There’s no doubt about Dak Prescott as the Cowboys’ franchise quarterback, but the position will still be an interesting debate this offseason. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush had a heroic 2022, but he could earn a big payday out of town. Dallas has already begun to shop for a replacement, with a former Heisman hopeful meeting with the team months ahead of the draft. Speaking of backup quarterbacks, former Cowboys Ben DiNucci made his XFL debut with a bang, but it got ugly in the second half with a plethora of turnovers.
Head coach Mike McCarthy is taking over the helm as playcaller and the looming decision with tight end Dalton Schultz could paint the picture early on how he plans to use the position in 2023. Luckily for the Cowboys, it’s a deep draft of skill players, especially the tight end spot. Looking in the backfield, there’s some Day 3 options Dallas could salivate over if Ezekiel Elliott’s tenure is nearing its end.
Cornerback is a big need in the draft, and the 2022 All-American Joey Porter Jr. presents an instant boost in the first round to make a three-headed monster with Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland. A profile on his fit in Dallas, defending the Cowboys’ quarterback development and many more questions answered in the latest News and Notes.