Earlier this week, we discussed why Jourdan Lewis and George Iloka will have key roles on the Dallas Cowboys defense despite not starting. Today, it's Tony Pollard's turn, as we detail how and why the rookie running back will be a key reserve in 2019.
To get an idea of how the Cowboys can use Pollard off the bench, we must first look at how the team utilized Lance Dunbar, who sat behind a talented back in DeMarco Murray for most of his career, a few years ago.
For those who don't remember, Dunbar was a diminutive back -- listed 5-foot-8 and 187 pounds -- and an outstanding athlete who was dynamic with the ball in his hands (averaged over 10 yards per touch in 2015) during his Cowboys career (2012-17); however, injuries mostly derailed what could have been an impressive career with the team.