News: Pollard can't be "the guy."

[Denim Chicken]

I don't understand why that's important.

Same reason you would like to have Parson's play more snaps than Barr.

 

[kskboys]

Pretty much…at this point gives you close to 0% chance of an explosive play.

There is more to the NFL than explosive plays. The bread and butter grinding plays are what allows explosive plays to happen.

 

[kskboys]

Same reason you would like to have Parson's play more snaps than Barr.

Disagree. EZ and Polly are polar opposite players that do entirely different things for your O.

 

[starfan1]

I don't understand why that's important.

well probably because he leads Zeke in virtually every statistical category beyond blocking. that being said I dont care as long as we get both. They need to just ride whoever is hot

 

[nightrain]

I don't understand why that's important.

Crazy, right?

 

[Denim Chicken]

Disagree. EZ and Polly are polar opposite players that do entirely different things for your O.

No, they're both halfbacks whose main purpose is to the run ball for as many yards as possible. One gives you a better chance to do that over the other.

 

[RonnieT24]

I don't understand why that's important.

Because I hate Zeke and I need him to be benched to find fulfilment in my life.

How did I do?

 

[kskboys]

well probably because he leads Zeke in virtually every statistical category beyond blocking. that being said I dont care as long as we get both. They need to just ride whoever is hot

And that's because he doesn't have to run the ball 25 times a game.

Gawdamighty, how in the world are people still falling for the speed RB thingie?

 

[kskboys]

No, they're both halfbacks whose main purpose is to the run ball for as many yards as possible. One gives you a better chance to do that over the other.

Not true. And not true.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Crazy, right?

It's crazy to want more snaps for the better player?

Well, butter my biscuits.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Not true. And not true.

So back it up? I can for my view on the situation.

No disrespect to Zeke. Still love the player and his contributions. Just think there is a better way to utilize both.

 

[starfan1]

And that's because he doesn't have to run the ball 25 times a game.

Gawdamighty, how in the world are people still falling for the speed RB thingie?

Good keep it that way! He makes plays Zeke cant. and visa versa. You asked a ? i answered it the way I thought is going on.

 

[starfan1]

Because I hate Zeke and I need him to be benched to find fulfilment in my life.

How did I do?

Thats an extreme side of things (cowboy roy) thats not most of us. Id like a 60/40 split the 60 going to whoever is hot. For example when we are playing a team like Tampa and Washington and san fran then i see the need for power over speed they have a great front 4. There are other times when pollards speed is better. Theres no way zeke makes at least 1 of those runs pollard did last week. and btw pollard is no wuss he can move the pile. He just cant move it 20 times a game

 

[RonnieT24]

And that's because he doesn't have to run the ball 25 times a game.

Gawdamighty, how in the world are people still falling for the speed RB thingie?

We always want to play with the shinier toys.. And when those don't shine any more we go find newer, shinier toys. It is what it is man.. I prefer to focus on what gives this team the best chance to go far in the playoffs. And history has shown that the steady chain mover is far more likely to do that than the "splash play" guy. Like I said a couple of weeks ago.. Franco Harris, Marcus Allen and Emmitt Smith played in more playoff games than Gale Sayers, Barry Sanders, Adrian Peterson, Bo Jackson, OJ Simpson, Eric Dickerson and pretty much any 5 "explosive" running backs you want to list. The only exception I can think of was Marshall Faulk.. but Marshall, while a home run threat most of his career, was no slouch at the bell cow totes either. He was a tough all around football player. In a lot of ways he was a slightly faster version of Walter Payton really.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

So, to further Skip Pete’s analogy comparing Pollard to a sports car, Zeke would then be a barely running jalopy that you purchased for the price of a Maybach.

 

[stuckindc]

There is more to the NFL than explosive plays. The bread and butter grinding plays are what allows explosive plays to happen.

Like in the Chicago game?

 

[nightrain]

It's crazy to want more snaps for the better player?

Well, butter my biscuits.

Did you ever think that those in the know (Cowboys Coaches) understand the snap count/productivity levels of their players (Zeke and Pollard) better than those in background (Fans) who are what they are?

 

[GORICO]

Tony Pollard can't be a lead running back in the NFL.

By his own admission. He tapped out after 15 carries.

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article268190912.html

Good news is that this might make him a lot cheaper to re-sign.

mr erod----not sure cowboys have used Pollard to full potential.....i could be wrong

 

[G2]

Like in the Chicago game?

Does the Chicago game define a 17 game season?

 

[GORICO]

Pollard doesn’t have to be a workhorse he just needs to be the main guy. Put egos aside and give the best player the reps. Zeke can still get 10+ touches a game. There’s no need to pick a side. They can both play. Just do the right thing and give the better player more opportunities. It’s just that simple.

Bingo