Cowboys’ Cooper Rush named backup QB to Dak Prescott: What this means for Trey Lance after uneven preseason

The Dallas Cowboys have decided on Dak Prescott’s backup quarterback, as head coach Mike McCarthy announced Monday that Cooper Rush would be listed at No. 2 on the depth chart, per CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell. Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance will be the third string.

“Cooper is taking the two reps this week, but felt very encouraged and excited with the growth of Trey through the whole process,” McCarthy said. “He’s just got to continue to develop. You can see the things he’s really focused on, the concept footwork and things like that, he got better each week in the pre-season. Great job extending plays with his legs. Made some plays in the quarterback run phase. Just trying to continue that dropback passing. He’s making strides. The preseason, I don’t know that there’s anyone on our team who benefited more from the preseason than Trey Lance.”

Not only is the 30-year-old Rush the veteran player, but also someone who has spent more time with the Cowboys franchise. He’s appeared in 26 games for Dallas dating back to 2017, and has won five of his six starts for the Cowboys as well. Regarding Lance, he was acquired via trade from the San Francisco 49ers last year, but did not play in a regular-season game. That’s why he was given ample opportunity to make his case for backup in the preseason. In fact, Lance received more opportunity to play this preseason than any other NFL quarterback.

Lance completed 73 of 113 passes for 662 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions in three exhibition games played. He led all preseason quarterbacks in passing attempts, passing completions, passing yards and tied Stetson Bennett for most interceptions. All five of Lance’s interceptions came in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which one could argue effectively won Rush the job.

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2024-09-02 20:15:08

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