Drafted by Cowboys RB Phil Mafah Clemson

[sdfidaho]

I was hoping for this going into the draft, but never thought they’d actually get it done!

 

[kskboys]

I like him. Moves well for a big guy.

Not sure what some are watching when they call him slow. Saw that he ran a 4.55. Scattboo ran a 4.65. Vaughn ran a 4.56

Hes not Bo Jackson, but he has a chance. Not like we have some star studded group.

RB speed is about first step. Burst.

 

[kskboys]

There are more than a few who contend he's slow but I think he's average, which isn't that bad. He takes time to build his speed, which limits his forty time to some extent. I'll be hoping he works up enough speed to display some lengthy gains, though. Breaking tackles helps his cause.

If he manages to average over 4 ypc, it should be enough to allow our running game to do enough to help this offense find success. I'd be well satisfied with that, in any case. That's about what I'm really expecting from this young player. Anything more would be gravy.

Anything close to 5 ypc or more would please me plenty. I believe that our OL may be good enough to enable that to happen. Let's just hope that's sufficient for all of us to be very happy. It would be enough to help Dak improve his game considerably.

Not slow, slow to the hole, a completely different matter.

Think Troy Hambrick.

 

[kskboys]

Thank you for your response, but you didn't answer my question. I'm looking for timed 40 speed.

40 speed doesn't measure burst and first step quickness. It's almost irrelevant.

 

[BlindFaith]

RB speed is about first step. Burst.

It helps, sure. 4.55 tells me he has enough "burst". But a guy who weighs 234 lbs can substitute some burst with pure strength.

Im not saying hes all that. Lets see. Hes the complete opposite of Vaughn. Almost too much so.

There is a reason why the perfect RBs go in the first two rounds.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Mafah is a tough back - he will definitely hit it hard up the middle, and does have a bit of burst once he gets a head of steam going. You wish he had a bit more wiggle through the hole (he's very stiff hipped), but he can definitely contribute as a hammer. Reminds me of T.J. Duckett.

Now there's a comp from the past!

 

[Bullflop]

Important part, a realistic pair was gained here and now.

I've got high hopes that between Mafah and Blue, this offense might click better than it has in a very long time. Mafah to do the heavy stuff and Blue to turn his gains into even more scoring threats. An improved OL could make the ground game a dangerous reality, rather than just wishful thinking.

 

[tyke1doe]

40 speed doesn't measure burst and first step quickness. It's almost irrelevant.

And yet they test for 40 speed it's so irrelevant.
Be that as it may, thank you for your perspective. I appreciate it (no sarcasm intended).

 

[Pass2Run]

And yet they test for 40 speed it's so irrelevant.
Be that as it may, thank you for your perspective. I appreciate it (no sarcasm intended).

40 is 4.55, about the same as Emmitt. His speed is a non-issue, imo.

 

[deerhunter11]

Once he gets rolling, he may well be, although it takes time for that extra speed to build up. He runs the forty in the 4.6 area, which pretty much indicates an average speed to me. I'll be looking forward to seeing what kind of results he gets with it, however. If it's more than I thought, I'll admit it.

Emmitt Smith ran a 4.6 and in my opinion he is the best of all time .When it comes to running backs speed is not everything ,Emmitt had great vision and instincts ,balance and strength.Mafah looks like he has good balance,power, strength,instincts and 4.6 speed.I don't know much about Mafah ,just watched his film from 2024 today and from what I saw this guys got a chance to be a good power back for Dallas this season.Mafah has potential,and he looks faster than 4.6.

 

[deerhunter11]

I've got high hopes that between Mafah and Blue, this offense might click better than it has in a very long time. Mafah to do the heavy stuff and Blue to turn his gains into even more scoring threats. An improved OL could make the ground game a dangerous reality, rather than just wishful thinking.

Very well said,I believe this team will show the fans something special ,this team has found some heart with this coaching staff and newly acquired talent.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Jacobs was not slow to get going, I think you're thinking of Ron Dayne.

If the injury ruined his burst, then maybe he'll be better than I think.

He was averaging 7 yards a carry before he got hurt, and nosedived after the injury. With that being said, he isn't really explosive enough to be a true feature. His upside is maybe a Damien Harris that can do some grinding and work in short yardage

 

[darthseinfeld]

No, he was not. He was known for his burst to and through the LOS.

Ya I dont like comparison. Jacobs was actually pretty rare. People forget he was 260 pounds and was very much a dancing bear. Very nimble and agile. In his prime he was averaging 5 yards a carry

 

[CATCH17]

Can he add anything to the pass game.

He has the size to block but he’s not very good at it.

Hes quicker than I thought.

We’ll see.. If he can run down and cover on special teams he might beat out Sanders.

On the surface this is going to be Blue & Williams backfield.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Can he add anything to the pass game.

He has the size to block but he’s not very good at it.

Hes quicker than I thought.

We’ll see.. If he can run down and cover on special teams he might beat out Sanders.

On the surface this is going to be Blue & Williams backfield.

These are the questions that we should be asking about this kid. Is he good enough to get 3rd down reps? Can he contribute on special teams? Teams typically arent excited to keep a straight short yardage specialist on the roster if they cant contribute in other ways.

 

[starfan1]

Not slow, slow to the hole, a completely different matter.

Family forum sir !! lol

 

[tyke1doe]

40 is 4.55, about the same as Emmitt. His speed is a non-issue, imo.

Speed is an important measurement, but there are other factors to be considered.

 

[kskboys]

It helps, sure. 4.55 tells me he has enough "burst". But a guy who weighs 234 lbs can substitute some burst with pure strength.

Im not saying hes all that. Lets see. Hes the complete opposite of Vaughn. Almost too much so.

There is a reason why the perfect RBs go in the first two rounds.

No, it doesn't. 40 times don't measure burst.

Not in the NFL. Everyone is strong. Henry is an outlier.

 

[kskboys]

He was averaging 7 yards a carry before he got hurt, and nosedived after the injury. With that being said, he isn't really explosive enough to be a true feature. His upside is maybe a Damien Harris that can do some grinding and work in short yardage

Mafah's comparison would be Troy Hambrick, Ron Dayne, guys like that.

The comparison I saw was Audric Estime. No, I had no idea who that was!! Low end rotational back. That's what I see in Mafah.

 

[gimmesix]

Not slow, slow to the hole, a completely different matter.

Think Troy Hambrick.

Right. Bo Scarbrough ran a 4.52 40-yard dash. Of course, he may be a bad example. He did end up averaging 4.3 per carry in a short NFL career derailed by injuries. But that's one of the problems with trying to be a power back in the NFL.