Dallas Cowboys supporters, as is typical, have full confidence that the forthcoming campaign will be the one in which they end a terrible streak and win their first Super Bowl since 1996. The Cowboys are undoubtedly among the favorites to win the NFC with starting quarterback Dak Prescott in the lineup.
Trey Lance, who was originally chosen by the San Francisco 49ers with the third overall choice in the 2021 NFL Draft, is another quarterback option for the team. However, due to injury setbacks and little time on the field, Brock Purdy replaced him in San Francisco, which resulted in his trade to the Cowboys.
Although Lance hasn’t been seen by Dallas fans much, head coach Mike McCarthy recently gave the player high marks at a news conference. McCarthy has been very supportive of Lance, complimenting him on his agility and work in fine-tuning his throwing mechanics.
McCarthy observed that Lance is unquestionably making significant improvement and is starting to grasp the offensive plan of the squad, suggesting that the 24-year-old quarterback has a promising future.
“He’s beginning to understand the timing with the routes,” McCarthy remarked when speaking of Trey Lance. “He’s almost a system master. He has a really high understanding. He just needs as many reps as he can.”
Despite this positive evaluation, Lance is presently the No. 3 quarterback behind Prescott and Cooper Rush on the depth chart, so it is still unclear if he can move up.
Rush has established himself as the Cowboys’ dependable No. 2 quarterback, with a 5-1 record while starting, while Prescott has cemented his status as the team’s starting quarterback. This ranking is unlikely to alter in 2024, considering the proven abilities of both passers.
What the Dallas Cowboys intend to do with Trey Lance is still unknown as of right now. Many have speculated that the franchise wants to show off the former first-round pick’s skills for the rest of the NFL by having him perform well in preseason games.
If they can pull this off, Lance can become a desirable trade target for organizations who face early quarterback injuries when the season kicks off. In essence, this would benefit the Cowboys by giving them selection picks in the future.
Trey Lance Has Also Received Praises From Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Trey Lance has been mentioned as a possible replacement option for the Cowboys, given the uncertainty surrounding Dak Prescott’s future in Dallas.
Members of the team—including Prescott himself—have shown Lance a lot of support so far this offseason. A week ago, Prescott praised Lance’s progress since joining the Cowboys and emphasized his hard effort in remarks to the media.
“I can assure you that I will improve as long as he does. I encourage it. I hope he pushes me. I hope he makes people think. I am aware of who I am and where I will be. I have faith in who I am as a person and a player. I’m hoping he does. I hope he pushes me,” Prescott said on Trey Lance.
Lance, at 24, is still relatively young, but he hasn’t lived up to the expectations that surrounded his third-overall selection in the draft three years ago.
Lance will get another chance to showcase his abilities this year. Prescott’s comments about him are very positive, but it remains to be seen if he will receive the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities.
