Jerry: “We go as Zeke goes. He’s as important as he was before the game.”

[doomsday9084]

The difference in speed and ability to change directions is undeniable. Pollard can get to and through holes that Zeke can't. As demonstrated today, Zeke leaves a lot of yards on the table. He also isn't the bruiser he was a few years ago, blowing people back. The whole "wear teams down" thing isn't a thing anymore.

If Dallas does something this year, and they might, it will be in spite of Zeke not because of him.

 

[Whyjerry]

Stubborn old man

Jerry is an idiot. Zeke is shot. This moron is just talking his book.

 

[LysleE]

Jerry has no choice but to have blind loyalty towards Zeke given the contract he gave him. Clearly, it was the wrong decision to sign him as he has been on the decline ever since; but we all know Jerry’s ego and his need to save face, so he will always talk-up Zeke.
Let’s hope Jerry isn’t blinded to the extent he lets Pollard walk, or insult him with some low-ball offer touting the advantage of no state tax in TX.

 

[CATCH17]

The difference in speed and ability to change directions is undeniable. Pollard can get to and through holes that Zeke can't. As demonstrated today, Zeke leaves a lot of yards on the table. He also isn't the bruiser he was a few years ago, blowing people back. The whole "wear teams down" thing isn't a thing anymore.

If Dallas does something this year, and they might, it will be in spite of Zeke not because of him.

Yep, Zeke is leaving a lot of meat on the bone.

 

[CATCH17]

Am I the only one that wants to keep zeke and pollard.. I actually think they work well as a combo and our offence goes per our run game.

Yes.. I’d rather get fresh legs in the draft and replace Zeke.

His best asset for the Cowboys at this point is his blocking. He’s not that good of a runner anymore.

 

[Mr_437]

Yep, Zeke is leaving a lot of meat on the bone.

A lot. Use that man as a short yardage RB.

 

[CATCH17]

Oh btw does anyone still want to use the dumb analogy about Pollard being Joseph Randle or Troy Hambrick?

He’s a backup for the Cowboys so we have to relate him to someone else that’s played here he couldn’t be totally different than them.

 

[doomsday9084]

Yes.. I’d rather get fresh legs in the draft and replace Zeke.

His best asset for the Cowboys at this point is his blocking. He’s not that good of a runner anymore.

IMO, the logical plan is to draft another RB in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th round, re-sign Pollard to a reasonable 3 yr deal and cut Zeke.

....

Just so everyone knows, cutting Zeke saves $5m off the cap next year but he would still have an $11.8m cap hit.

An alternative might be to sit down with him and offer to reduce his base salary from $10m to $3m, which I doubt he could get as a free agent. He might go for that, save more capspace and keep him around for nostalgia purposes I guess.

 

[Established1971]

is he supposed to crap on Zeke?

Let Zeke get healthy and have a heck of a 1-2 punch

exactly, why would he publicly crap on Zeke

 

[Established1971]

Oh btw does anyone still want to use the dumb analogy about Pollard being Joseph Randle or Troy Hambrick?

He’s a backup for the Cowboys so we have to relate him to someone else that’s played here he couldn’t be totally different than them.

I was thinking Michael Wiley
kidding

 

[mattjames2010]

exactly, why would he publicly crap on Zeke

Instead he publicly crapped on Pollard.

 

[Beaker42]

Am I the only one that wants to keep zeke and pollard.. I actually think they work well as a combo and our offence goes per our run game.

Was there one time today during the game you thought to yourself “Hey, we really needed Zeke in there for that play”? Be honest - there wasn’t. NOT A SINGLE ONE.

 

[mardwin]

Zeke's destiny is already sealed after the season. Since getting his massive extension he hasn't lived up to it. He will be a post June cut to save salary cap space.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

When you paid him all of that money what else is he going to say.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Oh btw does anyone still want to use the dumb analogy about Pollard being Joseph Randle or Troy Hambrick?

He’s a backup for the Cowboys so we have to relate him to someone else that’s played here he couldn’t be totally different than them.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Am I the only one that wants to keep zeke and pollard.. I actually think they work well as a combo and our offence goes per our run game.

On paper or in a vacuum where money isn’t a factor?

Sure.

But I’d want to redistribute the touches to be 60:40 with Pollard getting the ball more.

 

[terra]

Stubborn old man

Jerry, for the sake of everyone's sanity and digestive health,

SHUT UP!

 

[Typhus]

Sounds like it's Pollard's last year in Dallas. Can't have some fourth round pick rocking the boat.

Indeed, only top 1st round drop stock are capable of toting the rock with success in this league.

 

[GINeric]

Stubborn old man

This super rich dumb idiot is going to chase Pollard right out of Dallas when his contract is up.

 

[Rayman70]

Jerry, Sit down and be quiet. What an ignorant embarrassment.