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There is a new addition to the QB room in Dallas.
With the acquisition of Milton, the Cowboys bring in a young quarterback that has wow-ed everyone with his cannon of an arm, which some consider to be among the strongest in the league.
Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones was asked about Dallas’ vacancy at the backup quarterback spot earlier this week, and had this to say about what the team was looking for:
“I think we look at the full package, you’re probably not going to get all things just right or exactly what you want, but at the same time you want to get the very best guy that we think gives us the best chance to go out and compete with [Will] Grier and be good in that room with Dak and Grier and whoever else we add.” Jones said.
Dallas has accomplished their goal of getting younger at the quarterback position and will once again look to develop a quarterback behind Prescott via a trade, similar to when the team acquired Trey Lance for a fourth-round pick in 2023.
Based on the reported contract for Joe Milton, it seems that the trade could have a very big upside for the Cowboys.
Milton was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft but wildly boosted his stock in the Patriots’ last regular season game, throwing for 241 yards, completing 75.9 percent of his passes, and recording two total touchdowns.
It became apparent that the New England Patriots could look to move on from Milton after signing Joshua Dobbs, and the Cowboys jumped at the opportunity.
His athleticism, giant build, and strong arm are all traits that make people fall in love with Milton, but perhaps the best part of the trade is the salary Milton will be making over the next three seasons in the league.
According to Spotrac, Milton will be making a total of $3.225 million over the next three seasons, with an average of $1.075 million per season.
The total cost over the next three seasons is nearly half of what the Cowboys paid Trey Lance last season, and his current deal is also be cheaper than what the Cowboys’ long-time backup, Cooper Rush, will be making with the Baltimore Ravens next season.
Although Schottenheimer doesn’t have any prior head coaching experience, his life experience may prove that he is ready for the job.
Public shock has subsided since Cowboys owner Jerry Jones named Schottenheimer to replace fifth-year coach Mike McCarthy, whose contract wasn’t renewed.
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