Something to be excited about

[CCBoy]

Dallas needed to add juice to the offense, so they drafted running back Jayden Blue, who can take any touch to the house. He might be the fastest player on the roster, and he uses it to get outside on runs and beat angles taken by defenders to create big plays in the running game. He was the top back in the draft class in percentage of total yards gained after contact. He was fourth in the class in yards after contact per carry and the top rusher in yards after being hit behind the line of scrimmage. He is also a mismatch in the passing game if he is up against linebackers or a safety who doesn't match his athleticism.

He led the class in the percentage of snaps lined up in the slot. New offensive coordinator, Klayton Adams, will enjoy creating plays to try to get Blue into the open field because if he does, Blue could take it to the house. This is another move, along with Booker, that helps both the rushing and passing attack. Grade: A

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/st...boys-picks-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/83307572007/

 

[CCBoy]

Look, the quitter is back and his wittle Dak loving homer fwiends are defending him. Awww, reunited at last. So touching.

Slug who makes up heroe...

just do the job, Cowboys.

Unlike many of the armadillos playing dead here.

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[CCBoy]

The hardest pick to grade is Ajani Cornelius because he has plenty of college starting-level experience on a top-level team, but isn't a pick for this season. The Cowboys' offensive line is loaded with guys, and even if he were hidden on the roster, he would be inactive all season. He has the frame and athleticism to be an excellent lineman, and he moves well when pulling and leading a ball carrier, but he doesn't have the footwork or technique to be impactful in the NFL. Another ball of clay for the coaching staff to mold, this one on the offensive side.

James is at his best blitzing the quarterback or moving laterally to make plays. He doesn't play with anticipation and instincts, but Matt Eberflus has always been a linebacker whisperer, and the coach gets his 20-year-old ball of clay to develop over the next few seasons.

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/st...boys-picks-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/83307572007/

 

[Stsinaz12]

I’ve been around long enough to know that to reach the upper echelon’s of the NFL playoffs and to compete for a Super Bowl you’ll need to have very good offensive and defensive lines. You HAVE to have a legitimate running game so that late in the games with the lead you can pound away the time on the clock. Likewise you need a defensive line that can eliminate opposing teams running games. So when the new head coach voiced these same feelings I was immediately onboard with the hire.

And then the draft and they picked 3 d-lineman, 2 o-lineman and 2 running backs furthering Scotty’s vision. We all should be excited about this change in philosophy for the Cowboys. They’re trying to become a tough, physical team on both sides of the ball. The season doesn’t start until September so there’s plenty of time to address the hole at WR and maybe a CB. So win or lose, there’s something to be excited about after last year’s mess.

Mingo can block too. If he can just become a good wr we may be ok. He did have 43 catches as a rook.

 

[Vtwin]

Glad to see you made good use of your sabbatical, Rocky.

Coming back with at least a basic understanding of football 101. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you finish chapter 2 of Football for Dummies.

 

[shabazz]

Admitting to having a problem accepting injuries as a fact.

We got blown out 44-19 BEFORE any major injuries to a team that finished 8-9.

 

[shabazz]

Glad to see you made good use of your sabbatical, Rocky.

Coming back with at least a basic understanding of football 101. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you finish chapter 2 of Football for Dummies.

Classic

He's now reading " How to win Friends and Influence people"

 

[shabazz]

That's such a weird number to pick, why 130?
Sounds like any team should have a good winning percentage at those numbers

I thought the stat was when they dont let Dakota throw over 30 times a game the team is 30-7?

 

[Texas_Pete]

I’ve been around long enough to know that to reach the upper echelon’s of the NFL playoffs and to compete for a Super Bowl you’ll need to have very good offensive and defensive lines. You HAVE to have a legitimate running game so that late in the games with the lead you can pound away the time on the clock. Likewise you need a defensive line that can eliminate opposing teams running games. So when the new head coach voiced these same feelings I was immediately onboard with the hire.

And then the draft and they picked 3 d-lineman, 2 o-lineman and 2 running backs furthering Scotty’s vision. We all should be excited about this change in philosophy for the Cowboys. They’re trying to become a tough, physical team on both sides of the ball. The season doesn’t start until September so there’s plenty of time to address the hole at WR and maybe a CB. So win or lose, there’s something to be excited about after last year’s mess.

Great post! I'm with you!!

 

[CCBoy]

Glad to see you made good use of your sabbatical, Rocky.

Coming back with at least a basic understanding of football 101. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you finish chapter 2 of Football for Dummies.

He never was afraid of challenge or leadership in use.

You learn the concept of team management before showing more arrogance based upon your own sense of value and bias. You never describe technique of play in successful play and see it grow from a dedication level. You don't dedicate and yet expect to own it's end result.

There is no basic training in your words beyond wanting to be a sports analysis with no earned or accumulated respect. Try a girl's flag football team...

Now explain to us why Sanders wasn't drafted before it happened and not by Dallas as well. Do enlighten without your usual crying and 30 year calendar. You are little more than an insultive crap load. Take your medals on chest and earn one now, YOURSELF! Here and now, you aren't the smarts in professional football.

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[Risen Star]

You are limited drafting as a contingency to replace key players. The battle is won at the line of scrimmage. Aside from that, it looks like we drafted a very good pass rusher.

• Round 2: Pick 44: OLB/DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

Good enough that we are no longer reliant on #11 to have any pass rush.

That was true once we signed Fowler but Ezeiruaku is a long term solution and he's as plug and play as a rusher gets in the draft. He will impact as a rookie.

Tremendous pick.

 

[zrinkill]

Hey look Moana is back

 

[Vtwin]

Here and now, you aren't the smarts in professional football.

Now that we've determined that the trenches are important and that football is a physical game requiring toughness we just need to figure out how to get the seal here, and here.

They probably cover that in chapter 2.