Jaydon Blue is the fastest offensive player we drafted this century

[Teague31]

Randall Williams had blinding speed; unfortunately that was all he had
not sure what his time was but football speed was FAST

He really was Alexander Wright 2.0

 

[Chuck 54]

I’m glad the OP said “This Century,” meaning the last 25 years because we all know he is not the fastest bullet in the Cowboys gun.

 

[starfrombirth]

That eventually happened, but the time consuming process it took the cowboys to do that, even when decline had already shown itself is unacceptable. Take Romo and now Dak for example. 8(plus years) of mediocrity for both is crazy business.

Not for nothing, but Romo's play didn't fall off. The injuries just got to him.

 

[starfrombirth]

What is the probability of Blue being misused? Does he have the frame to withstand the role of a starting RB?

Blue is not the same size as Gibbs, whose 200 LBS is packed into a 3-inch smaller frame, significant for a RB.

What about his propensity to fumble? Is that going to improve against much larger, quicker, and ferocious opponents than in college?

How is Blue anything more than a specialty back, the pass-catching speedster that takes advantage of a worn-down defense, courtesy of the more rugged starter?

I'm not opposed to drafting him here, but he is not the solution to the Cowboys inability to run the ball. The opportunity to acquire that guy faded when the lights were turned off after day #2.

You know that Emmit was only 205 right? I'm just saying that you don't have to be a 220 lb monster to make it in the league. There are plenty of examples of smaller backs being great.

 

[SoupcanSam]

Not for nothing, but Romo's play didn't fall off. The injuries just got to him.

What are we like 30 years and running now? You tell me what it was if it wasn't for nothing.....

 

[CCBoy]

Here is the question. Can this new offensive line get Blue to the second level? If so, can they put him in a position to make a move and be gone?

I read somewhere Blue reminds of Pollard. I have no clue. But Blue has the similar speed as Turpin. Get him past the big boys and watch him run.

Faster than Bob Hayes?

 

[starfrombirth]

What are we like 30 years and running now? You tell me what it was if it wasn't for nothing.....

I'm not disagreeing with the franchise ineptitude, just the opinion that Romo's play dropped off. He was still very good until the injury and then Dak had the only great season of his career.

 

[CCBoy]

You see the problem with that statement is that the cowboys have a long history of not starting certain players at a position where the starter is not playing up to par, but the backup may be more serviceable.

The FO fascination with "we lover our certain guys" doesn't necessarily help the situation either, and is as penciled in as it gets.

Deuce Vaughn isn't a starter, but the guy got drafted based on his family connection, and received carries that should have easily went to more serviceable backs that were behind dowdle such as Malik Davis.

I mean this is a FO that fell in love with Troy Hambrick after Emmitt Smith left, and a blind man could see that he shouldn't have been starting. Woody Dantzler had more potential than that guy.

Point is, this FO has a history of penciling in certain players they shouldn't, wether favorite or contract, no matter how bad they are.

Abstract comparison and defund the schools. Oh, lead the protest...

Oh, back to the streets...you really rooting?

 

[stinkface]

Faster than Bob Hayes?

No one that ever played for the Cowboys was faster then bullet Bob. I saw him play and yes I am that old.

PS. Zone defenses were adopted in the NFL because of his speed. No one played zone before he came in as a rookie snd ran by everyone.

 

[CCBoy]

No one that ever played for the Cowboys was faster then bullet Bob. I saw him play and yes I am that old.

PS. Zone defenses were adopted in the NFL because of his speed. No one played zone before he came in as a rookie snd ran by everyone.

Been around since the 'lil General led the Cowboys. Still have his autographed picture.

Sid Blanks was the first drafted player for Houston. He played for Texas A&I.

 

[SoupcanSam]

I'm not disagreeing with the franchise ineptitude, just the opinion that Romo's play dropped off. He was still very good until the injury and then Dak had the only great season of his career.

Not disagreeing with that, just saying the cowboys have moved sideways if not down the majority of those 30 years.

Good seasons are a given here and there, but neither Romo nor Dak has moved the needle much for this team

We as fans are so ammune to mediocrity that we find it accepting in a way. It's what we know.

I blame the FO more because alot of these guys were project for the most part and had a limited ceiling. The FO dragged those ceilings out longer than expected.

Imo they should have drafted atleast a day two or 3 QB at some point in both Romo And Dak 8 plus years careers.

Good seasons and low expectations for the playoffs have exhausted most fans over the years.

 

[popp1234]

Here is the question. Can this new offensive line get Blue to the second level? If so, can they put him in a position to make a move and be gone?

I read somewhere Blue reminds of Pollard. I have no clue. But Blue has the similar speed as Turpin. Get him past the big boys and watch him run.

I also like Blue's ability to catch passes out of the backfield.

 

[Teague31]

We drafted RB Darius Jackson in the 6th round in 2016 and he ran a 4.35. He only lasted one season with the Cowboys.

And he generated a 50 page rueage thread.
#Legend

 

[big dog cowboy]

His dad was literally in the war room in jerrys ear. If you believe anything else you are crazy.

If you believe anything else you are crazy.

 

[SoupcanSam]

If you believe anything else you are crazy.

There wasn't one time last season where the team felt it was appropriate to trust Vaughn in any tough situation. Not even as a change of pace option.

The FO knows Vaughn can't add consist value in any form. Do they believe he has talent? Of course. Did they mostly want to do his dad a solid? Of course.

 

[Bobhaze]

Faster than Bob Hayes?

No. He’s the fastest Cowboy ever and fastest in NFL history.

 

[Davidlee1973]

I hope he works out. I'm glad to finally have elite speed from an offensive draft pick. He's about the same weight as c j 2k. Ill give him a chance. He can add 6 pounds and still run 4.3.

That’s because he fumbles so much. You can run faster without a ball

 

[rambo2]

I hope he works out. I'm glad to finally have elite speed from a offensive draft pick. He's about the same weight as c j 2k. Ill give him a chance. He can add 6 pounds and still run 4.3.

Ohio State could not cover him out of the backfield.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I also like Blue's ability to catch passes out of the backfield.

Me too. Could be a great weapon. Just hope the naked screen isn't what they believe will be the best use of him. Or the Jet sweep.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Faster than Bob Hayes?

Maybe in reading.