On Friday morning, 105.3 The Fan Sports radio station in Dallas featured an announcement from the Cowboys' Executive Vice President, Stephen Jones, who confirmed that RB Miles Sanders will miss the remainder of the season due to an ankle and knee injury.

Consequently, Jaydon Blue will officially take the position of RB 2, backing up Javonte Williams. Last week, Blue was finally activated to play against the New York Jets, where he had a limited role with four carries for seven yards. He also participated in special teams, making one return for 32 yards. I anticipate that his role will expand from this point, providing him with more opportunities to showcase his skills. Now, let's see what Blue contributes to the RB2 position.

Blue's Explosive Playmaking Ability

Blue's greatest asset is his ability to burst through openings and his acceleration at the second level. During his time at the University of Texas, he was recognized for transforming short runs into impressive gains of 20-30 yards. Notable highlights from his career include a 77-yard touchdown against Clemson University and a 69-yard run against Texas Tech University.

Throughout his time at Texas, he averaged 5.4 yards per carry. The Cowboys have needed a runner like him since Tony Pollard. In this year's draft, the Cowboys selected Blue with the 149th overall pick in the 5th round, hoping to replicate or achieve similar results to what they experienced with Pollard.

Reliable RB 2 Option

Blue could serve as a change of pace behind Williams, who is currently the NFL's third leading rusher with 447 rushing yards and ranks second in rushing touchdowns with five TDs, according to ESPN. While Williams is known for his physical downhill power running style, Blue offers 4.4 speed as an outside zone runner.

I anticipate they will utilize him in Jet Sweeps and motion plays similar to the strategy employed with WR KaVontae Turpin before his injury. Additionally, he will likely be featured in third-down packages and Two-RB sets to disguise play directions.

Receiving Threatout of the Backfield

Blue is not only a dynamic runner but also proved to be an effective receiver out of the backfield during his tenure at Texas. They utilized him by splitting him out wide and employing option and wheel routes to put pressure on the linebackers.

In his last seasons with the Horns, he recorded 42 receptions for 368 receiving yards and six touchdowns. The Cowboys should leverage Dak Prescott's skill set within a short pass rhythm, particularly in third-and-medium situations.

Conclusion

In summary, Blue significantly contributes to the team as a special teams player (returner/gunner), a big play runner and a dynamic receiver in the backfield. Ultimately, it comes down to him executing what is required to officially secure the RB 2 role.