Posted on Nov 12

Cooper Rush retains starting quarterback role despite struggles in previous game, says Cowboys coach

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Cooper Rush will continue to start as the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in their upcoming game against the Houston Texans.

Why it matters: Despite struggling in his previous game, Rush retains the confidence of both Coach Mike McCarthy and Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Rush completed just 13-of-26 passes for 45 yards and lost two fumbles in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
His performance was widely criticized, with his average of 1.96 yards per attempt among the lowest by any quarterback since 1990.

Yes, but: While Rush's performance was underwhelming, the coaching staff believes in his abilities and attributes some of the struggles to factors beyond his control.

Coach McCarthy acknowledged the rough start and lack of rhythm but maintained faith in Rush.
Offensive Coordinator Schottenheimer emphasized that the entire team shares responsibility for the subpar performance.

The Cowboys did provide rookie Trey Lance an opportunity to play, as he took two snaps in the third quarter and replaced Rush in the fourth.

Lance completed 4-of-6 passes for 21 yards but faced pressure and was intercepted once.
McCarthy praised Lance's performance, highlighting areas for improvement while acknowledging his limited experience in certain situations.

What's next: The decision to stick with Rush as the starting quarterback indicates the team's belief in his ability to rebound from the previous game and perform at a higher level.

It also suggests that Lance will likely continue to receive opportunities to contribute and develop as a backup option.

The bottom line: The Cowboys' commitment to Rush demonstrates their confidence in his potential to bounce back and lead the team effectively. The upcoming game against the Texans will be an important opportunity for Rush to prove himself and regain momentum.

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Cooper Rush retains starting quarterback role despite struggles in previous game, says Cowboys coach

Cooper Rush will continue to start as the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in their upcoming game against the Houston Texans.

Why it matters: Despite struggling in his previous game, Rush retains the confidence of both Coach Mike McCarthy and Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Rush completed just 13-of-26 passes for 45 yards and lost two fumbles in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

His performance was widely criticized, with his average of 1.96 yards per attempt among the lowest by any quarterback since 1990.

Yes, but: While Rush's performance was underwhelming, the coaching staff believes in his abilities and attributes some of the struggles to factors beyond his control.

Coach McCarthy acknowledged the rough start and lack of rhythm but maintained faith in Rush.

Offensive Coordinator Schottenheimer emphasized that the entire team shares responsibility for the subpar performance.

The Cowboys did provide rookie Trey Lance an opportunity to play, as he took two snaps in the third quarter and replaced Rush in the fourth.

Lance completed 4-of-6 passes for 21 yards but faced pressure and was intercepted once.

McCarthy praised Lance's performance, highlighting areas for improvement while acknowledging his limited experience in certain situations.

What's next: The decision to stick with Rush as the starting quarterback indicates the team's belief in his ability to rebound from the previous game and perform at a higher level.

It also suggests that Lance will likely continue to receive opportunities to contribute and develop as a backup option.