Play Lance most of the rest of the season

[RustyBourneHorse]

We know what we have in Rush. The season is pretty much a wrap after yesterday, and Dak is hurt. To me, the most logical thing to do is to put Dak on season ending IR (let him reboot next in season), and let's see what Lance can do. At this point, let's sort through our roster and see what we have. Save our starters that are hurt until next year, and let's see if we can get a good evaluation of what we have. That starts with Lance. Let's see if he's any good.

 

[jazzcat22]

They need to play him now. However delusional Jerry will think they still have a shot at the playoffs.
And mathematically they do. Realistically they don’t.
Because he believes as long as they are not eliminated, that Dak will return and lead them into the playoffs.

I usually do not count any team out of they are at 3-7.
In 1990, Dallas was 3-7, and won 4 straight and only needed 1 win to make the playoffs. Then Aikman got hurt. They lost the last 2 games. We do not have Troy Aikman, even with a healthy Dak. Nor do we have an Emmitt.

He traded for Trey, and now is the time to validate that trade. Otherwise it was a wasted trade in hindsight.

 

[IceStar-D7]

 

[Wilson]

McCarthy will put his best foot forward and go with the safe bet. As much as I'd like to see it happen, he stands in the way. I say fire McCarthy now and see what Lance has. This entire season from this point forward should be treated like the preseason.

 

[plasticman]

Play Lance when the Cowboys are mathematically eliminated.

I've seen some crazy things in the NFL over the years.

 

[baltcowboy]

We know what we have in Rush. The season is pretty much a wrap after yesterday, and Dak is hurt. To me, the most logical thing to do is to put Dak on season ending IR (let him reboot next in season), and let's see what Lance can do. At this point, let's sort through our roster and see what we have. Save our starters that are hurt until next year, and let's see if we can get a good evaluation of what we have. That starts with Lance. Let's see if he's any good.

I mean it couldn’t hurt but the Cowboys coaching staff is coaching for their jobs. They probably believe with Rush they have a better chance to win games. Let’s be honest, the Cowboys coaching staff does not know how to play with an athletic quarterback. We don’t have a new age coaching staff.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Nothing to lose playing him I guess.

 

[jazzcat22]

Play Lance when the Cowboys are mathematically eliminated.

I've seen some crazy things in the NFL over the years.

By the time that happens, Dak could be back if not before. Then Trey will not see the field.

Probably best for Rush to be awful, then they play Trey.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I mean it couldn’t hurt but the Cowboys coaching staff is coaching for their jobs. They probably believe with Rush they have a better chance to win games. Let’s be honest, the Cowboys coaching staff does not know how to play with an athletic quarterback. We don’t have a new age coaching staff.

No doubt, but I still want to see what Lance can do. Might as well inventory what we have.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

By the time that happens, Dak could be back if not before. Then Trey will not see the field.

Probably best for Rush to be awful, then they play Trey.

That works, and the next three weeks until Thanksgiving are going to be tough.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

We know what we have in Rush. The season is pretty much a wrap after yesterday, and Dak is hurt. To me, the most logical thing to do is to put Dak on season ending IR (let him reboot next in season), and let's see what Lance can do. At this point, let's sort through our roster and see what we have. Save our starters that are hurt until next year, and let's see if we can get a good evaluation of what we have. That starts with Lance. Let's see if he's any good.

Lots of logic in this post. Hard to disagree.

 

[RoboQB]

They should start Rush. He knows the offense and despite what the DLS think is capable of winning games.
ALSO, they should incorporate a package of plays for Lance. He gives a dimension to an offense that desperately needs an additional weapon.

 

[baltcowboy]

No doubt, but I still want to see what Lance can do. Might as well inventory what we have.

If you’re really trying to win it would be smart to have a Lance option package. No opponent would be ready for it especially with a quarterback like Rush out there. I would play both. I bet Lance will get not get any reps with the first team. Which is not real smart.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Lots of logic in this post. Hard to disagree.

Well, exactly, and we can always go to Rush if Lance's really terrible. But finishing 3-14 or 4-13 should be the goal from here on out.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

If you’re really trying to win it would be smart to have a Lance option package. No opponent would be ready for it especially with a quarterback like Rush out there. I would play both. I bet Lance will get not get any reps with the first team. Which is not real smart.

Yes, but there is a chance we could get a top 5 pick. That opens lots of possibilities.

 

[CowboysDrew]

McCarthy already said they were starting Rush this afternoon.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

They should start Rush. He knows the offense and despite what the DLS think is capable of winning games.
ALSO, they should incorporate a package of plays for Lance. He gives a dimension to an offense that desperately needs an additional weapon.

Counterpoint, the Panthers won yesterday.

https://www.tankathon.com/nfl

We currently have the 11th pick. We need to try to get a top 5 pick. So, winning games this season shouldn't be the priority. We should be trying to go 4-13 at this point. If we can get a top 5 pick, that opens up trade downs for future firsts as well as this year's first round. It opens up a world of possibilities. So, why not throw Lance in there, see what he can do? If we lose, great, we improve our draft position.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

McCarthy already said they were starting Rush this afternoon.

Probably, and I get his job is on the line, but we need to aim for a top 5 pick.

 

[CowboysDrew]

Probably, and I get his job is on the line, but we need to aim for a top 5 pick.

I think Rush will earn a top 5 pick. This isn't the same team he put a win streak together with a couple of years ago.

 

[Tabascocat]

Rush has played Philly and has experience against them. Also, a win keeps them in it. If Dallas loses the next couple, then roll with Lance. I would start him now but that isn’t what they are thinking.