FRISCO, Texas — Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott for the Dallas Cowboys.
The rookie fourth-round pick is also 6-foot, 210 pounds, with plans to put on a little more weight. So running between the tackles isn't something Pollard fears as the Cowboys look to ease the load on a star with 1,003 touches in his first three seasons.
"I know people think he's going to be this gadget guy," running backs coach Gary Brown said.