Deuce Vaughn isn't fast

[Kingofholland]

Can I start a Deuce Vaughn thread?

I have seen anecdotes on this forum several times about Vaughn's top end speed, and the usual idea is that Deuce "is shifty, but not fast in a straight line". I think that's true for the most part. His side-to-side ability is elite, but his top end speed is not.

But I have also seen "Deuce Vaughn isn't fast" or "Deuce is too slow" several times now, and that just isn't true.







21.5+ mph on the field is ridiculous. It is plenty fast, especially for a RB. That is really fast for a WR, much less a RB.

For reference, the fastest speed hit by a ball carrier so far this season was the Texans WR Nico Collins, clocked at a max of 21.89 mph. The 2nd fastest recorded straight-line-speed so far this season was 21.21 mph, hit by Colts WR Alec Pierce. Pierce ran a 4.41 40 at the combine. He is plenty fast. But, 21.21 mph? We already know Deuce can clear that.

That's it. I just felt like dispelling a myth. I am once again hoping the Cowboys use more Deuce. He is likely the fastest RB on the team.

Vaughn is definitely quicker than fast, but we definitely over rate 40 time straight line speed of football players. It's important to a degree but Vaughn's 4.56 40 is fast enough to take it to the house and is only .08 slower than the average CB. That's basically a flick of the wrist, and if Vaughn has faster short area quickness, that CB isn't running him down.

I too hope we find unique packages to use Vaughn because he brings an element the other backs do not.

 

[ColoradoCowboy]

They said the same thing about some guy from Florida.

 

[chagus]

Not sure how much that benefits us in the 2024 Superbowl season, he needs carries, his time will come. Hasn't shown enough to really get more reps I believe

Not sure how a fast and shifty RB can benefit a football team. Ok.

 

[FVSTONE]

How could that late a draft pick ever be a bust?

Anyone who makes a team and can’t seem to contribute when called on is a bust!

 

[links18]

I've known about Deuce's top speed and quickness. I still don't understand what this stubborn and clueless coaching staff is waiting on by refusing to play Deuce Vaughn???

This coaching staff is what is holding back this offense’s true potential.

They are waiting for Jerry to stop shoving Zeke back down everyone's throats?

 

[America's Cowboy]

They are waiting for Jerry to stop shoving Zeke back down everyone's throats?

Likely true, but Zeke played okay against the Cleveland Browns. It was Rico Dowdle who did bad.