The opportunity would present itself in those situations, but Jerry Jones has not pulled that trigger historically. The only occasion that kinda matches the circumstances was 2001.
However, Dallas did not have a first round pick that offseason and used its second round pick on Quincy Carter. It should also be noted Jones pulled that trigger after losing Troy Aikman AND acquiring Tony Banks to ensure Carter would receive more time in assuming the starter role. Of course, Jones ditched Banks at his earliest opportunity. He is a professional football mastermind.
Opportunity is one thing. Hoping Jones will cash in an opportunity is totally different.
Maybe and even probably so.
I'd still hope a new high draft pick and future jersey sales leader could change Jerry's mind if Dak the bed with a poor w/l record.
The public perception of him as Dallas's QB could change. Then Jerry could cope by moving in a new
direction with his shiny new marketing toy.
Again, not saying probable but I'm practically grasping at straws for any plans that would limit Dak's remaining stay as a Cowboy for as short a time as possible.
These are desperate times.
It calls for desperate measures.