Jaydon Blue is the fastest offensive player we drafted this century

[rambo2]

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

Hey big guy, their draft was outstanding. They now have 7 running backs on the roster. That's right 7 and the interior oline is solid for many years to come.

 

[gimmesix]

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.

Probably running between the tackles, like we decided to do with Pollard when we made him the lead back. Had a player we needed to get outside the tackles and we insisted to run him more between the tackles. Every runner has to run between the tackles some to keep defenses honest, but you don't take race cars and turn them into demolition derby.

 

[TwoDeep3]

Probably running between the tackles, like we decided to do with Pollard when we made him the lead back. Had a player we needed to get outside the tackles and we insisted to run him more between the tackles. Every runner has to run between the tackles some to keep defenses honest, but you don't take race cars and turn them into demolition derby.

I agree. The promise of an improved offensive line suggests the possibility of getting a guy like Blue past the first level to use that speed to outrun the defense.

 

[America's Cowboy]

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.

Aren't you an Eagles or Giants fan? Suddenly worried about the Cowboys?

 

[rambo2]

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.

He can run any route and play in the slot.

 

[gtb1943]

Hey big guy, their draft was outstanding. They now have 7 running backs on the roster. That's right 7 and the interior oline is solid for many years to come.

seven jags maybe only you homers think otherwise

 

[rambo2]

seven jags maybe only you homers think otherwise

Lol, they just drafted the fastest back in the draft and one of the biggest. Their draft was outstanding.

 

[Rayman70]

Blue does remind me of Dorsett with the pass catching and hands , routes. Speed. He's a Glider like TD. Deceptive. Just when you think you have the contain on him he still gets around you. With Mafah, he just will run over you first then hits his top speed . Nobody wants to tackle a big RB coming down hill.

 

[Rayman70]

seven jags maybe only you homers think otherwise

Hey now.

 

[Rayman70]

Lol, they just drafted the fastest back in the draft and one of the biggest. Their draft was outstanding.

Jerry has stolen many fans joy . Many have Stockholm Syndrome. Forgot what success looks like. Truth is, your right. We did good

 

[Rayman70]

Full context. You guys recall last year how we thought the Texas RB Brooks was a lock for Dallas? Hurt knee and all? Then we didn't get him . Then we passed on all the backs. Looking back, aren't you guys glad? Tell me which backs from 2024 draft class stood out. Now look at how deep this class was at RB. I'd say we did good.

 

[gimmesix]

I agree. The promise of an improved offensive line suggests the possibility of getting a guy like Blue past the first level to use that speed to outrun the defense.

Got to pop him on the edges. That doesn't mean he has to run wide. We need to use the guards/center to cave the middle of the defense and the tackles and tight ends to kick out and let him go between the tackle and guard for explosive plays. If we try to bang him behind the guard and center, he's not built for that. Hit the gap between the G/T, go off tackle or sweep. Those should be his bread and butter plays along with screens and getting the ball in his hands on passes. Let Williams or Mafah be the pounder.

 

[gimmesix]

Full context. You guys recall last year how we thought the Texas RB Brooks was a lock for Dallas? Hurt knee and all? Then we didn't get him . Then we passed on all the backs. Looking back, aren't you guys glad? Tell me which backs from 2024 draft class stood out. Now look at how deep this class was at RB. I'd say we did good.

2024 was definitely a weak class, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. We took a fifth-round back and seventh-round back. The probability is higher that they are Vaughn and Scarbrough than they are Bucky Irving and Bo Jackson.

The hit rate in the fifth-seventh round is around 20 percent. For example, the 2023 draft had 10 backs taken from the fifth to seventh rounds. Only two of them can be considered successes at this point and might be stretching it with the second.

They are Israel Abanikanda (70 total rushing yards so far, 3.2 average), Chase Brown (more than 1,000 yards, 4.3 average), Eric Gray (79 yards, less than 3 per carry), Evan Hull (1 yard), Chris Rodriguez (420 yards, but 4.9 per carry), Deuce Vaughn (60 yards, 2 per carry), Zach Evans (19 yards, 2.1), Dwayne McBride (cut), Lew Nichols III (cut, then signed to Philly's PS), Kenny McIntosh (IR, nothing since)

 

[plasticman]

Aren't you an Eagles or Giants fan? Suddenly worried about the Cowboys?

Impugning my character with your cruel and vicious accusations are merely an attempt to provoke me into a 10,000 word, 6 hour long essay on my love for the Cowboys.

However, your insidious plot has failed......barely.

Had you also mentioned the Washington Whatevers....it was on!

 

[America's Cowboy]

Impugning my character with your cruel and vicious accusations are merely an attempt to provoke me into a 10,000 word, 6 hour long essay on my love for the Cowboys.

However, your insidious plot has failed......barely.

Had you also mentioned the Washington Whatevers....it was on!

Ok, please forgive me brother. You're good.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Full context. You guys recall last year how we thought the Texas RB Brooks was a lock for Dallas? Hurt knee and all? Then we didn't get him . Then we passed on all the backs. Looking back, aren't you guys glad? Tell me which backs from 2024 draft class stood out. Now look at how deep this class was at RB. I'd say we did good.

Irving for the Buccs looks good. But I felt this way last year. Might be a blessing in disguise we didn’t take a back. I liked the backs better this year.

 

[plasticman]

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.

Emmitt is listed as 221 LBS in a 5'9 frame, somewhat more compact than Blue.

I don't really understand the comparison. Blue is 200 LBS in a 6" frame.

I think Blue would be perfect filling the role of RB2 like Pollard did when Zeke still had gas.

The Cowboys don't need another Zeke. They just need a consistent pounder. I suppose there is a possibility that Mafah, our other drafted rookie RB, could be that guy but will he be at 100% when training camp starts?

 

[popp1234]

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.

I agree. I want a scheme that matches him up with LBs and running wheel routes.

 

[Praxit]

...I use to run a 4.6 and the wind would whirl by me.

Cant imagine someone running 4.3 ..lol.. This kid could be our home run hitter.

 

[cowboyed]

He is also the same size as Gibbs from the lions.

Hmm, if Jaydon Blue was related to the Bee Gees he could blaze down to the opposing endzone singing "ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive".