COWBOYS BACKUP QB LOOKS LIKE PRO
He was never the explosive runner Cunningham is, but his ability to move the chains with his legs has helped Baltimore’s offense stay on task when Lamar Jackson was hurt - and even earned him a Pro Bowl nod (even if it wasn’t a popular one). Tyler Huntley is a player who has proven this can work as he’s done a decent job over the past two seasons for Baltimore. He’s not someone who will wow anyone with his accuracy but his ability to run could be a huge benefit to a team in need of a spark after losing their signal-caller. His best campaign was in 2021 when he ran for 1,031 yards and 20 of his touchdowns. However, it was his running that stood out.Ĭunningham finished with 3,179 yards and 50 touchdowns on the ground. He completed 62.6 percent of his attempts for 9,660 yards with a 70-to-29 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He’s not a pocket passer in the way Rush is, but instead, he’s a big-time playmaker under center due to his athleticism.Ĭunningham played five seasons with Louisville and was a starter in the final four. Hopefully training camp will shed some light on that.
While Rush was able to keep the team afloat due to quick decisions and accurate passing, Malik Cunningham could help in a much different way. The point being: its hard to say exactly what the Cowboys have in their backup quarterbacks. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports / 4. Whether it’s Rush or Grier is still to be determined as Dallas continues to chop down the roster.Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham. I wouldnt feel good about him playing for. The move leaves Prescott as the literal lone star of the quarterback room with the possibility of both to return to the roster as the Cowboys all but certainly wouldn’t enter the season without a backup. DiNucci looks more suited to run the home & garden department at Lowes than play quarterback. Likely both will be back in some form – PS or active – to serve as backup. Rush does not go through waivers Grier does. Buccaneers CMP63.8 YDs422 TD3 INT1 YD/Att. Who is Dallas backup quarterback Last season, Andy Dalton held down that role. Cooper Rush and Will Grier have been released, according to sources. Cowboys Cooper Rush will serve as backup QB, get promoted to active roster ahead of Week 1 vs. The Cowboys are keeping one QB on the 53-man roster for the time being: Dak Prescott. Following the Grier move, Dallas also released Cooper Rush as a procedural move. Once a third-round pick to the Panthers in 2019, Grier was cut at the end of camp in 2021 and the Cowboys claimed him to build the quarterback room into the coming season. He impressed this summer with his downfield aggressiveness and athleticism while overcoming a groin issue that interrupted an otherwise strong training camp. As the Cowboys get to the 53-player roster limit on Tuesday, they released.
But they weren’t done, also releasing Cooper Rush in a move with strings attached.Ĭowboys waived QB Will Grier, person familiar with move said. FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have settled on Cooper Rush as quarterback Dak Prescott's backup, at least for now. Dallas waived the 27-year old as they move closer to a 53-man roster. The Dallas Cowboys have enjoyed their share of former league starters taking the reigns as backups to star QB1s. 500 over however long he is called on is seen. Solid work on Gilberts part, but it doesnt make the Cowboys job any easier. Will Grier’s arrival in 2021 led to the battle that took place during the preseason, but neither quarterback jumped out as the runaway for the job behind Prescott, even though Grier ended it on a high note with two touchdowns and a win. The true expectation for a backup QB is to get his team to a few wins while the starter is out for a comparatively brief stretch of games. Cooper Rush has been a preseason hero for the Cowboys over the last few seasons and even led Dallas to a victory over Minnesota on the road in 2021 during Prescott’s absence. While starting quarterback Dak Prescott hung out on the sidelines during the preseason, the backup battle was brewing.
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