Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb hints at Tony Pollard having a big game against the Panthers

Over 4 a long time in the past, Tony Dorsett broke unfastened after a quiet begin to a rookie season that ended with he and his teammates hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy. A identical prevalence might be in the works now with present Cowboys operating again Tony Pollard. 

A Pro Bowler remaining yr, Pollard has taken a supporting position in the Cowboys’ offense this yr in spite of now not sharing a backfield with Ezekiel Elliott. CeeDee Lamb, who has lower via defenses like a sizzling knife via butter lately, feels that his teammate is line to have a big day on Sunday against the Panthers and their Twenty sixth-ranked run protection. 

“With my explosion, then (Brandin Cooks) coming along, and we’re about to get (Pollard) going,” Lamb mentioned. “Just putting all our pieces together, our weapons doing what they’ve got to do, our offense can be great.” 

Cooks seemed like Jerry Rice at occasions all over remaining Sunday’s 49-17 win over the New York Giants. The former Pro Bowler stuck a whopping 9 of 10 goals for 173 yards and a ranking. 

“At some point, they’re going to start backing up,” Lamb mentioned of opposing defenses having to admire the Cowboys’ vertical passing assault. “And if not, we’re going to continue to go on a tear, throwing the ball. Ultimately, we want to get the running game started. We want to reward those guys in the backfield because of the blocks they’ve been holding for us. … It’s all about playing for one another.” 

For his section, Pollard does not thoughts taking a again seat to the passing game. He mentioned that groups seem to be inquisitive about preventing the Cowboys’ operating game after focusing extra on containing the passing game previous in the season. Pollard additionally stated that issues are other with Elliott out of the image. 

“You definitely know you’re a target,” Pollard mentioned of his increased position. “Teams do a great job trying to stop the run, and lately, they’ve been doing a good job of stopping us but we’ve been getting done in the passing game. … Just playing complementary.” 

Pollard mentioned that Cooks is a “prime example” of being able when known as upon. 

“For me, it’s pretty much doing the same thing that got me here,” he mentioned. “Just being ready for when my number is called. When they call my number, I’m ready to make a play.” 

When requested about this weekend, Pollard concurs with Lamb that he might be in line for a big day. That then again, is the similar mentality Pollard takes into each game. 

“Every week, I look at it like, this is a big week for us coming us,” Pollard mentioned. “I know eventually it’ll happen if you keep speaking it.”