Which Cowboys RB is better? Ezekiel Elliott or Tony Pollard?

[nobody]

Highlight videos don't often show crucial plays where they block and pick up the blitz. They only cover runs....

Zeke also softens them up.

So Zeke. But is he worth is cap hit? No.

 

[Cowpolk]

Highlight videos don't often show crucial plays where they block and pick up the blitz. They only cover runs....

Zeke also softens them up.

So Zeke. But is he worth is cap hit? No.

I dont worry about cap hit but that is just me

 

[Jipper]

This is one of the worst misconceptions out there. Zeke doesnt soften up anyone anymore.

Silly....it's the one thing he's still good at

 

[GINeric]

I think at this point Pollard may be the better runner and receiver out of the backfield, but Zeke is better at blitz pick up.

 

[ChuckA1]

The Cowboys are very fortunate to have a great 1-2 punch. Both backs are very good at their individual roles

 

[cowboyec]

love pollard but i think 21 is better.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Silly....it's the one thing he's still good at

running into the middle of the line and falling down?

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

We do need both. And a competent OC to design a killer running game and not an NCAA Mountain West passing game.

OUCH!!!!!!

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

I dont worry about cap hit but that is just me

I'm with that !! Here Here !!!!

 

[Jipper]

running into the middle of the line and falling down?

Exactly....he can take a hit and get those 3 to 4 yards up the center that hurt.

It's not pretty but the every down back role is a brutal one and a dying breed.

I like Pollard a lot and think he's got all kinds of big play material, but he can't handle the workload like zeke....

 

[CowboyRoy]

Exactly....he can take a hit and get those 3 to 4 yards up the center that hurt.

It's not pretty but the every down back role is a brutal one and a dying breed.

I like Pollard a lot and think he's got all kinds of big play material, but he can't handle the workload like zeke....

Yah, he gets 3 yards a pop and we punt. Thats not wearing anyone down. Going for 58 yards per game isnt wearing anyone down.

 

[Cowpolk]

Yah, he gets 3 yards a pop and we punt. Thats not wearing anyone down. Going for 58 yards per game isnt wearing anyone down.

4.2 yards per pop is his average for last year 4.5 for his career

 

[America's Cowboy]

e-fight...e-fight!!

Zeke! Pollard! ... Zeke! Pollard! ... Zeke! Pollard!

 

[Cowpolk]

Silly....it's the one thing he's still good at

yep

 

[Cowpolk]

e-fight...e-fight!!

Zeke! Pollard! ... Zeke! Pollard! ... Zeke! Pollard!

Cena is back

 

[Bullflop]

Let's hope both Zeke Elliott and Tony Pollard both prove themselves valuable in their duties this year. May Zeke hopefully be back to his old self, and may Pollard remain the same big asset that he's been, and more, in 2022. Ezekiel has worked really hard to become a more productive RB upon his return to health and has impressed the staff with his speed lately. I hope both serve the Cowboys offense greatly with their combined talents.

 

[StarChamber_33]

Pollard is definitely the more explosive RB, but Zeke has better instincts and he's much better at picking up blitzes. Obviously, we'll need them both, but I'll give a slight edge to Zeke.

 

[JoeKing]

Only a hater of Zeke would ask such a question. The video and the stats don't show how many times Zeke kept Dak upright to make a play. Zeke deserves the credit for that as well but his detractors will never give it to him. Zeke is far more important to the Cowboys.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Only a hater of Zeke would ask such a question. The video and the stats don't show how many times Zeke kept Dak upright to make a play. Zeke deserves the credit for that as well but his detractors will never give it to him. Zeke is far more important to the Cowboys.

lol. I don't hate Zeke. I hate how he's overpaid, but I have always liked Zeke.

 

[JoeKing]

lol. I don't hate Zeke. I hate how he's overpaid, but I have always liked Zeke.

Overpaid? You yet again discount his ability to keep Dak upright so #4 can make plays. It happens far more than you obviously think. Zeke has earned every dime the Cowboys have ever given him.