Saturday's huge preseason debut for Deuce Vaughn wasn't about proving people wrong for him. Instead, it was about proving others right.

It's been an offseason of reflection for Jalen Tolbert, who looked inside himself and found the version that dominated on the field for South Alabama — impressing against the Jags.

It's one thing to dream about playing for the Dallas Cowboys, but it's quite another to achieve that dream after being raised in Texas and then offering up a strong preseason debut.

Games like this are geared more for solo play than what the team actually does on the field. That being said, Deuce Vaughn stood out more than any other.

Second-year players took big strides forward, and a specific fan favorite rookie stole the show in this week's edition of 5 Takes.

It was a rough and rusty showing against the Jaguars, but the Cowboys have to love what their young players were able to show them as the contest rolled on — several shining bright despite the loss.

Despite a 28-23 loss to the Jaguars, the Cowboys' young players showed promise in the team's first game of the preseason.

Here we go, with the veterans set to be on the sideline for Saturday night's first preseason game, he offers a preview of which young players to keep an eye on.

Sam Williams, the Dallas running back group and more will be in a matchup spotlight going into Saturday's preseason opener against Jacksonville.

The 2023 preseason is now upon us, and as the Dallas Cowboys prepare to host the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, you'll need all of the below details to not miss any of the action.

Will Grier has stacked a few good days in training camp, and he'll look to carry that into the preseason starting on Saturday.

There's a lot of justifiable talk about the depth of the Cowboys defensive front, and Neville Gallimore sounds not only back to top form, but also starved to show why he's a force.

With the RB2 position behind Tony Pollard still up for grabs, five players will make their attempt to lock down a pivotal role in the Dallas offense.

The Cowboys have already had one starter miss the entire camp with a holdout, along with limiting other vets. On Thursday, they suffered another potential setback.

It's very likely the Cowboys will take the field against the Jaguars in the preseason opener without Ronald Jones, who is nursing a groin injury suffered in practice last week.

Composed is what comes to mind when Cooper Rush is the topic of conversation, and the sixth-year backup quarterback is keeping that same mindset going into the preseason.

The second season for Jalen Tolbert is one tied to a lot of optimism at the moment, as he carries his renewed South Alabama confidence into a preseason battle to become WR4.

The RB room is far from settled behind Tony Pollard but, as training camp rolls along, Rico Dowdle is emerging as a prominent frontrunner for the role of RB2 in Dallas.

It's been a long offseason for sixth-round pick Deuce Vaughn, who went through the methodical draft process and rookie orientation, but the days are closing in for him to let it all go on Saturday.

Watch Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn's highlights in his preseason debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' best plays in the team's preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Watch the highlights from the Preseason Week 1 game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier connects with wide receiver John Stephens for a 15-yard touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn rushes for a 4-yard touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Deuce Vaughn cuts through the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for a 26-yard run.

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn uses the spin move against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier throws a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jalen Tolbert in the final minute of the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson goes up high to haul in a 26-yard pass from quarterback Cooper Rush against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke brings down and gets off a high snap on a punt, but it causes ineligible players downfield.

Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas gets things started early with an interception against Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on the second play of the game.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys preseason game vs the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday August 12th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

Views of the preseason matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium.

Pregame views of the preseason matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys 2023 training camp practice from the River Ridge Complex in Oxnard, California.

La fecha límite para que otros equipos presentaran una oferta a los Cowboys por el pateador Brandon Aubrey ya pasó. Ahora, Aubrey tiene opciones limitadas de cara a la temporada 2026.

Stephen Jones confirmó que los Cowboys no han recibido interés de otros equipos por un posible canje del receptor George Pickens, quien sigue bajo la etiqueta de franquicia.

Con dos selecciones de primera ronda y aún con necesidades por cubrir en su roster, los Cowboys están considerando todas las opciones de cara al NFL Draft de 2026.