LaDainian Tomlinson: Deuce Vaughn will be a matchup nightmare

[rambo2]

The hype on this guy is over the moon....while I hope he pans out I can't remember a recent 6th round pick that has garnered this much attention.

I think that the Denver running back with Elway was a 6th round pick.

 

[DallasEast]

I think that the Denver running back with Elway was a 6th round pick.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis.

 

[cowboyec]

hi-praise from someone who has been in the arena.

 

[stuckindc]

Ah you guys are already preparing your OC complaints like you did the last one who vastly overachieved with the talent given him.

Moore Sucked

 

[Hardline]

Tomlinson being an ex TCU Horned Frog adds credibility to his claim.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Priceless.

 

[dogberry]

I hope Vaughn replaces Beasley.

 

[The Fonz]

If he pans out I want you guys to remember how you made fun of his dwarfism.

what if he did not?

 

[Runwildboys]

Ah yes, the gnat. Known for its prowess in the 3-cone drill…. There’s gotta be a cooler thing to compare him to than that

You ever try to keep a gnat from getting by you?

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Question isn’t his talent, abilities, or potential, the question is whether our OC will utilize him properly,….or at all…

Agreed.
It seems we always come back to tha, oldster.
We could draft Stroud and Bijan and fans, by necessity, will wonder if they will be used to their highest potential.

 

[conner01]

Question isn’t his talent, abilities, or potential, the question is whether our OC will utilize him properly,….or at all…

That’s the real question. And he’s not the only guy. There’s no reason not to have Turpin involved in the offense. He’s very experienced as a receiver and they both add super quickness to the offense

 

[Aven8]

Moore Sucked

Yep. Vaughn would see the field maybe 8 times on the year unless we had an injury……

 

[Verdict]

https://heavy.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/ladainian-tomlinson-deuce-vaughn-la-chargers/

I think this could be a matchup nightmare out the backfield. A lot of people are comparing him to Darren Sproles who was one of the best ever coming out the back field, running routes, creating mismatches,” Tomlinson said on NFL Network. “I see Deuce Vaughn in the same light. There’s no way you’re going to stop him one-on-one from running option routes. You can also bring him out the back field, put him on the perimeter. He’s as quick as a gnat and I’m telling you right now, the Cowboys will find a place and find a way to utilize Deuce Vaughn’s skills.”

Didn’t we draft Deuce in the 6th?

 

[Jfconrow]

You ever try to keep a gnat from getting by you?

The first thing is they’ve got to work on his nickname.

 

[T-RO]

Moore Sucked

LOL. Keep repeating it to yourself.

 

[Motorola]

Ah yes, the GNAT. Known for its prowess in the 3-cone drill…. There’s gotta be a cooler thing to compare him to than that

"Super Gnat" - Noland Smith Jr - 5 ft 6 in, 154 lbs.
WR/return specialist out of Tennessee A&I (now State) University.
Selected in the 6th round /156th overall by the Chiefs in three 1967 AFL Draft.
As a rookie, Smith led the AFL in kickoff return yardage with 1,360 yards.
Kansas City Chiefs 1967-1969
San Francisco 49ers 1969
39 games__
63 punt returns for 635 yds, 1TD; 82 kickoff returns for 2,137 yds, 1TD
His kickoff return TD was for 106 yards.
His punt return TD was for 80 yards.
"Super Gnat" ranks 18th all-time in kickoff return average at 26.06 yards per return.
Smith rushed 3 times for 6 yards, and had 2 receptions for 57 yards during his pro career.

 

[plasticman]

The Cowboys, as of late, don't seem to be very good at using "specialist" players. Tavon Austin comes to mind, a former top ten 1st round pick that caught 21 passes and ran the ball 12 times in the two years he was a Cowboy.

How did Turpin do last season on offense? He ran the ball three times and caught one pass.

How can a matchup be a nightmare when teams only have to experience it an average of less than 1 time a game?

 

[America's Cowboy]

Love the theme song attributed to Deuce's highlight reel...

Can't wait!!!
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[America's Cowboy]

My gosh, the hype on this one.....

It's funny how many times, in so many threads, folks are already trying to blame any potential future failure on the coaches. "If the OC uses him correctly" LOL

It couldn't possibly be that all the other teams that passed on him were correct, or that he almost went undrafted for a reason.

Don't be so insecure. Be humble and patient. As a true Cowboys fan, you should be excited, not pessimistic. Deuce's college tape against the best teams does not lie...

Can't wait!!!
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[cristglo]

Question isn’t his talent, abilities, or potential, the question is whether our OC will utilize him properly,….or at all…

We shall see I thought that Turpin could have been used more with his speed. Hopefully, MM will use him wisely and not let him just sit on the sidelines.