I think he does in a specified role. He is still a freak of nature that you can point in the right direction with simple instructions and get results.
All I can say is that as much as we try to pretend, Rico Dowdle is not a legitimate NFL backup runner.
Our OL is not a well-oiled machine. Therefore, you need a back you can create the yardage you need.
Pollard is a splash runner. It's clear. And if we continue to try to bang him into the LOS or hope he can make himself skinny and pop one every now and again...it makes no sense.
I hate it that I sound passionate for what is like a Madden trade, but it honestly makes logical sense.