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I hadn't given much thought to this guy since we obtained him from the Raiders. I was actually thinking of using Scarborough as a HB/FB and came across Olawale's youtube. I only looked at two but there are more.

6-1 238-244
40-4.58 (low 4.4 high 4.58) Looks 4.55 on the field.

This guy can run. He has power. No arm tackles here. Often breaks two tackles in a run. Has some wiggle but mostly is a one cut back who makes people miss. Hard to catch once in open field. Acceleration to line is average. Can make the corner. Runs inside well. No reports of fumbling. He could easily be the go to RB in case of injury. Didn't see him block much as most were runs but reports are he is a very good blocker including pass protection. Lines up some as lone back. Catches the ball well in the flats as an outlet and even downfield. 3 minor injuries in career. Sent the Raiders Pro Bowl FB packing after conversion from LB to FB.

Played LB, WR, TE at North Texas. I don't think he went to the combine and his pro day youtube is silent so I can't give you metrics there.

I doubt Scarborough is even on the radar as a FB esp with this guy on the roster. I've watched the Cowboys since 1964 and we have never had a FB like this guy. Perkins is only one close and he was more of a HB.

I'm excited about seeing this guy play. No need to carry an extra RB.
 
Team seems to be going in the direction of a more diversified passing attack, no stars, but lots of Guys who can contribute and offer something different, a FB with these kind of wheels fits that ideology.
 
I think he can be good for us to save a roster spot. Keep Zeke, Rod, and Tavon as the RB’s with Olawale as the FB/emergency RB. Stash Bo, or someone else, on the PS to be called up if needed.
 
PJTHEDOORS said:
Why then did the Raiders want Keith Smith over him? If he is a physical runner and can catch, block?
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Part of it was our special teams coach went there and knows Smith as a special teammer. (Olawale is supposed to be just as good, though, but Bissacia hasn't worked with Olawale.) Part of it is that Smith has become one of the better run blocking fullbacks in the league and the Raiders new staff valued that over Olawale's versatility. Olawale is a good run blocker, but Smith is better and should still be considered an ascending player. Olawale is what he is at this point, but I think that's a pretty good thing.
 
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He is the reason I think Scarbrough starts the season on the practice squad, unless he beats out Rod Smith. Olawale can carry it 5 to 10 times in a pinch.

No reason to carry Zeke, 2 bruising RBs, plus Olawale and Austin.
 
Doomsday said:
He is the reason I think Scarbrough starts the season on the practice squad, unless he beats out Rod Smith. Olawale can carry it 5 to 10 times in a pinch.

No reason to carry Zeke, 2 bruising RBs, plus Olawale and Austin.
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Yep. It could be hard to fit him onto the roster though it's a good problem to have.
 
jobberone said:


I hadn't given much thought to this guy since we obtained him from the Raiders. I was actually thinking of using Scarborough as a HB/FB and came across Olawale's youtube. I only looked at two but there are more.

6-1 238-244
40-4.58 (low 4.4 high 4.58) Looks 4.55 on the field.

This guy can run. He has power. No arm tackles here. Often breaks two tackles in a run. Has some wiggle but mostly is a one cut back who makes people miss. Hard to catch once in open field. Acceleration to line is average. Can make the corner. Runs inside well. No reports of fumbling. He could easily be the go to RB in case of injury. Didn't see him block much as most were runs but reports are he is a very good blocker including pass protection. Lines up some as lone back. Catches the ball well in the flats as an outlet and even downfield. 3 minor injuries in career. Sent the Raiders Pro Bowl FB packing after conversion from LB to FB.

Played LB, WR, TE at North Texas. I don't think he went to the combine and his pro day youtube is silent so I can give you metrics there.

I doubt Scarborough is even on the radar as a FB esp with this guy on the roster. I've watched the Cowboys since 1964 and we have never had a FB like this guy. Perkins is only one close and he was more of a HB.

I'm excited about seeing this guy play. No need to carry an extra RB.
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He's a good player.
 
Olawale, zeke and Austin will have a package in the backfield together. You guys just don't know!!!

He was the best pass catching FB last year. Gruden is doing away with the FB position with his style of offense. This is a very very good pickup for Dallas.

Him and Austin will compensate for losing witten.
 
Melonfeud said:
I've been 'banking' on him ever since his Re- acquisition,and seeing some of his limited work in silver&black on YouTube:thumbup:
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I liked him when he was here the first time, but he was not going to beat out incumbent Tony Fiammatta at the time.
 
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