I concede that Pollard is better than Zeke

[stinkface]

Pollard has speed and moves Zeke no longer has. Still need Zeke as he is still a good back. Frankly you need two backs. Just the way it is.

 

[J817]

Zack Martin

A playmaker is usually a WR, RB or TE. Someone in a skill position. No one is arguing Zack Martin is technically the best player on offense, but OGs can’t be playmakers.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

The only question is could Pollard be an every down lead back. He answered that question today and really all year. Although Pollard has been getting 50/50 attempts in the rotation, let's not lose sight of the importance that Pollard also should START. Makes us more potent at fast starts and allows our D to be set up to play with a lead and attack.

 

[stiletto]

Pollard should get the bulk of the carries unless we are ready to run the clock out. No need to put hits on Pollard then. Zeke can come in and do his two yards and a cloud of dust stuff then to run out the clock. Absolutely fine with that...

 

[Havic]

Pollard does deserve a 2nd contract as long as it doesnt break us. Malik showed promise today as a #2

 

[Mr_437]

Pollard has low tread, I'd like for him to be extended because I don't trust those offseason "fair offers". Get the man a new deal!

Zeke has to take a serious paycut or get cut...I like Zeke but business wise I'd cut him. Then draft a RB in the 3rd or 4th round to pair with Pollard and Davis/Dowdle.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

The only question is could Pollard be an every down lead back. He answered that question today and really all year. Although Pollard has been getting 50/50 attempts in the rotation, let's not lose sight of the importance that Pollard also should START. Makes us more potent at fast starts and allows our D to be set up to play with a lead and attack.

You can;t answer all year unless you play all year. Otherwise it;s just something you make up in your head.

Love me some pollard....but he's gonna face tougher defenses than these Bears. Let's cheer him on and let the results dictate the facts, not your imagination.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Pollard has low tread, I'd like for him to be extended because I don't trust those offseason "fair offers". Get the man a new deal!

Zeke has to take a serious paycut or get cut...I like Zeke but business wise I'd cut him. Then draft a RB in the 3rd or 4th round to pair with Pollard and Davis/Dowdle.

Oh great...your gonna over pay him then hassle him (and this board relentlessly) "he;s not living up to the big contract, he needs paycut or get cut"..

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

People can say what they want when talking about Pollard's durability. Compare him to Rico Dowdle...then talk to me.

 

[boysfanperiod]

Pollard doesn't have the same load under him that Zeke did.

Agree! Zeke has wear and tear on him. A lot of it is his style of running. Zeke playing with injuries has done him in .I think this was only the second game he has missed in his career. I still am holding out hope for Zeke that when healthy, we might get a semblance of 2016 Zeke.

 

[stiletto]

Agree! Zeke has wear and tear on him. A lot of it is his style of running. Zeke playing with injuries has done him in .I think this was only the second game he has missed in his career. I still am holding out hope for Zeke that when healthy, we might get a semblance of 2016 Zeke.

Doesn't seem like reality thinking to me.

 

[boysfanperiod]

Doesn't seem like reality thinking to me.

Well, I just hope for the best for him. He has had flashes of his ability from past years this season. I don't think he is completely washed up yet.

 

[morat1959]

They got to see Pollard when Zeke held out. I'm not sure why we signed Zeke then let alone now. Hard to see how they'll sign Pollard without cutting Zeke. Jones' comments on "we go as Zeke goes" is to keep the price down on Pollard IMO.

He sells jerseys.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

I'm not sure I saw Tony Pollard get asked to make one single block today. That was ...weird. Cool....but weird.

 

[cityochamps]

Two different skill sets. Zeke has more power and Tony is quicker and gets to the open field, Zeke is a better pass blocker, tony might have the edge on catching the ball, after one full game though I'm not ready to say Tony is a better back than Zeke. I like having both more than anything because of the two skill sets, it keeps the D off balance just a tad. All just my personal opinion of course.

 

[Mr_437]

Oh great...your gonna over pay him then hassle him (and this board relentlessly) "he;s not living up to the big contract, he needs paycut or get cut"..

What are you talking about? Cowboys can get out of Zeke's contract why wouldn't they? There's no hate with me, I'm not bashing Zeke...it just makes sense.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

What are you talking about? Cowboys can get out of Zeke's contract why wouldn't they? There's no hate with me, I'm not bashing Zeke...it just makes sense.

What are you talking about?

We're talking about Tony Pollard. Read it again please.

 

[Mr_437]

I'm not sure I saw Tony Pollard get asked to make one single block today. That was ...weird. Cool....but weird.

It was awesome. Somebody on that staff finally figured out you can send the RB on a route and it takes a defender away, same as if he blocked a guy.

 

[offlimits]

Can we all agree that Pollard is just better than Zeke now? I'm not saying bench him but Pollard should get the bulk of the carries. And Davis wasn't bad either today.

This being said. Is Zeke back next season?

No. Can find younger options in the draft.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

It was awesome. Somebody on that staff finally figured out you can send the RB on a route and it takes a defender away, same as if he blocked a guy.

I coincur. It was awesome......seeing well designed and well executed plays.