Speed kills in the NFL. It’s not only a critical trait for playmakers, but a great way to open up the field and create ancillary opportunities for others. For years the Dallas Cowboys have been missing that explosive element to their offense. It’s not that they didn’t have any fast players, they just couldn’t get those fast players on the field in meaningful roles.
In 2025 that all stands to change. First-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer has insinuated he plans to get the most from his personnel this season. And by re-signing resident speedster KaVontae Turpin in March and drafting game-breaking lightning bolt Jaydon Blue in April, he has the pieces in place to make it all happen.
For Turpin it may be a matter of timing. The former TCU standout and USFL MVP has taken some time to digest the many demands of the offense. His production has increased year over year in Dallas, and 2025 might just be the year he officially breaks out as an offensive weapon.
“I think he’s a dynamic weapon,” Schottenheimer said of Turpin. “I can’t say enough about his growth in the understanding of the football scheme over the last couple years. The game changing plays he’s made for us, dynamic weapon. There’s really nothing he can’t do, we’re moving him in positions that two years ago we would [think] I don’t know if that would work out.”
2024 marked career highs in receptions and rushing attempts for Turpin. His ability to stretch the field and take any ball to the house puts defenses on notice. And Schottenheimer’s desire to use motion at the snap along condensed formations, makes Turpin a key cog in the Cowboys machine. Based on statements from Schottenheimer and Turpin’s shiny new three-year, $18 million deal, the three-year veteran is likely to post career highs in both offensive categories once again in 2025.
Blue, the Cowboys’ new rookie running back, stands to impact the offense in many of the same ways. Blue posted a 4.38 40-time with a 1.52 10-yard split at the NFL Combine this year. His ability as a rusher and receiver opens up a wide range of possibilities for Schottenheimer as a play-caller. Unlike Turpin, Blue is built rather stoutly. He may not be an old school bell cow RB, but he’s certainly capable of being a committee leader.
Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue’s top speed in college was 22.3 MPH — and it looks like he got there effortlessly 😮💨
KaVontae Turpin and Raheem Mostert are the the only NFL ballcarriers to hit 22.3 MPH or faster since 2020, per @NextGenStats
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— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 26, 2025
It seems the only limit with Turpin and Blue will be Schottenheimer’s imagination. Between the two, Dallas should be able to offer opponents a steady dose of speed. Together with master separator CeeDee Lamb and new, contested-ball maestro George Pickens, the Cowboys offense is a well-rounded attack sure to give opponents fits. As long as Dallas can properly utilize the speed of Turpin and Blue, the Cowboys offense should be more explosive than they’ve been in quite some time.
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