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Former Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard could be the blueprint for Jaydon Blue
Javonte Williams is the featured back for the Cowboys, and after a wildly successful 2025 season, the franchise rewarded him with a new three-year deal. Williams had 287 touches during the 2025 NFL season, which was his career high by a significant margin.
But there is no doubt that he wore down as the season went on. Williams averaged 81.5 rushing yards per game in the first 11 games and notched 5.0 yards per rush. But his yardage total dropped to 61 yards per game and 4.3 yards per carry over the final five contests.
Part of the reason for the drop in production was that he was just playing too many snaps. Williams played 769 snaps during the 2025 season, which was nearly 200 more than his previous career high (574 in 2024). He was on the field for nearly every third down and took a lot of damage (and dealt a bunch, too) as a pass blocker.
The Cowboys have to find a way to limit the snaps for Williams in 2026, and carving out a role for Jaydon Blue could do that. Does that mean that Blue will become the Jahmyr Gibbs to Williams’ David Montgomery? Of course not. But there is another comparison that does make more sense.
Great to hear from QB1.
Instead of leaving the tag unsigned and withholding his services from practices, Pickens signed and reported to work for the mandatory portion of offseason activities. Not only that but he came in with good attitude and a commitment to work. As reported by Jon Machota during the final day minicamp, Dak Prescott seems impressed by all things Pickens right now.Expert NFL picks:
“That guy makes it easy,” Prescott said of Pickens. “You see us just in routes on air out there, but you just go turn on the tape, that guy is going to get separation. He’s just different. He understands his leverage. He understands his routes. He understands where I’m looking for him at the catch point, the depth…we can go throw a lot of touchdowns right now. That guy’s ready.”
A focused and driven Pickens should strike fear in the hearts of opponents. Pickens’ presence took the Cowboys offense to new heights in 2025. It stands to reason if everyone can stay healthy the bar can rise even higher in 2026.
“It’s great,” Prescott said of Pickens’ presence. “You feel his energy. You feel his presence. It’s in the locker room. Obviously, it’s out there on the football field. Everything felt good. He looks great. I know he’s going to...
