Jaydon Blue is the fastest offensive player we drafted this century

[gtb1943]

If hes going to be in there on receiving downs pass protection is a must. It's not always up the the OC, if the defense is bringing extra guys you cant have defenders running free.

still does not make it any better; the QB needs to also be ready to audible. But you are acting like this is a deal breaker and it is not

 

[gtb1943]

I was never a fan of him. He was ok.

but remember what people were saying after his rookie season?

 

[Rayman70]

but remember what people were saying after his rookie season?

Vaguely

 

[RonnieT24]

but remember what people were saying after his rookie season?

I blame Parcells for that kid's falloff. Parcells pounded on him to change his running style. He was a far more creative runner his rookie season. When Parcells (and the fan base) fell in love with Barber Julius changed up his running style to be more like Barber. Only he was like 25 pound lighter than Barber and not anywhere near suited to run that way. Once he last his mojo he was never able to get it back. It happens but I really think had he been drafted somewhere else with a coach willing to let him be himself he would have had a much better career.

 

[thunderpimp91]

still does not make it any better; the QB needs to also be ready to audible. But you are acting like this is a deal breaker and it is not

Pass blocking ability is absolutely a deal breaker for getting in games on passing downs. There have been many super talented athletes who didn't the opportunity to see the field more because they can't block.

We could go through film all day about the importance of pass protection for RBs.....here is an Excellent Rico Dowdle pass pro example

That play was the difference in a sack vs a 30 yard gain. Many coaches will tell you that if you can't block you can't play. Not saying that is the future of Jaydon Blue in the NFL, but its certainly an area he needs to improve in, and it could be the reason we don't see him on the field as much as we would like early on.

 

[GMO415]

Blue didn't amount to crap at UT being the leading RB. He didn't even break 750 yards in a season. Don't expect much out of this cat.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Pass blocking ability is absolutely a deal breaker for getting in games on passing downs. There have been many super talented athletes who didn't the opportunity to see the field more because they can't block.

We could go through film all day about the importance of pass protection for RBs.....here is an Excellent Rico Dowdle pass pro example

That play was the difference in a sack vs a 30 yard gain. Many coaches will tell you that if you can't block you can't play. Not saying that is the future of Jaydon Blue in the NFL, but its certainly an area he needs to improve in, and it could be the reason we don't see him on the field as much as we would like early on.

Very true. Pass protection is critical for any RB who wants to become a starter in the NFL. The key in the video below is that Jaydon Blue truly acknowledges he has a fumbling problem and is eager to get to Dallas to receive help from his new coaches to fix his fumbling issue. That is a huge step forward and a good thing to see from Jaydon.



Another thing, the video clip you used of Rico Dowdle "pass protecting" was a poor example. Rico got backtracked immediately straight into Dak. lol

Check this tape out...

Voch Lombardi does an excellent job breaking down film on Jaydon Blue. He mentions everything Blue brings to the table, but also mentions how Jaydon Blue needs to improve on his ball protection. Also, go to both the 6:23 minute and 7:00 minute marks of this video. Lombardi shows how Jaydon Blue actually can pass protect pretty well. Certainly much better than the Rico Dowdle "pass protection" play you showed us. lol



So, yes, "pass protection" is very important for any RB who plans on playing for and especially starting for the Dallas Cowboys, and so is ball protection. The key thing is Jaydon Blue absolutely agrees and acknowledges he needs to improve his ball protection and is eager to get "coached up" by the Cowboys new coaches. Blue is also eager to improve on his "pass protection", but he has shown at Texas that he has the capability of doing "pass protection" and "ball security" better. We should all be excited to have Jaydon Blue and see him improve and progress as a Dallas Cowboy.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Blue didn't amount to crap at UT being the leading RB. He didn't even break 750 yards in a season. Don't expect much out of this cat.

Jaydon got injured early in the 2024 season with a high ankle sprain which cost him much playing time, yet still rushed for 730 yards, a 5.4 ypc average and 8 rushing TDs. That doesn't include 368 yards receiving for a 8.8 yards per reception average and 6 pass catching TDs. 1,100 scrimmage yards combined for a 6.2 yards per play average and 18 TDs. Pretty darn good for playing injured most of the season. If he had been healthy, he easily would have rushed for 1k+ yards, not including higher pass catching yards and total TDs.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Very true. Pass protection is critical for any RB who wants to become a starter in the NFL. The key in the video below is that Jaydon Blue truly acknowledges he has a fumbling problem and is eager to get to Dallas to receive help from his new coaches to fix his fumbling issue. That is a huge step forward and a good thing to see from Jaydon.



Another thing, the video clip you used of Rico Dowdle "pass protecting" was a poor example. Rico got backtracked immediately straight into Dak. lol

Check this tape out...

Voch Lombardi does an excellent job breaking down film on Jaydon Blue. He mentions everything Blue brings to the table, but also mentions how Jaydon Blue needs to improve on his ball protection. Also, go to both the 6:23 minute and 7:00 minute marks of this video. Lombardi shows how Jaydon Blue actually can pass protect pretty well. Certainly much better than the Rico Dowdle "pass protection" play you showed us. lol



So, yes, "pass protection" is very important for any RB who plans on playing for and especially starting for the Dallas Cowboys, and so is ball protection. The key thing is Jaydon Blue absolutely agrees and acknowledges he needs to improve his ball protection and is eager to get "coached up" by the Cowboys new coaches. Blue is also eager to improve on his "pass protection", but he has shown at Texas that he has the capability of doing "pass protection" and "ball security" better. We should all be excited to have Jaydon Blue and see him improve and progress as a Dallas Cowboy.

Completely agree. Its no question where Blue needs to improve. It's also not a question that his ceiling is going to force the Cowboys to give him every opportunity to show he either is or isn't up for the task.

Rico may have gotten pushed back, but he picked it up early and did a great job of getting across the formation to buy Rush a couple seconds. If Blue can do that he will be fine. I don't think he is going to have to become all world in pass pro, but the ability to pick up the free man and a willingness to get there in time is what I'll be looking for out of him.

 

[Verdict]

Javonte Williams is pretty good. I’d be shocked if Mafah knocks him off the roster.

Miles Sanders is a waste of a roster spot. I thought that micro man (Deuce) would be pretty decent as well, but the team has done Deuce zero solids in terms of at least trying to use him the right way. I don’t know if he would have made a hand at RB or not but the way Dallas has used him is crapola.

 

[speedkilz88]

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.

Blue is about an 1/8 inch shorter and 3 pounds lighter.

Blue is 5090 196
Gibbs is 5091 199

 

[speedkilz88]

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?

Blue is 5-9 196, Emmitt was 5-9 1/2 199 when he was drafted. The 221 was when he left the league although I don't think he was ever listed that high on actual nfl rosters.

 

[stilltheguru]

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.

Yall just log on here lying lol. Just say you don't like blue. No need to turn Gibbs into a rocked up bruiser

 

[conner01]

Javonte Williams is pretty good. I’d be shocked if Mafah knocks him off the roster.

Williams I doubt plays ST and deuce doesn’t either. I think deuce is the odd man out. Put him on PS

 

[gtb1943]

Pass blocking ability is absolutely a deal breaker for getting in games on passing downs. There have been many super talented athletes who didn't the opportunity to see the field more because they can't block.

We could go through film all day about the importance of pass protection for RBs.....here is an Excellent Rico Dowdle pass pro example

That play was the difference in a sack vs a 30 yard gain. Many coaches will tell you that if you can't block you can't play. Not saying that is the future of Jaydon Blue in the NFL, but its certainly an area he needs to improve in, and it could be the reason we don't see him on the field as much as we would like early on.

frankly you are full of it. show me a top runner who was cut or lost a career because he was unable to pass block

 

[gtb1943]

I blame Parcells for that kid's falloff. Parcells pounded on him to change his running style. He was a far more creative runner his rookie season. When Parcells (and the fan base) fell in love with Barber Julius changed up his running style to be more like Barber. Only he was like 25 pound lighter than Barber and not anywhere near suited to run that way. Once he last his mojo he was never able to get it back. It happens but I really think had he been drafted somewhere else with a coach willing to let him be himself he would have had a much better career.

also BP demanded he bulk up and that cost him flexibility and agility.
You watch him his rookie season and then after and it was like two different backs

 

[plasticman]

Blue is about an 1/8 inch shorter and 3 pounds lighter.

Blue is 5090 196
Gibbs is 5091 199

Blue is 5-9 196, Emmitt was 5-9 1/2 199 when he was drafted. The 221 was when he left the league although I don't think he was ever listed that high on actual nfl rosters.

Yall just log on here lying lol. Just say you don't like blue. No need to turn Gibbs into a rocked up bruiser

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/positions/RB/2/2025/RATING/DESC

For the record, I have provided the link where NFLdraftbuzz.com lists Blue at 6ft tall.

Are they accurate? Perhaps, perhaps not. I'm only as accurate as my sources, I never personally measured him.

Did any of you?

For one of you in particular, a certain degree of civility is expected on this forum. Calling another poster a liar without giving him the opportunity to prove his case is rude and classless.

Whether or not he is 5'9, 6'0 or 100 feet tall is not the point. If that site is inaccurate then it is on them and not me.

 

[speedkilz88]

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/positions/RB/2/2025/RATING/DESC

For the record, I have provided the link where NFLdraftbuzz.com lists Blue at 6ft tall.

Are they accurate? Perhaps, perhaps not. I'm only as accurate as my sources, I never personally measured him.

Did any of you?

For one of you in particular, a certain degree of civility is expected on this forum. Calling another poster a liar without giving him the opportunity to prove his case is rude and classless.

Whether or not he is 5'9, 6'0 or 100 feet tall is not the point. If that site is inaccurate then it is on them and not me.

The 5-9 196 comes from the combine and pro day. Stop taking anything from an obscure website like draft buzz as the gospel. And today it's also on the roster the Cowboys released to the media.

 

[plasticman]

The 5-9 196 comes from the combine and pro day. Stop taking anything from an obscure website like draft buzz as the gospel. And today it's also on the roster the Cowboys released to the media.

I get that. I understand. Draftbuzz got it wrong which means I got it wrong this time. It certainly wasn't the first time. It won't be my last mistake I assure you.

I posted the link, not to prove I was right. Obviously they got it wrong. I posted the link to prove that I just didn't make it up, I was referencing an inaccurate source.

The point I was just now making is that being wrong does not make me a liar. I resent being called a liar just because I quoted inaccurate information from a website. Wouldn't you resent it? Wouldn't anyone?

 

[gtb1943]

The only completely honest measurements for any prospect comes from the combine.
anyone using anything else deserves the ridicule they get