CFZ Running Back room evaluation

[Verdict]

Zeke has been replaced by TP as the RB1 last season. Dallas is looking for a RB2 in the draft. RoJo, Davis and Rico are competing for RB3.

Just hope McClay and company aren't looking to draft a banger as the RB2 with so many explosive runners available.

Actually, I think the Cowboys will be looking to draft RB1 and let Tony Pollard walk, or better yet get traded at the trade deadline.

 

[jnday]

Zeke has been replaced by TP as the RB1 last season. Dallas is looking for a RB2 in the draft. RoJo, Davis and Rico are competing for RB3.

Just hope McClay and company aren't looking to draft a banger as the RB2 with so many explosive runners available.

Pollard has never been a starting RB. They should continue using him as a rotational RB unless they are are planning on letting him go after this season. With his injury, he may have lost the burst and speed needed as a rotational RB. He may not be healthy to start the season and using him as a starter may hurt more than it helps.

 

[GMO415]

Draft one and let's see.

 

[Mr_437]

Actually, I think the Cowboys will be looking to draft RB1 and let Tony Pollard walk, or better yet get traded at the trade deadline.

Interesting trade at the deadline. If they draft a RB better than TP (a top 5 RB) that'll be awesome for the run game next season.

Pollard has never been a starting RB. They should continue using him as a rotational RB unless they are are planning on letting him go after this season. With his injury, he may have lost the burst and speed needed as a rotational RB. He may not be healthy to start the season and using him as a starter may hurt more than it helps.

Pollard started a few games in his career and he was fine. The term starter isn't as important at RB especially in Dallas while TP outperformed the starter for the last 2 years. 15 to 20 touches for Pollard and 15 to 20 touches for other RBs should be good enough. All these RBs are going to be rotational.

 

[Rayman70]

Upgrade the line and let the youngin's eat at rb. Lets see what we have.

 

[Rayman70]

Draft one and let's see.

this. Let the kids eat.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Gallup wasn't the same after returning that's for sure.

For crying out loud. Seriously???????

HE WASN'T HEALTHY YET.

 

[75boyz]

For crying out loud. Seriously???????

HE WASN'T HEALTHY YET.

And thus my comparison to Pollard if they attempt to rush him back too quickly. IF HE'S NOT FULLY HEALTHY.
Valid comparison.
Seriously.

 

[Typhus]

Zeke has been replaced by TP as the RB1 last season. Dallas is looking for a RB2 in the draft. RoJo, Davis and Rico are competing for RB3.

Just hope McClay and company aren't looking to draft a banger as the RB2 with so many explosive runners available.

BJ and Charbonnet are the big backs in this draft, but this draft is stockpiled with Pollard type skill sets.

Gibbs falls to 26 would be a hard pass, but understandable if a better option is there.

Guard/TE/DL
DL
RB/TE/WR

In that order should be drafting for priority, but BPA can also come into play considering this off season and how this team has addressed filling holes decently.

Throw a DB somewhere in this draft and this can be another really solid draft score, 2023 class is loaded.

 

[Typhus]

Ronald Jones and Pollard could be a good 1 and 2. But I don't think Jones should prevent us from grabbing a good RB if one is there in the late 2nd or 3rd round.

Would have rather tried to deal with KC for still a young talent in CEH, than signing Jones, but maybe Jones can turn his career around In MMs WC scheme.
Otherwise, he is camp fodder.

 

[Typhus]

I don't get that concern either. The staff has consistently said he will be ready by training camp.

Some act like his leg was amputated.

Most fans have become gun shy.

 

[DanA]

Will they make the same mistake they made with Gallup relying on a player to return to form earlier than the norm.

This is a good RB draft and they should get at least one. I might even get one with the idea of him being the starter because they have the #1 on a one year coming off an injury.

The norm is 3-4 months for his injury. He’ll get 8 months so I don’t really get this comment. An ACL (Gallup’s injury) is up to 12 months and he was back in 8 months.

 

[DuncanIso]

The RBs the Cowboys currently have to replace Zeke are all downgrades. No guarantees Pollard returns to form after the injury. It’s almost a sure thing the Cowboys will draft a RB at some point.

Yup.

Round 1 or 2.

 

[DuncanIso]

The position does need help, and I agree with being cautious about expecting too much from Pollard early on in the season.

I reckon they will address the position early in the draft. This RB class is stacked, there are multiple guys who will go around the 2nd-3rd round that are very good prospects.

I think 1st round works best.

Pollard is UFA again after the season.

Cheaper to get a back with a 5th year option.

 

[cowboybish]

The RBs the Cowboys currently have to replace Zeke are all downgrades. No guarantees Pollard returns to form after the injury. It’s almost a sure thing the Cowboys will draft a RB at some point.

 

[cowboybish]

Devon Achane - Texas A&M 5’9190 w 4.28 speed. 10.12 100m kind of fast. This guy is the kind of speed that is threat from anywhere on the field and if Pollard doesn’t return to form we can let him go.

 

[KJJ]

Yup.

Round 1 or 2.

They’ll only go round one if Robinson is still there at 26.

 

[jazzcat22]

The norm is 3-4 months for his injury. He’ll get 8 months so I don’t really get this comment. An ACL (Gallup’s injury) is up to 12 months and he was back in 8 months.

He will be 3 months into his recovery just before the draft. I think that should be enough time to know more about his progress. And for them to have a better idea what direction to go in the draft, and what rounds they may target a RB. Of course if one falls to them as BPA, you select him no matter what round.

When OTA's start he will be around that 4 month time frame, however, they will hold him out until possibly June mini camp or even regular TC.
I see no reason why he should not be running and cutting by late July.

 

[75boyz]

Your reasoning is logical. However players heal differently.
Gallup had acl surgery on Feb 10th, was held out the first 3 games and had a less than impressive recovery year once returning.
Chris Godwin of TB had the same acl surgery a month previous on January 3rd.
He played in the opener but tweaked his hammy. Sat out the next 2 but played in all weeks 4 -17.
He caught 100 balls for over a 1k yards.
So yeah, some players heal faster and more effectively than others.
My prob here is those who criticize opinions of heal time and effectiveness guess work as though they are doctors.
Not you, but in general.

And it's been my experience here that a publicly reported time to return may not end up being exactly as first reported.

jmo

 

[KJJ]

I think 1st round works best.

Pollard is UFA again after the season.

Cheaper to get a back with a 5th year option.

The first round only works best if Robinson is there at 26. Practically everyone has him ranked as a top-five talent. Personally, I don’t like taking an RB in the first round. By the time they start to decline another position is in their prime. The three teams that had the top rushers last season, the Raiders, Titans and Browns all missed the playoffs. You score points and create big plays with the passing game. You have to have efficient QB play to win games. The game is different now than it was 30 years ago and a lot of games are put on the shoulders of the QB. I would like to see the Cowboys take a TE with their first pick if a real good one is there. We need to replace Dalton Schultz, and although our young TE’s have potential the jury is still out. Would love to end up with a Travis Kelce or George Kittle type at TE.