The ‘disappointing player’ who has breakout potential to juice up Cowboys’ Dak Prescott-led offense

While the Dallas Cowboys keep their left tackle competition somewhat open, they are still trying to iron out other edges of their roster. One of those spots is a “disappointing player” who has breakout potential to juice up the Dak Prescott-led offense.

That player is second-year running back Jaydon Blue, according to ESPN.

“The Cowboys were disappointed last season that he was taking a while to mature as an NFL player,” Dan Graziano wrote. “And as a result, they didn’t think they could use him much. But they say they feel he has shown improvement in key areas, and they foresee a role for him as a super-speedy back who can bring juice to the offense.”

How will Cowboys use RB Jaydon Blue?

He seems to fit the role of a true third-down player instead of a backup to Javonte Williams.

“Dallas likes the RB room overall, so if something happened to Williams, it could slide in someone like Malik Davis as the early-down guy and keep Blue in whatever the “juice” role is that it has planned for him,” Graziano wrote.

Blue is playing much better in this year’s training camp. He said it is because he has taken certain things to heart. That includes learning the playbook, according to dallascowboys.com.

“I’m just [focused on] stacking these good days out here,” said Blue. “I’ve  just been more intentional. Like I said, this offseason, my main priority was making sure that I stayed in the playbook and was doing things that the coach was asking me to do.

“The game has slowed down a lot to me. It’s kind of coming easy to me now. I probably know the playbook like the back of my hand now. Once I know the playbook like that, I can play fast.”

Last year, Blue played in only five games. He carried 38 times for 129 yards with a touchdown. He caught just one pass for five yards. However, the Cowboys will likely employ him in the screen game this year, if his success in that role in training camp is any indication.

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