RB Tony Pollard, TEN (2 Viewers)

[Alex P Keaton]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Yeah, I mean they will draft another RB still. But Pollard is the main guy.

 

[Dez]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Maybe they bring Zeke back or bring in Fournette or trade for Swift lots of things can still happen.

 

[TVT 0 N S T A]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Maybe they bring Zeke back or bring in Fournette or trade for Swift lots of things can still happen.

I don't see Zeke coming back. If they wanted to keep him, they would have restructured his deal versus the dead cap hit.

Swift could happen but not sure they're willing to roll the dice on an oft-injured RB, regardless of talent.

Still the deepest RB draft class in awhile?

 

[Dez]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Maybe they bring Zeke back or bring in Fournette or trade for Swift lots of things can still happen.

I don't see Zeke coming back. If they wanted to keep him, they would have restructured his deal versus the dead cap hit.

Swift could happen but not sure they're willing to roll the dice on an oft-injured RB, regardless of talent.

Still the deepest RB draft class in awhile?

As a 2x Pollard owner I am good with this draft for Dallas so far.
Hoping Swift goes to Philly

 

[Deamon]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Maybe they bring Zeke back or bring in Fournette or trade for Swift lots of things can still happen.

I don't see Zeke coming back. If they wanted to keep him, they would have restructured his deal versus the dead cap hit.

Swift could happen but not sure they're willing to roll the dice on an oft-injured RB, regardless of talent.

Still the deepest RB draft class in awhile?

As a 2x Pollard owner I am good with this draft for Dallas so far.
Hoping Swift goes to Philly

haha whats your obsession with Philly getting another RB? They're good with the 4 they have.

 

[Dez]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Maybe they bring Zeke back or bring in Fournette or trade for Swift lots of things can still happen.

I don't see Zeke coming back. If they wanted to keep him, they would have restructured his deal versus the dead cap hit.

Swift could happen but not sure they're willing to roll the dice on an oft-injured RB, regardless of talent.

Still the deepest RB draft class in awhile?

As a 2x Pollard owner I am good with this draft for Dallas so far.
Hoping Swift goes to Philly

haha whats your obsession with Philly getting another RB? They're good with the 4 they have.

I have Penny as a RFA some bozo just bid on him today so I want them to get another RB so he wastes his money but also wanted an elite talent RB to go there so I have someone I can draft.

 

[TVT 0 N S T A]

Let's put a pin in this thread and if the Cowboys don't draft an RB by the end of day two, we break out the bubbly.

Well, nothing in rounds 1 and 2 like so many people were predicting. Not sure why people don't believe in Pollard carrying the load... he's going to.

Maybe they bring Zeke back or bring in Fournette or trade for Swift lots of things can still happen.

I don't see Zeke coming back. If they wanted to keep him, they would have restructured his deal versus the dead cap hit.

Swift could happen but not sure they're willing to roll the dice on an oft-injured RB, regardless of talent.

Still the deepest RB draft class in awhile?

As a 2x Pollard owner I am good with this draft for Dallas so far.
Hoping Swift goes to Philly

I am not a fan of the Schoonmaker pick. I just think he would have been available later.

 

[Deamon]

I'd curb my enthusiasm until after the draft. Certainly looks promising but Ronald Jones doesn't prohibit Dallas from going after a RB early IMO.

I am very concerned that they will draft a back in the first three rounds.

Looks like we dodged the bullet! Pollard might creep into Round 1 of Redrafts now. If he stays healthy, can't see any way that he won't be a top 5 RB in terms of # of opportunities.

 

[Deamon]

Alright last shot for a RB to be drafted in the top 169 picks coming up. Let's see what they do.

 

[travdogg]

Alright last shot for a RB to be drafted in the top 169 picks coming up. Let's see what they do.

They may just like Malik Davis, who looked very impressive in limited work last season.

 

[zamboni]

We did it

 

[travdogg]

Pollard is my RB3 right now.

 

[Deamon]

Pollard is my RB3 right now.

HECK YA. I'd maybe put him rb5/6 but nonetheless, he will be a late 1st/early 2nd in redraft. BELIEVE PEOPLE!

 

[Mr. Landry]

haha whats your obsession with Philly getting another RB? They're good with the 4 they have.

Um....

 

[foxco]

Pretty surprised at this, but definitely super pleased.

 

[Deamon]

haha whats your obsession with Philly getting another RB? They're good with the 4 they have.

Um....

They were good, but basically got Swift for free so why not?

 

[Deamon]

Well Dallas finally drafted a RB.

A 5'1" 146 lbs RB from Kansas State.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

The Deuce is loose.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Makes Tony look like a fullback.

 

[Deamon]

2nd Shortest NFL player since 1931.

 

[travdogg]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

 

[Deamon]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

 

[travdogg]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

I would think they are done, unless Zeke comes back for the league minimum, as I don't think Jerry would say no to that. Don't see Zeke doing that though.

Leading the NFL in touches is unlikely, but 300-350 is very much on the table.

 

[Deamon]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

I would think they are done, unless Zeke comes back for the league minimum, as I don't think Jerry would say no to that. Don't see Zeke doing that though.

Leading the NFL in touches is unlikely, but 300-350 is very much on the table.

Pollard had 232 last year and Zeke 238 (receptions + carries). 350 was 3rd place in the NFL last year, I think he will likely be top 3 now, all he has to do is pick up 35% of Zeke's missing touches.

 

[travdogg]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

I would think they are done, unless Zeke comes back for the league minimum, as I don't think Jerry would say no to that. Don't see Zeke doing that though.

Leading the NFL in touches is unlikely, but 300-350 is very much on the table.

Pollard had 232 last year and Zeke 238 (receptions + carries). 350 was 3rd place in the NFL last year, I think he will likely be top 3 now, all he has to do is pick up 35% of Zeke's missing touches.

Its possible, though Dallas may also be more inclined to pass (despite what they've said) with Cooks and a seemingly healthier Gallup.

Still, like I said, I've got Pollard as RB3 right now, and could honestly argue RB2. The key thing will be if Pollard runs away with the GL work, which given the other RBs on the team, feels very likely.

 

[Deamon]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

I would think they are done, unless Zeke comes back for the league minimum, as I don't think Jerry would say no to that. Don't see Zeke doing that though.

Leading the NFL in touches is unlikely, but 300-350 is very much on the table.

Pollard had 232 last year and Zeke 238 (receptions + carries). 350 was 3rd place in the NFL last year, I think he will likely be top 3 now, all he has to do is pick up 35% of Zeke's missing touches.

Its possible, though Dallas may also be more inclined to pass (despite what they've said) with Cooks and a seemingly healthier Gallup.

Still, like I said, I've got Pollard as RB3 right now, and could honestly argue RB2. The key thing will be if Pollard runs away with the GL work, which given the other RBs on the team, feels very likely.

At the very least, he has to be a lock to be a 1st round pick in redraft? (non sf)

 

[Deamon]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

I would think they are done, unless Zeke comes back for the league minimum, as I don't think Jerry would say no to that. Don't see Zeke doing that though.

Leading the NFL in touches is unlikely, but 300-350 is very much on the table.

Pollard had 232 last year and Zeke 238 (receptions + carries). 350 was 3rd place in the NFL last year, I think he will likely be top 3 now, all he has to do is pick up 35% of Zeke's missing touches.

Its possible, though Dallas may also be more inclined to pass (despite what they've said) with Cooks and a seemingly healthier Gallup.

Still, like I said, I've got Pollard as RB3 right now, and could honestly argue RB2. The key thing will be if Pollard runs away with the GL work, which given the other RBs on the team, feels very likely.

At the very least, he has to be a lock to be a 1st round pick in redraft? (non sf)

Who do you have has your top 5 in order?

 

[travdogg]

The Deuce is loose.

Probably fighting Ronald Jones for a roster spot. It'd be more fun if Vaughn wins that job.

Now with Pollard, Davis, Jones, and Deuce, are they in the market for another? Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

I would think they are done, unless Zeke comes back for the league minimum, as I don't think Jerry would say no to that. Don't see Zeke doing that though.

Leading the NFL in touches is unlikely, but 300-350 is very much on the table.

Pollard had 232 last year and Zeke 238 (receptions + carries). 350 was 3rd place in the NFL last year, I think he will likely be top 3 now, all he has to do is pick up 35% of Zeke's missing touches.

Its possible, though Dallas may also be more inclined to pass (despite what they've said) with Cooks and a seemingly healthier Gallup.

Still, like I said, I've got Pollard as RB3 right now, and could honestly argue RB2. The key thing will be if Pollard runs away with the GL work, which given the other RBs on the team, feels very likely.

At the very least, he has to be a lock to be a 1st round pick in redraft? (non sf)

Who do you have has your top 5 in order?

At RB?

CMC, Jacobs, Pollard, Chubb, (dropoff) Ekeler

With honorable mentions for Henry, Barkley, and Bijan. I'll be letting someone else take Taylor.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Pollard might lead the NFL in touches this year.

Unlikely

 

[menobrown]

Feels like they just wanted to do a solid for Vaughns dad.

No way they can be done.

 

[Ack88]

Feels like they just wanted to do a solid for Vaughns dad.

No way they can be done.

A veteran will be signed, even if it’s just a camp body that doesn’t make the final roster.

 

[Ack88]

Well Dallas finally drafted a RB.

A 5'1" 146 lbs RB from Kansas State.

He’ll be much more valuable in real football than fantasy. He’s a nice package player that makes plays in space. May see 5-8 touches a game, but anything north of 10 in pushing it.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Dalvin Cook trade coming in 3…..2…..1…..

lol

 

[TVT 0 N S T A]

Dalvin Cook trade coming in 3…..2…..1…..

lol

One aging dead-legged RB cut and ushering another aging RB. Dalvin was so under utilized last year... might as well call Pete in Seattle and see if he got into @rockaction ice cream and is willing to give up Kenneth Walker for a pick or 2.

This can't be life.

 

[rockaction]

might as well call Pete in Seattle and see if he got into @rockaction ice cream and is willing to give up Kenneth Walker for a pick or 2.

All the ice cream did was make me ornery. I'm not stoned. And it increased my appetite. That was a waste of $16.25, as was the pick for Deuce Vaughn a bit of a waste.

Interesting selection today all around, I guess.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Y’all done jinxed it.

The ship hasn’t sailed there. We haven’t made a decision at all," Jones said when asked about bringing back Elliott after the team released him in March. "As far as our interest in Zeke, nothing we did today changes that. I haven’t ruled out Zeke.” This is in line with head coach Mike McCarthy saying in late March that the Cowboys would "keep the door open" for Elliott, a Dallas legend whose play has fallen off tremendously over the past two seasons. It appears Tony Pollard has not yet escaped the specter of Elliott as a short-yardage option who would take away valuable snaps.

 

[Da Franchise]

Y’all done jinxed it.

The ship hasn’t sailed there. We haven’t made a decision at all," Jones said when asked about bringing back Elliott after the team released him in March. "As far as our interest in Zeke, nothing we did today changes that. I haven’t ruled out Zeke.” This is in line with head coach Mike McCarthy saying in late March that the Cowboys would "keep the door open" for Elliott, a Dallas legend whose play has fallen off tremendously over the past two seasons. It appears Tony Pollard has not yet escaped the specter of Elliott as a short-yardage option who would take away valuable snaps.

They’re just negotiating money through the media IMO. Always assumed he would resign after the draft.

 

[zamboni]

If it’s not Zeke, I imagine they’ll add someone unless they feel comfortable with Malik Davis taking a fair amount of touches. Doesn’t seem like they want Pollard to be a 300 touch guy because that can sap his efficiency.

 

[Faust]

Using McCarthy's history to predict Pollard's workload with Cowboys in '23

 

[Gally]

Do we have a couple threads that should be merged? I see two Pollard threads

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Do we have a couple threads that should be merged? I see two Pollard threads

There have been 2 threads for about 4 years. We just need to be patient.

 

[Faust]

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Tony Pollard (leg) has been able to participate in OTAs.​

Pollard fractured his fibula in the NFC Divisional Round against San Francisco. He's been expected to be ready for training camp, and this seems like good news for that estimate. Pollard enters the post-draft portion of the offseason as the clear-cut Cowboys No. 1 back, though the specter of free agent Ezekiel Elliott will still loom as long as Jerry Jones is still calling the shots.
SOURCE: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
May 25, 2023, 1:05 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Tony Pollard (leg) told reporters he was ahead of schedule in his rehab and plans to be ready for the start of training camp.​

Pollard has been participating in OTAs -- but not going full-bore -- after fracturing his fibula in the Divisional Round against the 49ers. It seems likely the 26-year-old will be ready for training camp. Pollard is currently the unquestioned No. 1 on the Cowboys depth chart at running back, though competition will likely be added later unless we see a real groundswell of Malik Davis and Deuce Vaughn praise out of OTAs.
SOURCE: Calvin Watkins on Twitter
Jun 1, 2023, 3:22 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Jon Machota @jonmachota
Tony Pollard said he’s not only running and cutting at full speed, but he actually feels faster since his leg injury.

“I’m a little bit ahead of schedule. … I’m not really limited at this point, it’s just being smart with it.”

Cowboys OTA observations:

https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1664609314298908674?s=21

 

[Faust]

Case for Dallas Cowboys' Tony Pollard as fantasy football's second-best running back in 2023

 

[Faust]

Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN
The #Cowboys and RB Tony Pollard, barring a late change, are not expected to reach a deal by Monday’s 4 p.m. franchise tag deadline, per sources.

Pollard - the No. 9 running back according to our execs/coaches/scouts poll - is due $10.1M on a tag he signed in March.

https://twitter.com/jfowlerespn/status/1680710022672818177?s=21

 

[Faust]

NFL Network’s Jane Slater reports, “Tony Pollard is expected to play on the $10.1 million franchise tag” for the Cowboys this season.

Despite earlier reports that Pollard and the Cowboys were still discussing a long-term deal, Slater reports “there’s wasn’t an extensive discussion about a long-term deal” when she asked how close the two sides were on an agreement. Pollard is one of three running backs who could play this season on the franchise tag, with Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs also in line to play on the tag if they’re unable to reach long-term agreements with their teams at the deadline.

 

[Faust]

Why 2023 could be Tony Pollard's last season with the Cowboys

 

[Faust]

Jon Machota

Mike McCarthy says he thinks Cowboys RB Tony Pollard has overcome the leg/ankle injury that he suffered at San Francisco. “He has put his foot in the ground on a number of runs. I definitely think he’s back.”

https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1689694785421082624?s=21

 

[Ministry of Pain]

86-101-130 and then he topped out at 193 carries last season?

And Dallas has upgraded their WRs, CD Lamb is set to break the single season catch record if you buy the hype and his 1st Rd grade
I'm a little reserved in my unbridled enthusiasm for Pollard.