News: Zeke is out against Chicago

[Corso]

Cuz the offense is at its best when it's going for the 1 pick, don't you know? Super Bowls are for losers. The number one pick is where the real winners are lol.

I'm always learning.

 

[Kumala808]

Offense just got better.

Remember that quote when pollard or whoever doesn't pick up the rusher

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I’m happy zeke will rest his knee. Fans don’t appreciate his toughness anyway. He played hurt in 2021.

Yeah.

So hurt that he played in a Week 17 game that meant nothing against the Eagles practice squad just for his stats.

 

[Kingofholland]

I would say sitting Zeke is a good idea. It gives him basically 3 weeks of rest. Also for those who love or hate Zeke can get a taste of Pollard as a featured runner to see if he can be as affective.

 

[RoyalCowboy]

I don't believe that. Watch Zeke's Locker Room interview and make your own judgements.

 

[Pass2Run]

I'm a Zeke supporter, but I think Qadree Ollison might have more burst than him.

And I'm excited to see Malik Davis, finally. He's got some skill as well as my boy Aaron Shampklin.

 

[Pass2Run]

I don't believe that. Watch Zeke's Locker Room interview and make your own judgements.

When you post a comment like this, it adds more value if you post the video you're referring to.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

what is funny is that Zeke ran better after the injury on Sunday, but sitting him out one week is the right call if it happens

 

[cowboyec]

with or without zeke...we gotta be balanced on offense.

 

[StuckMojo]

I would say sitting Zeke is a good idea. It gives him basically 3 weeks of rest. Also for those who love or hate Zeke can get a taste of Pollard as a featured runner to see if he can be as affective.

Pollard will do fine as lead runner for the game. But I believe a few games of Pollard getting 20 plus touches with several runs a game right up the center would take a toll on his explosiveness.

 

[G2]

Wouldn't they wait until the last minute to announce?

 

[Cowboys93]

Get well soon 21! We’ll need you come time for the playoff push. Great decision to let him rest before the bye imo

 

[Motorola]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...out-knee-for-week-8-game-vs-bears-per-report/


This makes things tougher for the Cowboys no doubt.

Pollard carries a heavier load.
BTW - who are the other Cowboys players designated as RBs or FBs ready to step up and perform in Elliott's absence?

 

[KJJ]

Lol lol lol this assumption kills me lol have you seen nevermind you didn't see it when Tony runs and people are dragging him through the middle, he's tougher than what you will give him credit for

He’s had some pile pushing runs this season, but he’s also had some negative carries like we saw last week on a third and 2. It’s not going be as easy for him without Zeke softening up the defense. He can’t afford to miss a block like he did a couple of weeks ago or we could lose Dak again.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Malik Davis time....

Absolutely, time to give some of these other players some reps so they can get better too...

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I anticipate that Davis will get the call up to fill in.

 

[Kingofholland]

Pollard will do fine as lead runner for the game. But I believe a few games of Pollard getting 20 plus touches with several runs a game right up the center would take a toll on his explosiveness.

Was always of the mindset Pollard is better as a change of pace runner.

 

[VaqueroTD]

I know the worries with Pollard full-time but I look forward to seeing him prove himself as the premier back. Here’s your shot, let’s see what you can do. Might surprise some people.

 

[JayFord]

why every thread gotta be a wwe cage match?

get well zeke

 

[quickccc]

Worse case scenario is we roll out Ollison and Davis.
Best case scenario is that we are packaging Gallimore and some bait for a strong play for Hunt.

and which one of the three RBs (zeke, Pollard, Hunt) gets phased out with far less to no playing time ...?