{"id":144511,"date":"2023-08-29T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=144511"},"modified":"2023-08-28T19:56:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T23:56:13","slug":"future-star-former-2021-nfl-draft-pick-finds-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/29\/future-star-former-2021-nfl-draft-pick-finds-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Star: Former 2021 NFL Draft Pick Finds New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/niners-in-process-of-trading-qb-trey-lance-to-cowboys-for-fourth-round-pick\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acquiring<\/a> Former 2021 NFL No. 3 Draft pick, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/01\/23\/five-potential-trey-lance-trade-destinations\/\" target=\"_self\">Trey Lance<\/a> from San Francisco, in exchange for a fourth-round pick. Lance finds his new home with the Dallas Cowboys under franchise quarterback,<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/01\/cowboys-dak-prescott-turns-30-is-time-on-his-side\/\" target=\"_self\"> Dak Prescott<\/a>. The league erupted when news came out, but he gets the chance to start fresh. The Dallas Cowboys also<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/news\/trey-lance-trade-cowboys-qb-will-grier-told-hell-be-cut-after-playing-entire-preseason-finale-per-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> informed<\/a> that they are releasing third-string quarterback Will Grier after the preseason.<\/p>\n<p>[cta id=4013 type=cta]<\/p>\n<p>However, they gave him the chance to play the rest of the preseason to prove to other NFL teams that he can still make a play. The Dallas Cowboys are moving Lance to second-string, and may as well keep Cooper Rush. But, it gives Lance an opportunity to learn from Prescott and develop under Mike McCarthy\u2019s offense. After Dallas\u2019 struggles to find a reliable backup quarterback, they have that now in Trey Lance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Trade: 49ers are sending their former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a mid-round, per sources. Lance now gets a fresh start in Dallas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UxKNpljktv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/UxKNpljktv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1695214383729717550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 25, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Future Star: Trey Lance Heads to the Dallas Cowboys<\/h2>\n<h3>Trey Lance Has a New Home<\/h3>\n<p>Two years after being drafted, the era was over for Lance in San Francisco before it began. He had a chance to develop as a solid quarterback, but the 49ers failed after putting him at third-string behind quarterbacks, Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. He now becomes a reliable backup for Prescott, a star with his fair share of struggles throughout the season from interceptions to injuries. The question now looms is whether Lance will be the future star for the Cowboys if Prescott continues to struggle or suffers another injury.<\/p>\n<p>Lance is more hungry than ever to get his start in his new home as the new backup quarterback. Especially, after his tumultuous tenure in San Francisco where he only suited up for just eight games. In those games, he only got four starts recording 797 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions. Lance later suffered a season-ending right ankle injury in 2022 that held him back.<\/p>\n<p>Now, he is healthy and ready to go when his name is called up to play. But, Cowboys fans and the NFL have to wonder if Trey Lance will become the starter as the future star of the organization. Despite that, It is an exciting time to have two reliable quarterbacks to spice up the field for Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>The pressure continues to mount on quarterback, Dak Prescott in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/blog\/dallas\/cowboys\/post\/_\/id\/4776791\/how-the-cowboys-trade-for-trey-lance-impacts-dak-prescott\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contract deal<\/a> that lasts through 2024. It would be costly for Dallas to move on Prescott early as he\u2019s set to make $29 million next season.<\/p>\n<h3>The Clock is Ticking<\/h3>\n<p>Fans and the NFL are anticipating to see if Prescott can return Dallas to the promised land sooner rather than later. They have not done so since 1995, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers under Troy Aikman. In his career, Prescott only has four playoff appearances and has only gone so far to appear in the divisional round. He has accumulated eight touchdowns and only two interceptions.<\/p>\n<p>These numbers showcase his abilities on the field and his effectiveness in the pocket, but not enough for the goal for Dallas. Jerry Jones <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/38267044\/cowboys-jerry-jones-dak-prescott-talks-unaffected-lance-trade\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">claims<\/a> that the Trey Lance trade has no effect on Prescott. However, no one\u2019s job is safe in today\u2019s NFL world when a team is eager to chase a ring. Prescott didn\u2019t get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saturdaydownsouth.com\/mississippi-state-football\/dak-prescott-reacts-to-dallas-cowboys-trading-for-trey-lance\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heads-up<\/a> following the Trey Lance trade but understands that it\u2019s business.<\/p>\n<p>Following the preseason finale win against the Las Vegas Raiders, he said \u201cI can\u2019t say I expected a heads-up, no. I understand that that\u2019s business. I understand that they\u2019re probably on a timeline, they need to get something done. He felt like that strengthened this team and, yeah, ready to welcome [Lance] and, yeah, I mean knowing the strength of the quarterback room that we have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Business per usual may very well be the case when 2024 comes and there are contract extension talks. It potentially may be a problem as Prescott will expect a big \u201cpayday\u201d as they still will have Lance as their future star.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dak Prescott Post Game Sound | Dallas Cowboys 2023\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GXFJzKJu2us?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>No Worries<\/h3>\n<p>For this season, there aren\u2019t any worries for Dallas Cowboys fans and coaches, for now. Prescott has a new play-caller and will get let loose, thanks to Mike McCarthy. Prescott got the chance to be a play-caller himself following the 31-16 preseason win over the Raiders. Will Grier put on a show in his last game with the Dallas Cowboys?<\/p>\n<p>Grier capped off the game by completing 29 of 35 passes with two touchdowns and ran for 54 yards. This shows Prescott\u2019s abilities off the field, where he can call plays to help as an offensive coordinator. But, credit is towards Grier for putting on an exciting exit debut for a team to grab him when he is released. The game solidifies that Prescott is not going anywhere, thanks to his temporary role as offensive coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>For this season, Prescott has Brandin Cooks, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/05\/dallas-cowboys-tight-ends\/\" target=\"_self\">four horsemen<\/a>, and talented running backs ready to give him a fresh start. It\u2019s no secret that Kellen Moore, who was recently released, did not give the answer to Prescott. The anticipation rests with the organization to see how long this fresh breath of air will last. Lance may very well be ready to go if Prescott suffers another injury or struggles.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"no\" dir=\"ltr\">Offensive coordinator Dak Prescott \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y0nvpNd7Bk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Y0nvpNd7Bk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1695591492633641275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p id=\"E194\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-5\"><em><span id=\"E195\">Universal Responsible Gambling Disclaimer:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"E196\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-5\"><em><span id=\"E197\">Ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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