Inside The Star
The one player the Cowboys fear is on their roster. The fear may be warranted after what has happened in the past with the position.
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback room is very low on star power, and the current starter has little athleticism.
Cooper Rush is a good backup quarterback but should not be used for multiple games. Defenses know he will not and cannot throw it deep, which puts them in an advantageous position, which can be seen in every game.
The coaching staff and front office, probably primarily the front office, seem to fear giving Trey Lance a chance.
There could be a legitimate reason behind the fear, and I will try to break it down.
Cooper Rush is a very smart quarterback who has no problem learning a playbook, as evidenced by his 3.9 GPA in college while studying actuarial science. In case you were wondering, this major is the field of study relating to the quantification of risk using math, probability, and statistics.
So, the smarts are there, but the athleticism is not. Cooper Rush is a good game manager that should only be used sparingly.
Playing him for several games has kept the Cowboys competitive, and that is a plus, but has anyone been excited about watching Cooper Rush throw ten-yard passes and trip over his own feet?
The answer is “No”.
Here is Cooper Rush’s draft profile:
His body type and limited arm strength may lead some teams to overlook him in the draft, but that could be a mistake. He processes information quickly and has the anticipation and accuracy to offset his lack of velocity, making him a legitimate NFL roster candidate.
However, his physique lacks muscular definition, and he has a slow setup in the pocket. He throws from a narrow platform, generating minimal drive, and his weak arm strength causes the ball to hang in the air too long.
This allows agile defensive backs to intercept passes, even on well-executed plays. He struggles with tight windows and may be restricted to timing-based passing. Additionally, his lack of athleticism limits his ability to escape pressure in the pocket.
Does it sound like the player we see playing? Yes, it does.
Why not give Trey Lance a chance to shine?
Trey Lance has incredible athleticism and the arm to get the ball down the field.
He’s big, fast, and can throw more than ten yards. This is what the Cowboys need at quarterback right now.
Trey Lance can buy time with his feet and get a first down on his own if needed. This would create more confusion for defenses who are not threatened by Cooper Rush.
Overall, he is a superior talent who needs another chance to lead an offense and show why he was drafted in the first round. The Cowboys have the opportunity to see what they have and to elevate the offense.
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