Don't dismiss Deuce Vaughn for 2025 so easily

[gimmesix]

The quickness isn't elite enough to offset how easily he goes down with arm tackles. There are plenty of guys just as quick as him that are 20 lbs heavier and he ran a 4.56 40, which is incredibly slow for a guy who weighs 176lbs. I was so rooting for the kid year 1, but he isn't running down on kickoffs or punts so all he would be doing would be taking up a precious roster spot. PS, sure, who cares...

I think that's where the comparisons to Darren Sproles fall short. Sproles was quick and fast, which helped him make up for his lack of size. Vaughn is quick, but he's not fast. He doesn't see a hole and blaze through it before it can close. He'll duck and dodge, but without that explosive element, he can't get too far before he's knocked down.

 

[GMO415]

With a new set of coaches (including his old college O-line coach), plus an expected younger and better offensive line, this should help RB Deuce Vaughn better use his skillset to prove he deserves to be on the Dallas Cowboys team (whether the 53 player roster or practice squad)...or make it harder to cut him.



The least Deuce deserves if he fails to make the 53 player roster is to be brought back on to the Practice Squad and be one of the 4 players protected from being stolen. He is young, has a very good skillset and should be kept in case one of the running backs who makes the 53 player roster actually gets injured.

What say you?

 

[speedkilz88]

That many RBs kept, eh? Just where do you think they're gonna go short on the 53 then?

They kept four RBs last year. It's typical in the nfl. And a 5th & 6th were on the practice squad.

2024
Dowdle
Elliott
Vaughn
Luepke

 

[speedkilz88]

I think that's where the comparisons to Darren Sproles fall short. Sproles was quick and fast, which helped him make up for his lack of size. Vaughn is quick, but he's not fast. He doesn't see a hole and blaze through it before it can close. He'll duck and dodge, but without that explosive element, he can't get too far before he's knocked down.

He had multiple runs of over 21 mph in college. There isn't a lot of RBs that do that. Blue can hit 22 mph.

 

[Pass2Run]

When it comes to dismissing Deuce, I'll meet you halfway,

I'll dis him, but I'm not missing him.

I flock with him, but I'm not stuck with him ...

 

[ColoradoCowboy]

Honestly, I have no idea how this is going to play out. If I HAD to guess right now, I'd say:

Williams
Blue
Deuce
Luepke (FB)

PS
Sanders
Mafa


But I could also see Sanders and Deuce swapping places.

 

[GMO415]

He had multiple runs of over 21 mph in college. There isn't a lot of RBs that do that. Blue can hit 22 mph.

I looked ahead and I don't don't see any college programs on the schedule.

 

[gimmesix]

He had multiple runs of over 21 mph in college. There isn't a lot of RBs that do that. Blue can hit 22 mph.

I just don't see the burst. He has good elusiveness, but I don't see that gear that allows him to fire through gaps and get into the secondary. Of course, we don't have a large sample size on the NFL level.

 

[J12B]

So you are advocating the Cowboys ignore their draft board and just pick names out of a hat?

It was clearly nepotism.

Deuce sucks

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

With a new set of coaches (including his old college O-line coach), plus an expected younger and better offensive line, this should help RB Deuce Vaughn better use his skillset to prove he deserves to be on the Dallas Cowboys team (whether the 53 player roster or practice squad)...or make it harder to cut him.



The least Deuce deserves if he fails to make the 53 player roster is to be brought back on to the Practice Squad and be one of the 4 players protected from being stolen. He is young, has a very good skillset and should be kept in case one of the running backs who makes the 53 player roster actually gets injured.

The thought of Deuce taking a valuable roster spot in 2025 is a downer.
He has had his chance, old fellow.

What say you

Honestly, I have no idea how this is going to play out. If I HAD to guess right now, I'd say:

Williams
Blue
Deuce
Luepke (FB)

PS
Sanders
Mafa


But I could also see Sanders and Deuce swapping places.

The NFC trembles at that quartet of talent.

 

[Carter]

Hes just not an NFL back with this size and weight. Hes a one trick pony and should be gone since Jaydon Blue was drafted to be the small speed back.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

They kept four RBs last year. It's typical in the nfl. And a 5th & 6th were on the practice squad.

2024
Dowdle
Elliott
Vaughn
Luepke

so with Mafa and Blue, Sanders and williams...add Luepke and Vaugh. lets keep 4.

vaughn is out of the picture for sure.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Honestly, I have no idea how this is going to play out. If I HAD to guess right now, I'd say:

Williams
Blue
Deuce
Luepke (FB)

PS
Sanders
Mafa


But I could also see Sanders and Deuce swapping places.

why Deuce over Mafa or Sanders? and sanders can't be in PS.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Vaughn is quick, but he's not fast.

Um, yes he is.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Who is trying to make concessions to make look holier than thou? Sounds like you hate this thread? If so, skip it.

Oh...you figured out it was you. Impressive!

 

[Kevinicus]

With a new set of coaches (including his old college O-line coach), plus an expected younger and better offensive line, this should help RB Deuce Vaughn better use his skillset to prove he deserves to be on the Dallas Cowboys team (whether the 53 player roster or practice squad)...or make it harder to cut him.



The least Deuce deserves if he fails to make the 53 player roster is to be brought back on to the Practice Squad and be one of the 4 players protected from being stolen. He is young, has a very good skillset and should be kept in case one of the running backs who makes the 53 player roster actually gets injured.

What say you?

It is pretty remarkable how much better he looks when he's not swallowed up immediately 3 yards behind the line.