There are many Cowboys entering the offseason needing to prove themselves, but who is at the top of that list?
The Dallas Cowboys are now turning their attention to OTAs after completing rookie minicamp at The Star, and now the battle for positions takes center stage.
With a little under a month until OTAs begin, this is the time of the offseason when players can either help or hinder their chances of making the roster or impressing the coaching staff.
For some, their NFL careers are on the line, while for others, it's officially put up or shut up time.
So, who is the player that is under the most pressure to deliver for Dallas this offseason?
There is a plethora of candidates - Luke Schoonmaker, DaRon Bland and Tyler Guyton - come to mind, but I'm going with a different player, and it's one that might have gotten lost in the wash.
And that's Jaydon Blue.
Remember, when Blue was drafted last offseason, he was seen as a player who could potentially make an immediate impact for Brian Schottenheimer's offense. But it didn't materialize.
Our own Mike Fisher reported Blue had issues with pad level, and that he wasn't patient enough to allow running lanes to open up, instead using his blistering speed to run straight into trouble.
It took Jaydon all season to get on the field in a starting capacity, as Week 18 saw him show the NFL world what he's got in his locker.
But now, he's got to do it in the offseason.
Let's not forget, for all of his potential, Blue is a fifth-round pick, so the Cowboys, if they don't see enough, could be inclined to move on from the former Texas Longhorn.
With Javonte Williams the starter, behind him it is Blue and Malik Davis, who usurped Jaydon last season, in the mix. You can throw in Phil Mafah into that group as well.
But if we are being honest, Blue has to be the one to separate himself from the chasing pack, right? Fish stated the Cowboys have a "thunder and lightning" vision for Williams and Blue this season, but Jaydon has to prove he's up to the task.
He's got the speed, vision, and pass-catching skills Schottenheimer wants in his running backs. Blue's pass protection ability could do with some refining, though.
There are a lot of players under pressure to show something tangible this offseason, and for me, Blue sits at the top of that list.
He came to The Star with a lot of fanfare, but couldn't get on the field for the better part Year 1. He's got to become a key component for Dallas in Year 2. ... maybe "or else.''