I’m not a believer that Pollard is an every down back

[D4KADON]

Hes wonderful to have but he’s going to get dinged up eventually if we don’t have another complimentary piece. Don’t forget he’s also coming back from a big injury and blocking is not his forte.

While I do agree with Zekes release, we need to invest in an early pick in this years draft. I want a physical runner that punishes defenses like early Zeke, Barber, and Murray. We need some toughness to this team. While I’m sad about Zekes release, the future also excites me

 

[EenonyMoose]

That’s fine, I’m not a believer in every down backs anyway.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

He won't be they will get someone to take the short carries and spell him

 

[starfan1]

Ya we dont need pollard to be an everydown back. It would be great if Robinson fell but I hoghly doubt that happens. We do need to invest whith 2 backs in the draft i say.

 

[D4KADON]

That’s fine, I’m not a believer in every down backs anyway.

Those days are long gone, my friend. My point is we need more depth in the position

 

[D4KADON]

Ya we dont need pollard to be an everydown back. It would be great if Robinson fell but I hoghly doubt that happens. We do need to invest whith 2 backs in the draft i say.

Are you comfortable using that first on Robinson?


Me? I would be all for it

 

[erod]

He's not. He's a 15-18 carry back who can't pass protect, so you play him as you have before.

 

[MWH1967]

No worries. before the season starts they will have a second in place.

 

[Cmac]

This isn't new......if TPollard was an every down back......Zeke would have been able to sit and mend a bad knee.......2 seasons ago. Let that sink in.

 

[erod]

Are you comfortable using that first on Robinson?


Me? I would be all for it

Sign me up, too.

 

[Jipper]

I'm a believer that when he got hurt in the SF game we saw a different team...he's got to be on the field as much as possible

 

[D4KADON]

This isn't new......if TPollard was an every down back......Zeke would have been able to sit and mend a bad knee.......2 seasons ago. Let that sink in.

Good point

 

[speedkilz88]

Sharing the backfield .......is the way.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I don't have faith in any RB being any every down back and having a career longer than 4 years. For every Emmitt Smith there are 50 Zekes.

 

[EenonyMoose]

Those days are long gone, my friend. My point is we need more depth in the position

Fully agree. I want a three deep stable of situational backs, including one for goal line/short yardage.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Sharing the backfield .......is the way.

This is the way.

 

[gtb1943]

Real bell cow RBs are few and far between anymore. Some who can do it all and do it three downs again and again are very rare.

And usually require high draft picks and lots of money to keep

So RB by committee is probably the better way to go in the NFL as it is now

 

[Bagman]

Who is the Chiefs every down back? Didn't KC win it all ? I think the idea should be to find COMPLETE backs. Speed, power, receiving skills etc..Then go out and get 3 of them. That way the RBs can platoon and no matter who is in the game, the offense can function.

 

[khiladi]

https://www.nfl.com/players/tony-pollard/stats/situational/

I used to question Pollard being the primary back, but every year he proves me wrong. Despite his size, he can also bang with defenders. Situationally, the guys numbers are crazy good in the 4th quarter, though thus may be obfuscated by some bigger runs in blowouts. But his averages in tight games in the 4th, when within 7 or really good.

He’s only rarely had games when he’s carried above 20 times, but which RB does. If his numbers lie below 20, he has shown as far as the lifespan of RBs go, he can definitely carry the load.

One thing is pretty clear though to me is, his impact is felt on faster turf, not really grass.

 

[Big_D]

This will and should be a committee. I want to see 3 backs involved. Expecting Pollard to carry the load isn’t going to happen. The idea of a bell cow RB needs to be gone from this team!