Kellen Moore: Pollard is a complete back

john van brocklin · Jan 20, 2023

MountaineerCowboy said:
Oh yes.

I won a bet against one of em that was sure Zeke would easily have 1,000 rushing yards this season.

Like taking candy from a baby !
:lmao:

john van brocklin · Jan 20, 2023

Robbieac said:
But there are still Zeke over Pollard fans.
FACT.

Maybe they are embarrassed because they have a Zeke signed bobble-head, and they can’t admit it's next to worthless now? I dunno.

But many fans are still Zeke over team.

They must be in hiding.
I don't see how based on the objective play on the field how anyone could think Zeke is a better player than Pollard.

CalPolyTechnique · Jan 20, 2023

john van brocklin said:
They must be in hiding.
I don't see how based on the objective play on the field how anyone could think Zeke is a better player than Pollard.

Lol, nevermind Pollard. What’s comedy is when Zeke “goes off” for 65 yards on 19 carries they start heeeehawing like he went for 200+ yards.

john van brocklin · Jan 20, 2023

CalPolyTechnique said:
Lol, nevermind Pollard. What’s comedy is when Zeke “goes off” for 65 yards on 19 carries they start heeeehawing like he went for 200+ yards.

Man, its tough when the player you loved for good reason starts to decline.
I remember when Emmitt started to lose it, it was hard as I had followed him since he was in Highschool.
But Father time is undefeated.

CowboyRoy · Jan 20, 2023

catskillthunder said:
I love Pollard, I think he's dynamic and should 100% be the full time guy with the exception of getting spelled when necessary. I too wasn't a fan of the pick, I wanted Ramsey at that spot, but Zeke panned out pretty well in my opinion.

I dont think it panned out well. Especially not the last 4 years. We needed defense, not a RB.

SportsGuru80 · Jan 20, 2023

You pay your own that's earned it... I believe Pollard has earned it. Now that being said, it would have been nice to have already done so (like last offseason smh).

Kingofholland · Jan 20, 2023

john van brocklin said:
With this Front Office with Jerry getting emotionally attached to certain players, anything unfortunitly is possible.

They do seem to like him a lot. I think he's a good team guy, but the Cowboys moved on from guys like Emmitt and Ware, they can move on from Elliott too. If he's back it should only be on a significant payout.

john van brocklin · Jan 20, 2023

Kingofholland said:
They do seem to like him a lot. I think he's a good team guy, but the Cowboys moved on from guys like Emmitt and Ware, they can move on from Elliott too. If he's back it should only be on a significant payout.

1000% This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

CowboyRoy · Jan 20, 2023

ConstantReboot said:
Pollard was even a better back in his rookie year than Zeke. Wish that they should have left Zeke out to dry when he asked for that monster contract. Let him hold out for an entire year if he wanted to.

Yep, I was saying that his rookie year as well.

fairviewfarmer · Jan 20, 2023

catskillthunder said:
I love Zeke and everything he's done for this team since day 1. It would suck to see him go, but sucks even more is watching him be a shell of his former self. With a price tag that he currently carries, there is no way he is on this team after June 1st unless there is a mega restructure.

Exactly.

stilltheguru · Jan 20, 2023

SteveTheCowboy said:
They gotta keep up the charade and make sure there's still a fight.

There are ZERO non-Tony Pollard fans. FACT.

I really don't understand those 2 weirdos. Thread had nothing to do with Zeke. They are like Tony Sopranos mom in the series. Lol

AyeAtey · Jan 20, 2023

Then use him, and use him frequently and wisely. He's the one who puts the scare on foes every time he handles the ball!

Mr_437 · Jan 20, 2023

Did any reporter ask why Pollard isn't starting and being the lead back by a wider margin?

Pollard is 6'0 210, so he's not small or frail as some tend to imply...the man said he can haul it. It's time for KM to use TP close to how CMC is used by Shanahan.

Risen Star · Jan 20, 2023

Mr_437 said:
Did any reporter ask why Pollard isn't starting and being the lead back by a wider margin?

Pollard is 6'0 210, so he's not small or frail as some tend to imply...the man said he can haul it. It's time for KM to use TP close to how CMC is used by Shanahan.

Because Pollard isn't the QB's best friend.

Robbieac · Jan 20, 2023

Mr_437 said:
Did any reporter ask why Pollard isn't starting and being the lead back by a wider margin?

Pollard is 6'0 210, so he's not small or frail as some tend to imply...the man said he can haul it. It's time for KM to use TP close to how CMC is used by Shanahan.

What? You expect reporters to actually do their jobs?

Bless your heart.

speedkilz88 · Jan 20, 2023

gimmesix said:
Elliott is on the books for $5.8 million next year no matter what because of guaranteed bonuses. His dead cap hit would be $11.8 million if we cut him (because of the prorated bonuses for the next two years), so if the team can restructure and take his base salary down to $1 million or even $2 million, that might be worth doing.

His cap hit right now for 2023 would be $16.8 million. His cap hit with a $2 million base salary instead of $10.9 million would be $7.8 million. So we actually would save more against the cap doing something like that. Of course, players are prideful so I doubt he'd take an $8.9 million pay cut, but he isn't worth more than that at this point. At the most, we could reduce him to the same level as his dead cap hit for the year, but we don't really save doing that because we still have the dead cap hit the next year and year after. The Cowboys may just view it as better to get his entire dead cap off the books.

Me? I think it's reasonable to keep him at a reduced rate that would cut his dead cap hit for next year. Instead of having $5 million to spend by cutting him, we'd keep him and have nearly $9 million to spend if we reduced his base to $2 million (if my numbers are accurate). At $2 million, playing time isn't even guaranteed if someone better steps up.

If they cut him he would be designated post June 1 and would have $5.82 million in dead money and save $10.9 million on June 2, 2023. Dead money isn't anything new or anything they try to avoid when it's time to move on.

Cmac · Jan 20, 2023

Here we are going into a game against a formidable opponent......and like clockwork.....there are constant posts to examine salary and assess play......seems like just Zeke's on the routine.

This last week, Diggs tackling came into MORE question......and the excuses came out like running water for his play. Even Noah Brown has been granted asylum at times. Maher got his call out.

If I were a blinded man, and just brailled these posts......I'd think Zeke is the only reason we underachieve, play down to opponents, make bonehead plays, mess up situational or clock management, run from contact, get outcoached, or even miss extra points.

As I've stated before......if Zeke saved Grandma crossing a busy intersection in the midst of rush hour........it would be Zeke's fault.

How about we go root for the 53 man roster against the Niners........instead of a 52 man roster?

Cmac · Jan 20, 2023

Risen Star said:

key word.....block.....not blocks.

quickccc · Jan 20, 2023

john van brocklin said:
Agreed,
Would like to see him stay at a reduced salary.
He could be our short yardage specialist

How much is reduced ?

How much would you overpay for just a goal line backup ?

john van brocklin · Jan 20, 2023

quickccc said:
How much is reduced ?

How much would you overpay for just a goal line backup ?

1M a year.
Used for goal line and 3rd and 4th and short.

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