Tony Pollard sat out of all three preseason games, but on Sunday he will take the field as the Cowboys' starting running back in the team's regular-season opener against the Giants.
Elliott's departure opened the door for Pollard's workload to ramp up.
"A lot of opportunities, a lot of touches, a lot of involvement in the game, and I'm just ready to make an impact from a physical standpoint," Pollard said."I'm not exactly sure [about his touches total for 2023]. I can't really put a number on it, but I'm pretty sure it will be an increased volume. So whatever they give me, I got it."
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown in the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.as the team's offensive coordinator, is confident Pollard is up to the challenge this season.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
"There is nothing we will shy away from on a scheme standpoint with him. Like everybody, there are going to be things he's more comfortable doing, but I have zero concerns about his body type with anything we're doing. I just love the explosive playmaker he is. "I love the way he works in practice. There's a quiet confidence about him that you feel. You also feel his speed whether he's running a toss play toward the sideline or running a route. You feel his speed. It's real. I think there's no question in my he's ready for this role."
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