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How long is Cooper Rush’s leash? Back in 2022, Rush filled in for an injured Dak Prescott for five starts, going 4-1 with 956 passing yards, five touchdowns, three interceptions, a 81.2 passer rating and a 58.0 completion percentage. Those performances, which weren’t sterling but were competent, came with considerably more firepower surrounding him — but he nonetheless showed he can guide the ship. He again looked capable relieving Prescott in the fourth quarter of an eventual 27-21 Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons (115 yards, 1 TD).
However, Rush came undone last week in his first start of the 2024 campaign. He managed just six points against the Eagles on 10 drives, eight of which lasted four plays or less. He lost two fumbles, and his 45 passing yards were the fewest by a QB with 20-plus attempts since 2015.
Trey Lance took over in the fourth quarter and fared little better going 4 of 6 with a pick, but he’s the unknown element that might require further investigating with the season quickly slipping away. After all, the Cowboys traded a fourth-round pick to acquire his services two offseasons ago. It’s entirely possible Rush comes out and turns down the volume for such a move — his worst game and only loss of the 2022 campaign also came against Philly — but at this point Dallas could stand to look at all options.
Here are some inside perspectives on Schoen’s three-year body of work
Fans, by nature, are pretty reactionary. But if you pull out and look at the big picture, this franchise is now on its fifth coach and fourth GM in the nine years since Tom Coughlin walked out the door. A franchise that used to be known for its stability—sometimes to a fault—is now Team Chaos. There is simply no example in sports of a team sustaining success with that kind of sustained chaos.
So hard as it is to tell the paying customers, a little patience is needed. I’m not impressed with what Schoen and Daboll have done in three seasons, obviously, but one of them was good and I do wonder what they could do with a better quarterback. I’m more sold on the GM than the coach because I do think this team has better overall talent than what he inherited. But yeah, I expected them to be in a better position by now.
So yes, I think Schoen can get it right. He might have to fire Daboll, especially if they’re not a playoff contender next year. They’re both running out of time, though. Schoen...
