Dallas Cowboys Are Treating Trey Lance as 'De Facto' Quarterback Pick

[big dog cowboy]

Trey Lance serves as the Cowboys quarterback pick​

JAMES BRIZUELA
APR 24, 2024

Trey Lance was supposed to be the quarterback of the future for the San Francisco 49ers, who traded up with the Miami Dolphins and gave up three first-round picks to get him in the 2021 NFL Draft. Sadly, things did not work out for Lance, and he has since landed with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys ended up trading only a fourth-round pick to the 49ers to acquire Lance, who was then listed as the team's third-string quarterback. Whether or not it was evident at the time, the feeling was that owner Jerry Jones was going to use Lance as the eventual successor to Dak Prescott.

Lance was meant to be a franchise quarterback, but he never quite got that chance with the 49ers. It could be that Jones is playing the waiting game to see how he develops through OTAs, training camp, and preseason to see if he does possess the right skills to eventually step into the role of the starter.

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[Mikexike]

A lot of people need to chill out and just treat Lance as our 4th round pick this year...It will make life much easier for everyone. #2025Lance

 

[davey999]

Too bad he sucks.

 

[jwitten82]

Too bad he sucks.

He couldn't even beat out Sam Darnold for backup...come on mayne!!!

 

[fivetwos]

He is a free agent nine months from now.

If he shows anything at all he will have significant offers. If he doesn’t he is a major question mark.

How in the WORLD can that be considered the same as someone you’re paying nothing to for the next 4-5 years?

 

[WoodysGirl]

I don't have a problem with this.

 

[Captain-Crash]

only a fourth-round pick to the 49ers to acquire Lance. That 4th rounder could have been for the best offensive lineman, or punter in the league.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Haven't we discussed this for how long now???

 

[CowboyFrog]

A lot of people need to chill out and just treat Lance as our 4th round pick this year...It will make life much easier for everyone. #2025Lance

I mean i 4th round pick who you will have to pay his second contract to maybe before he ever hits the field? I can see why people have questions...

 

[DallasEast]

Dallas Cowboys Are Treating Trey Lance as 'De Facto' Quarterback Pick​

That was my opinion last August. It is typical Jerry Jones thinking. Not sure why anyone would think he acquired Trey Lance for any other pretense.

Well, I do know. Some believe Jones will possibly draft a quarterback tonight or tomorrow after getting Lance. That would be something to witness, lol.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Haven't we discussed this for how long now???

Seems relevant since it's draft days.

 

[DallasEast]

Seems relevant since it's draft days.

There is something missing from the OP...

Crap! You forgot to include, "Give me your thoughts!"

 

[Mikexike]

I mean i 4th round pick who you will have to pay his second contract to maybe before he ever hits the field? I can see why people have questions...

You will have your answer in Sept, Patience is key here.

 

[Zekeats]

Too bad he sucks.

I’d rather pay a guy 15 mill to suck than 60 mill to suck

 

[CowboyFrog]

You will have your answer in Sept, Patience is key here.

I dont think its a lack of patience it really is your gambling a 4th round pick on a player who is due a second contract basically before he hits the field when you probably could've gambled that same 4th round pick on a rookie contract QB..again im saying i see why paople have questions...

 

[John813]

He couldn't even beat out Sam Darnold for backup...come on mayne!!!

You're talking about the MVP-elect of the NFL, Sam Darnold, GEQBUS

 

[CowboyFrog]

That was my opinion last August. It is typical Jerry Jones thinking. Not sure why anyone would think he acquired Trey Lance for any other pretense.

Well, I do know. Some believe Jones will possibly draft a quarterback tonight or tomorrow after getting Lance. That would be something to witness, lol.

It would really make the trade a mystery then..of course if a QB falls (yeah i know what are the odds) that is worth it then no one would care.

 

[Cmac]

Until we see something on the field......hope.....just hope. Our hope is supposed to be for tonight's draft picks.

 

[mrmojo]

That shouldnt stop the Cowboys from selecting what might be a better QB prospect if there is one available......but it will.

 

[morat1959]

Another excuse for the Jones clan not to draft a QB high in the draft for a few years. They are flat out idiots. I hope he’s great but haven’t they learned anything in the last 30 years about the most important position on the field.