Pollard is good for out routes, edge runs, quick dump off and releases. If we saw anything with Dowdle this last weekend though, it's that he runs hard, they just might have found their bruiser back in him. He definitely needs more touches, atleast 5-10 a game, they could be lethal if they incorporate a two back system with them
Doodle needs to be the primary back with Pollard being the relief back like he was with Zeke. It doesn't make sense to keep running Pollard up the middle for little or no yards.
Why ppl acting like Tony pollard is getting hella Carries his last 6 games is 11,8,15,12,12,15 hell the whole backfield need more carries lol most games been blowouts and our run blocking needs to keep improving. Also alot of games has been the passing offense getting chunk yards hell Ceedee and Dak been taking over whole drives. I agree w/ everybody Tony pollard flaw is power inside runs cause of his build doesn’t bounce off any tacklers naturally but he runs hard and is very effective w/ ball in his hands overall run and pass. Dowdle can use some more of those inside runs but it just hasn’t been a lot Carries in general to go around
That's the point tho Pollard is getting the carries, but not getting enough production... If more production I'm sure they would give more attempts. Rico is more efficient, but they're not rewarding him with more attempts
@@quirinogarza7381 y’all getting too hype off this giants game. He runs hard but if pollard not feature back then dowdle is not either. The bigger problem has been run blocking, line is not sorry but run block hasn’t been real good starting season for whatever reason. ofcourse fans don’t pay attention to run blocking, it’s not his fault he’s getting smacked in the backfield half the time. If dowdle get feature role and look not as good as he was w/ a lesser role then fans will turn on his ass too lol
Most of Pollard's carries have been inside zone out of shotgun which makes no sense. He's rarely getting the chance to run downhill like Dowdle did in these clips. I don't mind seeing more of Dowdle but let Pollard run downhill and for Godsakes get him on the perimeter.
The problem is, Pollard is not pre injury Pollard right now. Dowdle has been more productive when he gets his chance. Pollard is a good RB that has never been the featured back. But after his injury, he doesn't have that extra burst. Dowdle has that and needs more touches, until we see if Pollard still has it. Right now, I think Pollard's broken leg has slowed him down a half a step or more, whether it's physical or mental, it's there. It's time to keep him off the field and see what Dowdle can do, because right now with Pollard as feature back, our run game sucks, at least late when we need to run out the clock. We can't do that currently.. Part of that is the O-line and part is McCarthys blind stubbornness to run up the middle. Pollard was not a punishing run up the middle back before his injury and sure isn't now. Pollard did well in relief of Zeke, because he could explode through holes, that's not happening this year. Like I said, it's either physical or mental, only time will clarify this 11:00
Rico reminds me of Demarco Murray. Yes they should use the personnel they have. Let Rico give them some physical game before you hit them with Pollard.
Yes that's also a way they can use both of the running backs as well by having them both on the football field because it can confuse the defense that they going up against.
Yes they need to give the ball to Rico Dowdle so they don't burn Tony power out just like how they did with Ezekiel Elliott they need to start giving Rico more carries now then at the last minute because we need Tony Pollard to be able to be fresh once we get into the playoffs and also deep into the playoffs but another thing to they still have to use all of the other running backs as well my committee so that way they'll be able to keep everyone fresh and they'll be a less chance of any of them getting injured so do you have to use those running backs just like how the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers used all of there's.
Great video and analysis. Rico needs at least 15 touches a game and utilize Pollard more as WR then RB. He’s obviously not at full speed like he was before the injury. His injury was a devastating one. I don’t think he will be with Dallas next year but let’s use him correctly and feed Rico….
Dowdle & Lupeke should get the bulk of the early game carries. When defenses are worn down and our offensive line is in rhythm, bring in pollard for the long runs. In the red zone or short yard situations it should always be Dowdle or Lupke.
It's infuriating to watch McCarthy underutilize the talent we have. He finally listened to everyone telling him to use Cooks more, and look what happened! Dude went nuclear. Now he just needs to get his head out of his ass and stop playing Pollard like a power back just cause he has a bigger paycheck. Our run game is really our main weak area at this point, and he refuses to do anything to change it.
I’ve been saying Rico needs to get the early down carries because he runs harder and runs through contact. It’s okay if Pollard gets the 3rd down touches or they can split their touches better. But they gotta run more to control that clock.
I always liked Davis more than Rico but the coaches did not. Regardless, whomever your backs are you feed the guy with the 'hot hand' to use a basketball analogy. That was pollard last year but of course Zeke took carries simply because he was making more money. Which is stupid. This year Pollard is making the money so he gets the majority of carries. Which is once again stupid. Feed the guy who is producing in any given ballgame. One week it might be Rico, the next pollard. Hell, might even be Luepke if you would ever give him the ball. :)
biggest issue for the offense this season has been redzone/goalline and short yardage... hmm why is that? OH ZEKE IS GONE and so is SHULTZ , for all those who said shultz was over rated/paid etc No he isnt Travis Kelce , or other top end elite TEs but he is right there just below them and on 3rd downs and red zone was where he made his biggest impact where a TE typically does. Another thing is there is no threat over the middle from the Cowboys in the passing game is partly why CEEDEE has been used so much in the slot ( he is great from the slot ) is cuz Gallop isnt going over the mid, Cooks isnt... Fergusson has been improving maybe he can make a bigger impact but yea... miss the threat over the mid . I agree Zekes contract was the death of him , but he was a beast in short yardage and goalline. I truly wanted the cowboys to cut Zeke and also let Pollard walk and not give him the tag and get a RB in this past draft. i believe if Gibbs was still there late in the draft the cowboys were going to draft him over Mazi.
Overall our o line needs to block better, I think they’re getting there. Rico has been great, a lot of people jumping off the TP bandwagon in these comments shame on y’all he will pop off here soon.
Dowdle looks great. I think Pollard will get back to himself, but hes gotta get healthy first. Hes not 100% and its extremely clear to see. Coming off a broken leg, a guy who relies on explosiveness and quick cuts is gonna take a while to get back to where he was prior to the injury. I think ultimately, this is his last year in Dallas. I think they let him walk and draft a replacement. He probably won't be back to 100% until this off-season or early next season.
Yes they need to have Dak use a lot of RPO please and his Run game so he won't be just sitting in the pocket all the time getting smashed we're trying to force a play down a field and wind up getting intercepted.
Pollard is running the ball because thwart are lying him 10 Million dollars! That is why Pollard is the bell cow.. Rico should be getting more snaps going forward. BTW Pollard is not the same Running back that he was from last year... part of the reason is the O line and his past injury and a fat check.....:)
Considering that Pollard is highly unlikely to return next season, I see no good reason to *not* see what Dowdle has and to just let TP play to his strengths. Ideally I'd love to see Dallas draft a power guy next year and find a way to keep Pollard around.
That's a big problem with guys like McCarthy. He can't see the light. Dowdle is a better back bigger and more explosive. How about playing him because he earned it? Seems like a HS Coach playing his favorites. He should get 10 plus and more than Pollard.
ZEKE COULD HAVE STILL BEEN USED IN PASSING THEY NEVER TRIED IT AND DAK WAS ALWAYS LATE TO ZEKE OUT THE BACKFIELD I DONT BELIEVE THEY WILL USE RICO HOW THEY SHOULD BECAUSE THE FRONT OFFICE MAKES CALLS ON WHO SHOULD GET THE BALL MORE. Hopefully they will though cause you are right but they want a sleek fancy car not a dependable one
It’s so weird how the cowboys are with running backs. It’s like the lead back gets 90 percent most seasons. Why? It should be more balanced. Or ride the hot hand.
Man I'm not believing none of yall. Did the same with pollard last yr. How's that working. Wanted pollard to have the most carries. Lol. He's not an every down back. He feeds off of the number 1 back. The running back we need is treveon Henderson out of the O. That's zeke and pollard combined
This is what i figured, they will stick with Pollard no matter what and thats a mistake!! They didnt learn anything with Zeke, and thats on the Jones'!! You go with the hottest player in order to have the best team on the field, and right now thats Dowdle not Pollard. But they are going to stubbornly stick with Tony.
The only way Rico does anything special will be a tribute to the Offensive line. Stop trying to sell us a lemon and he damn sure is not a back that is going to lead the league in yards after contact. I would rather see Duce get some real touches or even Nathaniel Peat over Rico. He had his chance last year and didn't do Jack squat. Take away his 18 carries for 103 yards in 2 Giant games that would make him 71 for 258 yards on 3.6 per carry. And the man always getting hurt.
Man dallas fans yall do this all the time did to zeke now pollard the minute a player is down yall wanna put another in their place, I like Rico I also like pollard and pollard needs more carries he's not getting the carries he did last yr and pollard nice runs where called back by penalties it seems like yall trynna push TP out the door smh, I don't think MIKE knows how to use the type of backs either one of them are Rico is stronger but Tp is still better and of we lose Tp we will see it will be a big mistake.
Just alternate that's exactly what you did with Ezekiel Elliott that's why Tony pollard got his start. One. , 2. punch. You don't throw to the same receiver every time be a coach alternate.
He’s a tough runner. He’s got a bit of Barber in him.
Bro your rite he does run a little like barber we need to feed him more
Agreed bout barber
I thought that last weekend too.
Na, this was an ELITE comparison. 100%
Hopefully a better outcome then the Barbarion. RIP Marion ! DCFL
Pollard is good for out routes, edge runs, quick dump off and releases. If we saw anything with Dowdle this last weekend though, it's that he runs hard, they just might have found their bruiser back in him.
He definitely needs more touches, atleast 5-10 a game, they could be lethal if they incorporate a two back system with them
Been saying this since week 2. Hunter as well.
GIVE RICO THE BALL‼️💯
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Hunter Luepke needs more touches, too.
Exactly..him and dowdle are more physical and run stronger than pollard.. they should be used more especially in the RZ
Yup especially against physical teams like ninners, he would've helped alot
Impressive running for sure. Like his style. One cut and hit it. He definitely deserves more carries. I'd like to see it myself.
Doodle needs to be the primary back with Pollard being the relief back like he was with Zeke. It doesn't make sense to keep running Pollard up the middle for little or no yards.
its always the second back getting the good work for us
The split should be Rico around 15 to 20 carries with Pollard getting between around 12 carries.
Why ppl acting like Tony pollard is getting hella Carries his last 6 games is 11,8,15,12,12,15 hell the whole backfield need more carries lol most games been blowouts and our run blocking needs to keep improving. Also alot of games has been the passing offense getting chunk yards hell Ceedee and Dak been taking over whole drives. I agree w/ everybody Tony pollard flaw is power inside runs cause of his build doesn’t bounce off any tacklers naturally but he runs hard and is very effective w/ ball in his hands overall run and pass. Dowdle can use some more of those inside runs but it just hasn’t been a lot Carries in general to go around
Plus people forget hes coming off a broken leg. I think they should've eased him back a little and use #40 for inside runs as well
That's the point tho Pollard is getting the carries, but not getting enough production... If more production I'm sure they would give more attempts. Rico is more efficient, but they're not rewarding him with more attempts
@@quirinogarza7381 y’all getting too hype off this giants game. He runs hard but if pollard not feature back then dowdle is not either. The bigger problem has been run blocking, line is not sorry but run block hasn’t been real good starting season for whatever reason. ofcourse fans don’t pay attention to run blocking, it’s not his fault he’s getting smacked in the backfield half the time. If dowdle get feature role and look not as good as he was w/ a lesser role then fans will turn on his ass too lol
@@clovertx901 #40 hasn’t done anything yet w/the touches he’s had, I will never understand why so many people think he’s the answer..
@@jeffmorrison6086240# that's why
Most of Pollard's carries have been inside zone out of shotgun which makes no sense. He's rarely getting the chance to run downhill like Dowdle did in these clips. I don't mind seeing more of Dowdle but let Pollard run downhill and for Godsakes get him on the perimeter.
This is a good take. I feel like we’re using him like Leveon bell when it should be like Kamara
Agreed it's really bs and dumb waste of talent by the coaching staff
The problem is, Pollard is not pre injury Pollard right now. Dowdle has been more productive when he gets his chance. Pollard is a good RB that has never been the featured back. But after his injury, he doesn't have that extra burst. Dowdle has that and needs more touches, until we see if Pollard still has it. Right now, I think Pollard's broken leg has slowed him down a half a step or more, whether it's physical or mental, it's there. It's time to keep him off the field and see what Dowdle can do, because right now with Pollard as feature back, our run game sucks, at least late when we need to run out the clock. We can't do that currently.. Part of that is the O-line and part is McCarthys blind stubbornness to run up the middle. Pollard was not a punishing run up the middle back before his injury and sure isn't now. Pollard did well in relief of Zeke, because he could explode through holes, that's not happening this year. Like I said, it's either physical or mental, only time will clarify this 11:00
Zeke made Pollard nobody made Zeke, he is missed alot
Rico reminds me of Demarco Murray.
Yes they should use the personnel they have. Let Rico give them some physical game before you hit them with Pollard.
I've been calling for Rico. My girl was like "Hey, it's your Rico" 😂😂😂 I told her "SEE what I mean" lets go 23
Yes that's also a way they can use both of the running backs as well by having them both on the football field because it can confuse the defense that they going up against.
Yes they need to give the ball to Rico Dowdle so they don't burn Tony power out just like how they did with Ezekiel Elliott they need to start giving Rico more carries now then at the last minute because we need Tony Pollard to be able to be fresh once we get into the playoffs and also deep into the playoffs but another thing to they still have to use all of the other running backs as well my committee so that way they'll be able to keep everyone fresh and they'll be a less chance of any of them getting injured so do you have to use those running backs just like how the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers used all of there's.
Great video and analysis. Rico needs at least 15 touches a game and utilize Pollard more as WR then RB. He’s obviously not at full speed like he was before the injury. His injury was a devastating one. I don’t think he will be with Dallas next year but let’s use him correctly and feed Rico….
Mix it up as a fullback, #40, then #42. Rico is the battering ram! Then put Tony!
Rico is a natural running back Pollard is a converted running back difference in physicality.
Dowdle & Lupeke should get the bulk of the early game carries. When defenses are worn down and our offensive line is in rhythm, bring in pollard for the long runs. In the red zone or short yard situations it should always be Dowdle or Lupke.
He’s running like pollard did before his injury hitting the hole with one cut
man i think they should use him like they did with Zeke and Pollard!!!!! you feel me
I’m glad they haven’t run Pollard into the ground. The last month & playoffs will be the tale tale.
It's infuriating to watch McCarthy underutilize the talent we have. He finally listened to everyone telling him to use Cooks more, and look what happened! Dude went nuclear. Now he just needs to get his head out of his ass and stop playing Pollard like a power back just cause he has a bigger paycheck. Our run game is really our main weak area at this point, and he refuses to do anything to change it.
TP pass blocking is wearing him out
I agree. He drips.
I’ve been saying Rico needs to get the early down carries because he runs harder and runs through contact. It’s okay if Pollard gets the 3rd down touches or they can split their touches better. But they gotta run more to control that clock.
I always liked Davis more than Rico but the coaches did not. Regardless, whomever your backs are you feed the guy with the 'hot hand' to use a basketball analogy. That was pollard last year but of course Zeke took carries simply because he was making more money. Which is stupid. This year Pollard is making the money so he gets the majority of carries. Which is once again stupid. Feed the guy who is producing in any given ballgame. One week it might be Rico, the next pollard. Hell, might even be Luepke if you would ever give him the ball. :)
biggest issue for the offense this season has been redzone/goalline and short yardage... hmm why is that? OH ZEKE IS GONE and so is SHULTZ , for all those who said shultz was over rated/paid etc No he isnt Travis Kelce , or other top end elite TEs but he is right there just below them and on 3rd downs and red zone was where he made his biggest impact where a TE typically does. Another thing is there is no threat over the middle from the Cowboys in the passing game is partly why CEEDEE has been used so much in the slot ( he is great from the slot ) is cuz Gallop isnt going over the mid, Cooks isnt... Fergusson has been improving maybe he can make a bigger impact but yea... miss the threat over the mid .
I agree Zekes contract was the death of him , but he was a beast in short yardage and goalline. I truly wanted the cowboys to cut Zeke and also let Pollard walk and not give him the tag and get a RB in this past draft. i believe if Gibbs was still there late in the draft the cowboys were going to draft him over Mazi.
Overall our o line needs to block better, I think they’re getting there. Rico has been great, a lot of people jumping off the TP bandwagon in these comments shame on y’all he will pop off here soon.
As a one cut down hill runner Rico also has a nice jump cut run style at 215 pounds.
Tony doesn't have that extra gear he had prior to injury. Rico reminds me of Marrion's power. RICO WILL SHINE WHEN WE NEED HIM, I KNOW IT❤
Tony doesn't have that extra gear smh they ain't blocking
I know you didn't say this man has power like Marion the barbarian that's wild 😂
Barber was definitely different
Dowdle looks great. I think Pollard will get back to himself, but hes gotta get healthy first. Hes not 100% and its extremely clear to see. Coming off a broken leg, a guy who relies on explosiveness and quick cuts is gonna take a while to get back to where he was prior to the injury. I think ultimately, this is his last year in Dallas. I think they let him walk and draft a replacement. He probably won't be back to 100% until this off-season or early next season.
Yes let him run between The tackles, and pollard run outside.
Rico red zone
Pollard can't cut it
Not by himself
Yes they need to have Dak use a lot of RPO please and his Run game so he won't be just sitting in the pocket all the time getting smashed we're trying to force a play down a field and wind up getting intercepted.
Why not focus on both.
Pollard is running the ball because thwart are lying him 10 Million dollars! That is why Pollard is the bell cow.. Rico should be getting more snaps going forward. BTW Pollard is not the same Running back that he was from last year... part of the reason is the O line and his past injury and a fat check.....:)
Dowdle has had an injury every year since he was a freshman in college. They're using him sparingly because 12 touches is infinitely more than zero.
It's actually the LT button
The hell he doesn’t. I have pollard on my fantasy team I can’t afford that. Pollard just needs to step the hell up 😭🙏🏼
Rico needs more carries plus get hunter in the backfield as well to lead the way
Considering that Pollard is highly unlikely to return next season, I see no good reason to *not* see what Dowdle has and to just let TP play to his strengths.
Ideally I'd love to see Dallas draft a power guy next year and find a way to keep Pollard around.
Pollard is gonna take the hometown discount
Give 40oz some love as well
Exactly what I've been saying..#40 is a good physical runner and a solid pass blocker..he should get more touches especially in the RZ..
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That's a big problem with guys like McCarthy. He can't see the light. Dowdle is a better back bigger and more explosive. How about playing him because he earned it? Seems like a HS Coach playing his favorites. He should get 10 plus and more than Pollard.
ZEKE COULD HAVE STILL BEEN USED IN PASSING THEY NEVER TRIED IT AND DAK WAS ALWAYS LATE TO ZEKE OUT THE BACKFIELD I DONT BELIEVE THEY WILL USE RICO HOW THEY SHOULD BECAUSE THE FRONT OFFICE MAKES CALLS ON WHO SHOULD GET THE BALL MORE. Hopefully they will though cause you are right but they want a sleek fancy car not a dependable one
Omg Tyler Smith creating an 18 wheeler hole at 10:08
But Pollard as the primary ball carrier is not working, he's not a bell cow back
Zeke was a threat in the pass game cause he's hard to bring down cowboys need a real running back
facts and Zeke was a hell of a blocker
He a shifty Marion barber man we need more toughness on that offensive side to match that Dallas defense
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It’s so weird how the cowboys are with running backs. It’s like the lead back gets 90 percent most seasons. Why? It should be more balanced. Or ride the hot hand.
Man I'm not believing none of yall. Did the same with pollard last yr. How's that working. Wanted pollard to have the most carries. Lol. He's not an every down back. He feeds off of the number 1 back. The running back we need is treveon Henderson out of the O. That's zeke and pollard combined
Looks like are lead back for the 2024 season
This is what i figured, they will stick with Pollard no matter what and thats a mistake!! They didnt learn anything with Zeke, and thats on the Jones'!! You go with the hottest player in order to have the best team on the field, and right now thats Dowdle not Pollard. But they are going to stubbornly stick with Tony.
We've been bamboozled by tp unfortunately
Rico hungry… feed him
A small Marion the Barbarian 😅😅
Steele is an amazing run blocker but, can’t pass block at all!
They arent giving Rico the ball. Thats 10 million they are paying Pollard = all the carries
....ok, "more carries". We talking about a guy that STAY collecting injuries.
That was Rico job from the beginning he just couldn't stay on the field
Heard Rico is injured again.
It wouldn't make since to do that keep all your running backs fresh every team has 3 backs all 3 are dogs let put some respect on all three of them
You don’t went to show him to those good teams two earlier let it catch them by surprise
Yes the best way is to use 2 fresh backs BUT any assumptions based on a TERRIBLE NYG team is foolish.
He's not the guy. Dallas totally fumbled the ball this off-season
HEY YOU RICO?? CATCH. MIKE GIVE RICO THE DAM BALL PLEASE. THANK U KINDLY 🙄😏😏😏
Yes dang it , finally utilize what u got 🤦
He will he our Joseph Randle next yr. Please don't steal any department store underwear
Y'all act like this dudes history hadnt been riddled with injuries. He's not that guy y'all are amping him up to be.
Late to the party huh 😂
The only way Rico does anything special will be a tribute to the Offensive line. Stop trying to sell us a lemon and he damn sure is not a back that is going to lead the league in yards after contact. I would rather see Duce get some real touches or even Nathaniel Peat over Rico. He had his chance last year and didn't do Jack squat. Take away his 18 carries for 103 yards in 2 Giant games that would make him 71 for 258 yards on 3.6 per carry. And the man always getting hurt.
Man dallas fans yall do this all the time did to zeke now pollard the minute a player is down yall wanna put another in their place, I like Rico I also like pollard and pollard needs more carries he's not getting the carries he did last yr and pollard nice runs where called back by penalties it seems like yall trynna push TP out the door smh, I don't think MIKE knows how to use the type of backs either one of them are Rico is stronger but Tp is still better and of we lose Tp we will see it will be a big mistake.
once again. The jones determine who plays and who get's the ball. Not who's the best
He’s not a replacement the cowboys just wanna use pollard like he’s zeke pollard is an outside runner not inside use rico in the inside
Just alternate that's exactly what you did with Ezekiel Elliott that's why Tony pollard got his start. One. , 2. punch.
You don't throw to the same receiver every time be a coach alternate.