Cowboys’ chances of storybook season now rest on shoulders of ‘confident, wicked smart’ Cooper Rush
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys’ chances of storybook season now rest on shoulders of ‘confident, wicked smart’ Cooper Rush

New York Times  

Thursday is usually the day that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb conduct interviews with reporters at The Star after practice. Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson walking by as QB Cooper Rush was talking to reporters: “If you guys see a quick flash of red on Sunday, don’t be afraid. “He’s pretty easy to throw to, the guy gets open,” Rush said of Lamb. He’s an easy guy to throw to.” GO DEEPER Cowboys predictions at NFL midseason: Brandon Aubrey sets record, Dallas totals 2 home wins While praising Rush this week, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy compared Dallas’ backup QB to Rich Gannon, who McCarthy coached in the 1990s while with the Kansas City Chiefs. “Cooper Rush is as respected of a backup quarterback that I’ve since Rich Gannon,” McCarthy said.

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Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott’s backup with Cowboys
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott’s backup with Cowboys

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Prescott’s backup. If Rush can help pull an upset in either of the final two games at Philadelphia on Sunday or home against Washington, he’ll have a winning record in three different seasons filling …

QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense
4 weeks, 2 days ago

QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cooper Rush and the Dallas offense seem to be rounding into form, although it is almost certainly a matter of too little, too late for the Cowboys playoff hopes. The 31-year-old Rush threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday and Rico Dowdle bested his career high in rushing for the third straight week as the Cowboys …

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries
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1 month ago

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

Associated Press  

IRVING, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. “I think he’s done outstanding,” executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday after the NFL’s winter meetings. “I know our fans and opponents don’t look at everything but we do.” Parsons’ return sparked two …

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — A rare win as a double-digit underdog came just in time to let the Dallas Cowboys believe their playoff hopes aren’t completely gone in 2024. Cooper Rush probably will need three more victories in a row filling in for the injured Dak Prescott for any postseason talk to be realistic. Dallas will have to remember it did …

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush faces the Eagles again as another stint subbing for Dak Prescott begins
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush faces the Eagles again as another stint subbing for Dak Prescott begins

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The last of Cooper Rush’s five starts filling in for an injured Dak Prescott as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 was against Philadelphia. “A ton,” Rush said when asked what he could take from four consecutive victories without an interception before throwing three picks in a loss at the Eagles. It’s all in how you …

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality
2 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality

New York Times  

With quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a hamstring injury in the 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, hopes for the remainder of this season got even worse for the already struggling Dallas Cowboys. As we broke down last week, there’s a legitimate argument to be made that the 2022 Cowboys were the best team of McCarthy era. GO DEEPER …

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The competition for the Raiders’ starting quarterback job remained murky after both Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew were outplayed Saturday night by Trey Lance, a third-stringer who threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-12 preseason victory over Las Vegas. Minshew, O’Connell’s competition for the job, started for the …

Eight years in as Cowboys QB, Dak Prescott stays focused, blocks out the critics
1 year, 2 months ago

Eight years in as Cowboys QB, Dak Prescott stays focused, blocks out the critics

New York Times  

Being the Dallas Cowboys’ franchise quarterback is arguably the toughest position in sports. And just trying to make sure younger guys in the locker room get it because that’s what makes it funner as you get older, making sure you can go back to those experiences and just play ball freely.” Dak Prescott when asked about getting help in the …

Evaluating Cowboys’ offense is simple: Start with Mike McCarthy-Dak Prescott dynamic
1 year, 3 months ago

Evaluating Cowboys’ offense is simple: Start with Mike McCarthy-Dak Prescott dynamic

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. There was no more guessing who gets the credit or the blame for the successes and failures of the offense between McCarthy, a longtime offensive mind and play caller in Green Bay, and Kellen Moore, the official offensive coordinator and play caller for McCarthy’s first three years as coach in …

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have matched their 6-2 record from a season ago, when they won the NFC East, under more difficult circumstances this year given quarterback Dak Prescott’s thumb injury. A franchise with five Super Bowl titles hasn’t even reached the NFC championship game since the 1995 season and hasn’t made consecutive trips to the playoffs in …

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break
2 years, 2 months ago

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decided before the season that defense would define this team. Still, it made sense with a unit that included reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons, a veteran pass rushing partner in DeMarcus Lawrence and 2021 interceptions leader Trevon Diggs. Now that the defense has carried the Cowboys through …

Cowboys preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles
2 years, 3 months ago

Cowboys preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for another start from quarterback Cooper Rush in an NFC East showdown with undefeated Philadelphia as Dak Prescott’s recovery from a broken right thumb continues. McCarthy has said he wanted Prescott to get a full week of practice before playing, and he indicated Wednesday’s activity didn’t count toward that. We’ll start working …

Cowboys notebook: Latest on Dak Prescott, injury updates, facing Cooper Kupp
2 years, 3 months ago

Cowboys notebook: Latest on Dak Prescott, injury updates, facing Cooper Kupp

New York Times  

Mike McCarthy had to think about it for a second. “I’ll just say this, we’re nobody’s underdog, if you need a quote.” Led by backup QB Cooper Rush and a defense that has allowed only one touchdown per game this season, the Cowboys are riding a three-game winning streak. I hope we’re making them proud.” Micah Parsons at today’s practice …

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB
3 years, 2 months ago

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Cowboys took their decision on Dak Prescott all the way up to the last hours before the game, ultimately opting for a dose of midseason caution with his strained right calf muscle and keeping their franchise quarterback on the sideline. Rush’s first NFL start produced a statement win for the surging Cowboys, as the fifth-year backup …

With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
3 years, 2 months ago

With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. Rush subbed for the injured Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yard throw to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Vikings …

Cowboys look to build off character-check win over Falcons
4 years, 3 months ago

Cowboys look to build off character-check win over Falcons

The Independent  

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