From the outside looking in, it certainly looks as if the Dallas Cowboys may face somewhat of a conundrum as to what to do with Cooper Rush. With Dak Prescott firmly entrenched as the unquestioned starter for at least the 2024 season, and with the need to find out what they have in Trey Lance, finding room for No. 10 may be a bit tricky.
The need to use training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2024 NFL season means Dak Prescott will command the majority, if not all, of the starting reps in Oxnard. Once the preseason games come along, Dallas will want to utilize those snaps to see what they have in Trey Lance. So, where exactly does Cooper Rush fit in?
The Cowboys already know what they have in Cooper Rush and what he’s capable of if/when he is needed. He’s served as Dak Prescott’s primary backup for years now and knows how to prepare for the life of a QB2. And, considering the personnel and system are the same as a year ago, any practice time he needs to get up to speed should be minimal.
Sadly though, all of that could also be his undoing. When Dak isn’t on the field in practice or preseason, it’s more likely than not going to be the Trey Lance show. Dallas is going to give him every opportunity to showcase his talent in the hopes of either facilitating a trade to a QB needy team or justify potentially keeping him around for future purposes.
There are those who believe there could be a QB2 position battle between Lance and Rush, but if there is it’s one that looks as if it’s pretty one-sided in favor of No. 19. Being pretty much a complete mystery, but one packed with undeniable intrigue, Lance’s upside as a QB prospect simply demands more attention right now.
Sometimes the mystery grabs the attention more over a known commodity. That could be the best way to describe Rush’s current situation with the Cowboys right now and the conundrum they face prior to training camp and preseason. And unfortunately for No. 10, it’s a situation that could lead to the end of his time in Dallas.
Past accomplishments still may carry a little bit of weight if there is indeed a legitimate QB2 battle which could only help Rush’s case, but Dallas’ investment and intrigue with the younger and more talented QB still seems to favor Lance. Only time will tell though, but hopefully training camp and preseason will shed more light on the situation.