Size comparison - Jayden Blue vs. historic RBs

[Fla Cowpoke]

Just throwing this out there..........by mid-season Fred Mafah will be the Cowboys starting running back.

Not a chance....he isn't even on the roster. His brother Phil is though.

 

[Brooksey]

Blue is closer to Jahmyr Gibbs and De'von Achane in form and stature. Both of those guys are pretty much number 1's even with having a committee.

Gibbs showed last year and year before that when Montgomery went down he was able to handle the full work load.

Not saying Blue will equal their production, but in terms of stature and form he's right there.

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This is the correct comparison.

 

[NDGAEDE]

He hasn't been the full time guy. Expecting that he'll become one here is a little too optimistic. That said, he's the most talented RB we've got, so they absolutely should give him a shot to prove he can or can't do it.

Pollard could've started but we held back because of 'limitations'. We won't know till we try.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I watched almost every game of his collegiate career at Texas. He’s an explosive weapon rushing and receiving.

But he wasn’t an every down type starting RB. I believe he averaged 12 touches a game.

So while I’m excited we drafted a potentially explosive weapon I’m not at all convinced he’s capable of starting carrying the ball 20-25 times a game.

And one footnote he did have a tendency to leave the ball on the ground. Overall a great 5th round pick. But probably not our answer for full time starting RB.

Unfortunately the RB I thought we had our eye on from Texas Tech didn’t go until 6th round . Tahj Brooks led Big 12 in rushing. And he was a more typical starting RB . We had an opportunity to draft him.

Now with Brooks and Blue that could have been a very formidable answer for RB.

Not true.

Blue fumbled the ball 4 times in 2024. Other than this past season, he only fumbled it 1 other time in 2023, so it's not as if he has a fumbling problem every year.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Not true.

Blue fumbled the ball 4 times in 2024. Other than this past season, he only fumbled it 1 other time in 2023, so it's not as if he has a fumbling problem every year.

I’m reading 6 fumbles here: https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/jaydon-blue-player-stats?category=rushing&seasonType=reg

…7 fumbles here:
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/jaydon-blue-on-being-drafted-by-cowboys-it-means-the-world-to-me

Either way, 6-7 fumbles on just 273 career touches (rushing/receiving/returning) is waaaaay too much.

 

[BlindFaith]

No

He averaged 221 lbs throughout his career. In his first 2 years he weighed 216 and 218 respectivly but he was 220 + for the rest of his playing days.

No matter

Not true.

Going into the combine he was 200 lbs. He was listed at 209 lbs for several years. Because I remember the games and the weight he was listed at.

Hes mostly listed at 216, but that was only the last couple years.

No way he averaged anywhere near 221 lbs for his career.

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/03/17/dash-of-emmitt-smith-impresses-scouts-in-40/

 

[Diehardblues]

Not true.

Blue fumbled the ball 4 times in 2024. Other than this past season, he only fumbled it 1 other time in 2023, so it's not as if he has a fumbling problem every year.

Well, 2024 is when he had his most playing time. It’s not a serious problem but when you’re a backup or situational player only averaging 12 touches a game it is a noteworthy stat.

 

[Starforever]

Yea , that’s what I thought. I really don’t see a NFL caliber starting RB on our roster. And RB by Committee might not be a bad thing . Blue could still be a major contributor. Nothing wrong with that scenario.

What is a NFL starting running back?

 

[Diehardblues]

Not true.

Going into the combine he was 200 lbs. He was listed at 209 lbs for several years. Because I remember the games and the weight he was listed at.

Hes mostly listed at 216, but that was only the last couple years.

No way he averaged anywhere near 221 lbs for his career.

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/03/17/dash-of-emmitt-smith-impresses-scouts-in-40/

Also here’s a couple articles mentioning Blue’s fumble concerns.

https://www.si.com/college/texas/ne...essing-about-fumbles-jaydon-blue-01jdg02wdgba

https://www.si.com/college/texas/fo...lue-benched-vs-mississippi-state-01j8xdwjgjde

I’m a big fan of Blue. I watch all of the Longhorn games. He brings big play ability. Definitely a weapon added. But last year he had enough fumbles in key situations that raised some concerns.

“Per Pro Football Focus, Blue has fumbled four times in 106 rushing attempts, which means he is averaging a fumble every 26.5 attempts.” link below
https://www.lonestarlive.com/longho...-ahead-of-lone-star-showdown-at-texas-am.html

 

[Diehardblues]

What is a NFL starting running back?

Do you really need me to define ?

Do you actually believe we have a proven legit NFL caliber starting RB on this roster?

No one knows at this point. And why it’s a valid question and or concern. Unless of course RB By Committee is the plan.

Blue wasn’t a starter in college. Why would we think he’s a starter potential in NFL. Our FO or coaching staff hadn’t even stated that’s the plan for him to start.

Instead we should be pleased we drafted a potential weapon coming out of the backfield who brings speed and big play ability.

 

[Starforever]

Do you really need me to define ?

Do you actually believe we have a proven legit NFL caliber starting RB on this roster?

No one knows at this point. And why it’s a valid question and or concern. Unless of course RB By Committee is the plan.

Blue wasn’t a starter in college. Why would we think he’s a starter potential in NFL. Our FO or coaching staff hadn’t even stated that’s the plan for him to start.

Instead we should be pleased we drafted a potential weapon coming out of the backfield who brings speed and big play ability.

You said, "We don't have one.", then said, "No one knows at this point." That was the reason I asked the question. Did not Williams start in the NFL? Was not Sanders an integral part of the Philly running game? Dallas has talent at the position and I am looking forward to seeing them in action.

 

[blueblood70]

What is a NFL starting running back?

He thinks he knows but he doesn't there's been several running back by committees but somehow you can see like the Rams win a Super Bowl with Cam Acres cam freaking acres who who is that not much you've seen Cincinnati get there with Milton I don't consider him a elite running back i've seen many over the years that Saquan Barclays and anomaly the Super Bowl winning teams have had very average running backs wasn't it 2017 who is the Eagles running back in 2017 in that Super Bowl with Nick Foles at quarterback is he a starting quarterback what's a starting NFL caliber quarterback?

Super Bowl I looked it up they had an aged out semi washed ready to retire legarrett blount he only had 766 yards in two total touchdowns for the entire year. he was there starting running back I say that sure looks like a Rico Dowdle to me lol They also had some jag named Ajai and corey Clement LMSAO Now somehow the Eagles won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and a washed group of running back by committee wow that's seriously ironic given the feedback in here thinking the Cowboys don't have anything because they don't have a number one a true number 13 down back no you don't need a true number one you just need the right group it's been proven you can do it.. I mean haven't the Cowboys had those guys I mean we've had some damn good running backs the last 30 years and still haven't made the NFC championship game I mean Demarco Murray and Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard just to name a few but there were some good group that we had back with Felix Jones Julius Jones and Marion Barber we also one year didn't have a quarterback we brought in Mcfadden he had a 1000 yards I mean where are we going with all this?

Damn I did just throw that in his face sit here typing i'm thinking that he thinks he doesn't know what an NFL running that looks like cause we don't seem to have one and yet there are teams out there with less how are these guys coming from college you're trying to tell me these college players are a lock to be a quality NFL caliber running back because they they're just college running backs right now they haven't played a single snap I thought running backs if you line them up and hand the ball to him enough that's your starter even if he gets 51% of the carries he's a starting NFL running back because guys like Rico if you feed them enough they can get you 1000 yards tony Pollard to me never seemed like a starting caliber running back but the Titans thought so the Cowboys gave his shot on the franchise tag in $11 million he does pretty good if if people don't see that Jayden Blue is not the same guy he is he's built just the same way as Jamir Gibbs the same body height weight speed everything and he's a starting caliber running back with Jayden Blue ISNT?

I thought if you made an NFL team and they made you the starter then you're a starter it typically the one that gets more carries than the other but we've seen running back by committees happen I saw San Francisco do it a few years back before Christian mccaffrey they had Garoppolo at quarterback and they used three running backs almost equally they all had over 500 plus yards each they all had their role and they made it to a Super Bowl they didn't win it but they didn't win it with Christian Mccafferty Ever did Derek Henry help the Ravens be a better team last year because I'd say no because the year before without him with players here are now still out there in free agency like J K Dobbins hasn't even got picked up yet they were better they went to an A F C championship game with a lesser running back.Facts.

 

[Diehardblues]

You said, "We don't have one.", then said, "No one knows at this point." That was the reason I asked the question. Did not Williams start in the NFL? Was not Sanders an integral part of the Philly running game? Dallas has talent at the position and I am looking forward to seeing them in action.

The premise of this thread was comparing Blue to Emmitt and Dorsett . Which we’d assume they believe Blue was starting material.

The bottomline is we don’t have one at this point. We aren’t even sure if any of these are expected to take that role .

So I’d argue it’s a fair position to take at this time.

 

[BlindFaith]

You said, "We don't have one.", then said, "No one knows at this point." That was the reason I asked the question. Did not Williams start in the NFL? Was not Sanders an integral part of the Philly running game? Dallas has talent at the position and I am looking forward to seeing them in action.

Having talent at the position is TBD.

On paper we have the worst collection of RBs in the league. Not good for a team that wants to run more.

Id be looking to add someone come cut time. Who knows what Jed will do. Hes more inclined to make duece the highest paid RB in the nfl.

 

[dmq]

This reminds me of when we drafted Felix Jones although Jones was a premium pick.

 

[Gambit]

I'm no hater toward any man... but, he wasn't even the No 1 RB for Texas. Whether he has size, height or speed - it's a pretty speculative that he could even be a starter for us much less a HOF great one.

I keep asking the question - who is the Cowboys running back?

Who was the starter at RB is time at Texas?

 

[Starforever]

The premise of this thread was comparing Blue to Emmitt and Dorsett . Which we’d assume they believe Blue was starting material.

The bottomline is we don’t have one at this point. We aren’t even sure if any of these are expected to take that role .

So I’d argue it’s a fair position to take at this time.

There RB's on this team that have played well in the NFL. Also, being a rookie has no bearing on talent or capabilities. We will all know once the season begins. This assumption is not historically based.

 

[Starforever]

Having talent at the position is TBD.

On paper we have the worst collection of RBs in the league. Not good for a team that wants to run more.

Id be looking to add someone come cut time. Who knows what Jed will do. Hes more inclined to make duece the highest paid RB in the nfl.

How can you say "worst in the league?" That is hyperbole at its finest.

 

[reddyuta]

dude has be taught a whole new way of securing the ball,he doesnt seem to think guys cant come behind to knock the ball.

 

[quickccc]

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BlueJa01.htm

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookJa01.htm

- James Cook RB- Buffalo Bills

- As comparison to RB Jaden Blue, That's similar size and similar play style backs..
- Both are more suited to be speed-oriented all purpose types.

- Both can be very dangerous and explosive in both run & pass game (if schemed well) .