Would You sign Tony Pollard to a long-term deal for less than $10M Per Year?

[Kwyn]

You mean, like now?

He’s already on the tag.

If you’re talking about next offseason , let’s see what he does before we even think about talking about contracts.

I know it’s the off season, but come on dude

 

[Kwyn]

Deuce Vaughn will be the starter next year and for the next decade after that.

And … there he is … just stop

 

[CWR]

That deal is fine, BUT it depends on guaranteed money. I'd like an out after year two. Not that we will necessarily execute it, because I think he has a lot of tread left. My only reservation is him being somewhat unproven in a undisputed starting role. I want to see how he holds up.

 

[TheCritic]

There might be a growing trend of teams moving back to run-first, FBs and such, but for now, with the vast majority of RBs having their most productive years on their rookie contracts, there's no reason to paying big money on RBs. I would not have paid Pollard. You can find RBs that will give you 90%+ of the productivity for 10% of the price.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Truthfully, my first preference would be to let him walk. RB is a young man's position. TP has been very good but he's mostly used up.

26 years old, 4 years with the Cowboys, 510 carries for 2616 yards.

He is young. He isn't "mostly used up" at all!!! That is averaging 127 carries and 654 yards per year!

SMH

 

[Chuck 54]

3 years max unless one of those that leaves no dead money after 3.

 

[Cebrin]

Probably not. He'll be 27 when next season starts. I'd rather tag him again for the 2024 season than bind myself to him long term, given that 28 seems to be the age at which most RBs hit the wall.

Truthfully, my first preference would be to let him walk. RB is a young man's position. TP has been very good but he's mostly used up.

28 is a wall for starters, but for the most part I agree with you.

 

[Diehardblues]

Absolutely! Right away sign him.

Team owners need to do the same to QBs. $30 mil/year is not good enough? QBs are being astronomically greedy and hurting teams.

Nobody is forcing owners to pay these QB’s. If they started letting them walk salaries would come down.

Regardless their salaries become talking points like with Dak his cap hit has only been 17 and19 million last two years which isn’t hurting this team. Not yet anyway.

Signing bonuses and then renegotiating before bigger cap hits come in at end of contracts actually limits the impacts of these huge deals.

 

[Diehardblues]

I wouldn’t pay Pollard. We can draft another 1,000 yard RB. I’m not sure I’d ever pay a RB a big deal again,

 

[SlammedZero]

It's been interesting to see the fanbase "turn" on Pollard. Last couple seasons, especially last year, everybody was praising his ability and pounding on the table for him to get carries over Zeke. Now that he is seemingly the starter, seems a lot aren't willing to pay him and are good with letting him walk. I get it, we need to see how he looks after the injury, and I am not advocating that we sign him to some blockbuster deal, but I do think the kid is really talented and valuable to the offense.

 

[Reality]

No, they should not have tagged him for $10 million. However, now, let him have a decent season, and get a comp pick for him next year.
Draft a RB.
I mean that is what I see on here all the time. NEVER pay a RB or give them a 2nd contract.

I have said for many years that the Cowboys should throw numbers at the running back position every year focusing on late round and undrafted players.

All they need to do is hit on one every couple of years and the running game would be fine while allowing more money for other harder-to-fill positions.

Everyone loves 1,000+ yard running backs and there are a few special ones that come along that are worth a second contract but those are very rare.

There are some great running backs who have amazing careers for 1-3 years, but that's when most of them start their decline. The only difference is some do it slowly while others drop off considerably due to injuries.

We as Cowboys fans are spoiled because we have had some great ones over the years, but the Elliott contract should be a shocking reminder of what happens when you pay good-but-not-special running backs with a high value second contract.

I like Pollard and I hope he has a great season, but I don't think the Cowboys should extend him.

Let him get his big pay day (and I hope he does) with another team while the Cowboys use that money on the offensive line that blocks for the next guy.

 

[diamonddelts]

I really don't understand some people's outdated obsession with a 1000 yd running back.It comes out to 59 yards per game. No one would look at a guy who ran for twenty carries for fifty nine yards and be like "show me the money!" Those are washed up Zeke numbers any average rb can get behind a decent oline.

 

[Reality]

I really don't understand some people's outdated obsession with a 1000 yd running back.It comes out to 59 yards per game. No one would look at a guy who ran for twenty carries for fifty nine yards and be like "show me the money!" Those are washed up Zeke numbers any average rb can get behind a decent oline.

To be fair, the 1,000 yards was from the 16-game seasons, so it was 62.5 yards per game, but really the good running backs were getting 1,200 yards back then.

Even 1,200 yards was 75 yards per game in 16-game seasons, but that was the average, which means they likely had several 100+ yard games and a few 30-50 yard games depending on run opportunities and score situations.

The problem now is that most teams are more pass-focused and they are also moving away from using the same running back every down and instead featuring one on first and second down and another on third down, while also resting running backs on some series.

That further dilutes the importance of total yards and instead puts more focus on situational running performance and results.

A great running back can have a 2.5 yards per carry if they are primarily used in short line-to-go situations and have a high rate of conversion success.

I want a running back who can keep the defensive backfield honest and not crowding the line and one who can get first downs toward the end of the game when the Cowboys have a lead and need to use up the clock.

If you have a decent offensive line, I think you can find that every year or two with late round draft picks or undrafted rookie free agents.

 

[krs1bro]

They gave Z a mega contract that ended up shooting all the RB's in the foot moving forward. Not gonna happen again in my lifetime. Good offensive line and sceam is the new route to go. Recycle and draft good rb's every 3 years.

 

[T-RO]

Truthfully, my first preference would be to let him walk.

Massive TP fan, but I agree.

Don't give RBs big money/long contracts
Don't give RBs big money/long contracts
Don't give RBs big money/long contracts

 

[big dog cowboy]

I want a running back who can keep the defensive backfield honest and not crowding the line and one who can get first downs toward the end of the game when the Cowboys have a lead and need to use up the clock.

 

[Flamma]

Pollard is probably going to want his market value of around 9M per year. If Dallas doesn't pay him, he'll go elsewhere and probably play for less.

What's with Barkley? I see his market value listed at 12.3M and he was offered that by the Giants. In today's game, that's a great deal for a RB. Does he just not want to play for the Giants? But I'll admit, I did not see the details of that contract offer.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

Pollard wouldn't take that deal. Look at what he'll make this year alone.

Bad deal for Dallas too. Pollard's age matters, despite the low mileage. Year 3 could be very little bang for the buck.

I could go for a 2 year deal, but cannot imagine Pollard going for it, again considering what he'll make on the tag.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Hope and wishes are not strategy

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I really don't understand some people's outdated obsession with a 1000 yd running back.It comes out to 59 yards per game. No one would look at a guy who ran for twenty carries for fifty nine yards and be like "show me the money!" Those are washed up Zeke numbers any average rb can get behind a decent oline.

Who does this describe though? Because Pollard on 20 Carrie’s getting more than 59 yards.