RB Phil Mafah film breakdown

[conner01]

Was saying he dances too much. I don’t think he does at all. Mafah is the definition of a one cut runner. Yes, every running back “dances” around when the defense is able to penetrate the LOS early.

Just watching that ND game o didn’t see any dancing. He was much more agile than I expected. Made some nice cuts. He’s not a blazer but he’s not slow. He can catch the ball too.

 

[Pass2Run]

Oops. Please feel free to merge mine.

My bad.

 

[Pass2Run]

Was saying he dances too much. I don’t think he does at all. Mafah is the definition of a one cut runner. Yes, every running back “dances” around when the defense is able to penetrate the LOS early.

I like his ability of hop scorching through the obstacles blocking the hole like that. That shows me instance and good feet.

 

[America's Cowboy]

his time with his new team has not changed that reality dude

The Titans Oline is not that good. Average at best just like the Cowboys Oline was in 2023. At the same time, to be fair to your point, Pollard's ypc average did decrease by up to a yard during the past 2 seasons (from a 5.2 ypc average to a 4.2 ypc average) ever since he started getting used full-time as a RB1, so it is understandable why his ypc average would decrease. It still didn't stop him of continuing to rush for 1k+ yards each season, plus a 4.2 ypc average is still pretty darn good.

 

[RodeoJake]

Looks like a promising young RB. Between him and Blue, it could be fun to watch the Boys run again.

 

[America's Cowboy]

 

[Rayman70]

Honestly, pencil this Mafah in as RB1.

I'm leaning that direction as well. He's getting a ton of shade thrown his way. I'm struggling understanding that. This was a great pick. If the Commanders made this pick or the Ravens the fans on here would be praising those teams.

 

[morasp]

Just watched his combine interview and he seems pretty knowledgeable. Knew about the ankle but not the shoulder injury.

 

[RonWashington]

It was fun watching Mafah truck Marist Liufau on a couple of plays.

I would rather our starting LB not get “ trucked ”

 

[Typhus]

Mafah has a great hop step.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Mafah has a great hop step.

He sure does. Phil Mafah looks like he has the tools to supplant some of the veterans brought in to run the football.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

He passes the eye ball test. Not as an every down back. But we don't need him to be.

I think our fan base is underestimating Sanders. I typically appreciate @Aerolithe_Lion's commentary, unlike most Eagles fans. So I trust when he says a lot of his last year had to do with Carolina more than Miles Sanders. Makes sense.

I just watched this video an hour ago though.

I think Sanders is done...he is on the backend of a RB career.

 

[Typhus]

He sure does. Phil Mafah looks like he has the tools to supplant some of the veterans brought in to run the football.

Most definitely an improved backfield 2025.

 

[Typhus]

I think Sanders is done...he is on the backend of a RB career.

Agree with you.