The Dallas Cowboys' preseason opener wasn't anything to write home about, but the performance from the running backs was a bright spot.
Seventh-round rookie Phil Mafah ran hard and looked like he belongs on an NFL roster, while Malik Davis, who re-signed with the team 24 hours before kickoff, led the way with 63 rushing yards on seven carries despite not getting any burn until the fourth quarter.
While Deuce Vaughn didn't do anything to hurt his chances of making the team, Brian Schottenheimer's rotation and overall play-calling revealed a lot about Vaughn's future.
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Vaughn got the start at running back, but Schottenheimer wanted to get Joe Milton going early and called seven straight passes to start the game.