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Cowboys Draft 2016: Which Running Back Fits Best?
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/1/21/10781744/cowboys-draft-2016-which-running-back-fits-best
...There has been some hype about the Cowboys taking either Ezekiel Elliott or Derrick Henry, the two RB prospects with the highest profile. However, while running back is a big need, it's not as pressing a need as quarterback, cornerback, or even wide receiver. That said, the Cowboys should wait until the middle rounds to take their running back of the future, and the guy that makes the most sense is Utah's Devontae Booker...
When I see McFadden, I see a guy that may not have the cutting ability to perform successfully in a zone-blocking scheme. In fact, the Cowboys had to create plays using a man-blocking scheme to get the most out of him, as his slashing trait worked best in that scheme. A guy like Booker fits the zone-blocking scheme to perfection with his ability to find the hole, his field vision and awareness, and with how he can diagnose the blocking in front of him.
Standing at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, there will be some knocks on Booker for his size, and his speed isn't the best either, given he's been projected to run a 4.56 40-yard dash. Nevertheless, Booker's speed isn't a big deal in between the tackles. He's extremely shifty and because of his smaller frame, his low center of gravity makes it difficult for linebackers and cornerbacks on the second level and beyond to bring him down. Let's take a look at a few clips and see exactly why Booker would make perfect sense in Dallas...
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/1/21/10781744/cowboys-draft-2016-which-running-back-fits-best
...There has been some hype about the Cowboys taking either Ezekiel Elliott or Derrick Henry, the two RB prospects with the highest profile. However, while running back is a big need, it's not as pressing a need as quarterback, cornerback, or even wide receiver. That said, the Cowboys should wait until the middle rounds to take their running back of the future, and the guy that makes the most sense is Utah's Devontae Booker...
When I see McFadden, I see a guy that may not have the cutting ability to perform successfully in a zone-blocking scheme. In fact, the Cowboys had to create plays using a man-blocking scheme to get the most out of him, as his slashing trait worked best in that scheme. A guy like Booker fits the zone-blocking scheme to perfection with his ability to find the hole, his field vision and awareness, and with how he can diagnose the blocking in front of him.
Standing at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, there will be some knocks on Booker for his size, and his speed isn't the best either, given he's been projected to run a 4.56 40-yard dash. Nevertheless, Booker's speed isn't a big deal in between the tackles. He's extremely shifty and because of his smaller frame, his low center of gravity makes it difficult for linebackers and cornerbacks on the second level and beyond to bring him down. Let's take a look at a few clips and see exactly why Booker would make perfect sense in Dallas...
