The Dallas Cowboys made a bold, but necessary decision to make former first-round pick Mazi Smith a healthy scratch for Week 1 against the Eagles. The move aligns with Brian Schottenheimer preaching from the moment he was hired as head coach that players must earn their roles.
That’s precisely why it was stunning to see Jaydon Blue on the Cowboys’ inactive list. Easily their most explosive and nimble running back, Blue had many convinced during training camp that he’d finish as the team’s leading rusher, even if Javonte Williams opened the year as the starter.