For the Milton haters. You don't know QB

[Rayman70]

He looked good in Seattle and even better in Arizona last night. He has definitely progressed.

I respect the fact that he responded to the challenge of open competition by improving his game. Hoping he stays locked in and continues to improve.

This

 

[Redsfan_83]

Full context matters. Milton did it against dudes that will be on the couch soon. Selling insurance etc I'm being realistic but still proud to see him improve. I'd love to see him do this against top competition.

Below is 2025; imagine how much better backups of backups are? Yet they drafted an RB? They picked up a journeyman QB1, and have already packed it in for 2026, looking ahead fo the '27 class of QB's. Dallas looked great sure, but a ton of perspective is needed. Their O didn't rank much better either

Defensive Breakdown

• • Total Defense: 27th overall (357.7 yds/g)
  • Scoring Defense: 29th overall (28.7 PPG allowed)
  • Passing Defense: 24th overall (230.8 pass yds/g allowed, 31 pass TDs)
  • Rushing Defense: 25th to 31st range depending on metric (2,158 rushing yards allowed) [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Right now I think the QB situation is settled. They are probably just keeping Dak and Milton on the 53 so they can go long at another position.

I just don't know if you can sneak Howell through waivers onto the PS. Looking at the games yesterday, competent backup QBs are in short supply across the NFL and Howell has some experience behind him.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Full context matters. Milton did it against dudes that will be on the couch soon. Selling insurance etc I'm being realistic but still proud to see him improve. I'd love to see him do this against top competition.

It's not about who he faced, it's how he played. He showed touch, accuracy, and anticipation. Both of his TD passes were perfectly placed footballs. A year ago he would have fired 101 mph fastballs and missed.

 

[Rayman70]

Right now I think the QB situation is settled. They are probably just keeping Dak and Milton on the 53 so they can go long at another position.

I just don't know if you can sneak Howell through waivers onto the PS. Looking at the games yesterday, competent backup QBs are in short supply across the NFL and Howell has some experience behind him.

Hate it but Mafah is gone. He's just the odd man out. No room. Your right, Howell won't make it to the PS. You cut him or trade him for a bag of chips. His salary is 2.5 mil.

 

[Rayman70]

It's not about who he faced, it's how he played. He showed touch, accuracy, and anticipation. Both of his TD passes were perfectly placed footballs. A year ago he would have fired 101 mph fastballs and missed.

You don't have to sell me. I'm sold. But if he ever wants to be the man, if he gets called on, he will need to duplicate what he's been doing. Then it's Katy bar the door.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Hate it but Mafah is gone. He's just the odd man out. No room. Your right, Howell won't make it to the PS. You cut him or trade him for a bag of chips. His salary is 2.5 mil.

I would think Howell could get a 6th or 7th round pick or maybe a fringe roster player the Cowboys scouts like.

 

[Rayman70]

It's not about who he faced, it's how he played. He showed touch, accuracy, and anticipation. Both of his TD passes were perfectly placed footballs. A year ago he would have fired 101 mph fastballs and missed.

Yes and no.

 

[Denim Chicken]

That's fair. I'll take it. Far better than anyone thought he'd be.

People were talking about benching Dak for him last camp.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

As far as preseason overreactions go, I had one in the second quarter last night. I literally was talking myself into Milton being the eventual replacement for Dak.

I know that's way out there, but maybe.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

As far as preseason overreactions go, I had one in the second quarter last night. I literally was talking myself into Milton being the eventual replacement for Dak.

I know that's way out there, but maybe.

I mean, he DOES have 2 years left on his contract (Dak)

 

[JoeKing]

After shredding Arizona in last night's game, how can any Cowboys fan hate Milton? He's the obvious choice for QB2.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

I mean, he DOES have 2 years left on his contract (Dak)

At the risk of sounding silly I think they should extend Milton now. He won't be expensive and they get more time to develop him since it's still Dak's team.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

At the risk of sounding silly I think they should extend Milton now. He won't be expensive and they get more time to develop him since it's still Dak's team.

I'm not opposed. I think that would be a prudent move. Even if he doesn't take over, having him on the roster would be great long term.

 

[Established1971]

lol he never played like last night before

I watched him at Michigan, the guy has not been impressive, but he looked good last night

so just be happy "lover"
dont trash your fellow fans with silly cliches

 

[Rayman70]

I would think Howell could get a 6th or 7th round pick or maybe a fringe roster player the Cowboys scouts like.

Agreed

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I would think Howell could get a 6th or 7th round pick or maybe a fringe roster player the Cowboys scouts like.

Definitely, and I think we could use the pick. If we can get a 6 for Howell, I'm taking it and galloping.

 

[Rayman70]

As far as preseason overreactions go, I had one in the second quarter last night. I literally was talking myself into Milton being the eventual replacement for Dak.

I know that's way out there, but maybe.

Me too. I think we all still need to see more. Ie, against NFL caliber guys.

 

[boysfanindc]

I get Doug Williams vibes big-time watching him. Same arm, awareness, and wheels. Now he's got the accuracy. He's dangerous. Could he replace Dak at some point?

I don't ever remember Doug Williams having wheels certainly not like Milton has.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Milton sucks.