"I've watched Mafah play in college, and he is a back who sets the tone without talking about it. He's a downhill runner with patience in his approach and power in his finish. He doesn't play in a hurry, but there is not much wasted motion in his game. He presses the line, lets blocks develop, and the moment a crease opens, he gets vertical. What I think really stands out is how he handles contact."
"Mafah doesn't look like a guy trying to avoid defensive players, but someone who expects it and keeps rolling forward. He will not search for the sideline, he will be searching for the sticks. That kind of style is what can stabilize an offense. It isn't flashy, but it is realizable, and Cowboys fans have seen the same style come from Javonte Williams this season."
"Blue is the opposite in the best way. Many of us know his game from Texas, and his game is speed. He runs like he is trying to stress the defense horizontally before he ever turns vertical. Blue can threaten the edge, force linebackers to widen, and make defenders tackle in open space, which is what defenses hate the most."
When the Cowboys play the New York Giants, evaluation of rookies can accelerate and Phil Mafah should receive real work. Dallas drafted Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue because they offer opposite but complementary skill sets. Mafah is a downhill runner with patience and power who presses the line, lets blocks develop, and accelerates through creases while absorbing contact to gain tough yards and move chains. That style can stabilize an offense in short-yardage and between-the-tackles situations. Jaydon Blue provides speed, threatens the edge, forces linebackers to widen, and creates opportunities by making defenders tackle in open space.
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