The case for Pollard

[Quickdraw]

From the start, I've liked this kid. Yesterday was the icing on the cake for me.

Pollard:
12 rushes for 131 yards

Elliot:
24 rushes for 117 yards

To me, the kid is just better than Elliot. Don't get me wrong. I think Elliot is a good back (not work the big contract though). But I think Pollard gives the dynamic of the "break-away" run as evident in his TD run yesterday. If that was Elliot, he goes down or is caught from behind.

 

[baltcowboy]

Let's not get carried away. Pollard played well but Zeke is the man.

 

[phildadon86]

From the start, I've liked this kid. Yesterday was the icing on the cake for me.

Pollard:
12 rushes for 131 yards

Elliot:
24 rushes for 117 yards

To me, the kid is just better than Elliot. Don't get me wrong. I think Elliot is a good back (not work the big contract though). But I think Pollard gives the dynamic of the "break-away" run as evident in his TD run yesterday. If that was Elliot, he goes down or is caught from behind.

Am I the only one who realizes that without Zeke pounding the defense into submission pollard doesn’t get that lane to run thru? Why does it always have to be he’s better then him. They compliment each other. It’s simple. Also. I think it’s apparent you didn’t see that when Zeke was in the rams sold out to stop the run. When pollard came on in the second half the rams were lined up against the pass. It’s night and day the difference in how the rams played when pollard was in.

 

[starfan1]

I love pollard he brings a different element but if he’s your main back he’s out by week 3.

I do support more carries . Yesterday the line blocked with a purpose like they used to and if that continues zeke will continue to put up positive numbers

 

[big dog cowboy]

The play he scored on at the end of the game, no way Zeke does that.

 

[Quickdraw]

Am I the only one who realizes that without Zeke pounding the defense into submission pollard doesn’t get that lane to run thru? Why does it always have to be he’s better then him. They compliment each other. It’s simple. Also. I think it’s apparent you didn’t see that when Zeke was in the rams sold out to stop the run. When pollard came on in the second half the rams were lined up against the pass. It’s night and day the difference in how the rams played when pollard was in.

I don't believe that Zeke wore them down. They knew Dallas would be running the ball at the end of the game yet they couldn't contain Pollard. They were still playing to win the game, as evident of the stupid 2 point conversions when they had absolutely no chance of winning with 3 minutes to play. Pollard to me just seems to have better vision, better balance and definitely more speed.

 

[Aviano90]

The play he scored on at the end of the game, no way Zeke does that.

I think he also had a 33 yard run that I don’t believe Zeke would have duplicated.

 

[Gaede]

He's got some skill for sure. But I think he'd break in half if we ever tried to put him in a full time role. And this offense needs a consistent grinder.

Zeke is a complete back and a beast. Pollard will never be able to do the things he does because he just doesn't have the body for it. Notice how the offense typically stalls when he's in for Zeke because he's not getting those 5 and 6 yd runs. He played great today, but let's not fool ourselves--game was over in the third quarter

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I like Pollard better myself, but Zeke is a better fit for this team. Because when the defense gets over exposed, we lose. Zeke grinds the clock. Moore just has to remember to feed Zeke.

 

[CowboyRoy]

From the start, I've liked this kid. Yesterday was the icing on the cake for me.

Pollard:
12 rushes for 131 yards

Elliot:
24 rushes for 117 yards

To me, the kid is just better than Elliot. Don't get me wrong. I think Elliot is a good back (not work the big contract though). But I think Pollard gives the dynamic of the "break-away" run as evident in his TD run yesterday. If that was Elliot, he goes down or is caught from behind.

You heard it here first.

 

[aria]

Let's not get carried away. Pollard played well but Zeke is the man.

Yet the statistics say otherwise. Paychecks rarely equate to value. Plus I find it hard to call any person a man who carries purses and wears their shirt like an teenage girl from the 80’s.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I like Pollard better myself, but Zeke is a better fit for this team. Because when the defense gets over exposed, we lose. Zeke grinds the clock. Moore just has to remember to feed Zeke.

So zeke gets the 4 yarders when pollard gets the 40 yarders?

 

[Jake]

What makes Pollard so quick is his limited usage. He's not built for pounding him into the line 25 times per game and would be less effective.

They do need to use him like yesterday, though. Some weeks they've barely used him at all.

 

[aria]

I like Pollard better myself, but Zeke is a better fit for this team. Because when the defense gets over exposed, we lose. Zeke grinds the clock. Moore just has to remember to feed Zeke.

And when he gets stopped because he’s too slow or can’t make defenders miss then what?

 

[Jake]

So zeke gets the 4 yarders when pollard gets the 40 yarders?

Yeah, let's give Pollard 25 carries and watch him get 1,000 yards in a game!

 

[Quickdraw]

He's got some skill for sure. But I think he'd break in half if we ever tried to put him in a full time role. And this offense needs a consistent grinder.

Zeke is a complete back and a beast. Pollard will never be able to do the things he does because he just doesn't have the body for it. Notice how the offense typically stalls when he's in for Zeke because he's not getting those 5 and 6 yd runs. He played great today, but let's not fool ourselves--game was over in the third quarter

Don't believe that for a second. Zeke likes to take on the defense. He's not a guy who looks for the gaps to squeeze through. He bulls his way through which is why he doesn't break away much. Zeke won't last as long as his contract is. He'll be burned out in a couple of years with the pounding he's taking. Longevity is not on the side of guys who take hits. Earl Campbell is a good example of that.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

And when he gets stopped because he’s too slow or can’t make defenders miss then what?

That's when creative play calling and you're franchise QB comes in to play.

 

[Gaede]

Don't believe that for a second. Zeke likes to take on the defense. He's not a guy who looks for the gaps to squeeze through. He bulls his way through which is why he doesn't break away much. Zeke won't last as long as his contract is. He'll be burned out in a couple of years with the pounding he's taking. Longevity is not on the side of guys who take hits. Earl Campbell is a good example of that.

I'm really not sure what team you've been watching.

 

[aria]

That's when creative play calling and you're franchise QB comes in to play.

And he didn’t do anything Pollard couldn’t do which is proven by the stats but Jerry over paid him because he acted like the diva baby he is.

 

[Aviano90]

Pollard had 3 “splash” plays on 12 carries, including a home run.

It should be clear now to everyone that while Zeke is still the man, his big play ability is gone. It should have already been clear but yesterday should convince the remaining doubters.