TRADED Cowboys trade for Joe Milton

[KJJ]

He lit up a Buffalo team that was playing backups the final week of last season. Regardless, he showed some potential.

 

[Runwildboys]

He's got all the tools to be a NFL QB. It's just a matter of aligning the tools in the toolbox IMO.
His scouting report had some nice positives, but the negatives IMO are why a 6'5 240lb QB with some foot speed fell to the 6th round.

I don't mind the trade, due to the asset given up.

From the Pats site with some "advanced stats"
https://www.patriots.com/news/after...n-s-performance-in-the-patriots-season-finale
Still, after playing the future of the franchise only three snaps, the 193rd overall pick in the 2024 draft was impressive in a 23-16 victory. Milton ranked seventh in total QBR (73.9) and eighth in EPA per drop-back (+0.23) among 31 qualified quarterbacks in Week 18. Based on my charting, the rookie quarterback registered 10 plus plays to 4.5 minus throws/decisions, with some real signs of growth in his footwork, release quickness, and downfield accuracy.



Although it's only one game vs. backups, Milton showed real progress with his drop-back footwork and accuracy, registering a +22.5% completion percentage over expectation, the second-highest mark by a QB in any game this season. He was a functional in-structure quarterback who was hitting the layups, flashing solid progression reads while keeping the throwing hallway aligned to his targets with a balanced base to throw the ball accurately.

There were times when Milton was still a tick late to pull the trigger, but the power in his arm often made up for it. Some quarterbacks have to anticipate to make up for a lack of arm strength. The rookie doesn't have that problem, so Milton can confirm what he's seeing post-snap for an extra half-beat. The other nitpick was seeing the voids in the coverage to anticipate receivers uncovering, which is the next step for Milton.

He's got all the tools to be a NFL QB. It's just a matter of aligning the tools in the toolbox IMO.

I thought you were talking about Dak, at first.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

This is an interesting, exciting, and prudent move in my opinion (only giving up a 5th and getting a 7th in return).

Pre-season will be a fun watch.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The Patriots had seen enough and realized Milton can’t play. Same thing with the 49ers and Trey Lance. Jerry Jones is an all day sucker.

It’s only been a year they have no idea they traded him to make Maye comfortable.

 

[kevm3]

This was actually a decent trade

 

[Pass2Run]

Pats fans are mixed on the trade.

https://www.patsfans.com/new-englan...breaking-joe-milton-traded-to-dallas.1165804/
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[75boyz]

For me it all boils down to if ya think Will Grier or Joe Mton are an upgrade at backup QB over Cooper Rush.

Personally, I say no.
But opinions vary.

Cowboys!

 

[jazzcat22]

Grier = camp QB

Maybe they will give him another entire PS game to highlight him for a trade.
Only to announce he will be released otherwise.

 

[DuncanIso]

G/S/M.

He’s making league Min. 1M per

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Pats fans are mixed on the trade.

https://www.patsfans.com/new-englan...breaking-joe-milton-traded-to-dallas.1165804/
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I saw a lot of people pissed that they couldn’t fleece Jerry I guess they believed the 3rd round rumors.

 

[DuncanIso]

Maybe they will give him another entire PS game to highlight him for a trade.
Only to announce he will be released otherwise.

He’s making 1M. Same as Grier.

 

[CowboyFrog]

This is an interesting, exciting, and prudent move in my opinion (only giving up a 5th and getting a 7th in return).

Pre-season will be a fun watch.

right at the very least its something new and not Rush..

 

[CowboyFrog]

I saw a lot of people pissed that they couldn’t fleece Jerry I guess they believed the 3rd round rumors.

i was very worried they would fleece Jerry, again im fearful of the other shoe falling now..

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I don’t understand why people won’t even develop him. Maybe his side is playing hardball?

I don't think that's it.......I mean, he has zero financial leverage. I'm thinking the kid just can't play .........brainwise/intangibles. We have to assume Jerry wanted him to work out real bad. Dak went down, he couldn't beat out Rush. We know it takes a lot for the NFL to give up on talent.

 

[jazzcat22]

Yep. Lucked into Dak and think they are the smartest guys in the room.

They were the smartest guys in the room. They were the only 2 in the room.
They asked the maintenance man to step out, as he was the smartest in the room.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

For me it all boils down to if ya think Will Grier or Joe Mton are an upgrade at backup QB over Cooper Rush.

Personally, I say no.
But opinions vary.

Cowboys!

For me I believe a backup qbs job is to develop and become a starter someday. I don’t believe in getting a QB so I can end my season 8-9. So to me I’d much rather have Milton than a guy like Rush with a low floor and a low ceiling. A waste of time.

 

[DallasEast]

Then there is something wrong with your staff. lol

Love does make some people do crazy things.

 

[CWR]

jethro was hot after Lynch; Cook was the fall back and they settled for Dak

Yes, but to be fair they did more than due diligence on Dak. He was brought in like 4 times or something over the top.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

They were the smartest guys in the room. They were the only 2 in the room.
They asked the maintenance man to step out, as he was the smartest in the room.

If they were the only 2 men in the room I’d still say someone in that room was smarter lol.

 

[jazzcat22]

This is an interesting, exciting, and prudent move in my opinion (only giving up a 5th and getting a 7th in return).

Pre-season will be a fun watch.

Yes it will be. As we also get to see what will be different with the new coaching staff.
Though no one will really know until game 1 for real.