Trey Lance trade does nothing much for me personally

[CyberB0b]

I think he’s a bum, personally, but he has high upside. It’s worth kicking the tires for a 4th. Worst case scenario, he gets cut halfway through the season and we wasted a 4th.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

Wasting a 4th round pick is fine by me , it really is .

 

[jazzcat22]

Just to be clear. You are saying Jerry flat out lied to a group of reporters about consulting the HC before making this trade?

No snake oil talk please. A simple yes or no would suffice.

Not saying anything but it is Jerry. I don’t need or have to give a yes or no answer. Because I don’t know, none of us do.

 

[speedkilz88]

One of the top quarterback gurus and developers in the history of the league pronounced Lance unfixable…..fans need to accept that

What great QBs has this qb guru produced?

 

[gtb1943]

Not saying anything but it is Jerry. I don’t need or have to give a yes or no answer. Because I don’t know, none of us do.

Yeah, Jerry just talks to hear himself talk and a lot of the time his brain (such as it is) is in neutral

 

[gtb1943]

What great QBs has this qb guru produced?

Yeah, I would like to have that answered as well...

 

[jazzcat22]

I think he’s a bum, personally, but he has high upside. It’s worth kicking the tires for a 4th. Worst case scenario, he gets cut halfway through the season and we wasted a 4th.

He will not get cut. very good chance he will not get any playing time. Unless it is late in the 4th quarter and we have a big lead. Or injuries of course.

They will let him compete next season with Rush as the backup.

 

[Blitzen]

The OPs opinion on football does nothing for me.

Awww-I was counting on you…

 

[Blitzen]

Marketing ploy? It was Wildcat Jerrah. He was hoping to strike some oil. Remember he was willing give up a second and third for quarterback from Memphis in 2016. A 4th round pick is nothing for a 23 year old high trait’s player.

I agree it will get the masses talking about the Cowboys Monday morning. Jerrah is the best at getting some attention.

I don’t think he really cares one way or the other. He bought a lotto ticket that has already paid dividends. He’s already won.

 

[Vtwin]

Not saying anything but it is Jerry. I don’t need or have to give a yes or no answer. Because I don’t know, none of us do.

Well. You actually did say something. You said you were pretty sure it was a team decision and went on to criticize fans for suggesting McCarthy wasn't on board. That certainly is saying something.

Yet we have Jerry saying to a camera that it was absolutely not a team decision and that McCarthy was not consulted.

So.... If you are sticking to your assertion that it was a team decision, despite Jerry's very clear statement to the contrary, how are you not calling Jerry a liar?

In a very snake oily way, but still.....

 

[john van brocklin]

You’re right! My mistake.

No problem, my friend.
I was not 100% sure myself.

 

[conner01]

This Trey Lance trade does nothing much for me personally. It seems like a marketing ploy wrapped up in the typical dysfunctional front office. If Mike McCarthy was not consulted before this move, it shows dysfunction within team leadership.

The pick is a pretty reasonable pick for a QB with plenty of physical tools to play the position. Lance could take years to develop into an actual NFL QB. Aaron Rodgers and Tony Romo rode the bench for 3 years and Lance has had to battle lots of injuries thus far further slowing development. The biggest downside that others have mentioned is the guaranteed roster spot this season. Perhaps he gets “injured” in practice and then goes on injured reserve?

If he turns out to be nothing, at least it will be for a mid round pick instead of multiple first and mid rounders on non impactful wide receivers. This move can just barely negatively affect this season-and the same with next season. The potential upside is unproven-no matter how certain a poster is about Lance’s future abilities.

It’s a low risk gamble for a guy with all the physical traits to be a QB in todays game. I don’t think he sees the field till next training camp but the talent is worth the risk
They traded for him because of what he could be, not what he is. He’s raw and needs lots of work but that’s expected of a guy who only played one season of college ball

 

[TequilaCowboy]

It came down to the Cowboys liking the odds that Trey Lance could develop into a solid NFL QB better than they would a QB they drafted in the fourth round.

I agree.... Lance is still only 23....about the age when Dak just came into the league. So give the guy some time and opportunity. He also got injured which took a lot of his time away from football. Not saying he is football ready, but its like he just got drafted and needs to develop. We already know what Dak is at the age of 30 and he ain't gonna get better. Still has his limitations and weaknesses, and worst, a huge contract.

 

[jazzcat22]

Well. You actually did say something. You said you were pretty sure it was a team decision and went on to criticize fans for suggesting McCarthy wasn't on board. That certainly is saying something.

Yet we have Jerry saying to a camera that it was absolutely not a team decision and that McCarthy was not consulted.

So.... If you are sticking to your assertion that it was a team decision, despite Jerry's very clear statement to the contrary, how are you not calling Jerry a liar?

In a very snake oily way, but still.....

The things some get riled up over.

 

[CowboyFrog]

The risk/reward to this is fine, no matter why you think Jerry did it.

 

[Vtwin]

The things some get riled up over.

So now your down to assassination by emotion assumption?

I am not the least bit "riled up".

Hey man. You said it. You can own it like a man, or do what you're doing here and continue to push that snake oil.

I have to give you some props though. I was somewhat surprised my last response had to go the mod approval to make sure it didn't hurt your feelings, and again pleasantly surprised that you did "allow" it.

Have a nice evening.

 

[EenonyMoose]

The issue is that Trey Lance is in Year 3 of arguably the most quarterback friendly offense in the NFL, and he still looked like an undrafted free agent out there. Going to a small school and getting injured doesn't explain that.

The 49ers even said publicly they were surprised Dallas (a.k.a., anyone) offered a 4th. A midround pick could have fetched OL or LB help to win now. Trading for a developmental 3rd string QB doesn't do that, and probably won't in the future. This isn't about risk/reward, it's about opportunity costs.

This might upset people, but this move shows that the Joneses are more focused on out-leveraging Dak's agent in contract negotiations at the moment than they are winning a Super Bowl.

 

[erod]

I mean that Jones sees it as a win win. Let’s say that Lance sucks and never amounts to anything or makes it to backup status. All the media attention that it has already garnered is a home run in marketing. If Lance turns out to be great, the marketing bonanza gets even better-plus you get a great QB. I don’t think he sees a negative in the deal at all. That’s why I see it as a bit of a ploy.

What did they market?

 

[Whirlwin]

One of the top quarterback gurus and developers in the history of the league pronounced Lance unfixable…..fans need to accept that

49ers were Super Bowl ready. They didn’t have time because of injuries to Trey Lance to let him develop. He still could be a great prospect. I think the Guru actually got it, right . Just not happening overnight.

 

[CCBoy]

I mean that Jones sees it as a win win. Let’s say that Lance sucks and never amounts to anything or makes it to backup status. All the media attention that it has already garnered is a home run in marketing. If Lance turns out to be great, the marketing bonanza gets even better-plus you get a great QB. I don’t think he sees a negative in the deal at all. That’s why I see it as a bit of a ploy.

Don't be kidding...Jerry is fully aware of potentials involved and also able to follow up on the developing process as well.