Why not just start Trey Lance?

[The Fonz]

No Dak No Lance Yes to the draft

 

[Bullflop]

I'm disposed to believe that the best chance Lance has to become a starting QB for the Cowboys is to win the backup QB spot first. Having done that, he would most likely be required to prove himself a highly promising candidate to replace Dak. Those things take time and patience. Evidently, the Cowboys' FO isn't disposed to make the gutsy moves needed for Lance to suddenly replace Dak, minus proof of him having great potential as a starting QB. Whether or not he's to be afforded the opportunity to prove himself remains to be seen. It's not an overnight thing.

 

[NotForLong]

Not what happened. If so there would have been no reason to bring in Darnold. If he beat our Jimmy, he definitely would have been our Darnold.

Nice try.

You are incorrect. The deciding factor was the fact that Lance had a Cult Following in San Fran that was a cancer. (Very similar to the Dak Fan Boys here)

They hate Parody and think it is a conspiracy that Lance did not get His job back

 

[Jimbo123]

You are incorrect. The deciding factor was the fact that Lance had a Cult Following in San Fran that was a cancer. (Very similar to the Dak Fan Boys here)

They hate Parody and think it is a conspiracy that Lance did not get His job back

This is sheer nonsense. Lance didn't have a Cult Following in San Fran. Lance lost the job because he is awful.

 

[Flamma]

So if we failed to rush for 100 in those games, using your logic, why isn't the blame on Emmitt?

If we rushed for 1 more yard we would have won that game against the 49ers. Just 4 more yards and we beat the Panthers.

 

[KingCorcoran]

You are incorrect. The deciding factor was the fact that Lance had a Cult Following in San Fran that was a cancer. (Very similar to the Dak Fan Boys here)

They hate Parody and think it is a conspiracy that Lance did not get His job back

I live in Northern California. 49ers territory. They’re still hating the fact that SF gave up that draft capital for a complete waste of a player and believe it’s cost them multiple Super Bowl wins. They’re obnoxious about it. But rest assured Lance would be paying for his own beer in any bar in NorCal.

 

[Chasing6]

You are incorrect. The deciding factor was the fact that Lance had a Cult Following in San Fran that was a cancer. (Very similar to the Dak Fan Boys here)

They hate Parody and think it is a conspiracy that Lance did not get His job back

Haha.....a cult following. The same one in Dallas???

 

[SultanOfSix]

This is sheer nonsense. Lance didn't have a Cult Following in San Fran. Lance lost the job because he is awful.

Umm…no. He lost the job because of injury and Purdy was more experienced and played better in Shanahan’s offense. Everyone knew Lance had potential but he was raw. He also didn’t fall to 3rd string because Sam Darnold “beat him out”. He didn’t want to be a backup, and the 49ers knew they couldn’t keep him as one because of the draft capital they spent on him, the distraction it would cause, etc., so they had to move and get something for him when they finally made their decision to go with Purdy. Lance may not work out, but this notion that he was awful is a myth and seems to be some weird fear that “Dak-stans” repetitively keep projecting because Dak has recently played mediocre to awful in the playoffs, ironically against the same team Lance was on, and it seems like the team wants to move on from him. If Lance is so bad, they have nothing to fear about him taking Dak or anyone else’s potential QB job.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Yep. You invested three first round picks, which is a jaw-dropping amount of draft capital, to acquire Trey Lance. Then, you get rid of Lance less than (coincidentally) three years later--for only a fourth rounder.

I am patiently waiting to see what untapped potential the 49ers could not pull out of Lance that Jerry Jones sees so clearly. Still, it makes me wonder which trading party may have pulled a fast one on the other? Jones? Or San Francisco?

The 49ers weren't even worried about trading him to an NFC rival.

 

[KingCorcoran]

Umm…no. He lost the job because of injury and Purdy was more experienced and played better in Shanahan’s offense. Everyone knew Lance had potential but he was raw. He also didn’t fall to 3rd string because Sam Darnold “beat him out”. He didn’t want to be a backup, and the 49ers knew they couldn’t keep him as one because of the draft capital they spent on him, the distraction it would cause, etc., so they had to move and get something for him when they finally made their decision to go with Purdy. Lance may not work out, but this notion that he was awful is a myth and seems to be some weird fear that “Dak-stans” repetitively keep projecting because Dak has recently played mediocre to awful in the playoffs, ironically against the same team Lance was on, and it seems like the team wants to move on from him. If Lance is so bad, they have nothing to fear about him taking Dak or anyone else’s potential QB job.

I understand why the Cowboys have indicated they will not pick up Lance’s fifth year option. I wonder why they have not worked out a deal with him to keep him beyond the 2024 season. As it stands now, he and Dak will no longer be Cowboys players on the same day next March.

 

[Chasing6]

Dak is gone, the writing is on the wall and before you say he gives us the best chance to win this year, I agree, he is going to win more meaningless regular season games and if this team is fortunate to make the playoffs he isn't going to take us to a superbowl, that's not going to happen with this current team regardless and I think most everyone agrees with that take.

So starting Dak net's you nothing and actually hurts the 25 draft stock. Give Lance a true year of evaluation, the worst that can happen is the team goes 0-17 has the top pick or top five pick and free of Dak's cap hit. Or start Dak, win a few games, know nothing about Lance's ability and end up with a middle to late round first.

Umm…no. He lost the job because of injury and Purdy was more experienced and played better in Shanahan’s offense. Everyone knew Lance had potential but he was raw. He also didn’t fall to 3rd string because Sam Darnold “beat him out”. He didn’t want to be a backup, and the 49ers knew they couldn’t keep him as one because of the draft capital they spent on him, the distraction it would cause, etc., so they had to move and get something for him when they finally made their decision to go with Purdy. Lance may not work out, but this notion that he was awful is a myth and seems to be some weird fear that “Dak-stans” repetitively keep projecting because Dak has recently played mediocre to awful in the playoffs, ironically against the same team Lance was on, and it seems like the team wants to move on from him. If Lance is so bad, they have nothing to fear about him taking Dak or anyone else’s potential QB job.

Trance is garbage. Waste of a 4th and $5M.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Trance is garbage. Waste of a 4th and $5M.

Well...then since YOU say so.

Really in the know...an EXPERT INSIDER even. Personally observes Cowboys practices.

Why shouldn't we take your word for it...I mean it's YOU.

You should have told jerry like 2 months ago.

 

[Jimbo123]

You are incorrect. The deciding factor was the fact that Lance had a Cult Following in San Fran that was a cancer. (Very similar to the Dak Fan Boys here)

They hate Parody and think it is a conspiracy that Lance did not get His job back

The only cult following Lance has is in the CZ...

 

[SultanOfSix]

The only cult following Lance has is in the CZ...

This is nonsense. There’s been one poster who’s called Lance a “phenom”. No one other than him serves at his altar so to speak like a number of people who do so with Dak, or excuse his negative play by blaming others more. The most they’ve spoken positively about Lance is that he is raw and has potential, and it’s a low risk high reward trade. It’s almost like he’s only being talked about in such a way because Dak once again choked in the playoffs and the team has done nothing concerning an extension with him, which makes it only seem like maybe the team has seen something in Lance that makes Dak possibly expendable. No one’s been talking him up (except that one poster) as much as they’ve been putting him down.

 

[Jimbo123]

This is nonsense. There’s been one poster who’s called Lance a “phenom”. No one other than him serves at his altar so to speak like a number of people who do so with Dak, or excuse his negative play by blaming others more. The most they’ve spoken positively about Lance is that he is raw and has potential, and it’s a low risk high reward trade. It’s almost like he’s only being talked about in such a way because Dak once again choked in the playoffs and the team has done nothing concerning an extension with him, which makes it only seem like maybe the team has seen something in Lance that makes Dak possibly expendable. No one’s been talking him up (except that one poster) as much as they’ve been putting him down.

Don't you think if the team saw anything in Lance last year he would have progressed to backup? Your response will be, "But he had to learn the system first because he didn't go through the Cowboys TC" which you know is nonsense. He went through the 49ers TC and was awful. (hint; reason they dumped him). It would be best if you had watched his throws that bounced 15 feet in front of his receivers or the many times it was 5 feet over their heads..He's an awful passer.

 

[SultanOfSix]

Don't you think if the team saw anything in Lance last year he would have progressed to backup? Your response will be, "But he had to learn the system first because he didn't go through the Cowboys TC" which you know is nonsense. He went through the 49ers TC and was awful. (hint; reason they dumped him). It would be best if you had watched his throws that bounced 15 feet in front of his receivers or the many times it was 5 feet over their heads..He's an awful passer.

Yes, I watched most of his videos on the YouTube because I wanted to see him in action and what people were saying since I never concerned myself with him when he was a 49er. None of what you said about throws 15 feet in front of his receivers or 5 feet over their heads happened as if it was some common occurrence. The fact that you even said something like this makes me believe that you don’t know what you’re talking about and you’re just trying to reinforce your confirmation bias.

 

[KingCorcoran]

This is nonsense. There’s been one poster who’s called Lance a “phenom”. No one other than him serves at his altar so to speak like a number of people who do so with Dak, or excuse his negative play by blaming others more. The most they’ve spoken positively about Lance is that he is raw and has potential, and it’s a low risk high reward trade. It’s almost like he’s only being talked about in such a way because Dak once again choked in the playoffs and the team has done nothing concerning an extension with him, which makes it only seem like maybe the team has seen something in Lance that makes Dak possibly expendable. No one’s been talking him up (except that one poster) as much as they’ve been putting him down.

Forget what posters say, pro or con. The guy is a free agent in 11 months. When are the Cowboys going to get Lance under contract for at least 2025?

 

[NotForLong]

This is sheer nonsense. Lance didn't have a Cult Following in San Fran. Lance lost the job because he is awful.

Why because you said so. Do a simple google search

There were many factors in play and Jerry stepped in it once again like He did with Lamb, Parsons and Diggs

The kid is a talent and with a little seasoning g He will be a hell of a weapon

 

[NotForLong]

Don't you think if the team saw anything in Lance last year he would have progressed to backup? Your response will be, "But he had to learn the system first because he didn't go through the Cowboys TC" which you know is nonsense. He went through the 49ers TC and was awful. (hint; reason they dumped him). It would be best if you had watched his throws that bounced 15 feet in front of his receivers or the many times it was 5 feet over their heads..He's an awful passer.

Why would they have done that? The rules had changed and they could carry Him all season on stand by if need be

Maybe you need a reminder of how Jerry really believed this team was a Super Bowl contender and Rush had already proved that He could win with this team

 

[Chasing6]

Well...then since YOU say so.

Really in the know...an EXPERT INSIDER even. Personally observes Cowboys practices.

Why shouldn't we take your word for it...I mean it's YOU.

You should have told jerry like 2 months ago.

When did I ask you to take my word?

You will figure it out on your own.

You don't become an NFL starting caliber QB by play 1 season in college. Basically did not even play in HS, and has sat going on 5 years.

If it was only that easy.