The RB3 spot on the Eagles depth chart is something for Fantasy gamers to keep an eye on. Eagles RB2 Tank Bigsby has been great, but doesn’t possess the same all around pass-catching skillset that star starter Saquon Barkley has. The Eagles current RB3 Will Shipley (fourth round draft pick in 2024) does have a more versatile pass-catching skillset and just put it on display with a strong 2026 preseason, yet Shipley has underwhelmed when given NFL chances the last two seasons.
That brings us to Cowboys 2025 fifth round draft pick Jaydon Blue. Blue has the same skillsets, BMI, and near same physical measurements as Shipley. Albeit not as strong as Shipley, Blue is much faster (92nd percentile 4.43 40-yard dash and 72nd percentile 101.8 speed score). Blue’s lightning speed and pass-catching prowess would pair perfectly with Bigsby’s thunder if Barkley were to get injured. Blue seems a good sneaky stash at the end of rosters in dynasty leagues and someone to keep on the radar in seasonal-redraft.
An interesting nugget from Philly beat reporter Elliot Sharr-Parks of 94WIP, “The Eagles clearly liked Blue as a draft prospect, bringing him in for a Top-30 visit. Now they got him in their building just a year later on a practice spot…it won’t be easy getting him on the 53-man roster with Barkley, Bigsby and Shipley ahead of him, but Blue’s ability to be a pass-catching back plus returning kicks might get him elevated for a game sooner or later.” And if it’s been personality concerns the league has had with Blue, maybe a change of scenery in South Philly can fix that.
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The Tank Bigsby hype-train is starting to lose a bit of steam after earlier reports that the Jaguars wanted him to have a bigger workload in 2024. Bigsby struggled with pass catching in 2023, only securing one catch on four targets, with two of those targets going right through his hands and resulting in interceptions. At a certain point last year, it was clear Trevor Lawrence wasn’t comfortable targeting Bigsby, and it doesn’t sound like Bigsby has done anything this offseason to put those concerns to rest.
Travis Etienne projects to have another huge year of usage in Jacksonville behind what should be an improved offensive line after adding pro bowl Center Mitch Morse this offseason. Fantasy Managers should try and target Etienne in trades from managers who still have concerns about a reduced workload due to Tank Bigsby.
Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Doug Peterson expressed that getting 2nd year running back Tank Bigsby on the field is important to lighten lead back, Travis Etienne’s load. This was further supported by recent news that Offensive Coordinator Press Taylor shared a sentiment that he could’ve deployed Bigsby better in his rookie year. Bigsby had a disappointing rookie year after getting drafted in the 3rd round out of Auburn. He finished with 50 carries for 132 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 bad fumbles. The fumbles landed Bigsby in the doghouse for the whole season.
The Jaguars offense could stand to benefit from lightening Travis Etienne’s role. Etienne was boom or bust last season on a game to game basis. Tank Bigsby stepping up should keep Etienne fresh as the season progresses. Do not expect Bigbsy to take the load completely as Etienne has the explosiveness to take the ball to the house.
Bigbsy is a great handcuff for Etienne owners, but he won’t see more than 40% of the work load unless an injury takes Etienne down. Etienne still deserves majority of the touches as the more efficient and explosive running back. Fantasy managers should explore opportunities to “buy low” on Etienne amidst the offseason jabber.
