close up. Don’t know where you get that I’m living in 1993. You’re not making any sense.

If you’re talking about anyone except Pollard or Deuce, you’re more than likely talking about the third guy.

 

[KJJ]

If you’re talking about anyone except Pollard or Deuce, you’re more than likely talking about the third guy.

I’m not talking about Vaughn, he’s not going to be our RB2 to start the season. Whoever they pair with Pollard is going to have to produce as the second back. We’re going to need a good one-two punch. Back in the 90s teams had bell cow backs that carried the entire load. You seldom see that these days.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

He had injury issues last season. One of the biggest problems with him is injuries. If Fournette was healthy, it would be him and Pollard as our two backs. He put up 127 yards against us last year in the opener.

Dude average 3.5 ypc last season and has only averaged 4+ ypc 2 out of his 6 years in the league. He is often out of shape, and is a slow player. That is not a running back that is going to do anything for you that Pollard, Dowdle, Davis, and Vaugn can't already do by committee. The whole idea of a 1-2 punch is outdated. Why does it have to be 2 backs that carry the load? Because it sounds catchy? I want waves of cheap RBs that can give me league average play for 10-15 plays a game at minimum cost.

When was the last time that RB has ever really been a problem for a contender? I cannot think of one time in the last 10-20 seasons where a team was "one running back short of a title". This season is going to come down to Dak and the defense, not which RB you signed off of the trash pile after training camp.

 

[Reid1boys]

Ok, its easy to put out statements like... we need some oline depth, cmon Jerry, go out RIGHT now and sign us an all pro LG. What are you waiting for. or get us a running back while we can. So exactly what kind of running back would you like us to go out and get right now?

Pollard was franchised tagged and is making what, 10 million this year. He is our unquestioned number 1, and everyone else is a distant 2,3,4 back. Pollard will get 15-19 touches a game. Can we agree on that? Oh but Pollard cant take that kind of punishment/ Really? What have we seen that says he cant? Last years inury would have happened to a 240lbs back.

You draft and sign these young guys for a reason. Vaughn looks like he can play. Malik clearly looked like he could play last year, and now Dowdle(I dont want to hear squat about that fumble, that can happen to anyone) looks like he can play. So we are clearly running with these guys..... and honestly, Ronald Jones can play... just like most backs, they need opportunities. So go get us a back right now.... how much money you think we want to spend on ANOTHER RB? What RB that is still out there do you suggest? You cant seriously think we were gonna give any additional RB Dalvin Cook type money that he just got from the jets. So start naming some names.

Fournette?????? uhm, no.

 

[Reid1boys]

Completing ignoring our O-line / depth. Trade a 2nd for Taylor, up Taylor's contract, but make it clear its a 1 year rental and we are all in.

sure.... Tayor who is demanding a trade because the Colts wouldnt extend and pay him is gonna come here, take the on eyear "Prove it deal," and smile and be happy.

Cmon... are you freaking kidding me. Some of you bash jerry for being stupid. look in the Mirror.

 

[Reid1boys]

Dallas has explosive RBs (TP, Rico n Deuce) who have speed, cuts/moves, run tough, and can catch the ball. Cowboys will be using these RBs as receivers and getting them in open space. I like the group even if their unproven in a sense.

Everybody is unproven, until they get a chance.

The Bears are likely going with Khalil Herbert this year. Is he proven?

 

[Reid1boys]

I’m not talking about Vaughn, he’s not going to be our RB2 to start the season. Whoever they pair with Pollard is going to have to produce as the second back. We’re going to need a good one-two punch. Back in the 90s teams had bell cow backs that carried the entire load. You seldom see that these days.

so name me the outstanding 1-2 punch that the Eagles, Chiefs, Chargers, and Niners will all have this year. The 90s are long gone. You aint having Ron Stone on the bench backing up your starter anymore.

 

[Reid1boys]

He averaged under 4.0 a carry. I wasn’t impresse

Very important to have quality RBs.

The Jets know this. And I am not surprised that Hackett, who is trying to install LaFleur's offense in New York, would want more than one quality RB.

I'm very glad the Pack has Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon.

and how good did the pack do with those 2 RBs last year>>> i mean, they just missed out on the SB, didnt they?

 

[rambo2]

Having faith in Rico Dowdle is just silly homerism. COULD he be a suitable backup? Sure. But going into the season relying on him just isn’t smart and is repeating a mistake this team has made several times before (including WR last year). If Pollard goes down for an extended period of time it could seriously doom this offense. Not bringing in someone to at least compete is just lazy

Rico can certainly be the 3rd back and return kickoffs.

 

[Reid1boys]

He was battling a foot injury. The only real upside is he’s a proven player with experience. Pollard is our only proven back right now and he’s coming off a serious injury.

serious?? you are aware bones break and bones heal. Big deal.. I broke an ankle in 3 places in 1978. I didnt have close to the medical brains working on my ankle as Pollard had today. Pollard is 100% and ready... READY. Stop whining about a "Serious injury."

 

[Reid1boys]

Davis and Dowdle did nothing versus the Jags. They had 28 yards between them and Dowdle had a fumble that cost us points.

so you think having no Cee Dee, Gallup, cooks, or Dak on the field has no impact on the running game? How many starting olineman were playing? II thought without Martin our oline wa sabout the same as a JR high team.... was Martin out there?

 

[Reid1boys]

Agreed. Oline could easily get one of these RBs hurt. We need as much quality depth on OL and RB as possible. I’d be on the phones trying to get this run game more well rounded.

ok GM... who you calling and who are you looking to add.?

 

[KJJ]

Dude average 3.5 ypc last season and has only averaged 4+ ypc 2 out of his 6 years in the league. He is often out of shape, and is a slow player. That is not a running back that is going to do anything for you that Pollard, Dowdle, Davis, and Vaugn can't already do by committee. The whole idea of a 1-2 punch is outdated. Why does it have to be 2 backs that carry the load? Because it sounds catchy? I want waves of cheap RBs that can give me league average play for 10-15 plays a game at minimum cost.

When was the last time that RB has ever really been a problem for a contender? I cannot think of one time in the last 10-20 seasons where a team was "one running back short of a title". This season is going to come down to Dak and the defense, not which RB you signed off of the trash pile after training camp.

He’s had a lot of injury issues. It’s unlikely the Cowboys are going to even give him a look. Appears we’re going into the season with what we have. A committee of backs hasn’t worked for the Cowboys. They tried that in 2015. A committee of average backs will catch up with you during the season. You need a couple of dependable backs that will provide a change of pace. A good one-punch isn’t outdated. Most teams are using multiple backs. It keeps them healthy and fresh, especially heading into the fourth quarter. No team is one RB short of a title, it’s a passing league. You’re not going to win a championship running the ball day. Two of the teams with the top leading rushers last season missed the playoffs. Not sure where you’re going with this.

 

[KJJ]

so you think having no Cee Dee, Gallup, cooks, or Dak on the field has no impact on the running game? How many starting olineman were playing? II thought without Martin our oline wa sabout the same as a JR high team.... was Martin out there?

In preseason when you’re battling for a job, you have to perform regardless the players that are out there. Vaughn almost had more rushing yards on one play than Dowdle and Davis had combined and he was playing with a bunch of third stringers. The excuse for David is he was going up against Jacksonville’s starting unit behind our backup OL. Naturally, if we had our entire starting unit out there, it should improve our running game, but there’s no assurances we’re going to have a consistent running game with the backs we have once the regular season starts. We have questions on the OL and Pollard is coming off a serious injury.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

He’s had a lot of injury issues. It’s unlikely the Cowboys are going to even give him a look. Appears we’re going into the season with what we have. A committee of backs hasn’t worked for the Cowboys. They tried that in 2015. A committee of average backs will catch up with you during the season. You need a couple of dependable backs that will provide a change of pace. A good one-punch isn’t outdated. Most teams are using multiple backs. It keeps them healthy and fresh, especially heading into the fourth quarter. No team is one RB short of a title, it’s a passing league. You’re not going to win a championship running the ball day. Two of the teams with the top leading rushers last season missed the playoffs. Not sure where you’re going with this.

Where I'm going with this is that there is no reason to be all that concerned about the RB position (I thought this was pretty clear), because #1 - in the modern NFL the position really does not matter that much, and #2 - what they've already got is a good enough group of players.

None of the options remaining on the market are really any better than what Dallas already has on the roster, and some washed vet like Leonard Fournette is not going to move the needle.

Also, in 2015 didn't Darren McFadden rush for something like the 6th most yards in the entire league? If anything I think that kind of goes to show that good-enough RB play can pretty much be found anywhere, even in a lost season like 2015 when defenses were loading up the box to tee-off on an offense led by Mat Cassel, Brandon Weeden, Kellen Moore, and co.

 

[buybuydandavis]

How do you figure? He’s been around since 2020 and has done absolutely nothing. He has a career total of 7 carries for 24 yards. He did nothing a couple of days ago and had a fumble that cost us points.

With Jones out, after Pollard it's all PS caliber players at RB. Maybe Deuce exceeds that, but he doesn't complement Pollard on gameday. We gonna keep Rico active just for short yardage? I feel like we're forced to. We should have a veteran who can run short yardage at #2.