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It doesn’t appear likely that Trey Lance will start at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys this season.<\/p>\n
The 49ers’ No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, now the backup to Cooper Rush after star quarterback Dak Prescott’s season-ending injury, could be in line to start for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season should Dallas make a change after two poor starts from Rush.<\/p>\n
However, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, doesn’t envision that happening. At least for right now.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know about that,\u201d Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday about the possibility of Lance starting. \u201cI want to give our team the very best chance it can \u2014 in all phases \u2014 to be successful. So, we\u2019re going to go here with the quarterback that gives us the best chance to win the game.\u201d<\/p>\n
In three games (two starts) as QB1, Rush completed 58 of 103 pass attempts (56 percent) for 514 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and two fumbles lost.<\/p>\n
Despite Rush’s obvious struggles thus far, Jones believes the seven-year veteran gives Dallas the best chance to win for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I think our best chance is to have Rush in here, and the goal is to win the game,\u201d Jones added.<\/p>\n
Lance, whom San Francisco famously drafted third overall three years ago before trading to Dallas for a fourth-round pick before the 2023 season, only has appeared in nine games (four starts) throughout his career, and once was believed to be a raw quarterback prospect with exciting physical traits who just needed live NFL reps.<\/p>\n
Although it doesn’t appear those much-needed reps are in the cards for Lance right now, Jones still remains high on the 24-year-old quarterback.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen a lot of improvement [in Lance],\u201d Jones shared. \u201cI think he does some things really outstanding. I think his footwork is noticeably better, and I see the value of the reps that he\u2019s had. So, I\u2019ve seen improvement there.\u201d<\/p>\n
If Rush were to struggle for another game or two, maybe the Cowboys will have no choice but to reconsider.<\/p>\n
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