Why the Cowboys’ Backup-Quarterback Battle Is Really About Offensive Insurance
Dallas is not simply choosing a second quarterback. It is deciding which parts of the offense must survive if the starter misses time.
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Dallas is not simply choosing a second quarterback. It is deciding which parts of the offense must survive if the starter misses time.
Dallas says its backup quarterback competition remains close. Joe Milton and Sam Howell are still fighting for the job behind the starter.