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Jaydon Blue was the starter last week, though it was again the second-team offense taking the field. He ultimately played more snaps with the second unit than any other back in both games. If Blue is going to be involved in the backfield this year, it will be as a pass-catcher. On the other hand, the Cowboys are still looking for a more traditional backup between Davis and Mafah. If Javonte Williams misses time this year, we're likely looking at a backfield by committee in which Blue is not the lead runner. Having already steamed up draft boards, Blue's lack of contingent value makes him a hard sell at an RB54 cost.
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Blue lacks contingent value at RB54 ADP; not lead back if Williams misses time.

Blue was the starter last week with the Cowboys' second-team offense and ultimately played more snaps with the second unit than any other back in both games. However, he rotated with Malik Davis in preseason Week 2. If Blue is going to be involved in the backfield this year, it will be as a pass-catcher. The Cowboys are still looking for a more traditional backup between Davis and Mafah. If Javonte Williams misses time, the team is likely looking at a backfield by committee in which Blue is not the lead runner. Having already steamed up draft boards, Blue's lack of contingent value makes him a hard sell at an RB54 cost.

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