Rookies rarely carry the kind of spotlight Jaydon Blue has in Dallas this preseason. But the former Texas standout has given the Cowboys no choice. His speed is an obvious threat. However, what has resonated inside the building is his versatility. In his debut against Atlanta, he flashed patience in pass protection, lowered his shoulder through contact, and still had enough juice to hit the edge when called upon. “I’m just not a runner that can run outside,” Blue said. “I can also run between the tackles, break tackles, run through contact… I can do it all.” For a fifth-round pick, that confidence is paired with proof.

Still, the excitement comes with tension. The Cowboys’ running back room is stacked with Javonte Williams , Miles Sanders , and Deuce Vaughn , but none brin

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