As we stand, it sounds like Cooper Rush will lead the Cowboys for at least the next six weeks after the injury to Dak Prescott. Those close to the team have indicated Dallas will look to sign someone by the end of the day. Mike McCarthy told reporters … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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During yesterday’s press conference, the Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy named Cooper Rush the backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott. Rush and Will Grier re-signed to the Cowboys practice squad yesterday after being released on Tuesday. Prescott is the only active QB on the 53-man roster as we sit … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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As news of roster cuts is rolling in from all over the NFL, you may be shocked by some of the names popping up as released or waived by the Cowboys. But before you worry that Dallas would dare go into Week One without a kicker or a … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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While he didn’t throw a touchdown in last night’s preseason victory, Will Grier still looked like the best backup quarterback on the Cowboys roster. Grier’s performance intensified the competition with Cooper Rush just a little over a week before final cuts. Grier did have the best stats in … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys play their second preseason game tonight against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. You can watch it at 9 p.m. CT on NFL Network. Here are three things I want to see from the Cowboys in tonight’s contest Fewer Penalties I know it’s preseason, … Read more
Written by: Nick Coppola
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A few players in tonight’s preseason matchup against the Chargers will look to rebound from a poor performance last week, while others have a chance to lock up a spot on the depth chart. Let’s cut right to the chase—Cooper Rush, Jalen Tolbert, the kickers’ Brett Maher, Liram … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Sitting out of a preseason game is usually detrimental to a player fighting for a job. But for Will Grier, a candidate to be the Dallas Cowboys’ backup quarterback in 2022, not playing last night may have only strengthened his position. With Dak Prescott among the many starters … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Cowboys sat out 17 starters and other key players in their preseason debut tonight. It showed as Dallas was mostly outclassed by the Denver Broncos and lost 17-7 on the road. Dallas’ backups looked the part in an underwhelming showing. Perhaps the biggest issue, consistent throughout the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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No doubt you’re as excited as we are for tonight’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. To help whet your appetite, here are five things to watch for in Dallas’ 2002 preseason debut. As was previously announced last Wednesday, the Cowboys’ starters will be sitting out … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The backup quarterback role is not everyone’s favorite battle to follow, but as of the last few days, I’ve dialed in on Cooper Rush and Will Grier, and have to admit, this may be closer than I thought. I’ll be the first to tell you I am a … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Our 2022 position previews continue with the most important of all; quarterbacks. While the Cowboys are set up top with Dak Prescott, an intriguing battle could be coming for the backup job in this year’s training camp. Prescott returns hoping to build on his successful comeback in 2021 … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Last year’s offseason came with a lot of angst about who would be the backup quarterback. But while the Dallas Cowboys have many concerns preparing for 2022, Cooper Rush appears to be an affordable and reliable option to retain as QB2 next season. Rush’s eventual rise to the … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys season ended in disappointment, and as much as everyone is going to concentrate on the negatives, the season did provide some exciting and joyous moments. There were some hopeful flashes and moments that would build optimism towards the future. Let’s look at the top five … Read more
Written by: Kevin Rice
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For the second straight season, the Dallas Cowboys went into Minnesota and beat the Vikings without Dak Prescott starting at quarterback. On Halloween night, the suspense was much higher on if Prescott would play this time around, a true game-time decision after going through a pregame workout. The … Read more
Written by: Sean Martin
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Dallas Cowboys players were told on Saturday to expect to play without their starting quarterback this weekend, according to a new report from CowboysSI.com. After suffering a right calf strain on the final play of an overtime win against the New England Patriots two weeks ago, Dak Prescott … Read more
Written by: Preston Moore
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Cooper Rush has been the least talked about quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 offseason prior to last night’s loss to the Texans. But after clearly outshining Garrett Gilbert against Houston, Rush appears to be making a good case to get his old job back. Undrafted in 2017, … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys still have plenty to figure out heading into their final preseason game. There are battles at cornerback and safety, the swing tackle role has been shaky, and with Neville Gallimore’s injury, the Cowboys need players to step up on the defensive interior. Those issues need … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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The Cowboys made backup Quarterback a priority last season in signing Andy Dalton. It looked like a move that would pay off after Dak Prescott went down with a season-ending injury in week five, but that wasn’t the case. Dallas lost its next four games and ultimately missed … Read more
Written by: Jordan Schultz
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Cooper Rush has been part of the Dallas Cowboys for the last four years and yet has almost never seen the field. He remains on the roster now during this 2021 offseason, but what chance does he have of actually making the team this year? Rush now has … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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This…is not how the Dallas Cowboys 2020 season was supposed to go. With starting quarterback Dak Prescott out for the season, his backup Andy Dalton out this week on the COVID list, and the third string Ben DiNucci clearly not ready for NFL action, Dallas is down to … Read more
Written by: Kevin Brady
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