J.Okay. Dobbins Will get Sincere After Broncos Defeat Cowboys

In his sixth NFL season, J.Okay. Dobbins has confirmed what he’s able to when wholesome. Now, in his first season with the Denver Broncos, Dobbins is proving himself proper. He mentioned as a lot following the Broncos’ win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.

A second-round draft choose by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, Dobbins spent the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

He joined the Broncos after some delay in free company, and the remainder is popping into historical past.

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J.Okay. Dobbins: ‘Proving Myself Right’

Pending “Monday Night Football” in Week 8, Dobbins ranks third with 634 dashing yards, and his 120 carries rank seventh. His 4 dashing touchdowns are additionally tied for the seventh-most, despite the fact that he additionally splits carries with rookie RJ Harvey.

Dobbins signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Broncos, and it’s already wanting like a discount. Denver ranks third in workforce dashing yards.

“I’m proving myself, right, that I made the right decision coming here, and I appreciate everybody here. It has been a dream. Because [I] love coach Sean Payton. He’s a great person, and the offensive line is amazing. And then, the defense is amazing, and then the ownership is amazing,” Dobbins told reporters on October 26.

“Maybe I was born to be a Bronco. It just took a little time to get here.”

The Broncos are 6-2, sit atop the AFC West, and are coming off a win with their largest margin of victory of their highest-scoring recreation of the season. Dobbins mentioned that there’s one other stage the Broncos can attain.

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Broncos Must Clean Up Mistakes

Dobbins defined “what was different” about this week for the Broncos that led to such a dominant victory over the Cowboys, saying they have been “just making plays; we got in a rhythm.”

They should begin quick and clear up errors to “reach our full potential,” however they “ain’t there yet.”

Dobbins mentioned the Broncos “put an emphasis on starting fast. And we kinda did that, [but] we still haven’t started fast as we want to. We gotta stop making mistakes. We gotta stop committing the flags. All that stuff.

“The dream is to get a ring, you know what I’m saying? I do know a lot of people didn’t think – a lot of people didn’t think I was going to be that good, to be honest, right? I don’t know where I stand in rushing … But I do know, today, me and my boys, we went over another 100-yard game, right?”

That led to his remarks about validating his perception in himself. The win additionally held further that means for Dobbins.

He hails from Texas and nonetheless has robust household ties to the realm.

“This was a great win. Great win, especially a guy – I’m from Texas. My grandparents are Cowboys fans. So, when I get home, I’ll be able to talk to some crap to them,” Dobbins said. “I put them on do not disturb.

“I love them, though. I’m gonna call them after the game, after I get out of here. But they love the Cowboys, though, so. But a lot of people in Texas do too.”

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Bo Nix Praises J.Okay. Dobbins

Dobbins drew excessive reward from Broncos quarterback Bo Nix after the competition, too. Nix cited Dobbins’ working, but additionally his contributions in methods that don’t present up on the stat sheet.

“We were fortunate to acquire him, and he hasn’t skipped a beat. He’s done exactly what J.K. does, and that’s run very physical, very tough. I think the craziest thing about today is you see his rushing yards, and he goes for a lot. And one of the big explosive touchdowns with Troy [Franklin], he has to come across and pick up a linebacker or pick up a safety, and he’s willing to do that,” Nix told reporters on October 26.

He sticks his face in there. He’s not a prima donna that’s apprehensive about getting hit, or not need to shield, or simply needs the soccer. He simply does regardless of the workforce wants him to do. And yeah, I believe that’s only a illustration of the place all of us are proper now as a workforce. No matter what occurs, we simply need to make the best play and rating touchdowns. And he allowed us to do loads of that at present by his dashing and by his defending. So, we scored so much at present due to guys like that.”

Up subsequent, Dobbins and the Broncos face the Houston Texans and their fifth-ranked run protection.

Josh Buckhalter covers the NBA and NFL for Heavy.com. He has lined each leagues since 2016, together with bylines at FanSided, Last Word on Sports and Clocker Sports. He’s primarily based in Villa Park, Illinois. Follow Josh on Twitter and Instagram: @JoshGBuck More about Josh Buckhalter