Twitter: Pollard on the load that he can carry

[StuckMojo]

You miss the point. All backs get stuffed of course. But Zeke started out cold as ice and that contributed much to our slow start. On the other hand, Pollard started out quickly and gave the offense a spark which he typically does.

I would also note that I would be using Zeke on short yardage and short GL plays. I think putting Pollard in there on the GL like that was a mistake.

They still need better defined roles and Moore continues to use them improperly. Although he has finally figured out that it should be more of a 50/50 split. Took him 4 years.

I would prefer to see them used together on the field and especially scheme TP on short passes in space with LBs trying to cover him

 

[CowboyRoy]

I would prefer to see them used together on the field and especially scheme TP on short passes in space with LBs trying to cover him

If I was coach I would give Pollard 15 carries, Zeke 10 with most being of the short yardage and GL variety or 2nd half work with a lead. I would always start the game with Pollard trying to get a lead. I would also give Pollard 4-6 targets a game and Zeke maybe 1 or 2.

So it would be 60-40 Pollard and Zeke in a defined shorter yardage role. Zeke would also get action on 3rd down as a pass blocker at times and I would use him at FB blocking in the run game in two back sets.

THAT would be maximizing the skill set of both guys to its fullest while giving the offense the more of a spark and dimension that it needs with Pollard.

 

[dfense]

“I never get tired of running. The ball ain’t that heavy...” - Hershel Walker

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

If I was coach I would give Pollard 15 carries, Zeke 10 with most being of the short yardage and GL variety or 2nd half work with a lead. I would always start the game with Pollard trying to get a lead. I would also give Pollard 4-6 targets a game and Zeke maybe 1 or 2.

So it would be 60-40 Pollard and Zeke in a defined shorter yardage role. Zeke would also get action on 3rd down as a pass blocker at times and I would use him at FB blocking in the run game in two back sets.

THAT would be maximizing the skill set of both guys to its fullest while giving the offense the more of a spark and dimension that it needs with Pollard.

If you are only giving Zeke 10 carries you most assuredly are NOT maximizing his skill set. Tell your GM just to trade him so he can play some REAL football.

 

[Booger]

Until he has to block someone.

This is true.