{"id":23981,"date":"2025-05-25T02:04:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T02:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=23981"},"modified":"2025-05-25T02:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T02:04:39","slug":"breaking-cowboys-coach-impressed-with-new-quarterback-puts-dak-prescott-on-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=23981","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : Cowboys coach impressed with new quarterback, puts Dak Prescott on alert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantom-marca.uecdn.es\/ad651f5a390edd5721a2a1a82fce1722\/resize\/1200\/f\/webp\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2025\/05\/25\/17481374478336.png\" alt=\"Cowboys coach impressed with new quarterback, puts Dak Prescott on alert |  Marca\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> didn&#8217;t draft<strong>Joe Milton III<\/strong> with the expectation that he&#8217;d immediately challenge for the starting quarterback job. But in just a short time with the team, the former <strong>Tennessee Volunteer<\/strong> is already generating buzz &#8211; and not just for his cannon of an arm.<\/p>\n<p>Selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, <strong>Milton<\/strong> came into rookie minicamp as something of a project.<\/p>\n<p>His physical traits, particularly his arm strength, were never in doubt. It&#8217;s his consistency, decision-making, and ability to adjust to the pro game that many viewed as developmental hurdles. But based on early impressions, the <strong>Cowboys&#8217;<\/strong> coaching staff seems optimistic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dallas<\/strong> offensive coordinator <strong>Brian Schottenheimer<\/strong> recently shared his thoughts on <strong>Milton&#8217;s<\/strong> first few days in camp. &#8220;He made a throw on the move to the left the other day that was just ridiculous,&#8221; <strong>Schottenheimer<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s a bright-eyed guy, he&#8217;s got a lot to learn, he&#8217;s got a long way to go. He&#8217;s really got a lot of talent, and he&#8217;s doing a nice job.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Arm strength isn&#8217;t the only thing impressing coaches<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Milton<\/strong> became somewhat of a viral sensation during his college career for launching 70-yard bombs with ease and effortlessly throwing across his body on the run. That same raw ability is now being refined under the watchful eyes of <strong>Schottenheimer<\/strong> and head coach <strong>Mike McCarthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>His early success in camp is particularly noteworthy considering how difficult it is for late-round quarterbacks to make a splash. Most are relegated to scout team duties or struggle to stand out amidst limited reps. But <strong>Milton<\/strong> is making the most of his opportunity, showing flashes of potential that have <strong>Cowboys<\/strong> fans intrigued.<\/p>\n<p>Though he is still behind starter <strong>Dak Prescott<\/strong> and backup <strong>Cooper Rush<\/strong> on the depth chart, <strong>Milton&#8217;s<\/strong> long-term ceiling has been a topic of speculation ever since his Pro Day workouts and the NFL Combine. Analysts have compared his arm strength to some of the league&#8217;s top-tier quarterbacks &#8211; even drawing loose parallels to the likes of <strong>Josh Allen<\/strong> in terms of physical traits.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Joe Milton\u2019s freakish talents reportedly left his new teammates and coaches \u201cstunned\u201d despite no pads at recent Cowboys practices.<\/p>\n<p>One NFL scout reportedly believes Milton has the \u201cmost live\u201d arm of any QB in the NFL and has the chance to flourish in the Cowboys QB room.<\/p>\n<p>Brian\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yq27I8nHbK\">pic.twitter.com\/yq27I8nHbK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFLRookieWatxh\/status\/1926018291211878612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Milton&#8217;s<\/strong> journey to the NFL was not a straight path. He began his college career at <strong>Michigan<\/strong> before transferring to <strong>Tennessee<\/strong>. While his time in Ann Arbor was inconsistent, his performance with the <strong>Volunteers<\/strong> helped rebuild his draft stock. In 2023, he threw for over 2,800 yards and 20 touchdowns, displaying improved accuracy and leadership. His growth as a signal-caller helped him secure a spot in one of the most scrutinized franchises in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Cowboys<\/strong> have historically valued quarterbacks with high ceilings, even if they require polishing. <strong>Schottenheimer<\/strong> emphasized that while there&#8217;s plenty for <strong>Milton<\/strong> to work on &#8211; including footwork, play recognition, and pocket presence &#8211; the coaching staff is &#8220;excited to get their hands on him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As training camp continues, the focus will be on how quickly <strong>Milton<\/strong> can absorb the playbook and adjust to the pace of the pro game. If he continues to impress, he could challenge for the QB3 role or, at the very least, position himself as a long-term developmental asset.<\/p>\n<p>One thing is clear: <strong>Joe Milton&#8217;s<\/strong> journey with the <strong>Cowboys<\/strong> is off to a promising start, and all eyes will be on how he continues to evolve in the months ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys didn&#8217;t draft Joe Milton III with the expectation that he&#8217;d immediately challenge for the starting quarterback job. 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